Head to head · Sub-Compact

Iseki TK538 vs John Deere 1046

Iseki TK538 Tractor
IsekiModel A

Iseki TK538

Sub-Compact

power
40.5 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full TK538 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 1046

Sub-Compact

power
37 hp
displacement
94.7 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1046 specs
IsekiIseki TK538
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John DeereJohn Deere 1046

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

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Engine Power

▲ TK538 higher · +3.5 hp (+9%)
TK53840.5 hp
104637 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

TK538 is in the 77th percentile; 1046 is in the 70th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1046 higher · +3.3 ci (+4%)
TK53891.4 ci
104694.7 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

TK538 is in the 50th percentile; 1046 is in the 53rd · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
TK5383
10463
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

TK538 is in the 50th percentile; 1046 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ TK538 higher · +4 (+33%)
TK53816
104612
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

TK538 is in the 89th percentile; 1046 is in the 73rd · 616 models

TK538 (A)1046 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecIseki TK538John Deere 1046Difference
ManufacturerIsekiJohn Deere
ModelTK5381046
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecIseki TK538John Deere 1046Difference
ManufacturerIsekiLombardini
ModelE3CDLDW 1503
Power Output40.5hp37hpTK538+3.5 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPM1046+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci94.7ci1046+3.3 ci · +4%
Bore3.4in3.5in1046+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.4in1046+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecIseki TK538John Deere 1046Difference
TypeMechanical ShuttleSynchronized

Dimensions & Weight

SpecIseki TK538John Deere 1046Difference
Length119in115inTK538+4 in · +3%
Width53.4inNot recorded
Height57.1inNot recorded
Operating Weight2,679lb2,469lbTK538+210 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecIseki TK538John Deere 1046Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded
Steering TypePowerNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecIseki TK538John Deere 1046Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecIseki TK538John Deere 1046Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecIseki TK538John Deere 1046Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecIseki TK538John Deere 1046Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 77th percentile (40.5 hp)B · 70th percentile (37 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 50th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 53rd percentile (94.7 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 89th percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 50th percentile (2,679 lb)B · 45th percentile (2,469 lb)
A · TK538B · 1046Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageIseki TK538Full spec pageJohn Deere 1046