Quick answer:
The John Deere 3038R tractor has 37.1 hp engine horsepower and 30 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower37.1 hp
PTO horsepower30 hp
Drawbar horsepower28.5 hp
Rated RPM2,500 rpm
Operating weight2,222 lb
John Deere 3038R Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 37.1 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 30 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 28.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,500 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.6 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | Yanmar |
| Operating weight | 2,222 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 3038R Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | For power comparison, the John Deere 3038R sits at 37.1 hp engine horsepower with 30 hp available at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere 3038R’s 30 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 37.1 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | At 28.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 3038R is about 8.6 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 3038R pairs 37.1 hp with 2,222 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 3038R’s 1.6 L engine makes 37.1 hp, or about 23.2 hp per litre. |
| Torque / RPM note | Use the John Deere 3038R’s 2,500 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors. |
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.







