Compare/John Deere 1010C vs John Deere 303

John Deere 1010C vs John Deere 303

Verdict: John Deere 1010C vs John Deere 303

The John Deere 1010C and the John Deere 303 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 36 hp. John Deere 303 is the lighter machine (1,740 kg vs 3,438 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 303 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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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

Gasoline 4-speed crawlerJune 13 - 19, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 801 fileReference

With 10-28 rear tires.Reference

Total built

127 (diesel)Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

multiple disc clutch and brakeReference

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Variants

1010

farm tractorReference

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1010C Ag

farm crawlerReference

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1010W

industrial tractorReference

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1010C

industrial crawlerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

45.4 LReference

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Plows

4Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

21.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 89 mmReference

84 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

19:1Reference

21.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

26.8 kWReference

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Max power

20.4 kWReference

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Engine

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27.1 kWReference

Power

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27.1 kWReference

Oil capacity

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31.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.0 LReference

Transmission

John DeereReference

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Type

gearReference

open centerReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

10 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

27.1 kWReference

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Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

16.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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9.8 LReference

Capacity

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9.8 LReference

Engine RPM

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540@1850Reference

Dimensions

Weight

3438 kgReference

1740 kgReference

Length

259 cmReference

337 cmReference

Height (hood)

136 cmReference

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Operating weight

3438 kgReference

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Gauge

121 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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188 cmReference

Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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10-28Reference

Ag front

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10-36Reference

Ag rear

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10-28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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156 cmReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Front tread

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127 to 177 cmReference

Rear tread

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123 to 195 cmReference

1010C 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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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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95Reference

John Deere 1010C Tracks

4-roller width

30 cmReference

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4-roller area on ground

0.9 m²Reference

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5-roller width

30 cmReference

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5-roller area on ground

1.1 m²Reference

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Width

155 cmReference

152 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

7.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3256 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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62.1 LReference

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.