John Deere 1010
The John Deere 1010 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 115.5 ci 1.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 35.99 hp 26.8 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3350 to 4041 pounds.
Engine Power
35.99 hp
26.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
12 gal
45.4 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3350 to 4041 pounds
Overview
 | 1960 - 1965
New Generation SeriesUtility tractor
New Generation Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 44,377 *Total for all variants of the John Deere 1010. |
9,792 *Total for both types of 1010RU. 7,048 gasoline and 2,744 diesel. | |
Original price was $3,500 in 1965 | |
The John Deere 1010 was available in multiple versions. Row Crop (R), Single Row Crop (RS), Row Crop Utility (RU), Orchard (O), Utility (U), and Industrial Wheel (W) in addition to two crawler types. Also a low-cost Special Row Crop Utility (RUS) version was made that was $300 less than regular models. It had only a pan seat and 540 RPM PTO. | |
Variants | |
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1010RU | row-crop utility |
1010C | crawler |
1010U | utility |
1010RS | single row-crop |
1010R | row-crop |
1010O | orchard |
1010RUS | special row-crop utility |
1010W | wheeled industrial |
John Deere 1010 Transmission | |
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5-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 1010 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 36.13 hp
26.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 30.00 hp
22.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 36.13 hp
26.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 12 gal
45.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
independent OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 *Optional. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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RU Wheelbase | 82.5 inches
209 cm |
Weight | 3350 to 4041 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 10-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
Modern Farming published in 1962, by John Deere | |
Modern Farming published in 1965, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine options | |
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John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
John Deere 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 144.5 ci / 2.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 144.5 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x3.50 inches
92 x 89 mm |
Compression | 18:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Engine Detail — 115.5 ci / 1.9 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 115.5 ci
1.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.00 inches
89 x 76 mm |
Compression | 8.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Shift lever for the 1010 was originally on the dash. Starting with the 1963 model year (serial number 031001) the shifter was moved to the top of the transmission. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 1010 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
Ag rear | 10-34 |
Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12-28 |
Dimensions | |
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RU Wheelbase | 82.5 inches
209 cm |
1010RU Length | 121.5 inches
308 cm |
1010RU Height (hood) | 55.875 inches
141 cm |
1010RU Height (exhaust) | 72.3 inches
183 cm |
1010RU Front tread | 50 to 80 inches
127 to 203 cm |
1010RU Rear tread | 56 to 89 inches
142 to 226 cm |
John Deere 1010 Weight | |
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Gasoline Shipping | 3350 lbs
1519 kg |
Diesel Shipping | 3430 lbs
1555 kg |
Gas Operating | 3923 lbs
1779 kg |
Diesel Operating | 4041 lbs
1832 kg |
Ballasted | 5750 lbs
2608 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 802: gasoline 5-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 803: diesel 5-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 802 | |
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Gasoline 5-speed 2WD
June 20 - 28, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 802 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 36.13 hp
26.9 kW |
Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 29.6 hp
22.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 30.00 hp
22.4 kW |
Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Max pull | 3,615 lbs
1639 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 803 | |
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Diesel 5-speed 2WD
June 21 - 29, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 803 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 35.99 hp
26.8 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 29.70 hp
22.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.4 gal/hour
9.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 29.16 hp
21.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Max pull | 3,657 lbs
1658 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 1010 based on its 35.99 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 1010.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.4 hrs
Approximately 6.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (12 gal / 45.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.9 gal/hr (7.1 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 1010 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1010.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)36 hp
Kilowatts (kW)26.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)36.5 PS
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