Compare/John Deere 1010 vs John Deere 5042C

John Deere 1010 vs John Deere 5042C

Verdict: John Deere 1010 vs John Deere 5042C

The John Deere 1010 and the John Deere 5042C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 36 hp. John Deere 5042C is the lighter machine (1,730 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 5042C is the newer design (2015 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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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

With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference

Total built

9,792Reference

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Steering

powerReference

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

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 76 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Compression

8.3:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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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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45.0 LReference

Engine

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31.3 kWReference

Power

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31.3 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter power

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2.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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forward and reverse options

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.9 kWReference

26.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

26.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

17.0 LReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

collar shift gearReference

Capacity

17.0 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

22.1 kWReference

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Pump flow

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20.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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17.8 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1000 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1575Reference

Capacities

Fuel

45.4 LReference

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Dimensions

RU Wheelbase

209 cmReference

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Weight

3350 to 4041 poundsReference

1730 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

6.0x16Reference

Rear tire

10-34Reference

12.4x28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

6.0x16Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

13.6x28Reference

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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186 cmReference

Length

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292 cmReference

Width

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173 cmReference

Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

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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Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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88Reference

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.