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 rated power output 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
John Deere 5010 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1963 - 1965
New Generation SeriesStandard-tread tractor |
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1963 - 1965 | |
New Generation Series | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 7,553 |
Original price | $11,000 (1965) |
John Deere 5010 Engine | |
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John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 5010 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 5010 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 48 gal
181.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 17 gal
64.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | 3/2 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Charging system | Delco-Remy or Prestolite generator |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery AH | 115 |
References | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5010 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
Ag front | 7.50-20 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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