Specifications, Service, and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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John Deere 3046R Attachments

John Deere 3046R Front End Loader

H165 Loader Specifications

Type of Attachment - Front End Loader
Compatibility - John Deere 3046R
Lift capacity at pivot pin (max. ht.) - 1,598 lb. (725 kg)
Lift capacity at 500 mm ahead of pivot pin - 1,122 lb. (509 kg)
Lift capacity to 59 in. at pivot pin - 2,125 lb. (964 kg)
Lift capacity to 59 in. at 500 mm ahead - 1,649 lb. (748 kg)
Max. lift height at pivot pin - 102 in. (2593 mm)
Reach at max. height - 22.1 in. (562 mm)
Breakout force at pivot pin - 3,327 lb. (1509 kg)
Breakout force at 500 mm - 2,418 lb. (1097 kg)
Dump angle - 41.4 deg.
Rollback angle - 31 deg.
Loader raising/lowering time - 3.57/2.1 sec.
Bucket dump time/regen - 2.96/1.24 sec.
Bucket rollback time - 1.75 sec.

Skid-Steer Attachment Carrier - Make sure both latch handles are completely up and lock pins are fully retracted. Raise both latch handles into the UP (unlatched) position. Start JD 3046R tractor engine and raise H165 loader off ground. Extend bucket cylinders to tilt carrier forward. Slowly drive forward and raise loader, until carrier plates are positioned under lip on bucket/attachment, then roll back bucket/attachment (retract bucket cylinders). Bucket/attachment should rest against carrier plates. Lower loader completely to the ground and shut off tractor
engine. Lower latch handles to engage pins with latches on bucket/attachment. Start tractor engine. Tilt bucket/attachment forward (extent bucket cylinders) and apply down pressure on bucket/attachment against ground to verify that pins are fully engaged in latches.

If bucket/attachment is not securely attached to the skid steer carrier, repeat first seven steps. Lower H165 loader to the ground and shut off tractor engine. Before connecting coupler halves make sure that fittings are free of dirt and debris. If equipped with hydraulic operated attachment (grapple bucket): Connect hydraulic hoses as follows: Shut off tractor engine and remove key. Move control lever(s) back and forth and side-to-side (if applicable) several times to relieve system pressure. Push and hold collar on female coupler. Insert male coupler. Release collar on female coupler. Connect cap together. Make the final procedures for remaining hydraulic hose connection.

300R Loader Specifications

Type of Attachment - Front End Loader
Compatibility - JD 3046R
Height (to pin) - 90 in. (2,28 m)
Clearance, dumped bucket - 69 in. (1,74 m)
Dump reach - 30 in. (0,77 m)
Dump angle - 43 degrees
Clearance, level bucket - 84 in. (2,12 m)
300R Loader Reach at ground - 54 in. (1,38 m)
Breakout force (at pin) - 2849 lb (1295 kg)
Breakout force (at 0.5 m) - 2026 lb (921 kg)
Breakout force (bucket) - 2137 lb (969 kg)
Lifting (full height at pin) - 1360 lb (617 kg)
Lifting (full height at 0.5 m) - 999 lb (453 kg)
Lifting at 1.5m (at pin) - 1700 lb (771 kg)
Lifting at 1.5m (at 0.5 m) - 1312 lb (595 kg)
Bucket width - 61 in. (1,55 m)

John Deere 3046R Backhoe

385A Backhoe Specifications

Type of Attachment - Backhoe
Compatibility - John Deere 3046R
Digging Depth 2-ft. Flat Bottom - 103 in.
Swing Arc - 170 deg.
Loading Height - 78 in.
Reach from Swing Pivot - 140 in.
Transport Height - 91 in.
Loading Reach - 57 in.
Transport Overhang - 53 in.
Undercut - 19 in.
Stabilizer Spread (Raised) - 62 in.
Stabilizer Spread (Lowered) - 95 in.
Boom Lift Capacity - 820 lb.
SAE Dipperstick Digging Force - 2449 lb.
SAE Bucket Digging Force - 3752 lb.
Main Relief Valve Pressure - 2550 psi
Bucket Rotation - 180 deg.
Dimensions Given with Boom Pivot Height - 16 in.
Weight, with bolt on adapter ad 24 in. bucket - 1390 lb.

Removing 385A Backhoe - Park John Deere 3046R tractor safely on a flat, level surface. Engage park brake, start engine and run at low idle. Stand in area between right stabilizer leg and boom, facing the tractor. Center boom and install swing lock pin. Place boom in park position and install lock pin and retainer clip. Dipperstick should be fully retracted. Rotate bucket until teeth are parallel to the ground. Lower stabilizer arm on both sides of backhoe parallel with the ground. Shut off tractor and engage park brake. Disconnect backhoe connector from power beyond coupler on tractor. Disconnect backhoe hydraulic return line coupler from power beyond connector on tractor. Install dust cap and plug on coupler and connector to prevent contamination.

Route lines on backhoe side of seat support and place on foot platform to prevent from contacting the ground. Connect tractor power beyond hydraulic connector to power beyond coupler. Start tractor and run at low idle. Lift rockshaft to highest position and shut off tractor. Remove retainer pin and mount pin from 385A backhoe and mount frame on each side. Store retainer pins in holes in corners of the floor plate. Slowly lower tractor rockshaft to lower backhoe from mount frames. Ensure crossbar is released from slots in backhoe frame. Start JD 3046R tractor, release park brake and slowly drive tractor forward until clear of backhoe. Remove crossbar from lower tractor links. Extend tractor drawbar to desired position.Install tractor centerlink.

Adjusting Operator Seat - Press seat latch. Push seat forward. Remove cap screws. Adjust the seat to desired position. Install cap screws to secure the seat and torque to 14 Nm (132 lb-in.). Loosen jam nut and tension cap screw. Remove nut and cap screw. Adjust seat up or down to desired position. Install cap screw and nut and torque to 99 Nm (73 lb-ft.). Tighten tension cap screw and jam nut.

Securing Stabilizer - During backhoe use, place stabilizer lock pin and retainer clip in storage hole. Remove stabilizer lock pin and retainer clip from storage hole. Raise the stabilizer legs and align stabilizer hole with hole in mainframe. Place stabilizer lock pin through hole and secure in the locked position with retainer clip.

John Deere 3046R Snowblower and Blade

59-inch Snowblower Specifications

Snow blower Type - 2-Stage, Front Mount
Compatibility - JD 3046R
Width - 1,49 m (59-in.)
Height of Opening - 0,59 m (23-in.)
Housing Thickness - 14 ga (0.075-in.)
Side Panel Thickness - 7 ga (0.177-in.)
Auger Diameter - 16-in. (0,41 m)
Auger Speed - 160 rpm at rated engine speed.
Impeller Speed - 800 rpm at rated engine speed.
Impeller Diameter - 0,41 m (16-in.)
Lifting System - Hydraulic
Lifting Height - 191-203 mm (7-1/2-8 in.)
Chute Control - Hydraulic
Chute Rotation - 200 Degrees
Weight (Approximate) - 201 kg (450 lbs)

64" Snowblower Specifications

Model - Frontier SB2164
Snow blower Type - Loader-Mount
Working Width - 64"
Transport Width - 70"
Working Height - 27"
Length - 39"
Single/Dual Auger - Single
Auger Diameter - 15"
Auger Flighting Thickness - 5/16"
Impeller Diameter - 24"
Impeller Width - 7"
Impeller Shaft Diameter - 1 1/4
Number of Impeller blades - 4
Impeller RPM - 680
Auger RPM - 200
Skid Shoe - Adjustable 6 positions
Skid Shoe Material - High carbon steel
End Plate Thickness 3/16"
Back Plate Thickness 11ga
Impeller Housing Thickness 11ga
Impeller Blade Thickness 1/4"
Side Panel Bottom Thickness 1/2"
Cutting Edge - Replaceable
Cutting Edge Dimension - 3/8" x 2"
Chute Base - Standard
Parking Stand - Standard
Loader Compatibility - JD 300 Series Loader
Flow / Pressure - 12 to 18 gpm @ 2700 psi
Oil Cooler - Standard
Fan Drive - 89 cc/rev. Hydraulic Motor
Auger Drive - 293 cc/rev. Hydraulic Motor
Chute Deflector Adjustment (standard) - Manual
Chute Rotation (standard) - Hydraulic
Chute - Two-part

Installation of Drift Cutters - Remove 1/2" bolt from the motor support and the 5/16" bolt from the hose guard. Position the left drift cutter next to the holes in the housing and install the 1/2" bolt, 9/16" flat washer, 1/2" lockwasher and 1/2" nut in lower hole. In the middle hole, reinstall the 5/16’’ bolt, 5/16" flat washer, 5/16" lockwasher and 5/16" nut. In the upper hole, insert a 3/8" bolt, 3/8" lockwasher and 3/8" nut. Position the right drift cutter next to the holes in the housing and secure in place using the 3/8" upper bolt, 3/8" lockwasher and 3/8" nut. Make sure that the right drift cutter is aligned with the housing and drill an 11/32" hole in the housing, using the right drift cutter's middle hole as a template. Insert a 5/16" bolt, 5/16" lockwasher and 5/16" nut. Drill a hole in the housing using the lower hole in the right drift cutter. Insert a 1/2" bolt, 1/2" lockwasher and 1/2" nut.

84-inch Rear Blade Specifications

Model - Frontier RB1084
Compatibility - JD 3046R
Working Width - 84" (213 cm)
Operating Weight (Mass) - 304 lbs (138 kg)
Tractor Size - 12 to 30 hp (9 to 22 kW)
3-Point Hitch - Category 1
Implement Code for Tractor Ballast - 17.4
Offset - 12" (30 cm) right or left
Angle 360° - Locks at 0°, 15° rearward right or left
Blade Tilt - 0°, 15° either side
Pitch Adjustment - In top link of tractor 3-point hitch

John Deere 3046R Mower

72-inch Side Discharge Grooming Mower Specifications

Model - Frontier GM1072
Type - Rear Mount
3-Point Hitch - Category 1
Cutting Width - 72 inch
Cutting Height Range - 1" - 5-1/2"
Operating Weight with Chain Shielding - 719 lbs
Blade Speed (feet per minute) - 18100
Blade Speed (RPM) - 2748
Blade Spindles - Three
Number of Blades - Three
Universal Drive Series - ASAE Category 3
Caster Wheels - 3.25x10
Tractor PTO Speed RPM - 540
Recommended Maximum Tractor Horsepower - 60 HP
Mower Frame Thickness - 8GA
Implement Code for Tractor Ballast - 43

84-inch Side Discharge Grooming Mower Specifications

Model - Frontier GM1084
Type - Rear Mount
Compatibility - JD 3046R
3-Point Hitch - Category 1
Cutting Width - 84 inch
Cutting Height Range - 1" - 4-1/4"
Operating Weight with Chain Shielding - 830 lbs
Blade Speed (feet per minute) - 17900
Blade Speed (RPM) - 2329
Blade Spindles - Three
Number of Blades - Three
Universal Drive Series - ASAE Category 3
Caster Wheels - 4.00x10
Tractor PTO Speed RPM - 540
Recommended Maximum Tractor Horsepower - 60 HP
Mower Frame Thickness - 8GA
Implement Code for Tractor Ballast - 53

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