Compare/John Deere 3010 vs John Deere 730

John Deere 3010 vs John Deere 730

Verdict: John Deere 3010 vs John Deere 730

The John Deere 3010 and the John Deere 730 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 59 hp. John Deere 3010 is the lighter machine (5,624 kg vs 6,790 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3010 is the newer design (1961 vs 1958). 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

59 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Synchro-Range requires the tractor to be stopped and clutch depressed to select one of four shift stations. Once a station is selected the tractor can be shifted on the move between the two forward gears (and single reverse in stations 1, 2, and 3) by using the clutch.Reference

The "optional 5th" transmission used a different shift quadrant (AR 20133R) than the standard transmission. Sixth and reverse kept position, but the other gears changed location.Reference

Factories

MexicoReference

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Total built

44,000Reference

17,032 (diesel, 3,703 used pony engine)Reference

Original price

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$3700 (1960)Reference

Steering

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power (optional)Reference

Variants

3010

ag tractorReference

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3010O

orchardReference

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3010 Special

export modelReference

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730 General-Purpose

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row-crop tractorReference

730 Standard

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wheatland-style tractorReference

730 Hi-Crop

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high-crop tractorReference

Dimensions

3010 Wheel

industrial tractorReference

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Row-crop Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Row-crop utility Wheelbase

235 cmReference

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Standard Wheelbase

207 cmReference

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Weight

5624 to 6500 poundsReference

6790 to 7861 poundsReference

Front tire

9.00-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

13.6-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

11.00-12 (single-front)Reference

Ag rear

13.9-36Reference

13-38Reference

Row-crop Length

351 cmReference

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Row-crop utility Length

341 cmReference

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Standard Length

220 cmReference

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Row-crop Width

220 cmReference

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Row-crop utility Width

177 cmReference

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Standard Width

220 cmReference

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Row-crop Front tread

121 to 203 cmReference

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Standard Front tread

132 to 167 cmReference

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Row-crop utility Front tread

127 to 200 cmReference

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Row-crop Rear tread

157 to 248 cmReference

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Standard Rear tread

132 to 200 cmReference

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Row-crop utility Rear tread

127 to 200 cmReference

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Row-crop Shipping

2639 kgReference

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Row-crop utility Shipping

2551 kgReference

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Standard Shipping

2801 kgReference

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Operating

2948 kgReference

3565 kgReference

Length

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343 cmReference

Height

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224 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 309 cmReference

Shipping

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3222 kgReference

Ballasted

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4191 kgReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

39.5 kWReference

Plows

4Reference

5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

39.4 kWReference

39.8 kWReference

Displacement

4.2 LReference

6.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 121 mmReference

156 x 162 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1125Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

24 (diesel electric)Reference

Power at rated engine speed

41.3 kWReference

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Max power

36.7 kWReference

30.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinder | 4-cylinder | 4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200Reference

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Bore and stroke

4.00x4.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

7.5:1 | 7:1 | 16.4:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel tank

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75.7 LReference

Aux. fuel

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0.9 LReference

Belt (tested)

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43.1 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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27.4 LReference

Oil capacity

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8.5 LReference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Belt power (max)

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32.9 kWReference

Transmission

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and 3 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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forward and reverse options

8 forward and 3 reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

41.1 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

44.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

44.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

36.0 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

36.0 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

1 or 2Reference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

37.9 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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44.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

109.8 LReference

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Diameter

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32 cmReference

Width

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220 cmReference

RPM

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1,125Reference

Speed

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1155.19 meters/minReference

John Deere 3010 attachments

3010 Serial Number Location

3010 Serial Numbers

1961

1000Reference

7328801Reference

1962

19801Reference

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1963

32400Reference

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Final

46952Reference

7330358Reference

Electrical

Ground

floating (24V)Reference

floatingReference

Batteries

2 (24V)Reference

4 (diesel electric)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

22.3 l/hourReference

11.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

2992 kgReference

2997 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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16.7 l/hourReference

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 (1.375), 1,000 (1.375)Reference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,250 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

228.6 cmReference

237 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

16.9-24, 13.6-28, 13.6-30, 18.4-30, 12.4-36, 13.9-36 inchReference

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Front Wheel tread range

9.00-18, 6.00-14, 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 7.50-18Reference

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John Deere 730 attachments

730 Serial Number Location

730 Serial Numbers

1958

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7300000Reference

1959

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7303761Reference

1960

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7322075Reference

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.