John Deere 2038R

Compact Utility Tractors

2 Family (24-36HP)

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Key Features

Standard LED Headlights and Fender Lights
Comfortable, Marine-Grade Seat Stays in Top Condition
Larger, Heavier Frame for Added Stability
Up to 72-in. AutoConnect™ Mid-Mower Deck Can Be Installed or Removed In Under 5 Minutes

Features

<div class="accordion-wrap"><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Open Operator's Station</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>The design of the operator's station focuses on comfort and visibility with a sloped hood, high-back seat, and easy step-through access. The controls are color-coded for ease of use, enhancing the overall operator experience and making control and visibility clear during operation.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/sd8pmex6of/png/open_operator.png" alt="Top-down view of a awn tractor showing the hood, steering wheel, yellow operator seat, rear hitch assembly, and wide tires." loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Hydrostatic Transmission</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>Equipped with a standard HST transmission featuring Twin Touch™ foot pedals, this compact utility tractor offers increased performance and convenience. The hydrostatic drive allows for infinite ground speeds even at full throttle, providing smooth and precise operation, particularly useful for loader and mower applications.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/htqxcudjr6/png/twin_touch_foot_controls.png" alt="Close-up of Twin Touch™ foot control" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">More Time Working, Less Time Switching Implements</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>John Deere Compact Tractors are built for fast, tool-free implement changes, enabling users to switch tasks efficiently. With Quick Connect Solutions like the AutoConnect™ Deck System, Quik-Park™ Loader, iMatch™ Quick Hitch, and Quik-Knect™ PTO connector, operators can attach or detach implements in under a minute—often without leaving the seat.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/xinisbecar/png/r4d119762_rrd.png" alt="John Deere LP1048L pallet fork attachment with green steel frame and fork tines, mounted on a tractor using a quick‑attach system, shown outdoors on gravel with tractor tire and linkage visible." loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div>

Specifications

<div class="compare-table-wrap" data-base-model-id="main-525223"><div class="compare-top"><div class="compare-top-left"><div class="compare-top-title">Specs & Compare</div><div class="compare-top-subtitle">Select up to 4 models to compare specifications</div></div><div class="compare-top-models"><div class="cm-card" data-model-id="main-525223"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">2038R</div><div class="cm-name">Compact Tractor</div></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-4468"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">2025R (Model year 2024)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-4468" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-4473"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">3038E (Model year 2024)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-4473" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-4474"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">3039R (Model year 2024)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-4474" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-4471"><div class="cm-brand">Kubota®</div><div class="cm-number">B3200 HSD</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-4471" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-4472"><div class="cm-brand">Kubota®</div><div class="cm-number">B3350HSD</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-4472" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-4475"><div class="cm-brand">Kubota®</div><div class="cm-number">B3350SUHSD</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-4475" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="compare-add-card"><div class="compare-add-label">ADD MODEL</div><select class="compare-select" data-max="4"><option value="">--Please Select--</option><option value="4468">John Deere - 2025R (Model year 2024)</option><option value="4473">John Deere - 3038E (Model year 2024)</option><option value="4474">John Deere - 3039R (Model year 2024)</option><option value="4471">Kubota® - B3200 HSD</option><option value="4472">Kubota® - B3350HSD</option><option value="4475">Kubota® - B3350SUHSD</option></select></div></div></div><table class="compare-table"><colgroup><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"></colgroup><thead><tr class="compare-meta-row"><th></th><th data-model-id="main-525223"></th><th data-model-id="rm-4468"></th><th data-model-id="rm-4473"></th><th data-model-id="rm-4474"></th><th data-model-id="rm-4471"></th><th data-model-id="rm-4472"></th><th data-model-id="rm-4475"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Machine Configuration</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Wheel or Track Configuration</td><td class="cc cc-model">Wheel</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Drive Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">4WD</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Engine</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Engine Make</td><td class="cc cc-model">John Deere PowerTech™ PSS</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Emissions Certifications</td><td class="cc cc-model">Final Tier 4</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Aspiration</td><td class="cc cc-model">Turbo charged. Variable geometry turbo with fixed geometry and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Aftertreatment Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">FT4: Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) with Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) using DEF</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rated Engine Speed</td><td class="cc cc-model">2500 rpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rated Engine Power</td><td class="cc cc-model">37 hp<br><small>(SAE J1995)</small></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rated Engine Power</td><td class="cc cc-model">27 kW</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rated Engine Power</td><td class="cc cc-model">37 PS</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Transmission</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transmission Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">PowrQuad™ transmission</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Creeper</td><td class="cc cc-model">Optional</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reverser</td><td class="cc cc-model">Mechanical left-hand reverser</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Rear Hitch</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)</td><td class="cc cc-model">2/3N</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Sensing Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Electronic lower link</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Drawbar</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Drawbar Category</td><td class="cc cc-model">Category 2</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Maximum Vertical Load</td><td class="cc cc-model">Road/field use (250‑mm extended): 2000 kg / 4409.2 lb; Field use (350‑mm extended): 1400 kg / 3086.5 lb; Field use (400‑mm extended): 1200 kg / 2645.5 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Hydraulics</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Hydraulic System Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Standard: Pressure compensated (PC); Optional: Pressure‑and‑flow compensated (PFC) with Load Sensing</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Pump Rated Output</td><td class="cc cc-model">Standard: 80 L/min (21 gpm); Optional: 114 L/min (30 gpm)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">SCV Control</td><td class="cc cc-model">Mechanical</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Front Axle</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Front Axle Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Standard: MFWD; Optional: Two-wheel drive (2WD)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Front Axle Differential Lock</td><td class="cc cc-model">Self‑locking differential</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Rear Axle</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rear Axle Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Standard: flange‑type; Optional: rack‑and‑pinion rear axle (79‑mm shaft; standard/short lengths)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rear Differential Lock</td><td class="cc cc-model">Electrohydraulically with oil‑cooled clutch</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Steering & Brakes</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Steering Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Dynamic load sensing, hydrostatic, flow metering</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Tires</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Front Tires Size</td><td class="cc cc-model">380/85R24</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rear Tires Size</td><td class="cc cc-model">460/85R34</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Electrical System</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Alternator Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">Standard: 14 V/120 amp; Optional: 14 V/250 amp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Operator Station</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">ROPS Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Rollover protective structure, OOS</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Gearshift Location</td><td class="cc cc-model">Console</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Seat Suspension</td><td class="cc cc-model">Standard: Economy seat with mechanical suspension, without seat swivel; Optional: Standard seat with mechanical suspension and seat swivel</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Primary Display</td><td class="cc cc-model">Digital dash display with liquid crystal displays (LCDs)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Technology Integration</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Remote Diagnostics</td><td class="cc cc-model">JDLink™</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Capacities</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Fuel Tank Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">52.8 gal.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Fuel Tank Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">200 L</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="8"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Additional Information</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Country of Manufacture</td><td class="cc cc-model">Germany</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Date Collected</td><td class="cc cc-model">08/26/2025</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

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