John Deere 2010C
The John Deere 2010C is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 144.5 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 47.72 hp 35.6 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 8387 to 9645 pounds.
Engine Power
47.72 hp
35.6 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
8387 to 9645 pounds
Overview
 | 1960 - 1965
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA | |
Variants | |
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2010 | ag tractor |
2010C | ag crawler |
2010 Wheel | industrial tractor |
John Deere 2010C Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 2010C Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 47.45 hp
35.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 39.08 hp
29.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 47.72 hp
35.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | multiple disc clutches |
Contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional ROPS canopy. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540,1000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 8387 to 9645 pounds |
14-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing | |
Operator's Manual 2010 Crawler Tractors (OM-T14693) | |
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 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 | 7.9:1 |
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 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
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 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
John Deere 2010C Tracks | |
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Width | 14 inches
35 cm |
Length on ground | 72.25 inches
183 cm |
Area on ground | 2023 in²
1.3 m² |
Ground pressure | 4.3 psi
0.3 bar |
Width | 10 inches
25 cm |
Width | 12 inches
30 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 112.6 inches
286 cm |
Width | 61.25 inches
155 cm |
Height (hood) | 54.1 inches
137 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 72.875 inches
185 cm |
Gauge | 48 inches
121 cm |
John Deere 2010C Weight | |
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Shipping | 8387 lbs (gas)
3804 kg |
8492 lbs (diesel)
3851 kg | |
Operating | 9550 lbs (gas, no blade)
4331 kg |
9645 lbs (diesel, no blade)
4374 kg | |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 829: gasoline 8-speed crawler | |
NTTL 830: diesel 8-speed crawler |
Nebraska Tractor Test 829 | |
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Gasoline 8-speed crawler
October 19 - 31, 1962
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 829 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 47.45 hp
35.4 kW |
Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 38.57 hp
28.8 kW |
Fuel use | 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 38.86 hp
29.0 kW |
Fuel use | 4.1 gal/hour
15.5 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 10,093 lbs
4578 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 830 | |
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Diesel 8-speed crawler
October 23 - 31, 1962
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 830 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 47.72 hp
35.6 kW |
Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 47.72 hp
35.6 kW |
Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 39.08 hp
29.1 kW |
Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 10,283 lbs
4664 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2010C based on its 47.72 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 | 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 2010C.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.4 hrs
Approximately 1.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3.4 gal / 12.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.5 gal/hr (9.4 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 2010C Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2010C.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)47.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)35.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)48.4 PS
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