John Deere 1010

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 1010 is a 2WD utility tractor from the New Generation series, manufactured by John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa, USA from 1960 to 1965. It was available with a choice of a 2.4 L four-cylinder diesel or a 1.9 L four-cylinder gasoline engine, both with a manual transmission featuring 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. The 1010 model had manual steering with an optional power upgrade, mechanical disc brakes, and an operating weight ranging from 3,923 lbs for the gasoline version to 4,041 lbs for the diesel version. This model was designed as an open operator station tractor with electric starting system. Fitted with a 12 US gal fuel capacity, this tractor could handle a variety of tasks and was a popular choice for its versatility and reliability.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 36

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3923 (for gasoline) or 4041 (for diesel)

Fuel Type: Diesel or Gasoline

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John Deere 1010 Tractor

John Deere 1010 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 32% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 86% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel or Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 144.5 (for diesel) or 115.5 (for gasoline)
Bore (in): 3.62 (for diesel) or 3.5 (for gasoline)
Stroke (in): 3.5 (for diesel) or 2.99 (for gasoline)
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 36

Transmission

Type: Sliding gear
Forward Gears: 5
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 121.5
Width (in): -
Height (in): 72.3 (to top of exhaust)
Operating Weight (lb): 3923 (for gasoline) or 4041 (for diesel)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Transmission or independent (optional)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): 1000

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 (2WD)
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual or power (optional)
Coolant Capacity (qts): 11
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1965
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: I
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Mechanical disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open center