The first JD model range to be renewed as a 10-series was the American 7010, which was introduced in 1996. The range included 5 power classes: 7210, 7410, 7610, 7710, and 7810. The three largest models arrived in Europe the following year, since the smaller size category overlapped with the largest 6000-series models.

The 7710 and 7810 had moved to the 8.1-liter engine first introduced in the 8000-series. However, unlike the 8000-series, the injection pump was mechanical. Torque had increased by as much as 45%. The 7610's engine was also updated, as were the 6.8-liter engines in the 6010 series, with power rising to 140 horsepower. Transmission options remained the same as before: PowerQuad 20+20 and 19+7 Powershift. Also, in the 7010 series, an electric reverser version under the steering wheel was available, which eliminated a basic flaw in the standard version. By default, when changing direction, the transmission would downshift the high gear all the way to the lowest step in one go. The Powershift transmission’s shifting smoothness and speed had been improved. The cab featured improved ventilation and work lights. A suspended front axle became an optional extra now also on the 7010 series. Headland automation was, on the other hand, now taken as standard equipment.

The 7610 was dropped from the European lineup when the 6020 series (6920 S) was introduced. At the same time, the 7710 and 7810 received an extra power feature, were also available with a 50 km/h transmission, and an AutoQuad function similar to the 6010 series was added as an option. The extra power was available only at speeds above 30 km/h. At this stage, the 7010 series also received the stepless AutoPowr transmission, which was similar to that of the 6020 series and manufactured by JD. Powershift was soon removed from the selection after this. The lifespan of the 7010 model series was longer than other ranges, as it switched to the 20-series later than the others.

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