John Deere 4010 Overview
For owners, buyers, restorers, and parts searchers, the John Deere 4010 is most useful when its serial range, equipment, manuals, and parts sources are checked together. John Deere 4010 tractors were built from 1960 through 1963 in Waterloo, Iowa. As a mid‑size utility tractor, it offered gasoline and diesel engine options and a practical Syncro-Range powertrain designed for row‑crop and general farm tasks.
Authoritative context comes from Deere operator manuals, Nebraska Tractor Test reports, and multiple public documents that help validate the model’s configuration and performance. Serial ranges map to production blocks, and variations exist across documented variants, so confirm the specific setup on a given unit before ordering parts or performing service.
Configuration—engine, transmission, PTO, and hydraulics—varies by serial range and build year. Use the serial prefix and documented build to guide parts matching, maintenance planning, and restoration decisions.
John Deere 4010 Quick Answers
- Production yearsThe John Deere 4010 was produced from 1960 through 1963.
- PowerPTO power and drawbar performance reflect the documented engine and transmission setup; verify against your serial/configuration before treating figures as universal.
- EngineEngine options for the 4010 include a gasoline inline-six and a diesel inline-six.
- PTO and hitchRear PTO is independent with 540/1000 rpm; rear hitch is Category II.
- Service capacityCoolant capacity is documented as 24 qts (22.7 L); fuel-tank capacity is commonly cited as 34 gal (128.7 L) but variants exist.
Engine and Power
Engine options for the John Deere 4010 include a gasoline inline-six and a diesel inline-six, both water-cooled. Displacements and compression vary by version, so verify the engine code on your unit to align parts and service.
Gasoline engine
John Deere / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
| Displacement | 302 ci 4.9 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 4.00x4.00 inches 102 x 102 mm |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2200 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Coolant Capacity | 24 qts 22.7 L |
Diesel engine
John Deere / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
| Displacement | 380 ci 6.2 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 4.125x4.75 inches 105 x 121 mm |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 16.4:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2200 |
| Starter Volts | 24 |
LP-gas engine
John deere / LP gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
| Displacement | 302 ci 4.9 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 4.00x4.00 inches 102 x 102 mm |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2200 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
Manufacturer
Manufacture years
Tested PTO
Tested drawbar
Transmission
Transmission: The John Deere Syncro-Range is described as partially synchronized. The arrangement supports deliberate shifting with the clutch when stationary, aligning with older field-use practices of the era.
John Deere Syncro-Range
| Name | John Deere Syncro-Range |
|---|---|
| Type | partially synchronized |
| Gears | 8 forward and 3 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
PTO and Hitch
PTO and hitch: Rear PTO is independent (540/1000 rpm); Mid PTO is independent (1000 rpm); Rear hitch is Category II.
Rear PTO
Rear PTO type
Rear hitch
Hydraulics
Hydraulics: Closed-center hydraulics with a 13 gpm pump flow and two remote valves support implement work and hitch operation.
Type
Pump flow
Valves
Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts
Maintenance: Coolant capacity is 24 qts; battery voltage is 12V. Fluid types, filters, belts, and battery group depend on configuration and require confirmation via parts catalogs or manuals for accuracy.
Fuel tank
Battery volts
Tires and Dimensions
Tire and dimension values can vary by wheel, axle, and configuration.
Weight
Length
Width
Front tire
Rear tire
Ag front
Ag rear
Electrical
Electrical rows are included when documented.
Ground
Battery volts
Serial Number Lookup
Serials: Factory prefixes and regional blocks help map production windows and variant configurations; verify the specific serial range to identify the correct parts and service path.
1961
1962
1963
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Manuals and Documents
The documents below add manual, parts, and test context for the John Deere 4010. They are useful for controls, service categories, parts matching, and tested-performance details that do not fit into short spec rows.
Match coverage carefully before relying on a document for service decisions, especially when one manual, catalog, or report covers several models, fuel types, transmissions, or tractor variants.
- 4010 Series Compact Utility Tractors - 4010, 4110, 4115, 4210, 4310, 4410, 4510, 4610CAPACITIES (Approximate) for 4010 series tractors; includes 4010 fuel tank, coolant, and transmission/hydraulic oil capacitiesOpen source
- John Deere 4010 Compact Utility Tractor TM1983 Technical Manual PDFTechnical manual covering engine, electrical, powertrain, hydraulics, and related specs for 4010Open source
- John Deere 4000 Series Tractors Service Manual SM-2039 (1960-1972)Officially-referenced service manual covering 4010/4020 tractors, including transmission options and PTO detailsOpen source
- John Deere 4010 Tractor Parts ManualParts diagrams and listings for John Deere 4010 (PC0691), including PTO, transmission, hydraulics, and related componentsOpen source
- Test 761: John Deere 4010 DieselNebraska Tractor Test Report for John Deere 4010 Diesel (1960); provides official test dataOpen source
- John Deere 4010 Row-Crop Tractor (1960–1963) specificationsSpecs show Rear PTO independent with 540/1000 rpm; Mid PTO independent with 1000 rpm; Syncro-Range transmission; Fuel tank capacity listed as 34 gal in some spec compilationsOpen source
- John Deere 4010 hydraulic system pump flowPump flow listed as 13 gpm (49.2 lpm) for 4010Open source
Parts Checks Before Ordering
Do not order John Deere 4010 parts from the model name alone. Match the part to the tractor's model code, serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and build year before selecting service parts.
Filters, fluids, belts, electrical parts, clutch and PTO parts, and hydraulic components can vary by setup. Exact part numbers require a parts catalog, manual, or trusted supplier source before they become recommendations.
Accuracy Note
Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.