John Deere 2510
The John Deere 2510 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 202.68 ci 3.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 54.9 hp 40.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 6200 to 6745 pounds.
Engine Power
54.9 hp
40.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
26 gal
98.4 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
6200 to 6745 pounds
Overview
 | 1965 - 1968
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 14,869 (total row-crop) |
8,023 (gas Syncro) | |
5,516 (diesel Syncro) | |
817 (diesel Power Shift) | |
513 (gas Power Shift) | |
The John Deere model 2510 used a 2020 engine fitted to a modified 3020 chassis. The tractor met the need for a smaller row-crop tractor, still popular in the United States in the late 1960s. | |
Variants | |
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2510 | row-crop |
2510HC | high-crop |
John Deere 2510 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 46.82 hp
34.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 54.9 hp
40.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 26 gal
98.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 8 gal (SyncroRange)*Capacity at service interval. Dry system capacity is 11 US gallons.
30.3 L |
11 gal (PowerShift)*Capacity at service interval. Dry system capacity is 14 US gallons.
41.6 L | |
Hydraulics | |||
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Type | closed center constant pressure | ||
Capacity | 8 gal (SyncroRange)*Capacity at service interval. Dry system capacity is 11 US gallons.
30.3 L | ||
11 gal (PowerShift)*Capacity at service interval. Dry system capacity is 14 US gallons.
41.6 L | |||
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar | ||
Valves | 1 or 2 | ||
Oil type | Deere 303 | Deere 303 | |
Deere 303 |
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Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position and lower-link draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
1000 (1.375) | |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
1000@2100 | |
Front PTO | optional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 6200 to 6745 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 1 (gas) |
2 (diesel) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 75 |
References | |
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The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing | |
2510, 3020, 4020 Row-crop Tractors published in 1965, by John Deere | |
John Deere 2510 Tractors (OM-R38357) | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
John Deere Tractors for 68 published in 1968 | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine options | |
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John Deere 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 180.43 ci / 3.0 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline valve-in-head |
Displacement | 180.43 ci
3.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.86x3.86 inches
98 x 98 mm |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 7.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 800-2650 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.022 inches
0.559 mm |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
Engine Detail — 202.68 ci / 3.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline valve-in-head |
Displacement | 202.68 ci
3.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.86x4.33 inches
98 x 110 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
block heater (optional) | |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 800-2650 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
8-speed full power shift |
Transmission — John Deere Syncro-Range
Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 44 qts (dry)
41.6 L |
32 qts (service)
30.3 L | |
Oil type | Deere 303 |
Oil change | 1200 h |
Four shift stations with two forward gears gear. A reverse gear is also available in stations one and two. Synchronized shifting between gears within each station. Tractor must be stopped to shift between stations. | |
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Deere 303 |
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Transmission — John Deere Power Shift
Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 56 qts (dry)
53.0 L |
44 qts (service)
41.6 L | |
Oil type | Deere 303 |
Oil change | 1200 h |
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Deere 303 |
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Dimensions
John Deere 2510 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Length | 140 inches
355 cm |
Width | 86.2 inches
218 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 74.4 inches
188 cm |
Front tread | 48.5 to 72.5 inches
123 to 184 cm (wheels in) |
Front tread | 58.25 to 82.25 inches
147 to 208 cm (wheels out) |
Rear tread | 56 to 88 inches
142 to 223 cm |
Rear tread | 56 to 104 inches
142 to 264 cm (long axle) |
John Deere 2510 Weight | |
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6245 lbs (gas Syncro-Range)
2832 kg | |
6745 lbs (diesel Power-Shift)
3059 kg | |
Shipping | 6200 lbs (gas Syncro)
2812 kg |
6350 lbs (diesel Syncro)
2880 kg | |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 913: gasoline Power Shift 2WD | |
NTTL 914: gasoline Syncro-Range 2WD | |
NTTL 915: diesel Power Shift 2WD | |
NTTL 916: diesel Syncro-Range 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 913 | |
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Gasoline Power Shift 2WD
September 24 - 30, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 913 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 49.57 hp
37.0 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 45.05 hp
33.6 kW |
Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 42.44 hp
31.6 kW |
Fuel use | 4.9 gal/hour
18.5 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,038 lbs
2738 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 914 | |
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Gasoline Syncro-Range 2WD
September 24 - October 2, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 914 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 48.28 hp
36.0 kW |
Power at rated engine speed | 53.74 hp
40.1 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Fuel use | 11.63 hh/g
2.3 kWh/l |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 45.21 hp
33.7 kW |
Fuel use | 4.7 gal/hour
17.8 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,418 lbs
2911 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 915 | |
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Diesel Power Shift 2WD
September 30 - October 5, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 915 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 45.80 hp
34.2 kW |
Power at rated engine speed | 50.66 hp
37.8 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Fuel use | 15.23 hh/g
3.0 kWh/l |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 43.54 hp
32.5 kW |
Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,263 lbs
2840 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 916 | |
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Diesel Syncro-Range 2WD
September 30 - October 7, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 916 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 54.9 hp
40.9 kW |
Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 49.24 hp
36.7 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 46.82 hp
34.9 kW |
Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,761 lbs
3066 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2510 based on its 54.9 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 2510.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.1 hrs
Approximately 9.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (26 gal / 98.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.9 gal/hr (10.8 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 2510 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2510.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)54.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)40.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)55.7 PS
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