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 rated power output is 54.9 hp 40.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 6200 to 6745 pounds.

Overview

	1965 - 1968 Row-Crop tractor
1965 - 1968
Row-Crop tractor

Production
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
2510	row-crop
2510HC	high-crop

John Deere 2510 Power
Drawbar (tested)	46.82 hp 34.9 kW
PTO (tested)	54.9 hp 40.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity
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
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

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	position and lower-link draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)
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
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
Ground	negative
Batteries	1 (gas)
	2 (diesel)
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	75

References
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
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
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.

	Deere 303

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

	Deere 303

Dimensions

John Deere 2510 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-38

Dimensions
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
	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
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
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
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
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
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.

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