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John Deere 5010

The John Deere 5010 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 531 ci 8.7 L engine. The listed engine power is 121.12 hp 90.3 kW. Transmission: Syncro-Range. Operating weight: 12270 to 12925 pounds.

Engine Power
121.12 hp 90.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
48 gal 181.7 L
Transmission
Syncro-Range
Operating Weight
12,925 lbs 5862 kg

Overview

John Deere 5010 tractor photo
1963 - 1965 New Generation SeriesStandard-tread tractor New Generation Series Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built
7,553
Original price
$11,000 (1965)
John Deere 5010 Engine
John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 5010 Transmission
8-speed
Transmission details ...
John Deere 5010 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
109 hp 81.3 kW
PTO (claimed)
121 hp 90.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)
105.92 hp 79.0 kW
PTO (tested)
121.12 hp 90.3 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
48 gal 181.7 L
Hydraulic system
17 gal 64.3 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Capacity
17 gal 64.3 L
Pressure
2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves
1 or 2
Pump flow
20 gpm 75.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
3/2
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
104 inches 264 cm
Weight
12270 to 12925 pounds
Front tire
11.00-16
Rear tire
24.5-32
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Charging system
Delco-Remy or Prestolite generator
Batteries
4
Battery volts
6
Battery AH
115
References
5010 references literature
The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing
Operator's Manual 5010 Standard Tractor (OM-R35980R) published in 1963
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
Modern Farming published in 1965, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 531 ci / 8.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
531 ci 8.7 L
Bore/Stroke
4.75x5.00 inches 121 x 127 mm
Compression
16:1
Rated RPM
2200
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts
24
Coolant capacity
34 qts 32.2 L
Intake valve clearance
0.015 inches 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.022 inches 0.559 mm
Oil capacity
12 qts 11.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — Syncro-Range

Transmission
Syncro-Range
Gears
8 forward and 3 reverse
Oil capacity
68 qts 64.4 L
Oil type
303 Special
Four shift stations, each with two forward gears and a reverse (except fourth station). Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to select shift station. Tractor can be shifted between gears in the station on the move while using the clutch.
With 24.5-32 rear tires.
5010 Syncro-Range speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 5010 Tires
Ag front
11.00-16
Ag rear
24.5-32
Ag front
7.50-20
Ag rear
18.4-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 inches 264 cm
Length
172.25 inches 437 cm
Width
95.75 inches 243 cm
Height (steering wheel)
81.5 inches 207 cm
Height (exhaust)
96.25 inches 244 cm
Shipping weight
12,270 lbs 5565 kg
Operating weight
12,925 lbs 5862 kg
Ground clearance
16 inches 40 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 828
Diesel 8-speed 2WD October 15 - 20, 1962 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 828 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
121.12 hp 90.3 kW
Fuel use
8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
108.67 hp 81.0 kW
Fuel use
7.0 gal/hour 26.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
105.92 hp 79.0 kW
Fuel use
8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
14174 lbs 6429 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 5010 based on its 121.12 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼Heavy DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙Commercial / Field ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机Heavy DutyHigh density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.
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 5010.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.6 hrs

Approximately 7.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (48 gal / 181.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.3 gal/hr (23.8 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 5010 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5010.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)121.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)90.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)122.8 PS

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