- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1964–1968
- 8,621 built
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere-LANZ 310 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 152 D 25 L three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 31.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
31.5 hp
23.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,361 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,646 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.1 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–15.5 mph
John Deere-LANZ 310 specs: key facts
The John Deere-LANZ 310 was built from 1964 to 1968.
The John Deere-LANZ 310 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 23.5 kW (31.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere-LANZ 310 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere-LANZ 310 has a John Deere 152 D 25 L engine, a 3-cylinder 2.49 L diesel unit.
The John Deere-LANZ 310 weighs 1,978 kg (4,361 lb) unladen.
The John Deere-LANZ 310 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere-LANZ 310 lifts 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere-LANZ 310 delivers 15.6 L/min (4.1 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310”
How does the 310 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A 70 L fuel tank is high for its class — 75% above the median of 40 L across the 149 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 169 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 310 have?
The only figure for the 310 is 31.5 hp (23.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310”
What engine is in a 310?
A 310 has a John Deere 152 D 25 L, a 3-cylinder 2.49 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 152 D 25 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 151.9 ci · 2.49 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310”
How much will a 310 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 310 lifts 2,646 lb (1,200 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 4.1 gpm · 15.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,190 psi · 151 bar |
| Lift at ends | 2,646 lb · 1,200 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 1,850 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310”
What transmission does a 310 have?
Transmission specifications for the 310 are below.
| Steering | Mechanical ZF spindle steering, type GD-28 |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.4–15.5 mph · 20–25 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310”
How much does a 310 weigh?
A 310 weighs 4,361 lb (1,978 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,361 lb · 1,978 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 5,864 lb · 2,660 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 2,646 lb · 1,200 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 4,189 lb · 1,900 kg |
| Wheelbase | 81.6 in · 2,072 mm |
| Length | 133.9 in · 3,400 mm |
| Width | 62.2 in · 1,580 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in · 1,570 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
| Front track | 49.2–68.9 in · 1,250–1,750 mm |
| Rear track | 53.1–59.1 in · 1,350–1,500 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310”
What oil does a 310 take, and how much?
A 310 engine takes 6.0 qt (5.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 19.0 qt · 18 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 10.6 qt · 10 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.5 qt · 10.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 310?
Within 10% of its 31.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester D-43231.5 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1966Side by side with the 310 →
- John Deere 82031.5 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1975Side by side with the 310 →
- International Harvester 240 Utility31.5 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1961Side by side with the 310 →
- Ford 640 (also listed as 600)31.9 hp engine, claimed · 1954–1957Side by side with the 310 →
- Ford 740 (also listed as 700)31.9 hp engine, claimed · 1954–1957Side by side with the 310 →
- Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)31 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1967Side by side with the 310 →
Common questions about the John Deere-LANZ 310
Is a 310 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere-LANZ 310 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 310 have?
A 310 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 310”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 310 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49759 · revision 1070224. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document