Tractor · 1960Unverified
John Deere 1010
John Deere 1010 — New Generation Series · 36 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
36 hp
Max power
22.4 kW
Weight
3350 to 4041 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USAReference
Total built44,377Reference
Total built9,792Reference
Original price was $3,500 in 1965Reference
The John Deere 1010 was available in multiple versions. Row Crop (R), Single Row Crop (RS), Row Crop Utility (RU), Orchard (O), Utility (U), and Industrial Wheel (W) in addition to two crawler types. Also a low-cost Special Row Crop Utility (RUS) version was made that was $300 less than regular models. It had only a pan seat and 540 RPM PTO.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
1010RUrow-crop utilityReference
1010CcrawlerReference
1010UutilityReference
1010RSsingle row-cropReference
1010Rrow-cropReference
1010OorchardReference
1010RUSspecial row-crop utilityReference
1010Wwheeled industrialReference
Engine
John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
John Deere 1.9L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Drawbar (claimed)22.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)22.4 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 89 mmReference
Compression18:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
gasolineReference
Displacement1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 76 mmReference
Compression8.3:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed26.9 kWReference
Max power22.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed26.8 kWReference
Max power21.7 kWReference
Transmission
5-speed sliding gearReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)26.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)26.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system17.0 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity17.0 LReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed22.1 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed22.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel45.4 LReference
Dimensions
RU Wheelbase209 cmReference
Weight3350 to 4041 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire10-34Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear10-34Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear12-28Reference
1010RU Length308 cmReference
1010RU Height (hood)141 cmReference
1010RU Height (exhaust)183 cmReference
1010RU Front tread127 to 203 cmReference
1010RU Rear tread142 to 226 cmReference
Gasoline Shipping1519 kgReference
Diesel Shipping1555 kgReference
Gas Operating1779 kgReference
Diesel Operating1832 kgReference
Ballasted2608 kgReference
1010 Serial Number Location
Plate on the engine block, right sideReference
1010 Serial Numbers
196010001Reference
196113692Reference
196223630Reference
196332188Reference
196443900Reference
196553722Reference
Final57312Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Test results
NTTL 802: gasoline 5-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 803: diesel 5-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 5-speed 2WDJune 20 - 28, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 802 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull1639 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 5-speed 2WDJune 21 - 29, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 803 fileReference
Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use9.1 l/hourReference
Max pull1658 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.