The John Deere 3038E tractor has 37.2 hp engine horsepower and 30 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower37.2 hp
PTO horsepower30 hp
Drawbar horsepower30 hp
Rated RPM2,500 rpm
Torque73 lb-ft
Operating weight2,266 lb
John Deere 3038E Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
37.2 hp
PTO horsepower
30 hp
Drawbar horsepower
30 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,500 rpm
Engine torque
73 lb-ft
Engine displacement
1.6 L
Operating weight
2,266 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
37.2 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
30 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
30 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
2,266 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 3038E Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
With PTO power at roughly 80.6% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 3038E keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 3038E’s practical rating is 30 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 3038E’s 30 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 3038E pairs 37.2 hp with 2,266 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 3038E’s 1.6 L engine makes 37.2 hp, or about 23.7 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 3038E are 73 lb-ft and 2,500 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load.
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.
