JOHN DEERE 3038E PROBLEMS SERIES

Dominating the dashboard is a large analog tachometer with a mark at 2500 rpm indicating PTO rpm (540) has been reached. The seatbelt is of a retractable design and a critical component of the rollover protection system (ROPS) which is fixed but engineered to clear standard 7вЂ™ high garage doors yet provide sufficient protection. Adjustment is fore and aft, and the suspension вЂ“ though lacking weight adjustment вЂ“ is quite acceptable. The seat is a mid-back style that makes it easy to turn and view implements, yet still provides good support. On the same consol was a switch for the optional cruise control our test tractor was equipped with, along with a cup holder. The PTO is fully independent and is actuated by a conveniently placed push/pull button on the right fender consol. Power steering is standard and with 4.0 gpm from a separate pump flowing to this function is never taxed, even in the most demanding of conditions. Differential lock is incorporated into the brake pedal (you just push the pedal half way down) and can be engaged on the go. The foot brake is located on the left side so nudging into tight areas or making that brake-aided tight turn are easily accomplished. Tight quarters? No problem, the controls almost read your mind. Modulation is refined and intuitive вЂ“ this tractor just goes where you point it to. Control over the hydrostat is through a twin side-by-side pedal arrangement that gets universal praise by our testers. With deep torque reserves (the 3TNV84T is rated at 62.7 foot pounds) and a two-speed hydrostatic transmission powered by a Sauer-Danfoss pump and motor, this is a combination that screams вЂњput me to work.вЂќД¬limbing into the driverвЂ™s seat, the 3038E has an uncluttered platform with color coded levers and controls that Deere engineers have clearly designed and placed with ergonomics in mind. Powering the 3038E is a 37.1-horsepower Yanmar 3TNV84T three-cylinder diesel that through the modern technologies of turbocharging and direct injection sends 30 horsepower to the power take off (PTO). In between are the 3032E and the 3038E we tested.

JOHN DEERE 3038E PROBLEMS SERIES

The John Deere 3000 Series lineup consists of six models, beginning with the 3005 tractor вЂ“ which delivers time-tested performance to those who donвЂ™t mind or prefer a manual-gear transmission вЂ“ and is capped off by the super nice 3720 вЂ“ which we tested outfitted in cab flavor last February.

John deere 3038e problems