John Deere 510
The John Deere 510 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 151.9 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 39.5 hp 29.5 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 4543 lbs 2060 kg.
Engine Power
39.5 hp
29.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18.5 gal
70.0 L
Transmission
10 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
4543 lbs
2060 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1966 - 1967
Utility tractor |
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1966 - 1967 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 510 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 18.5 gal
70.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 510 Transmission | |
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10-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 510 Power | |
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Engine | 39.5 hp
29.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live *2-stage clutch |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2250 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 4543 lbs
2060 kg |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4/11-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 151.9 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
The engine was built in Saran, France. | |
Displacement | 151.9 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.86x4.33 inches
98 x 110 mm |
Power | 39.5 hp
29.5 kW |
Compression | 16.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Torque | 101 lb-ft
137.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 11.5 qts
10.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 10 forward and 3 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 10 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 32.8 qts
31.0 L |
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range. | |
With 11-32 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 510 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.50-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4/11-32 |
Ag rear | 14.9/13-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 133.9 inches
340 cm |
Width | 70.5 inches*Minimum width
179 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 65.8 inches
167 cm |
Weight | 4543 lbs
2060 kg |
Ground clearance | 17.5 inches
44 cm |
Front tread | 49.2 to 68.9 inches
124 to 175 cm |
Rear tread | 50.2 to 69.9 inches
127 to 177 cm |
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