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John Deere 3038E
Attachments that fit.

The 3038E’s two-range hydrostatic transmission delivers a published 30 PTO hp. That is exactly WC46’s upper limit and the FM-78 hammer mower’s lower limit, while rear hydraulic equipment and iMatch compatibility still require separate decisions.

30PTO hp37engine hp1hitch category1,356lb lift at 24 in.
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By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 7, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test

John Deere 3038E compact tractor
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PTO WOOD CHIPPERS FOR THE 3038E

Chippers that fit the 3038E.

13 of 19 pto wood chippers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen. Each still has a detail to confirm with the seller.

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Wallenstein BX52RI PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Wallenstein

BX52RI

5″ max. chip diameter · 30–55 engine hp · current U.S. page (manual table: 40–55 hp for the BX52R)

Possible — confirm details

Confirm the correct attachment and driveline configuration for the tractor’s PTO speed; listed speed options are discrete settings.

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Farmer-Helper FH-BX42 PTO wood chipperPTO chipper

Farmer-Helper

FH-BX42

4″ published feed-capacity short side, inches · 15–45 PTO hp in current index-linked manual; older/page conflicts retained

Possible — confirm details

Confirm the complete operating weight; a shipping weight cannot establish the attachment load.

$1,683checked November 7, 2026
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7 more possible options in the full comparison table — see all.

6 ruled out by published specs

FLAIL MOWERS FOR THE 3038E

Flail mowers that fit the 3038E.

19 of 23 flail mowers we track pass the published power, hitch and speed screen. Each still has a detail to confirm with the seller.

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Farmry HFS87 flail mowerFlail mower

Farmry

HFS87

87″ cutting width · 30–85 HP (basis not stated) · official page and manual

Possible — confirm details

Ask the manufacturer whether the horsepower range means engine or PTO power.

$4,499checked November 14, 2026
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Farmer-Helper FH-EF95 flail mowerFlail mower

Farmer-Helper

FH-EF95

37″ cutting width, inches · 15–45 PTO hp on the product page; manual lists the 15-PTO-hp minimum and a 45-hp gearbox

Possible — confirm details

Confirm the conflicting tractor specifications in your serial-specific manual; official source values differ.

$1,462checked November 14, 2026
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Fit details

13 more possible options in the full comparison table — see all.

4 ruled out by published specs
Scope of this guideHydrostatic · 2 ranges · 4WD · open station/ROPS. Each configuration below states the model and equipment covered by its sources.

Keep exact PTO boundaries, optional SCVs and quick-hitch exclusions separate.

  • 30 PTO hp is inside WC46’s inclusive 15–30 range and below WC88’s 35 minimum. Engine horsepower cannot change either result.
  • The current U.S. page and official documents disagree on engine HP/PS notation; the 30 PTO-hp value is corroborated.
  • The brochure’s 1,356 lb at 24 in behind center link is a qualified reference, not a carrying allowance. The actual serial number and complete mower load still govern.

Choose the exact configuration.

Hydrostatic · 2 ranges · 4WD · open station/ROPS

30 PTO hp

U.S. 3038E, manufacturer base code 148CLV, 4WD, two-range hydrostatic, open station with folding ROPS. Current U.S. page and 5 May 2026 U.S.-destination specifications are used; the currently linked brochure has different engine notation and needs serial/revision confirmation. Excludes 3039R, other 3R models and unverified aftermarket cab conversions.

Engine power
37 hp · Current U.S. specification component labels a rounded 37 hp, SAE J1995; other current official documents differ in HP/PS notation. Exact gross rating requires revision confirmation.
Rear hitch
Category 1
Lift at 24 inches
1,356 lb · Current-linked brochure: 24 in behind center link; brochure revision 25-04, exact serial applicability unverified
Lift at link ends
Not confirmed in reviewed sources
Hydraulics
5.3 gpm implement pump plus 4.0 gpm steering; 9.3 gpm total. Open-center system; delivered rear-coupler flow remains unverified.
Pressure
Not confirmed in the reviewed official U.S. specification sources.
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Where the documents disagree.

Engine horsepower

Current U.S. public component labels 37 hp SAE J1995 and 37 PS; May 2026 official specification book labels 37.3 (27.4 kW), gross SAE J1995, PS; linked 25-04 brochure lists 37.2 (27.4 kW).

Retain the rounded 37 hp current-page label for display, preserve all source notation, and require serial/revision clarification for a close engine-power boundary. PTO 30.0 is separately corroborated.

scope / Lift at 24 inches

The current U.S.-linked brochure names engine 3TNV86T-NJT; the current component names 3TNV86CT-NJT2. Brochure lift is explicitly 1,356 lb at 24 in behind center link, while current public specification data omits lift.

Keep the brochure’s exact lift number and measurement basis as a qualified model reference, with serial applicability unresolved. Do not use it as a current-machine carrying approval or infer lift at link ends.

rear remotes

Current web component has a count of 2 titled rear SCVs, but May 2026 official specifications place the dual rear SCV kit BXX11659 under attachments for field conversion.

Installed rear-remotes count remains unknown. Treat the kit as an option and confirm actual hardware and hydraulic ordering compatibility.

FOLLOW THE NUMBERS

Sources & documentation

Research record reviewed November 7, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.

  1. John Deere current U.S. 3038E page — specifications and linked brochure
  2. John Deere public 3038E specification data used by the current U.S. page
  3. John Deere U.S. specification book, 5 May 2026 — 3038E 148CLV, PDF pp 145–158
  4. John Deere current-linked 3 Series brochure, revision 25-04 — printed/PDF pp 14–16
  5. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  6. Woodland Mills WC46 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  7. Woodland Mills official U.S. product page — Capacity and hydraulic infeed sections; current price
  8. Woodland Mills WC68 operator manual, Rev C, 28-May-2024 — Printed p9 product/shipping weights; p12 Cat 1 and PTO range; operation/setup sections
  9. Official U.S. WC88 page: price, capacity and drive system
  10. Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022
  11. Official FM-62H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  12. Current FM-62/62H and FM-78/78H manual: printed p40 / PDF p41 specifications
  13. WoodMaxx manual index: Models 2025 to current
  14. Official FM-78H page: hammer option, price, equipment and conflicting weights
  15. Official FM-62 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipment
  16. Official FM-78 page: exact hammer variant, price and equipment
  17. Farmry HFS87 official product page — tractor power range, gearbox HP, widths, linkage, weight and price
  18. Farmry HFS/HFSS Series operator manual, Rev 1.6 — printed p17 specifications

FROM YOUR TRACTOR TO THE JOB

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FIELD GUIDE

PTO wood chippers for the John Deere 3038E

The 3038E’s 30 PTO hp is exactly WC46’s published maximum, inside WC68’s range and below WC88’s minimum. That boundary should be preserved: a rounded engine-power figure or the 3038E model name cannot move the tractor into a different PTO class.

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Flail mowers for the John Deere 3038E

At 30 PTO hp the 3038E is exactly at the FM-78 hammer family’s minimum, while the FM-62 hammer family starts at 24. Both widths therefore pass only an initial power comparison. Cutting load, complete mower weight, optional rear SCVs and WoodMaxx’s explicit iMatch exclusion decide what still needs checking.

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