John Deere 1010 Specs ( 1960-1965 )
Overview
The John Deere 1010 was a utility tractor manufactured in Dubuque, Iowa, from 1960 to 1965 with 44,377 units produced across multiple variants. It was available with either a 1.9L gasoline or a 2.4L diesel four-cylinder engine, both featuring a five-speed sliding gear transmission and an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
The gasoline model was tested at 36.13 PTO horsepower and 30.00 drawbar horsepower, while the diesel variant produced 35.99 PTO horsepower and 29.16 drawbar horsepower in Nebraska Tractor Tests 802 and 803.
Mechanical Transmission and Steering:
This model is equipped with a five-speed forward and one-reverse sliding gear transmission, manual or optional power steering, and mechanical disc brakes.
Physical Dimensions and Capacity:
The 1010RU variant features a 121.5-inch length and a wheelbase of 82.5 inches, supported by a 12-gallon fuel tank and a 4.5-gallon open center hydraulic system.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA / Original price was $3,500 in 1965 |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Total built | 44,377 *Total for all variants of the John Deere 1010. |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x3.50 inches (92 x 89 mm) / 3.50x3.00 inches (89 x 76 mm) |
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| Compression | 18:1 / 8.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / John Deere / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 144.5 ci (2.4 L) / 115.5 ci (1.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 / 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl diesel / John Deere 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl diesel / John Deere 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 30.00 hp (22.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 36.13 hp (26.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 36.13 hp (26.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | 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. |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 5-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Capacity
| Fuel | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 1010RU Front tread | 50 to 80 inches (127 to 203 cm) |
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| 1010RU Height (exhaust) | 72.3 inches (183 cm) |
| 1010RU Height (hood) | 55.875 inches (141 cm) |
| 1010RU Length | 121.5 inches (308 cm) |
| 1010RU Rear tread | 56 to 89 inches (142 to 226 cm) |
| RU Wheelbase | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 10-34 |
| RU Wheelbase | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Weight | 3350 to 4041 pounds |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 / 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 10-34 / 12-28 |
1010 Serial Number Location
| Description | Plate on the engine block, right side |
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1010 Serial Numbers
| 1960 | 10001 |
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| 1961 | 13692 |
| 1962 | 23630 |
| 1963 | 32188 |
| 1964 | 43900 |
| 1965 | 53722 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 57312 |
John Deere 1010 Weight
| Ballasted | 5750 lbs (2608 kg) |
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| Diesel Operating | 4041 lbs (1832 kg) |
| Diesel Shipping | 3430 lbs (1555 kg) |
| Gasoline Shipping | 3350 lbs (1519 kg) |
| Gas Operating | 3923 lbs (1779 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 802
| Description | Gasoline 5-speed 2WDJune 20 - 28, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 802 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) |
| Max power | 30.00 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,615 lbs (1639 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 36.13 hp (26.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 29.6 hp (22.1 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 803
| Description | Diesel 5-speed 2WDJune 21 - 29, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 803 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) / 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) / 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 29.16 hp (21.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,657 lbs (1658 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 35.99 hp (26.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 29.70 hp (22.1 kW) |
References
| Description | The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing / Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* / Modern Farming published in 1962, by John Deere / Modern Farming published in 1965, by John Deere / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 802: gasoline 5-speed 2WD / NTTL 803: diesel 5-speed 2WD |
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Variants
| 1010C | crawler |
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| 1010O | orchard |
| 1010R | row-crop |
| 1010RS | single row-crop |
| 1010RU | row-crop utility |
| 1010RUS | special row-crop utility |
| 1010U | utility |
| 1010W | wheeled industrial |