John Deere 3010

The John Deere 3010 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 201 ci 3.3 L engine. The rated power output is 55.39 hp 41.3 kW. Transmission: John Deere Syncro-Range. Operating weight: 5624 to 6500 pounds.

Engine Power
55.39 hp 41.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
29 gal 109.8 L
Transmission
John Deere Syncro-Range
Operating Weight
5624 to 6500 pounds

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Overview

John Deere 3010 tractor photo
1961 - 1963 New Generation SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1961 - 1963
New Generation Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Factories
Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Mexico
Total built
44,000
Original price was $4,700 in 1963
The John Deere 3010 was available in row-crop, row-crop utility, standard, and orchard versions.
Variants
3010
ag tractor
3010 Wheel
industrial tractor
3010O
orchard
John Deere 3010 Transmission
8-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...
John Deere 3010 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
52.0 hp 38.8 kW
Gas PTO (claimed)
55.09 hp 41.1 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed)
59.44 hp 44.3 kW
Plows
4
Drawbar (tested)
52.77 hp 39.4 kW
PTO (tested)
59.44 hp 44.3 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Differntial hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station
Capacity
Fuel
29 gal 109.8 L
Hydraulic system
9.5 gal 36.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Capacity
9.5 gal 36.0 L
Pressure
2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves
2
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@1900
1000@1900
Mid PTO
independent
Mid PTO Type
1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Row-crop Wheelbase
90 inches 228 cm
Row-crop utility Wheelbase
81.5 inches 207 cm
Row-crop utility Wheelbase
92.75 inches 235 cm
Standard Wheelbase
81.5 inches 207 cm
Weight
5624 to 6500 pounds
Front tire
9.00-18
Rear tire
16.9-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
positive (12V)
floating (24V)
Batteries
1 (12V)
2 (24V)
Battery volts
12
References
3010 references literature
The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing
New 3010-4010 Row-Crop... 3010 Row-Crop utility Tractors published in 1960, by John Deere
New 3010 and 4010 Standard Tractors published in 1960, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 3010 Row-Crop Utility Diesel (OM-R28876) published in 1961
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
Modern Farming published in 1962, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
John Deere 4.2L 4-cyl diesel
John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 201 ci / 3.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
John Deere
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
201 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x4.00 inches 102 x 102 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
7.5:1
Rated RPM
2200
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Engine Detail — 254 ci / 4.2 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
254 ci 4.2 L
Bore/Stroke
4.125x4.75 inches 105 x 121 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
16.4:1
Rated RPM
2200
Starter
electric
Starter volts
24

Engine Detail — 201 ci / 3.3 L LP Gas

Manufacturer
John Deere
Fuel Type
LP gas
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
201 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x4.00 inches 102 x 102 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
7:1
Rated RPM
2200
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — John Deere Syncro-Range

Transmission
John Deere Syncro-Range
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Synchro-Range requires the tractor to be stopped and clutch depressed to select one of four shift stations. Once a station is selected the tractor can be shifted on the move between the two forward gears (and single reverse in stations 1, 2, and 3) by using the clutch.
3010 Syncro-Range partially synchronized speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 3010 Tires
Ag front
9.00-18
6.00-14
6.50-16
7.50-16
7.50-18
Ag rear
16.9-24
13.6-28
13.6-30
18.4-30
12.4-36
13.9-36
Dimensions
Row-crop Wheelbase
90 inches 228 cm
Row-crop utility Wheelbase
81.5 inches 207 cm
Row-crop utility Wheelbase
92.75 inches 235 cm
Standard Wheelbase
81.5 inches 207 cm
Row-crop Length
138.5 inches 351 cm
Row-crop utility Length
134.5 inches 341 cm
Standard Length
86.625 inches 220 cm
Row-crop Width
86.7 inches 220 cm
Row-crop utility Width
70 inches 177 cm
Standard Width
86.625 inches 220 cm
Row-crop Front tread
8.75 inches 22 cm
Row-crop Front tread
48 to 80 inches 121 to 203 cm
Standard Front tread
55 inches 139 cm
Standard Front tread
52 to 66 inches 132 to 167 cm
Row-crop utility Front tread
55.5/61 inches 140/154 cm
Row-crop utility Front tread
50 to 79 inches 127 to 200 cm
Row-crop Rear tread
57 to 88 inches 144 to 223 cm
Row-crop Rear tread
62 to 98 inches 157 to 248 cm
Standard Rear tread
52 to 79 inches 132 to 200 cm
Row-crop utility Rear tread
60/80 inches 152/203 cm
Row-crop utility Rear tread
50 to 79 inches 127 to 200 cm
John Deere 3010 Weight
Row-crop Shipping
5820 lbs 2639 kg
Row-crop utility Shipping
5624 lbs 2551 kg
Standard Shipping
6176 lbs 2801 kg
Operating
6500 lbs 2948 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 762: diesel 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 763: gasoline 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 764: LP gas 8-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 762
Diesel 8-speed 2WD September 19 - 24, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 762 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
59.44 hp 44.3 kW
Fuel use
4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
55.29 hp 41.2 kW
Fuel use
3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
52.77 hp 39.4 kW
Fuel use
4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
6,323 lbs 2868 kg
Gear 6,323 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 763
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD September 24 - 28, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 763 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
55.09 hp 41.1 kW
Fuel use
5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
50.54 hp 37.7 kW
Fuel use
4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
50.98 hp 38.0 kW
Fuel use
5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
6,660 lbs 3020 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 764
LP gas 8-speed 2WD September 24 - 29, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 764 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
55.39 hp 41.3 kW
Fuel use
6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
50.80 hp 37.9 kW
Fuel use
5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
49.22 hp 36.7 kW
Fuel use
6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
6,598 lbs 2992 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.