Compare/John Deere 3010 Wheel vs John Deere 450C

John Deere 3010 Wheel vs John Deere 450C

Verdict: John Deere 3010 Wheel vs John Deere 450C

The John Deere 3010 Wheel and the John Deere 450C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 450C leads on rated power with 70 hp against 69 hp. John Deere 3010 Wheel is the lighter machine (5,525 kg vs 14,170 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 450C is the newer design (1974 vs 1961). In short: choose the John Deere 450C for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 3010 Wheel if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

69 hp

70 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

Two speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

Total built

192 (gas)Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Steering

hydraulic powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

3010

ag tractorReference

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450C

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crawlerReference

450C CL

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crawler-loaderReference

Dimensions

3010 Wheel

industrial tractorReference

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Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

5525 to 6012 poundsReference

14170 to 14650 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

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Industrial rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

320 cmReference

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Width

193 cmReference

40 cmReference

Height

207 cmReference

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Height (hood)

151 cmReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Front tread

142 cmReference

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Rear tread

152/203 cmReference

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Shipping

2606 kgReference

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Operating

2727 kgReference

6645 kgReference

6405 dozer length

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360 cmReference

6410 dozer length

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377 cmReference

6415 dozer length

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347 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

Gauge

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132 cmReference

Engine

Engine (net)

51.8 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Plows

4Reference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 121 mmReference

102 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

51.8 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

16.4:1Reference

16.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Torque

242.7 NmReference

241.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1300Reference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

36.0 LReference

30.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.0 LReference

15.1 LReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Fuel tank

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117.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

304.8mm dry discReference

279mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

94.6 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

36.0 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

36.0 LReference

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Pressure

137.9 barReference

120.7 barReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

68.1 lpmReference

87.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Front PTO

independent (optional)Reference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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John Deere 3010 attachments

3010 Serial Numbers

1961

1000Reference

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1962

19801Reference

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1963

32400Reference

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Location:

Rear of transmission caseReference

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Electrical

Ground

floating (24V)Reference

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Gas Batteries

2Reference

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Diesel Batteries

4Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Attachment overview

John Deere 50 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 51 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

411 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

502 cmReference

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Swing Arc

205°Reference

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John Deere 51 Backhoe

John Deere 450C attachments

450C Serial Numbers

1974

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191829Reference

1975

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219516Reference

1976

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240368Reference

1977

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261218Reference

1978

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287195Reference

1979

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313948Reference

1980

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340910Reference

1981

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355421Reference

1982

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372282Reference

1983

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389143Reference

John Deere 450C Tracks

Length on ground

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184 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.5 m²Reference

Ground pressure

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0.4 barReference

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.