John Deere 1010C
The John Deere 1010C is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 144.5 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 35.93 hp 26.8 kW. Transmission: John Deere. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 7,580 lbs 3438 kg.
Engine Power
35.93 hp
26.8 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
John Deere
Operating Weight
7,580 lbs
3438 kg
Overview
 | 1960 - 1964
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 506 (total) |
379 (gas) | |
127 (diesel) | |
Variants | |
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1010 | farm tractor |
1010C Ag | farm crawler |
1010W | industrial tractor |
1010C | industrial crawler |
John Deere 1010C Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 1010C Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Plows | 4 |
Drawbar (tested) | 28.71 hp
21.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 36.31 hp
27.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | multiple disc clutch and brake |
Mechancial contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 7,580 lbs
3438 kg |
12-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Batteries | 1 (gas) |
2 (diesel) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing | |
Ten Ten Agricultural Crawler published in 1965, by John Deere | |
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 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline | |
John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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 |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
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 |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 19:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 24 |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere
Transmission | John Deere |
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere 1010C Tracks | |
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4-roller width | 12 inches
30 cm |
4-roller area on ground | 1413 in²
0.9 m² |
5-roller width | 12 inches
30 cm |
5-roller area on ground | 1662 in²
1.1 m² |
Width | 10 inches
25 cm |
Width | 14 inches
35 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 102.1 inches
259 cm |
Width | 61.1 inches
155 cm |
Height (hood) | 53.6 inches
136 cm |
Operating weight | 7,580 lbs
3438 kg |
Gauge | 48 inches
121 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 798: diesel 4-speed crawler | |
NTTL 801: gasoline 4-speed crawler |
Nebraska Tractor Test 798 | |
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Diesel 4-speed crawler
June 5 - 13, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 798 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 36.31 hp
27.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 24.82 hp
18.5 kW |
Fuel use | 1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 28.71 hp
21.4 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,484 lbs
3394 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 801 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed crawler
June 13 - 19, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 801 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 35.93 hp
26.8 kW |
Fuel use | 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 22.55 hp
16.8 kW |
Fuel use | 1.9 gal/hour
7.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 27.38 hp
20.4 kW |
Fuel use | 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,179 lbs
3256 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 1010C based on its 35.93 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 1010C.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.7 hrs
Approximately 1.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3.2 gal / 12.1 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 1010C Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1010C.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)35.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)26.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)36.4 PS
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