John Deere 3046R Attachments & Implements

The John Deere 3046R is a 44.7 HP compact tractor producing 34.1 PTO HP through a 540 RPM PTO, with a Category I. IMatch compatible hitch and a 3-point lift capacity of 2194 lb. Below: every attachment in our database checked against these specs.

Engine horsepower: 44.7 HP
PTO horsepower: 34.1 HP
PTO speeds: 540 RPM
Hitch: Category I. IMatch compatible (Category I)
3-point lift capacity: 2194 lb
Class: Compact
Series: 3 Series
Front loader: 320R
Loader lift at pivot pin: 1598 lb
Loader quick-attach: JDQA

Attachment fit for the 3046R is decided by four of these figures: hitch category, PTO horsepower, PTO shaft speed, and implement weight against the 2194 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 3046R attachments by task

Checked against every attachment in the database, the John Deere 3046R returns 159 full matches, 25 compatible with notes, and 5 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 3046R (159)

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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 (25)

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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).
Titan Attachments Economy Grapple 48" — Grapple · 390 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach).
Titan Attachments Economy Grapple 60" — Grapple · 470 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach).
Titan Attachments Economy Grapple 72" — Grapple · 510 lbs. Loader required, confirm your loader model supports this attachment (SSQA / pin-on / Euro quick-attach).
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 1039 lbs of usable capacity (Estimated from pivot-pin rating (1598 lbs) × 0.65 (industry rule of thumb)), consuming 59% of the loader before you pick anything up. That leaves roughly 422 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 1039 lbs of usable capacity (Estimated from pivot-pin rating (1598 lbs) × 0.65 (industry rule of thumb)), consuming 63% of the loader before you pick anything up. That leaves roughly 389 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 1039 lbs of usable capacity (Estimated from pivot-pin rating (1598 lbs) × 0.65 (industry rule of thumb)), consuming 64% of the loader before you pick anything up. That leaves roughly 379 lbs for material. It will mount and lift, but expect to be capacity-limited on real loads.

Does not fit the 3046R (5)

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. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
Bush Hog BH217-3 — Rotary cutter · 50+ HP · 1150 lbs. Tractor PTO HP (34.1) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50).
Titan Attachments Extreme Grapple 84" SSQA — Grapple · 1150 lbs. This attachment weighs 1150 lbs empty, against 1039 lbs of usable capacity on the John Deere 3046R loader (Estimated from pivot-pin rating (1598 lbs) × 0.65 (industry rule of thumb)). 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. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PTO horsepower of the John Deere 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R produces 34.1 PTO horsepower (engine HP: 44.7), per John Deere 3046R. Deere.com.

What 3-point hitch category does the John Deere 3046R use?

The John Deere 3046R uses Category I. IMatch compatible.

What is the lift capacity of the John Deere 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R has a 3-point lift capacity of 2194 lbs at 24 inches behind the lift points.

What rotary cutters fit the John Deere 3046R?

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 3046R?

No. The Frontier RT1157 is incompatible with the 3046R. Tractor hitch Category I is not compatible with required Category II.