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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 39.5 hp / 29.5 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 4543 lbs 2060 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 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
Overview
 | 1966 - 1967
Utility tractor |
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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 |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 510 based on its 39.5 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 | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
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 510.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9 hrs
Approximately 9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (18.5 gal / 70 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.1 gal/hr (7.8 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 510 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 510.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)39.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)29.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)40 PS
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