- Standard layout
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1960–1963
- 59,000 built
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 4010 specs: hp, weight, years
Deere 380 CID six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 80 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
80 hp
60 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4010”, 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
- 6,980 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 18.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 19.9 mph
John Deere 4010 specs: key facts
The John Deere 4010 was built from 1960 to 1963.
The John Deere 4010 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 60 kW (80 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 4010 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 4010 has a Deere 380 CID engine, a 6-cylinder 6.23 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 4010 weighs 3,166 kg (6,980 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 4010 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 4010 delivers 68.0 L/min (18.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4010”
How does the 4010 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 370 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 380 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 4010 have?
The only figure for the 4010 is 80 hp (60 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4010”
What engine is in a 4010?
A 4010 has a Deere 380 CID, a 6-cylinder 6.23 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Deere 380 CID |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 380.0 ci · 6.23 L |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4010”
How much will a 4010 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 4010 are below.
| Pump flow | 18.0 gpm · 68.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4010”
What transmission does a 4010 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4010 are below.
| Clutch | Dry double clutch for independent coupling of drive and power take-off |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Oil-cooled disc brakes in rear axle reduction gear |
| Steering | Hydraulic steering acting via rack and pinion directly on tie rods |
| Top speed | 19.9 mph · 32.0 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4010”
How much does a 4010 weigh?
A 4010 weighs 6,980 lb (3,166 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,980 lb · 3,166 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in · 2,520 mm |
| Length | 164.6 in · 4,180 mm |
| Width | 92.5 in · 2,350 mm |
| Height | 95.3 in · 2,420 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4010”
What oil does a 4010 take, and how much?
Fluid capacities for the 4010 are below.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Cooling system | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4010” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 4010?
Within 10% of its 80 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- SAME 480 (DT)80.9 hp engine, claimed · 1959–1962Side by side with the 4010 →
- Renault 9681.0 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 4010 →
- Fendt Favorit 479 hp engine, claimed · 1966–1967Side by side with the 4010 →
- ZETOR 8011/804578.9 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1987Side by side with the 4010 →
- Lamborghini R-480 (DT)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 4010 →
- Fiat 750-S (DT)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 4010 →
Common questions about the John Deere 4010
Is a 4010 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 4010 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 4010 have?
A 4010 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4010”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 4010 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49796 · revision 1079864. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document