John Deere · Disc and Drum Mowers
Disc and Drum Mowers That Fit the John Deere 3038E
2 of 4 disc and drum mowers fit by the makers’ ratings, 0 fit with one thing to check, and 2 don’t. Each is checked against the 3038E’s 30 PTO hp, a Category 1 hitch and 1,356 lb lift at 24 in.
Answer
What Size Disc and Drum Mower Fits a 3038E
By the published numbers, the 3038E handles disc and drum mowers from 53 in wide. The widest one that fits is the MechMaxx DM53 53 in 3-Point Drum Mower at 53 in. The ones that don't fit fail on 3-point hitch (2), horsepower (1).
MechMaxx DM53 53 in 3-Point Drum Mower
- Horsepower MechMaxx rates it for 25–40 tractor HP. The 3038E has 37 engine HP.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 408 lb. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
$2,199 lowest listed, MechMaxx
5.0 of 5 from 1 review at MechMaxx
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Titan 3-Point 53 in Drum Mower
- Horsepower Titan Attachments rates it for 24–40 tractor HP. The 3038E has 37 engine HP.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 400 lb. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
$2,149.97 lowest listed, PalletForks.com
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- Amazon $2,299.99
Prices checked October 2026. Freight varies.
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Not a fit
Disc and Drum Mowers the 3038E Can’t Run
These are outside the 3038E’s published specs. The reason is listed on each one.
MechMaxx DM6 6 ft 3-Point Disc Mower
- Horsepower MechMaxx rates it for 35–80 tractor HP. The 3038E has 37 engine HP.
- 3-point hitch The implement is Category 2. The 3038E has a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 1,001 lb. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
$4,859 lowest listed, Amazon
5.0 of 5 from 21 reviews at MechMaxx
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MechMaxx DM8 8 ft 3-Point Disc Mower
- Horsepower MechMaxx rates it for 50–100 tractor HP. The 3038E has 37 engine HP, below the minimum.
- 3-point hitch The implement is Category 2. The 3038E has a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 1,191 lb. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
$5,999 lowest listed, MechMaxx
4.9 of 5 from 74 reviews at MechMaxx
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The numbers used
3038E Specs Used to Check Disc and Drum Mowers
| Engine HP | 37 hp [1] |
|---|---|
| PTO HP | 30 hp [2] |
| 3-point hitch | Category 1 [2] |
| Lift at the lift points | Not published |
| Lift 24 in behind the lift points | 1,356 lb [2] |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm [2] |
| Rear remotes, standard | Not published |
How the check works
Horsepower is checked against the range the implement maker publishes, using PTO HP or engine HP the way the maker states it. Weight is checked against the 3-point lift 24 in behind the lift points, where an implement's weight sits. Anything the maker does not publish is shown as unknown, not estimated.
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Questions
3038E and Disc and Drum Mowers: Common Questions
What size disc and drum mower fits a John Deere 3038E?
By the published numbers, the 3038E handles disc and drum mowers from 53 in wide. The widest one that fits is the MechMaxx DM53 53 in 3-Point Drum Mower at 53 in. The ones that don't fit fail on 3-point hitch (2), horsepower (1).
Can a John Deere 3038E run a 8 ft disc and drum mower?
Not by the published ratings of the models on this site. MechMaxx DM8 8 ft 3-Point Disc Mower: MechMaxx rates it for 50–100 tractor HP. The 3038E has 37 engine HP, below the minimum.
Is the John Deere 3038E heavy enough to lift a disc and drum mower?
John Deere rates the 3038E at 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points. The disc and drum mowers on this site weigh 400 to 1,191 lb.
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