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Tractor · 1961Unverified

John Deere 3010

Name: John Deere 3010
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 3010 — New Generation Series · 59 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 3010 is a compact tractor model with a rated output of 59 hp. It was manufactured from 1961 to 1963. Powered by a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, it features a two-wheel drive transmission with an 8-speed gearbox. The listed weight ranges from 5624 to 6500 pounds, making it suitable for tasks of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

59 hp

Max power

39.4 kW

Weight

5624 to 6500 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

161 rows

Recorded power

59 hp

Transmissions

8-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1961-1963

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

FactoriesWaterloo, Iowa, USAReference

FactoriesMexicoReference

Total built44,000Reference

Original price was $4,700 in 1963Reference

The John Deere 3010 was available in row-crop, row-crop utility, standard, and orchard versions.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Differntial hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator stationReference

Variants

3010ag tractorReference

3010OorchardReference

3010 Specialexport modelReference

Dimensions

3010 Wheelindustrial tractorReference

Row-crop Wheelbase228 cmReference

Row-crop utility Wheelbase207 cmReference

Row-crop utility Wheelbase235 cmReference

Standard Wheelbase207 cmReference

Weight5624 to 6500 poundsReference

Front tire9.00-18Reference

Rear tire16.9-24Reference

Ag front9.00-18Reference

Ag front6.00-14Reference

Ag front6.50-16Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag front7.50-18Reference

Ag rear16.9-24Reference

Ag rear13.6-28Reference

Ag rear13.6-30Reference

Ag rear18.4-30Reference

Ag rear12.4-36Reference

Ag rear13.9-36Reference

Row-crop Length351 cmReference

Row-crop utility Length341 cmReference

Standard Length220 cmReference

Row-crop Width220 cmReference

Row-crop utility Width177 cmReference

Standard Width220 cmReference

Row-crop Front tread22 cmReference

Row-crop Front tread121 to 203 cmReference

Standard Front tread139 cmReference

Standard Front tread132 to 167 cmReference

Row-crop utility Front tread140/154 cmReference

Row-crop utility Front tread127 to 200 cmReference

Row-crop Rear tread144 to 223 cmReference

Row-crop Rear tread157 to 248 cmReference

Standard Rear tread132 to 200 cmReference

Row-crop utility Rear tread152/203 cmReference

Row-crop utility Rear tread127 to 200 cmReference

Row-crop Shipping2639 kgReference

Row-crop utility Shipping2551 kgReference

Standard Shipping2801 kgReference

Operating2948 kgReference

Engine

John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference

John Deere 4.2L 4-cyl dieselReference

John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl LP gasReference

Drawbar (claimed)38.8 kWReference

Plows4Reference

Drawbar (tested)39.4 kWReference

John DeereReference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke102 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

dieselReference

Displacement4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke105 x 121 mmReference

Compression16.4:1Reference

Starter volts24Reference

LP gasReference

Compression7:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed44.3 kWReference

Max power39.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed41.1 kWReference

Max power38.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed41.3 kWReference

Max power36.7 kWReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders4-cylinder | 4-cylinder | 4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200Reference

Bore and stroke4.00x4.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio7.5:1 | 7:1 | 16.4:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooled | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

8-speed partially synchronizedReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-RangeReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears8 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

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

forward and reverse options8 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)41.1 kWReference

Diesel PTO (claimed)44.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)44.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system36.0 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity36.0 LReference

Pressure155.1 barReference

Valves2Reference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1900Reference

Engine RPM1000@1900Reference

Mid PTOindependentReference

Mid PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed41.2 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed37.7 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed37.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel109.8 LReference

John Deere 3010 attachments

front-end loaderReference

3010 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor's transmission case.Reference

3010 Serial Numbers

19611000Reference

196219801Reference

196332400Reference

Final46952Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Groundpositive (12V)Reference

Groundfloating (24V)Reference

Batteries1 (12V)Reference

Batteries2 (24V)Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 45 loaderReference

John Deere 48 loaderReference

Test results

NTTL 762: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 763: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 764: LP gas 8-speed 2WDReference

Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 19 - 24, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 762 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use15.5 l/hourReference

Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2868 kgReference

Gear 6,323 used for pull test.Reference

Gasoline 8-speed 2WDSeptember 24 - 28, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 763 fileReference

Fuel use19.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use18.2 l/hourReference

Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull3020 kgReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

LP gas 8-speed 2WDSeptember 24 - 29, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 764 fileReference

Fuel use24.6 l/hourReference

Fuel use22.3 l/hourReference

Max pull2992 kgReference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM540 (1.375), 1,000 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed centerReference

Maximum operating pressure2,250 psiReference

Remote Valves2Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase228.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range16.9-24, 13.6-28, 13.6-30, 18.4-30, 12.4-36, 13.9-36 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range9.00-18, 6.00-14, 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 7.50-18Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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