tractor question

[quacksnracks]

would anyone know what kind of hydraulic fluid a 2010 john deere uses its a 1963 thansk

[trader rob]

most tractor fluid will have what brands it is for printed on the bucket. i would say the universal fluid would be ok.

[duckslayer870]

universal fluid is the way i would go. Be sure to check your filters and change them if you dont know when it has last been serviced. The 2010s are horrible to work on as far as hydro system is concerned, better safe than sorry. also check other filters.

[quacksnracks]

from what i can see there are no like spin on filters as the tractor doesnt have power brakes or steering ... the previous owner of it told me he thought he put straight 30 w in it cause it got so hot

[guackerkiller]

I had a 64 2010 everybody says they are the worst tractor john deere ever made but mine served me well. as for the hydraulic fluid they use hy-guard which is John deere brand or equivelant most universal will work. the hydraulic filter is located below the right side running board for your feet (sitting on the tractor) there is 3 bolts that in a triangle pattern that hold on the filter cover. course the cover is round and about 1/4 in thick take that out and there will be a round metal screen about the size of a 20 oz bottle wash with gas and stick it back in make sure you keep up with the rubber oil seal that is behind the filter. any more questions feel free to ask.

[quacksnracks]

ok sounds great ill be on that first thing in the mournign same here everyone told me what bad tractors they are but this ones done me right i had it 3 years now and it pulls better than my old international...

[JDMiller]

We have had a 2010 for nearly 20 years. Its had its issues but none that could'nt be fixed. Overall its been a good tractor for bushogging, gardening and tending our food plot.

We always used the JD HyGuard. Its a little more expensive but it leaves no doubt.

I'll also say the worst issue we had on this tractor was the clutch. The 2010 is a tractor you literally breakdown the tractor in half.... to get to the clutch. Needless to say its a PIA.

[NonTyp]

I use JD Hygard in my tractors. As JD stated, little more expensive but leaves no doubt. Deere says Hygard will isolate water in the system. Water is taboo on hydraulic systems. I do not know if Hygard does this or not, but I haven't had any problems.

[KY River Rat]

The 2010 is a tractor you literally breakdown the tractor in half.... to get to the clutch. Needless to say its a PIA.[/QUOTE]

I think most tractors have to be broke in half to change the clutch.
I know my JD 3020 does

[turkeytalker]

from what i can see there are no like spin on filters as the tractor doesnt have power brakes or steering ... the previous owner of it told me he thought he put straight 30 w in it cause it got so hot


30w serves a great purpose in older equipment especially if you check the fuel and fill it up with hyd oil.. I'd say thats all the previous owner used and you won't do any wrong in using it.

[JDMiller]

I think most tractors have to be broke in half to change the clutch.
I know my JD 3020 does

Your probably right on the "most tractors" part but not necessarily all of them. A friend of mine that is into pulling tractors..has an International that had a factory bolt on section bell housing that could be removed to access the clutch / pressure plates. It however was a large HP tractor though.

[Snareman2]

I don't have a 2010, but the way I have been reading this post, if it ain't giving you any problems, I probably wouldn't mess with it.

I know, preventative maintenance is nice. However, on a 1963 tractor, if it ain't broke, don't go trying to fix it. You might just create some problems (Leaks, water issues, other problems ect.)

I would check the oil, if it looked good (not burnt or milky), just keep her full and let it go.