Compare/John Deere 1010 vs John Deere 445

John Deere 1010 vs John Deere 445

Verdict: John Deere 1010 vs John Deere 445

The John Deere 1010 and the John Deere 445 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 36 hp. John Deere 445 is the lighter machine (2,095 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 445 is the newer design (1963 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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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

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

9,792Reference

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Steering

powerReference

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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

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 76 mmReference

98 x 114 mmReference

Compression

8.3:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

1850Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

9.5 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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Fuel tank

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39.7 LReference

Engine

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26.8 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Power

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26.8 kWReference

Oil capacity

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8.5 LReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

forward and reverse options

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

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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

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Type

sliding gearReference

gearReference

Capacity

17.0 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

22.1 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

45.4 LReference

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Dimensions

RU Wheelbase

209 cmReference

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Weight

3350 to 4041 poundsReference

2095 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

5.50x15Reference

Rear tire

10-34Reference

12x28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

5.50x15Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

12x28Reference

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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215 cmReference

Length

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344 cmReference

Width

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216 cmReference

Height

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181 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2095 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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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.