Engine Horsepower: 40 hp
Manufactured: 1960 to 1965
John Deere 1010 Summary
The John Deere 1010, produced from 1960 to 1965, belongs to the New Generation Series and was built in Dubuque, Iowa, with a total production of 44,377 units. This utility tractor comes in several variants including the 1010RU (row-crop utility), 1010C (crawler), 1010U (utility), 1010RS (single row-crop), 1010R (row-crop), 1010O (orchard), 1010RUS (special row-crop utility), and 1010W (wheeled industrial). It features a John Deere 2.4L 4-cylinder diesel or a 1.9L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, with a claimed and tested drawbar power of 30 hp (22.4 kW) and PTO power of 36.13 hp (26.9 kW).

John Deere 1010 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the John Deere 1010 and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Utility tractor: Yes
- Built in: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
- Total built: 44,377
- Total for 1010RU: 9,792 (7,048 gasoline and 2,744 diesel)
- Original price: $3,500 in 1965
- Versions available: Row Crop (R), Single Row Crop (RS), Row Crop Utility (RU), Orchard (O), Utility (U), Industrial Wheel (W), two crawler types, and low-cost Special Row Crop Utility (RUS).
Variants
What were the different variants of the John Deere 1010?
- 1010RU: row-crop utility
- 1010C: crawler
- 1010U: utility
- 1010RS: single row-crop
- 1010R: row-crop
- 1010O: orchard
- 1010RUS: special row-crop utility
- 1010W: wheeled industrial
Engines
What engines were used in the John Deere 1010?
- Diesel engine: John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl
- Gasoline engine: John Deere 1.9L 4-cyl
Transmission
What kind of transmission does the John Deere 1010 have?
- Transmission type: 5-speed sliding gear
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 1010?
- Drawbar (claimed): 30 hp (22.4 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 36.13 hp (26.9 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 30.00 hp (22.4 kW)
- PTO (tested): 36.13 hp (26.9 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 1010?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Steering: manual (power steering optional)
- Brakes: Mechanical disc brakes
- Operator station: Open
Capacity
What are the capacity specifications of the John Deere 1010?
- Fuel: 12 gal (45.4 L)
- Hydraulic system: 4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Hydraulics
What type of hydraulic system does the John Deere 1010 have?
- Type: open center
- Capacity: 4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Tractor Hitch
What type of rear hitch does the John Deere 1010 use?
- Rear Type: I
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the specifications of the PTO on the John Deere 1010?
- Rear PTO: transmission, independent (optional)
- Rear RPM: 540, 540/1000 (optional)
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications for the John Deere 1010?
- RU Wheelbase: 82.5 inches (209 cm)
- Weight: 3350 to 4041 pounds
- Front tire: 5.00-15
- Rear tire: 10-34