Tractor · 1960Unverified
John Deere 4010
John Deere 4010 — New Generation Series · 81 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
81 hp
Max power
53.1 kW
Weight
6525 to 7100 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
FactoriesWaterloo, Iowa, USAReference
FactoriesMexicoReference
Original price was $5,500 in 1963Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
4010ag tractorReference
Dimensions
4010 Wheelindustrial tractorReference
Row-crop Wheelbase245 cmReference
Standard Wheelbase223 cmReference
Weight6525 to 7100 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire15.5-38Reference
Row-crop Ag front6.00-16Reference
Standard Ag front7.50-18Reference
Row-crop Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Standard Ag rear18.4-30Reference
Ag front7.50-15Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Ag rear14.9-38Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Ag rear23.1-26Reference
Length381 cmReference
Width220 cmReference
Rear axle79 mmReference
Front tread21 to 46 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 223 cmReference
Row-crop Shipping2959 kgReference
Standard Shipping3166 kgReference
Operating3220 kgReference
Ballasted4352 kgReference
Engine
John Deere 4.9L 6-cyl gasolineReference
John Deere 6.2L 6-cyl dieselReference
John deere 4.9L 6-cyl LP gasReference
Fuel tank128.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)53.6 kWReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 102 mmReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity22.7 LReference
dieselReference
Displacement6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke105 x 121 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression16.4:1Reference
Starter volts24Reference
LP gasReference
Compression9.0:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed60.3 kWReference
Max power53.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed60.1 kWReference
Max power53.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed62.6 kWReference
Max power53.6 kWReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)59.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)62.6 kWReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow49.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTOindependentReference
Mid PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed55.1 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed54.3 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed57.2 kWReference
4010 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, above the PTO shaft.Reference
4010 Serial Numbers
19611000Reference
196220201Reference
196338200Reference
Final59316Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Groundpositive (12V)Reference
Groundfloating (24V)Reference
Batteries1 (gas)Reference
Batteries2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
NTTL 759: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 760: LP gas 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 761: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 8-speed 2WDSeptember 12 - 23, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 759 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use27.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use23.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use26.9 l/hourReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3200 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
LP gas 8-speed 2WDSeptember 12 - 23, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 760 fileReference
Fuel use34.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use30.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use34.4 l/hourReference
Max pull3057 kgReference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 19 - 23, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 761 fileReference
Fuel use21.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use20.8 l/hourReference
Max pull3176 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.