Front left studio view of 3038E Compact Tractor

A small green tractor with a front-mounted plow clears a snow-covered road, driven by an operator wearing a high-visibility jacket, with rocks and grass lining the snowy roadside

Operator in a green tractor with a front loader and grapple lifts a pile of brush near a metal-sided building, with open farmland stretching into the background under a clear blue sky

Person on a bright green tractor with a front loader attachment using a rear-mounted auger in a grassy field, with tall trees in the background under partly sunny conditions

Person operating a green tractor with a backhoe attachment carrying a long pipe over a trench in rural field, with grassy landscape and trees under a clear blue sky in the background

Green tractor parked in a frosty grass field as a building sits to the left under a bright early morning sky, with long shadows stretching across the ground and rolling landscapes in the background

Green tractor with a front loader tipped forward, pouring a large load of gravel onto the ground and set in an open yard with grass, trees, and buildings visible in the background

John Deere 3038E

Compact Tractor

Make quick work of your landscape and property projects with the 3038E Compact Utility Tractor. Its turbocharged diesel engine delivers strong performance, while Quick Connect implement changes help you move from task to task without slowing down. User-friendly features make it easy to stay productive all season.

Product Features:

Standard Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) for Maximum Traction
Hydro Transmission With Twin Touch™ Pedals for Ease of Use
Category 1 3-Point Hitch Compatible With Dozens of Implements
Clean and Simple Operator Station

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Features

Standard Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) for Maximum Traction

Hydro Transmission With Twin Touch™ Pedals for Ease of Use

Category 1 3-Point Hitch Compatible With Dozens of Implements

Clean and Simple Operator Station

Benefits

Top view of a 3E tractor's operator's station with optional selective control valve (SCV) levers

Comfortable Operator Station

Operators will appreciate the uncluttered design of the operator station, promoting comfort with color-coded controls and a contoured seat that adjusts for an optimal fit. The flat platform ensures easy entry and exit.

Studio close-up of a 3E tractor's Twin Touch foot controls

Easy-to-Use Hydrostatic Transmission

The 3E Tractors feature a hydrostatic transmission (HST) for superior performance. It provides infinite ground speeds that let operators easily match their speed to the task at hand. The Twin Touch™ foot pedals make forward and reverse motion effortless, enhancing operator comfort and control.

John Deere compact tractor with front loader and rear rotary cutter mowing a grassy field, operator seated under ROPS, yellow wheels and green body visible, with a barn and open farmland in the background.

More Time Working, Less Time Switching Implements

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.

Specifications

Engine Model	3TNV86CT-NJT2
Air Cleaner Type	Dual element
Engine Family	FYDXL1.57TDA, EYDXL1.57TDA, GYDXL1.57TDA
Rated Engine Power	27 kW
Lubrication	Pressurized
Cylinder Liners	Cast-in-block
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm
Compression Ratio	19.1:1
Rated Engine Power	37 PS
Fuel Type	Diesel
Displacement	96 cu in.
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Emissions Certifications	Final Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump
Rated Engine Power	37 hp (SAE J1995)
Number of Cylinders	3

Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)	2
Hydraulic System Type	Open center

PTO Clutch	Wet disk
Brake (For Mid and Rear PTO)	Wet disk
PTO Category	540 rpm
Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1.000)	2500
Engagement Method	Independent

Final Drive	Spur gear

Wheel or Track Configuration	Wheel
Drive Type	4WD

Front Tires Size	R1 Bar: 7-14; R3 Turf: 27x8.5-15; R4 Industrial: 25x8.5-14 / 27x8.5-15

Primary Brakes	Wet disk

Draft Control Sensing	Position control

Alternator Capacity	55 amp

Gearshift Location	Left-hand side

Cruise Control	Optional
Creeper	No