Compare/John Deere 1010 vs John Deere 4400

John Deere 1010 vs John Deere 4400

Verdict: John Deere 1010 vs John Deere 4400

The John Deere 1010 and the John Deere 4400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 36 hp. John Deere 4400 is the lighter machine (1,315 kg vs 3,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4400 is the newer design (1998 vs 1960). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

36 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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.Reference

Hydrostatic transmission operated by two foot pedals and left-hand range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Push-button cruise control.Reference

Total built

9,792Reference

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Steering

powerReference

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Final drives

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spur gearReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

1010RU

row-crop utilityReference

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1010C

crawlerReference

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1010U

utilityReference

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1010RS

single row-cropReference

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1010R

row-cropReference

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1010O

orchardReference

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1010RUS

special row-crop utilityReference

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1010W

wheeled industrialReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 76 mmReference

88 x 90 mmReference

Compression

8.3:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

5.8 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

26.8 kWReference

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Max power

21.7 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinder | 4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 | 2,500Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.625x3.50 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

18:1 | 8.3:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled | 11 qtsReference

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Engine (gross)

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26.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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25.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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25.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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26.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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air heaterReference

Idle RPM

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950-2810Reference

Operating RPM

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950-2700Reference

Starter power

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1.4 kWReference

Oil capacity

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25.7 LReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discs, two clutch packs with nine four-inch discs eachReference

forward and reverse options

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

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Transmission

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SyncReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.9 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

26.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

17.0 LReference

25.7 LReference

Type

sliding gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

17.0 LReference

25.7 LReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

22.1 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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22.0 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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21.3 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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31.4 lpmReference

Total flow

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50.3 lpmReference

Oil type

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[26o↔-40oC]Reference

122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC]

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: JD Hy-GardReference

80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC]

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: JD Lo Vis Hy-GardReference

Steering flow

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18.9 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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997 kgReference

Engine RPM

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2100@2700Reference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Capacities

Fuel

45.4 LReference

37.9 LReference

Front axle

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4.4 LReference

Dimensions

RU Wheelbase

209 cmReference

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Weight

3350 to 4041 poundsReference

688 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

7-14Reference

Rear tire

10-34Reference

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

12-28Reference

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1010RU Length

308 cmReference

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1010RU Height (hood)

141 cmReference

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1010RU Height (exhaust)

183 cmReference

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1010RU Front tread

127 to 203 cmReference

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1010RU Rear tread

142 to 226 cmReference

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Gasoline Shipping

1519 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

1555 kgReference

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Gas Operating

1779 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

1832 kgReference

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Ballasted

2608 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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172 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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41x14.00-20Reference

Industrial front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

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15-19.5Reference

Length

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297 cmReference

Width

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127 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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34 cmReference

Shipping

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1315 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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254 kgReference

Max front axle

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1450 kgReference

Max rear axle

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1999 kgReference

1010 Serial Number Location

1010 Serial Numbers

1960

10001Reference

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1961

13692Reference

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1962

23630Reference

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1963

32188Reference

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1964

43900Reference

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1965

53722Reference

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Final

57312Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1658 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540, 540/1,000Reference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

10-34, 12-28 inchReference

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Front Wheel tread range

5.00-15, 6.00-16Reference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

powerReference

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John Deere 4400 attachments

4400 Serial Number Location

4400 Serial Numbers

1998

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140000Reference

1999

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240001Reference

2000

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340001Reference

2001

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440001Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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500Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 47 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 48 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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337 cmReference

Loading height

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208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1691 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1104 kgReference

John Deere 48 Backhoe

Transport height

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205 cmReference

John Deere 4400 Height

Hood

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135 cmReference

ROPS

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228 cmReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.