John Deere 3046R Utility Tractor

Dimensions

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch 120.2 in (3053 mm)
Overall Width 69.1 in (1756 mm)
Wheelbase 68.0 in (1727 mm)
Height to Top of Hood 57.0 in (1448 mm)
Height to Top of ROPS (Extended) 93.3 in (2370 mm)
Height to Top of ROPS (Folded) 72.0 in (1828 mm)
Height to Top of Cab 85.0 in (2159 mm)
Ground Clearance (Front Axle, Minimum) 6.7 in (171 mm)
Ground Clearance (Front Axle, Maximum) 11.8 in (299 mm)
Turning Radius (w/ brakes) 105.6 in (2682 mm)
Turning Radius (w/o brakes) 110.4 in (2804 mm)

John Deere 3046R Dimensions

NOTE: Tractor equipped with standard 11.2-24 4PR R4 rear tires and 7.00-14 6PR R1 front tires

Tires

John Deere 3046R Front Rear
Standard Tire Size 7.00-14 6PR R1 11.2 – 24 6PR R1
Optional Tire Size 25×8.50-14 6PR
27×8.50-15 6PR
27×8.50-15 6PR R4
25×10.5LL-15 6PR Turf
25×8.50-14 R4 Industrial
15.00-19.5 6PR R4 Industrial
41×14.00-20 4PR R3
43×16.00-20 4PR R4 Industrial
41x18LL-16.1 6PR Turf
Tread Width 44 in (1117 mm) 40.6 in (1031 mm)

John Deere 3046R Tractor Weight

Weight

Operating Weight (OOS)* 3066 lb (1391 kg)
Operating Weight (Cab)* 4008 lb (1818 kg)
Rear Axle Capacity (Continuous) 4079 lb (1850 kg)
Front Axle Capacity (Continuous) 3197 lb (1450 kg)
Front Weights (Option #1) 72 lb (32 kg)
Front Weights (Option #2) 42 lb (20 kg)

*Tractor equipped with a ROPS, 3-point hitch, standard tires and all fluids

Engine Details

Number of Cylinders 3
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model Yanmar 3TNV86CHT-MJTV
Engine Family EYDXL1.57HDA, FYDXL1.57HDA, GYDXL1.57HDA
Displacement 95.7 cu in (1.57 L)
Bore 3.40 in (86 mm)
Stroke 3.54 in (90 mm)
Gross Power 44.7 hp (33.3 kw)
PTO Horsepower 33.9 hp (25.2 kw) / 36.6 hp (27.3 kw)
Power Measured @ 2600 rpm
Peak Torque 90 lb ft (112.3 Nm)
Torque Measured @ 1690 rpm
Compression Ratio 19.1:1
Low Idle 950 rpm
High Idle 2750 rpm
Fuel System High pressure common rail direct injection
Fuel Consumption 2.8 gal/h (10.6 L/h)
Lubrication System Pressurized, Single Element Oil Filter
Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Dry Type with Safety Element
Aspiration Turbocharged and Intercooled
Emission Standards US EPA Tier 4 Final + EU Stage V

John Deere 3046R Specs

Operational Specs

Operating Weight (OOS) 3066 lb (1391 kg)
Operating Weight (Cab) 4008 lb (1818 kg)
Operating Voltage 12 V
Alternator 75 amps
Battery 12 V, CCA 500
Starter 12 V, 1.9 hp (1.4 kw)
ROPS Type Foldable
Platform One-piece semi flat
Cab Two-Door cab with heater and AC
Noise Level 80 dBA

John Deere 3046R Utility Tractor with Cab

Transmission

Type John Deere eHydro Hydrostatic Transmission
Number of Gears Infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Travel Speed, Forward / Reverse (Low) 0 – 4.1 mph (0 – 6.6 km/h)
Travel Speed, Forward / Reverse (Medium) 0 – 8.1 mph (0 13.1 km/h)
Travel Speed, Forward / Reverse (High) 0 – 18.5 mph (0 – 29.8 km/h)
Gear Shift Location Left Hand Side
Drive 4WD (MFWD)
MFWD Capability All Ranges
MFWD Engagement On-the-Go
Final Drive Type Spur Gear
Service Brakes Multi-plate wet disc
Steering Hydrostatic power steering
Cruise Control Standard

John Deere 3046R Rear PTO and 3 Point Hitch

PTO (Power Take-Off)

Rear PTO Type Independent
Rear PTO Speed 540 rpm
PTO Clutch Multiple wet disc, electro-hydraulic
Control Lever and switch
Brake (for Mid and Rear PTO) Wet disc
Mid PTO Type (Optional) Independent
Mid PTO Speed 2100 rpm
Mid PTO Clutch Multiple wet disc, electro-hydraulic

John Deere 3046R Hydraulics

Hydraulic System

Type Open Center
Hydrostatic Pump Type PV Axial Piston
Implement Pump Type Dual gear pump
Implement Pump Flow 9.1 gal/min (34.3 L/min)
Steering Pump Flow 6.2 gal/min (23.5 L/min)
Total Pump Flow 15.3 gal/min (57.8 L/min)
Operating Pressure 2495 psi (17200 kPa)
Remote Control Valves Up to 6 rear remotes

3-Point Hitch

3-Point Hitch Category Category 1
Draft Control Sensing Position control
3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ 24″ 2194 lb (995 kg)
Front 3-Point Hitch Category Category 0
Front 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ 24″ 815 lb (370 kg)
Front 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ ends 1300 lb (600 kg)

John Deere 3046R Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (OOS) 13.5 gal (51.1 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Cab) 11.8 gal (44.5 L)
Engine Oil Capacity (w/ filter) 1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Cooling System Capacity (OOS) 1.4 gal (5.3 L)
Cooling System Capacity (Cab) 1.9 gal (7.0 L)
Hydraulic / Transmission Oil Capacity 6.8 gal (25.7 L)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity 1.3 gal (4.8 L)

John Deere 3046R Tractor Filters

John Deere 3046R Filters

Engine Oil Filter M806419
Diesel Particulate Filter MIU803232
Hydraulic / Transmission Oil Filter LVA13065
Primary Fuel Filter MIU802421
Final Fuel Filter MIU803127
Engine Air Filter (Primary) RE68048
Engine Air Filter (Secondary) RE68049
Cab Recirculation Air Filter (2x) MIU10011
Cab Fresh Filter MIU10010
JD 3046R Filter Pack LVA21038 (M806419, LVA13065, MIU803127, RE68048, MIU802421)

John Deere 3046R Attachments

The John Deere 3046R isn’t just a compact utility tractor with the right attachments it becomes a versatile workhorse that can handle everything from mowing and landscaping to digging and material moving. Add a front loader like the John Deere H160 or John Deere H165, and the 3046R gets a major upgrade: you’ll be able to move soil, gravel, mulch or large loads with ease, turning the tractor into a mini-loader for yards, driveways, or small sites.

John Deere 3046R Tractor Attachments

Front Loaders for JD 3046R

Model John Deere H160 John Deere H165
Lift Capacity at Pivot Pin (Max Height) 1360 lb (617 kg) 1598 lb (725 kg)
Lift Capacity at 500 mm Ahead of Pivot Pin 999 lb (453 kg) 1122 lb (509 kg)
Lift Capacity to 59 in at Pivot Pin 1700 lb (771 kg) 2125 lb (964 kg)
Lift Capacity to 59 in at 500 mm Ahead 1312 lb (595 kg) 1649 lb (748 kg)
Max Lift Height at Pivot Pin 86 in (2289 mm) 102 in (2593 mm)
Reach at Max Height 30.4 in (773 mm) 22.1 in (562 mm)
Breakout Force at Pivot Pin 2855 lb (1295 kg) 3327 lb (1509 kg)
Breakout Force at 500 mm 2032 lb (922 kg) 2418 lb (1097 kg)
Dump Angle 43° 41.4°
Rollback Angle 25° 31°
Loader Raising / Lowering Time 2.76 / 1.69 sec 3.57 / 2.1 sec
Bucket Dump Time / Regen 2.81 / 1.17 sec 2.96 / 1.24 sec
Bucket Rollback Time 1.78 sec 1.75 sec

When it’s time to maintain lawns or larger grounds, the mid-mount mower decks, such as John Deere 60D Mid‑Mount Mower or 72D Mid‑Mount Mower, transform the 3046R into a mowing machine capable of wide swaths and tidy finishes. This makes it well-suited for bigger properties, landscaping jobs, or grounds maintenance for estates and small farms.

Mid Mower Decks for JD 3046R

Model John Deere 60D John Deere 72D
Cutting Width 60.9 in (1540 mm) 72.8 in (1840 mm)
Overall Width 75.3 in (1910 mm) 86.0 in (2180 mm)
Cutting Height 1.5 to 5 in (30 to 120 mm) 1.5 to 5 in (30 to 120 mm)
Blades 3-blade 3-blade
Weight 324 lb (146 kg) 345 lb (156 kg)

For digging, trenching, or landscape work, you can outfit the tractor with either the John Deere 375A Backhoe or the heavier-duty John Deere 385A Backhoe. With these, the 3046R becomes a capable excavator for tasks like digging utility trenches, shaping gardens, removing stumps, or excavating around driveways and foundations – ideal for homeowners, contractors, or property managers.

Backhoe for JD 3046R

Model JD 375A Backhoe JD 385A Backhoe
Digging Depth 94 in (2380 mm) 103 in (2610 mm)
Loading Height (Bucket at 60°) 68 in (1720 mm) 78 in (1980 mm)
Loading Reach (Bucket at 60°) 44 in (1110 mm) 51 in (1110 mm)
Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot 129 in (3270 mm) 140 in (3550 mm)
Swing Arc 170° 170°
Bucket Rotation 180° 180°
Dipperstick Digging Force (SAE) 2041 lbf (9.08 kN) 2449 lbf (10.89 kN)
Bucket Digging Force (SAE) 3063 lbf (13.62 kN) 3752 lbf (16.69 kN)
Bucket Control Relief Valve Pressure 2250 psi (17580 kPa) 2250 psi (17580 kPa)
Boom Lift Capacity 595 lb (270 kg) 820 lb (372 kg)
Weight (Large Frame Adapter, 24″ Bucket) 1250 lb (567 kg) 1390 lb (630 kg)
Transport Height 85 in (2160 mm) 91 in (2310 mm)
Transport Overhang 48 in (1220 mm) 48 in (1290 mm)
Stabilizers Spread Width, Up 66 in (1670 mm) 62 in (1570 mm)
Stabilizers Spread Width, Down 89 in (2260 mm) 95 in (2410 mm)
Undercut 17.5 in (440 mm) 19 in (480 mm)
Bucket Width / Weight 9 in (228 mm) – 70 lb (32 kg)
12 in (305 mm) – 82 lb (37 kg)
16 in (406 mm) – 92 lb (42 kg)
18 in (457 mm) – 106 lb (48 kg) HD
20 in (508 mm) – 106 lb (48 kg)
24 in (610 mm) – 120 lb (54 kg)
9 in. (228 mm) – 70 lb (32 kg)
12 in. (305 mm) – 82 lb (37 kg)
16 in. (406 mm) – 92 lb (42 kg)
18 in (457 mm) – 106 lb (48 kg) HD
20 in. (508 mm) – 106 lb (48 kg)
24 in. (610 mm) – 120 lb (54 kg)

Used properly and maintained carefully, the 3046R with this set of attachments becomes a multipurpose asset: a loader, mower, backhoe, and material handler all in one. For anyone needing a compact, reliable tractor that can shift roles seasonally or project-by-project, this configuration offers excellent flexibility and long-term value.

Comments: 2
  1. benny

    what is the width of the j.d. 3046r tractor

    1. David R. Ledford

      Hi, Benny. Overall Width = 69.1 in (1756 mm) / John Deere 3046R tractor equipped with standard 11.2-24 4PR R1 rear tires and 7.00-14 6PR R1 front tires.

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