John Deere 2038R Attachments & Implements

The John Deere 2038R is a 36.8 HP compact tractor producing 30 PTO HP through a 540 RPM PTO, with a Category I. IMatch compatible hitch and a 3-point lift capacity of 1356 lb. Below: every attachment in our database checked against these specs.

Engine horsepower

36.8 HP

PTO horsepower

30 HP

PTO speeds

540 RPM

Hitch

Category I. IMatch compatible (Category I)

3-point lift capacity

1356 lb

Class

Compact

Series

2 Series

Front loader

220R

Loader lift at pivot pin

1120 lb

Loader quick-attach

JDQA

Attachment fit for the 2038R is decided by four of these figures: hitch category, PTO horsepower, PTO shaft speed, and implement weight against the 1356 lb three-point lift rating. Implements rated for sub-compact tractors also fit, with capacity to spare. Front-mount attachments additionally require the correct loader quick-attach type and, for grapples, a third hydraulic function. Every figure above is read from manufacturer documentation, linked on the page.

John Deere 2038R attachments by task

Checked against every attachment in the database, the John Deere 2038R returns 159 full matches, 24 compatible with notes, and 6 ruled out. Full matches by task: Box blade (23), Rotary cutter (19), Rotary tiller (19), Rear blade (18), Finish mower (17), Landscape rake (16), Post hole digger (14), Flail mower (14), Snow blower (12), Land plane (5), Bale spear (2).

What fits the John Deere 2038R (159)

Showing 8 of 159.

• Land Pride RCR1248 — Rotary cutter · 15+ HP · 385 lbs
• King Kutter RTG-60 — Rotary tiller · 20+ HP · 380 lbs
• Land Pride BB0548 — Box blade · 320 lbs
• CountyLine PHD Cat I — Post hole digger · 12+ HP · 195 lbs
• Woods RD72 — Rotary cutter · 25+ HP · 580 lbs
• Land Pride RCR1260 — Rotary cutter · 20+ HP · 496 lbs
• Land Pride RCR1272 — Rotary cutter · 25+ HP · 568 lbs
• Land Pride RTA1250 — Rotary tiller · 15+ HP · 421 lbs

Compatible with notes (24)

Showing 8 of 24.

• Land Pride RG1060 — Grapple · 375 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach).
• Land Pride RG1072 — Grapple · 408 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach). This attachment weighs 408 lbs against 763 lbs of usable capacity (500 mm forward of pin (metric SAE). Close approximation), consuming 53% of the loader before you pick anything up. That leaves roughly 355 lbs for material. It will mount and lift, but expect to be capacity-limited on real loads.
• Titan Attachments Economy Grapple 48" — Grapple · 390 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach). This attachment weighs 390 lbs against 763 lbs of usable capacity (500 mm forward of pin (metric SAE). Close approximation), consuming 51% of the loader before you pick anything up. That leaves roughly 373 lbs for material. It will mount and lift, but expect to be capacity-limited on real loads.
• Titan Attachments Economy Grapple 60" — Grapple · 470 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach). This attachment weighs 470 lbs against 763 lbs of usable capacity (500 mm forward of pin (metric SAE). Close approximation), consuming 62% of the loader before you pick anything up. That leaves roughly 293 lbs for material. It will mount and lift, but expect to be capacity-limited on real loads.
• Titan Attachments Economy Grapple 72" — Grapple · 510 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach). This attachment weighs 510 lbs against 763 lbs of usable capacity (500 mm forward of pin (metric SAE). Close approximation), consuming 67% of the loader before you pick anything up. That leaves roughly 253 lbs for material. It will mount and lift, but expect to be capacity-limited on real loads.
• Titan Attachments Grade 50 Standard Series Root Grapple Bucket 60" SSQA — Grapple · 617 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach). This attachment weighs 617 lbs against 763 lbs of usable capacity (500 mm forward of pin (metric SAE). Close approximation), consuming 81% of the loader before you pick anything up. That leaves roughly 146 lbs for material. It will mount and lift, but expect to be capacity-limited on real loads.
• Titan Attachments Standard Series Root Grapple Rake 60" SSQA — Grapple · 650 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach). This attachment weighs 650 lbs against 763 lbs of usable capacity (500 mm forward of pin (metric SAE). Close approximation), consuming 85% of the loader before you pick anything up. That leaves roughly 113 lbs for material. It will mount and lift, but expect to be capacity-limited on real loads.
• Titan Attachments Standard Grapple 72" SSQA — Grapple · 660 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach). This attachment weighs 660 lbs against 763 lbs of usable capacity (500 mm forward of pin (metric SAE). Close approximation), consuming 87% of the loader before you pick anything up. That leaves roughly 103 lbs for material. It will mount and lift, but expect to be capacity-limited on real loads.

Does not fit the 2038R (6)

• Frontier RT1157 — Rotary tiller · 25+ HP · 480 lbs. Tractor hitch Category I is not compatible with required Category II.
• Frontier PHD395 — Post hole digger · 35+ HP · 245 lbs. Tractor hitch Category I is not compatible with required Category II. Tractor PTO HP (30) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (35).
• Bush Hog BH217-3 — Rotary cutter · 50+ HP · 1150 lbs. Tractor PTO HP (30) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50). Lift capacity headroom is tight, recommend adding front ballast weights.
• Titan Attachments Extreme Grapple 72" SSQA — Grapple · 970 lbs. This attachment weighs 970 lbs empty, against 763 lbs of usable capacity on the John Deere 2038R loader (500 mm forward of pin (metric SAE). Close approximation). The attachment alone exceeds what this loader can carry - before any material is picked up.
• Titan Attachments Extreme Grapple 84" SSQA — Grapple · 1150 lbs. This attachment weighs 1150 lbs empty, against 763 lbs of usable capacity on the John Deere 2038R loader (500 mm forward of pin (metric SAE). Close approximation). The attachment alone exceeds what this loader can carry - before any material is picked up.
• Woods SW84 — Snow blower · 35+ HP · 920 lbs. Tractor hitch Category I is not compatible with required Category II. Tractor PTO HP (30) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (35).

Frequently asked questions

What is the PTO horsepower of the John Deere 2038R?

The John Deere 2038R produces 30 PTO horsepower (engine HP: 36.8), per John Deere 2038R Official Government Price Sheet. Deere.com.

What 3-point hitch category does the John Deere 2038R use?

The John Deere 2038R uses Category I. IMatch compatible.

What is the lift capacity of the John Deere 2038R?

The John Deere 2038R has a 3-point lift capacity of 1356 lbs at 24 inches behind the lift points.

What rotary cutters fit the John Deere 2038R?

Verified compatible rotary cutters include: Land Pride RCR1248, Woods RD72, Land Pride RCR1260, Land Pride RCR1272, Frontier RC2048, Frontier RC2060, Frontier RC2072, Woods RD60, King Kutter L-60-40-P, King Kutter L-72-60-P, CountyLine RC5CL, CountyLine RC6CL, Bush Hog BH5, Bush Hog BH6, Bush Hog BH215-3, Bush Hog BH216-3, Bush Hog BH110-56, Rhino SE5, Rhino SE6.

Will a Frontier RT1157 fit the John Deere 2038R?

No. The Frontier RT1157 is incompatible with the 2038R. Tractor hitch Category I is not compatible with required Category II.