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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)
SpecificationJohn Deere 3010John Deere 3010Agricultural TractorsMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 261Agricultural Tractors
Tractor TypeRow-Crop TractorUtility Tractor
Horsepower44.7 kW (60.0 HP)44.7 kW (60.0 HP)
Weight2950.0 kg (6503.6 lbs)—
Transmission TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchSliding gear
Length351.7 cm (138.5 in.)375.0 cm (147.6 in.)
Years Made1961-19631992-1997
Engine ModelJohn DeerePerkins AD4.236
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders44
Displacement4162 cc (254.0 cu in.)3867 cc (236.0 cu in.)
Bore10.49 cm (4.13 in.)9.80 cm (3.86 in.)
Stroke12.09 cm (4.76 in.)12.70 cm (5.00 in.)
Rear PTO TypeIndependentLive with two stage clutch
Rear PTO Speed540, 1000 RPM540 RPM
Compression Ratio16.5:1—
Battery12 V, 75 Ah one for Gas/LP and two for Diesel12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Wheelbase228.0 cm (89.8 in.)222.0 cm (87.4 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity94.6 l (Gas/diesel: 29.1 gal (110.0 l) LP-gas: 25.0 gal)79.5 l (21.0 gal)
Oil Capacity7.6 l (2.0 gal)—
Coolant Capacity15.2 l (4.0 gal)14.0 l (3.7 gal)
Hydraulic Capacity36.0 l (9.5 gal)41.6 l (11.0 gal)
Transmission ModelJohn Deere Syncro-Range—
Gears8 forward and 3 reverse8 forward and 2 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed13.7 km/h (Forward: 14.5 MPH (23.3 km/h) Reverse: 8.5 MPH)—
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet discWet disc
Drawbar CategoryIIII/I
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post ROPS
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power
Front TiresAg: 9.00-18, 6.00-14, 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 7.50-18Ag: 7.50-16
Rear TiresAg: 16.9-24, 13.6-28, 13.6-30, 18.4-30, 12.4-36, 13.9-36Ag: 16.9-30
Hydraulic TypeClosed centerOpen center
Working Pressure155.1 bar (2250.0 psi)—
Valves2—
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

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