John Deere 2010
The John Deere 2010 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 144.5 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 46.86 hp 34.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere Syncro-Range. Operating weight: 4700 to 5120 pounds.
Engine Power
46.86 hp
34.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16 gal
60.6 L
Transmission
John Deere Syncro-Range
Operating Weight
4700 to 5120 pounds
Overview
 | 1960 - 1965
New Generation SeriesRow-Crop tractor
New Generation Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $4,600 in 1965 | |
Variants | |
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2010 | ag tractor |
2010C | ag crawler |
2010 Wheel | industrial tractor |
2010 Hi-Crop | high-clearance |
John Deere 2010 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 2010 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 39.28 hp
29.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 46.86 hp
34.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Differential mechanical dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Pressure | 1150 psi
79.3 bar |
Valves | 1 or 2 |
Total flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position and draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Row-crop Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Utility Wheelbase | 86.9 inches
220 cm |
Weight | 4700 to 5120 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00/6.50/7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4/13.6/14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Gas Battery CCA | 420 |
Diesel Battery CCA | 625 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing | |
Twenty Ten Row-Crop and Row-Crop Utility Tractors published in 1961, by John Deere | |
2010 Row-Crop and Row-Crop Utility Tractors published in 1964, by John Deere | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
Facts About John Deere Tractor Wholesale Prices 1935-1961 | |
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 gasoline | |
John Deere 2.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 144.5 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
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 | 8.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 165.1 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 165.1 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x3.50 inches
98 x 89 mm |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 19:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
John Deere 2010 Engine | |
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Engine Detail — 144.5 ci / 2.4 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
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 | 8.9:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere Syncro-Range
Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range |
Gears | 8 forward and 3 reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere 2010 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00/6.50/7.50-16 (utility) |
Ag rear | 12.4/13.6/14.9-28 (utility) |
Ag front | 6.00-14 |
6.50-16 | |
9.00-10 (row-crop) | |
Ag rear | 11.2/12.4/13.9-36 (row-crop) |
Dimensions | |
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Row-crop Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Utility Wheelbase | 86.9 inches
220 cm |
Row-crop Length | 140 inches
355 cm |
Utility Length | 139.75 inches
354 cm |
Row-crop Width | 86 inches
218 cm |
Utility Width | 71 inches
180 cm |
Row-crop Clearance (front axle) | 23.75 inches
60 cm |
Utility Clearance (front axle) | 19.625 inches
49 cm |
John Deere 2010 Weight | |
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Gas row-crop Shipping | 4700 lbs
2131 kg |
Diesel row-crop Shipping | 4800 lbs
2177 kg |
Gas utility Shipping | 4850 lbs
2199 kg |
Diesel utility Shipping | 4920 lbs
2231 kg |
Gas Operating | 5054 lbs
2292 kg |
Diesel Operating | 5120 lbs
2322 kg |
Ballasted | 6392 lbs
2899 kg |
John Deere 2010 Height | |
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Row-crop Hood | 60.1 inches
152 cm |
Utility Hood | 55.6 inches
141 cm |
Row-crop Exhaust | 85.75 inches
217 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 799: diesel 8-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 800: gasoline 8-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 799 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
June 6 - 22, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 799 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 46.67 hp
34.8 kW |
Fuel use | 3.7 gal/hour
14.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 38.64 hp
28.8 kW |
Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 39.28 hp
29.3 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,553 lbs
2065 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 800 | |
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Gasoline 8-speed 2WD
June 13 - 22, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 800 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 46.86 hp
34.9 kW |
Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 38.45 hp
28.7 kW |
Fuel use | 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 39.12 hp
29.2 kW |
Fuel use | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,596 lbs
2084 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2010 based on its 46.86 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 | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
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 2010.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.6 hrs
Approximately 6.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (16 gal / 60.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.4 gal/hr (9.2 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 2010 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2010.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)46.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)34.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)47.5 PS
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