Contents
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 120 in (3050 mm) |
| Width (Minimum) | 58.3 in (1480 mm) |
| Height (ROPS Up) | 94.1 in (2390 mm) |
| Height (ROPS Folded) | 72.8 in (1850 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 67.8 in (1723 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 9.5 in (242 mm) |
| Turning Radius w/ Brakes | 96.9 in (2460 mm) |
| Turning Radius w/o Brakes | 118 in (3000 mm) |

Operational Specs
| Shipping Weight | 2910 lb (1320 kg) |
| Front Axle Load Capacity | 1940 lb (880 kg) |
| Rear Axle Load Capacity | 3968 lb (1800 kg) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V |
| Alternator | 85 amps |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 500 |
| Starter | 12 V, 1.9 hp (1.4 kw) |
| Front Tire Size | R1 Ag 7.00-12 R3 Turf 23×8.50-14 R4 Industrial 23×8.50-14 R3 Turf Radial 200/60 R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | R1 Ag 12.4-16 R3 Turf 14-17.5 R4 Industrial 14-17.5 R3 Turf Radial 300/70 R20 |
Engine Details
| Number Of Cylinders | 3 |
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Family | GYDXL1.57TDA |
| Engine Model | Yanmar 3TNV88C-NJT |
| Displacement | 95.8 cu in (1.568 L) |
| Bore | 3.4 in (86 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.6 in (90 mm) |
| Gross Power | 36.4 hp (27.4 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 2500 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 77.2 lb ft (104.7 Nm) |
| Torque Measured @ | 1625 rpm |
| Injection Pump Type | Direct Injection |
| Cylinder Liners | Cast-In-Block |
| Compression Ratio | 19.1:1 |
| Lubrication | Forced Iubrication by trochoid pump |
| Cooling System | Water pump |
| Air Cleaner | Dual element |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Emission Standards | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V |

PTO (Power Take-Off)
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 rpm |
| Mid PTO Speed | 2000 rpm |
| PTO Power | 30.4 hp (22.7 kw) |
| PTO Control | Independent |
| PTO Clutch | Hydraulic Clutch |
| Brake (For Mid and Rear PTO) | Wet disc |

Transmission
| Type | Hydrostatic transmission (HST) |
| Number of Gears | Infinitely Variable (2 Range). TwinTouch (2-pedal) – foot operated speed and direction |
| Travel Speed, Low | 0 – 5.2 mph (0 – 8.4 km/h) |
| Travel Speed, High | 0 – 14 mph (0 – 22.5 km/h) |
| Creeper | No |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Cruise Control | Standard |
| Service Brakes | Wet disc |
| Differential Lock | Yes |
| Final Drive Type | Spur Gear |
| Drive | Engage on-the-go 4WD |
Hydraulic System
| Type | Open Center |
| Hydraulic Pump Type | Gear |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 2500 psi (17300 kPa) |
| Draft Control Sensing | Position control |
| Remote Control Valves Available | Up to 3 |
| Pump Flow (Steering) | 4.0 gal/min (15.0 L/min) |
| Pump Flow (Implement) | 5.3 gal/min (20.2 L/min) |
| Total Pump Flow | 9.3 gal/min (35.2 L/min) |
| 3-Point Hitch Category | Category 1 |
| 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ 24″ | 1356 lb (615 kg) |

2038R Attachments
| John Deere 270B Backhoe | The nearly 10′ (3100 mm) reach can dig 7′ (2100 mm) deep, and has a load height of almost 4′ (1200 mm). Optional Ripper, Trenching Bucket, Mechanical and Hydraulic Thumbs are available |
| John Deere 220R Loader | The ultimate loader option machine. First choose between Mechanical Self-Leveling (MSL), the easy way to lift a load levelly, and Non-Self-Leveling (NSL) options. Add a bucket or pallet forks |
| Drive-Over Mower Decks | Drive-over mower deck, 7-Iron Commercial quality mower decks and rotary cutters are all options |

Operator Station
| ROPS | Foldable, ASABE S478 |
| Platform (Flat/Straddle) | Semi-flat |
| Gear Shift Location | Left Hand Side |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 8.5 gal (32 L) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 1.2 gal (4.5 L) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 1.37 gal (5.2 L) |
| Transmission / Hydraulic Oil Capacity | 6.2 gal (23.5 L) |
| Front Axle Fluid Capacity | 1.0 gal (3.8 L) |

John Deere 2038R Filters
| Transmission Oil Filter | LVA16054 |
| Hydraulic Oil Filter | LVA14703 |
| Engine Air Filter (Primary) | M131802 |
| Engine Air Filter (Secondary) | M131803 |
| Fuel Filter (Primary) | MIU800645 |
| Fuel Filter (Secondary) | MIU803127 |
| Engine Oil Filter | M806419 |
| John Deere 2038R Filter Pack | LVA23615 (M806419, M131802, LVA14703, MIU800645, MIU803127, LVA16054, M131803) |