SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 3010 vs Massey Ferguson 261
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 3010 and the Massey Ferguson 261. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 301044.7 kW (60.0 HP)
Massey Ferguson 26144.7 kW (60.0 HP)
| Specification | John Deere 3010 Agricultural Tractors | Massey Ferguson 261 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 44.7 kW (60.0 HP) | 44.7 kW (60.0 HP) |
| Weight | 2950.0 kg (6503.6 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch | Sliding gear |
| Length | 351.7 cm (138.5 in.) | 375.0 cm (147.6 in.) |
| Years Made | 1961-1963 | 1992-1997 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | Perkins AD4.236 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4162 cc (254.0 cu in.) | 3867 cc (236.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.49 cm (4.13 in.) | 9.80 cm (3.86 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.09 cm (4.76 in.) | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Live with two stage clutch |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540, 1000 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | — |
| Battery | 12 V, 75 Ah one for Gas/LP and two for Diesel | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 228.0 cm (89.8 in.) | 222.0 cm (87.4 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94.6 l (Gas/diesel: 29.1 gal (110.0 l) LP-gas: 25.0 gal) | 79.5 l (21.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 7.6 l (2.0 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.2 l (4.0 gal) | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 36.0 l (9.5 gal) | 41.6 l (11.0 gal) |
| Transmission Model | John Deere Syncro-Range | — |
| Gears | 8 forward and 3 reverse | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 13.7 km/h (Forward: 14.5 MPH (23.3 km/h) Reverse: 8.5 MPH) | — |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II/I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Two-post ROPS |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 9.00-18, 6.00-14, 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 7.50-18 | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 16.9-24, 13.6-28, 13.6-30, 18.4-30, 12.4-36, 13.9-36 | Ag: 16.9-30 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | Open center |
| Working Pressure | 155.1 bar (2250.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 2 | — |
| Rated RPM | — | 2000 RPM |
| Height | — | 245.0 cm (Height with ROPS: 96.5 in.) |
| Width | — | 192.0 cm (75.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 34.0 cm (13.4 in.) |
| Hitch Type | — | Position and draft control |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

