Compare/John Deere 210C vs John Deere 310

John Deere 210C vs John Deere 310

Verdict: John Deere 210C vs John Deere 310

The John Deere 210C and the John Deere 310 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 210C leads on rated power with 58 hp against 52 hp. John Deere 210C is the lighter machine (4,762 kg vs 5,783 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 210C is the newer design (1986 vs 1971). In short: choose the John Deere 210C for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 310 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

58 hp

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

gasolineReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

43.3 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

41.0 kWReference

39.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

102 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

41.0 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

43.3 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Torque

214.2 NmReference

174.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

77.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

16.1 LReference

8.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

0.559 mmReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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collar shiftReference

Capacities

Fuel

98.4 LReference

73.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

30.3 LReference

77.6 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

closed centerReference

Capacity

30.3 LReference

77.6 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

162.0 barReference

Total flow

90.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

16.3 lpmReference

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Pump flow

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106.0 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

4762 kgReference

5783 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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2WD Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

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4WD Industrial front

12.00-16.5Reference

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2WD Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

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4WD Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

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Length

701 cmReference

365 cmReference

Width

190 cmReference

210 cmReference

Operating weight

4762 kgReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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2WD to inches 142 to 0 cm Front tread

56Reference

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4WD to inches 172 to 0 cm Front tread

68Reference

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2WD to inches152 to 0 cm Rear tread

60Reference

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4WD to inches157 to 0 cm Rear tread

62Reference

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Wheelbase

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195 cmReference

Ag front

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11L-15Reference

Ag rear

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19.5L-24Reference

Height (exhaust)

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264 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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342 cmReference

Front tread

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157 cmReference

Rear tread

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165 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

426 cmReference

459 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

127 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere BackhoeReference

Transport height

347 cmReference

342 cmReference

Digging depth

426 cmReference

459 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

419 cmReference

429 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

383 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

525 cmReference

520 cmReference

Loading height

317 cmReference

314 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

4354 kgReference

4762 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2358 kgReference

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Digging depth (retracted stick)

426 cmReference

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Digging depth (extended stick)

541 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

419 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

538 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

383 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

510 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

525 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (extended stick)

637 cmReference

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Loading height (retracted stick)

325 cmReference

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Loading height (extended stick)

375 cmReference

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Bucket force (retracted stick)

4359 kgReference

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Bucket force (extended stick)

4354 kgReference

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Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

2358 kgReference

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Dipperstick force (extended stick)

1592 kgReference

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John Deere 210C Height

ROPS

257 cmReference

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Exhaust

251 cmReference

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Backhoe

347 cmReference

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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.