Tractor reference
John Deere 2038R
Specifications, maintenance, parts and compatibility reference.
Specification set: United States - Current production specification Current John Deere US specification page accessed August 2026. Model-year boundaries will be refined when year-specific literature is added.
Engine
Engine manufacturerYanmar
Engine model3TNV86T-NJT
Rated engine power36.7 hp
Engine displacement1.6 L
Cylinders3
Rated engine speed2500 rpm
AspirationTurbocharged
EmissionsFinal Tier 4
Transmission
Standard transmissionHydrostatic transmission (HST)
PTO
PTO power30.4 hp
Maintenance schedule
Intervals are tied to the cited John Deere guide. Operating conditions and serial-number ranges can change the required service.
EngineChange engine oilTY26668 · Plus-50 II Premium 10W-30 Engine OilJohn Deere Plus-50 II Premium 10W-30; 4.5 L (4.7 qt) with filter.
Every 400 hours or annually, whichever comes firstCapacity: 4.5 L
EngineReplace engine oil filterM806419 · Engine Oil Filter
Every 400 hours or annually, whichever comes first
Fuel & AirReplace final fuel filterMIU803127 · Secondary Fuel Filter
Every 400 hours or annually, whichever comes first
Fuel & AirReplace fuel / water separatorAM881823 · Fuel / Water Separator KitFilter element M811032 is listed with the separator.
Every 400 hours or annually
Fuel & AirReplace primary fuel filterMIU800645 · Primary Fuel Filter
Every 400 hours or annually, whichever comes first
Fuel & AirReplace primary air filterUC28887 · Primary Air Filter
Every 600 hours
Fuel & AirReplace secondary air filterUC28888 · Secondary Air Filter
Every 600 hours
TransmissionReplace transmission oil filterLVA14703 · Transmission Oil Filter
Every 400 hours
TransmissionChange transmission and hydraulic oilTY22000 · Low Viscosity Hy-Gard Transmission / Hydraulic OilGuide lists John Deere Hy-Gard TY22062 or Low Viscosity Hy-Gard TY22000; capacity 23.5 L (24.8 qt).
Every 1200 hours or 3 years, whichever comes firstCapacity: 23.5 L
HydraulicsReplace hydraulic oil filterLVA16054 · Hydraulic Oil Filter
Every 400 hours
AxleChange front axle oilTY22000 · Low Viscosity Hy-Gard Transmission / Hydraulic OilGuide lists John Deere Hy-Gard TY22062 or Low Viscosity Hy-Gard TY22000; capacity 3.8 L (4.0 qt).
Every 600 hoursCapacity: 3.8 L
Compatible maintenance parts
Part fitment is shown only where a technical source is attached. Serial-number restrictions may apply.
UC28887Primary Air FilterAir Filters →UC28888Secondary Air FilterAir Filters →M806419Engine Oil FilterEngine Oil Filters →TY26668Plus-50 II Premium 10W-30 Engine OilEngine Oils →AM881823Fuel / Water Separator KitFuel Filters →M811032Fuel / Water Separator Filter ElementFuel Filters →MIU800645Primary Fuel FilterFuel Filters →MIU803127Secondary Fuel FilterFuel Filters →LVA14703Transmission Oil FilterHydraulic Filters →LVA16054Hydraulic Oil FilterHydraulic Filters →TA26997Filter PakMaintenance Kits →TY22000Low Viscosity Hy-Gard Transmission / Hydraulic OilTransmission & Hydraulic Fluids →TY22062Hy-Gard Transmission / Hydraulic OilTransmission & Hydraulic Fluids →
Sources
Official sourceJohn Deere 2038R Compact Tractor - current US specifications