Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2038R vs John Deere 840

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 2038R

Utility

power
37.3 hp
displacement
95.7 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2038R specs
John Deere 840 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 840

Utility

power
37.5 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 840 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 2038R
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 840 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
2038R37.3 hp
84037.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2038R is in the 31st percentile; 840 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 840 higher · +83.3 ci (+87%)
2038R95.7 ci
840179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2038R is in the 22nd percentile; 840 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2038R3
8403
Median Utility Tractor4

2038R is in the 23rd percentile; 840 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 840 higher · +2,094 lb (+72%)
2038R2,910 lb
8405,004 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

2038R is in the 21st percentile; 840 is in the 48th · 5,107 models

2038R (A)840 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model2038R840—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
ManufacturerYanmarJohn Deere—
Model3TNV88C-NJTNot recorded—
Power Output37.3hp37.5hp▲ 840+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,400RPM▲ 2038R+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement95.7ci179ci▲ 840+83.3 ci · +87%
Bore3.4in4.2in▲ 840+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke3.5in4.3in▲ 840+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
TypeHydrostaticCollar shift and two-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
LengthNot recorded138in—
WidthNot recorded65.4in—
HeightNot recorded103in—
Operating Weight2,910lb5,004lb▲ 840+2,094 lb · +72%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed center—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 1II/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity1,356lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 840Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 31st percentile (37.3 hp)B · 31st percentile (37.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 22nd percentile (95.7 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 21st percentile (2,910 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,004 lb)
A · 2038RB · 840Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 2038RFull spec pageJohn Deere 840