Key differences
- The Preet 3549 has 890 kg more lifting capacity than the John Deere 3036 EN - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The Preet 3549 has 35 litres more fuel capacity than the John Deere 3036 EN - fewer refuelling stops on long field days.
- The Preet 3549 has 980 kg more weight than the John Deere 3036 EN - more traction for heavy draft work, but more soil compaction.
- At ex-showroom prices the Preet 3549 starts about ₹1,20,000 lower than the John Deere 3036 EN, roughly ₹2,190 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Drive: the John Deere 3036 EN is 4WD, the Preet 3549 is 2WD. 4WD helps in wet paddy fields and on slopes; 2WD is cheaper to buy and maintain.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | John Deere 3036 EN | Preet 3549 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | 35 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹6.6-7.3 lakh | ₹5.4-5.9 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹12,044/month | ₹9,854/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | not published | 2,781 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | 2,800 | 2,100 |
| PTO HP | 30 | 30 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 910 | 1,800 |
| Gears | 8 F + 8 R | 8 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Clutch | Single clutch | Heavy Duty Dry Single 280 mm clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed Disc Brakes | Multi disc Dry type mech / wet optional |
| Steering | Power | Mechanical / Power Steering (Optional) |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 32 | 67 |
| Weight (kg) | 1,070 | 2,050 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,574 | not published |
| Warranty | 5000 Hours/ 5 Year | not published |
Specs from each maker's spec page / spec page (closest listed variant). Prices are indicative ex-showroom; on-road price adds registration, insurance and dealer charges and varies by state.
Which one should you buy?
Match the tractor to your heaviest regular job. If you run a reversible plough, a loaded trolley or a potato planter, lifting capacity matters most. If most of your work is rotavator, thresher or pump, compare PTO HP. Then get on-road quotes for both from dealers near you, and check how far the nearest authorised service centre is - for a 10-year machine, service distance matters as much as a few HP.