The John Deere 1010 is a farm tractor produced from 1960 to 1965. The available specifications cover 2 engine configurations and 1 transmission option; equipment could vary by production year and market.
ManufacturerJohn Deere
CategoryFarm tractor
Engine options2
Transmissions1
Typical uses
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Row-crop field work
Its row-crop configuration is intended for cultivation and work between planted rows.
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PTO and three-point implements
Compatible with PTO-driven equipment and mounted implements through the rear three-point hitch.
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Field and transport duties
Useful for moving loads, field operations and general transport around the farm.
44,377 * Total for all variants of the John Deere 1010.
Total built
9,792 * Total for both types of 1010RU. 7,048 gasoline and 2,744 diesel.
Original price
$3,500 in 1965
The John Deere 1010 was available in multiple versions. Row Crop (R), Single Row Crop (RS), Row Crop Utility (RU), Orchard (O), Utility (U), and Industrial Wheel (W) in addition to two crawler types. Also a low-cost Special Row Crop Utility (RUS) version was made that was $300 less than regular models. It had only a pan seat and 540 RPM PTO.
≈ $37,500 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.
