The John Deere 2038R tractor has 36.8 hp engine horsepower and 30.4 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower36.8 hp
PTO horsepower30.4 hp
Drawbar horsepower30.4 hp
Rated RPM2,500 rpm
Operating weight2,436 lb
John Deere 2038R Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
36.8 hp
PTO horsepower
30.4 hp
Drawbar horsepower
30.4 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,500 rpm
Engine displacement
1.6 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
the Yanmar 3TNV88C-NJT
Operating weight
2,436 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
36.8 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
30.4 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
30.4 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
2,436 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 2038R Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For power comparison, the John Deere 2038R sits at 36.8 hp engine horsepower with 30.4 hp available at the PTO.
PTO note
With 30.4 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 2038R is best matched to finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs; heavy hay tools, large augers and high-load PTO equipment are not the natural match for this power class.
Drawbar note
At 30.4 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 2038R is about 6.4 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 2038R pairs 36.8 hp with 2,436 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 2038R’s 1.6 L engine makes 36.8 hp, or about 23 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 2038R lists 2,500 rpm as the rated engine RPM, which is the speed attached to its power rating.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
