John Deere 8010 Specs
Overview
The John Deere 8010 is an articulated four-wheel drive farm tractor featuring a 215 hp Detroit Diesel 7.0L six-cylinder engine and a 9-speed gear transmission. Manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, the tractor has a total production of 100 units and is equipped with planetary final drives and pneumatic drum brakes. Most units were returned to the factory for conversion into the 8020 model due to transmission issues encountered after the initial 1960 release.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The 425 ci Detroit Diesel 6-71 engine is rated at 2100 RPM, producing 215 hp and a claimed drawbar performance of 150 hp.
Chassis and Mechanical Layout:
The tractor is configured with a 120-inch wheelbase, articulated power steering, and 23.1-26 agricultural tires on both front and rear axles.
Hydraulic and Electrical Specifications:
The system features a 40 gpm hydraulic pump flow with a 25-gallon capacity alongside a 24-volt electrical system utilizing a generator.
Production
| Description | Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $30,000 in 1960 / Due to transmission issues, the John Deere 8010s were returned to the factory and converted into 8020s. One 8010 escaped the recall and is currently in the Keller collection. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Total built | 100 |
Engine
| Engine type | Detroit Diesel 7.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 48 qts (45.4 L) |
| Description | Detroit Diesel 6-71 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 425 ci (7.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Power | 215 hp (160.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 9 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 9-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Pneumatic drum brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 106 gal (401.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 25 gal (94.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 25 gal (94.6 L) |
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| Pump flow | 40 gpm (151.4 lpm) |
Electrical
| Charging system | generator |
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| Charging volts | 24 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 26350 lbs (11952 kg) |
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| Height (exhaust) | 112.5 inches (285 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 99 inches (251 cm) |
| Length | 238 inches (604 cm) |
| Weight | 19700 lbs (8935 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Width | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 23.1-26 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-26 |
| Weight | 19700 lbs (8935 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Ag front | 23.1-26 |
| Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
| Industrial front | 18.00x25 |
| Industrial rear | 18.00x25 |
8010 Serial Numbers
| 1961 | 1000 |
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| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing / New John Deere 8010 Diesel published in 1960 / Operator's Manual 8010 Diesel Tractor (OM-R30814) published in 1960 / Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* / Modern Farming published in 1962, by John Deere / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 23.1-26 tires. |
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