John Deere 5210
The John Deere 5210 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 53 hp / 39.5 kW. Transmission: PowrReverser. Operating weight: 1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket. 695 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 53 hp / 39.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
PowrReverser
Operating Weight
1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket.
695 kg
Overview
 | 1998 - 2001
5000 Ten SeriesUtility tractor
5000 Ten Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
Original price was $21,795 in 2001 | |
John Deere 5210 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
ROPS Fuel tank | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Cab Fuel tank | 23 gal
87.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 5210 Power | |
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Engine | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 46.16 hp
34.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2855 psi
196.9 bar |
Valves | 5 |
Pump flow | 11.4 gpm
43.1 lpm |
Total flow | 18.2 gpm
68.9 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.8 gpm
25.7 lpm |
Steering press. | 1955 psi
134.8 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3374 lbs
1530 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/540E *540E not available with collar shift transmission | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Weight | 4205 to 5630 pounds |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Links | |
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Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 40 |
Cab Charging amps | 60 |
Battery CCA | 700 |
Battery volts | 12 |
ROPS Battery Group | 28H |
Cab Battery Group | 31 |
References | |
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Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 5210, 5310, 5410 and 5510 Tractors (OMRE71736) published in 1996* | |
New 5000 Ten Series published in 1998, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 3029D |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 179 ci
2.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Power | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Compression | 17.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 825-2600 |
Operating RPM | 1600-2400 |
Torque | 119.5 lb-ft
162.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Coolant change | 2000 h |
Oil capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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9-speed unsynchronized gear | |
9-speed partially synchronized | |
12-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — CollarShift
Transmission | CollarShift |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 40 qts
37.9 L |
The Collar Shift transmission is controlled with two levers and the foot clutch. The right-hand lever selects one of three speeds (1-3) or reverse (R). The left-hand lever selects one of three ranges (A-C). The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift either speed or range. | |
With 16.9-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — SyncShuttle
Transmission | SyncShuttle |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 40 qts
37.9 L |
Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Synchronized shifting, using the clutch, between the three forward speeds and reverse. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range. | |
With 16.9-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — PowrReverser
Transmission | PowrReverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 46 qts
43.5 L |
Four speeds (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with forward-reverse shuttle lever. Direction changes may be done while moving using the left-hand shuttle lever. Speed changes are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. At tractor start-up, clutch pedal must be cycled once before tractor will move. | |
With 16.9-28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5210 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
2WD Length | 122.6 inches
311 cm |
4WD Length | 125.9 inches
319 cm |
Width | 65.4 inches
166 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 19.5 inches
49 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.4 inches
34 cm |
2WD Clearance (drawbar) | 15.8 inches
40 cm |
4WD Clearance (drawbar) | 14.9 inches
37 cm |
2WD Front tread | 56.5 to 76.2 inches
143 to 193 cm |
4WD Front tread | 51.9 to 78 inches
131 to 198 cm |
Rear tread | 55.8 to 75.6 inches
141 to 192 cm |
John Deere 5210 Weight | |
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2WD ROPS Shipping | 4205 lbs
1907 kg |
2WD Cab Shipping | 5270 lbs
2390 kg |
4WD ROPS Shipping | 4650 lbs
2109 kg |
4WD Cab Shipping | 5630 lbs
2553 kg |
Max Drawbar | 1675 lbs
759 kg |
John Deere 5210 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 62.8 inches
159 cm |
2WD Hood | 56.1 inches
142 cm |
4WD Hood | 57.2 inches
145 cm |
ROPS | 88.7 inches
225 cm |
Height (Folded ROPS) | 76.7 inches
194 cm |
Cab | 97 inches
246 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1754 | |
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Diesel 9-speed 4WD
October 12 - 19, 1998
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1754 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 46.16 hp
34.4 kW |
Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 521 loader | |
John Deere 541 loader | |
John Deere 541 Self-Leveling loader | |
Backhoe |
John Deere 49 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 49 Backhoe |
Weight | 1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket.
695 kg |
Transport height | 94 inches
238 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 115 inches
292 cm |
Reach from pivot | 149 inches
378 cm |
Loading height | 92 inches
233 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 4575 lbs
2075 kg |
Dipperstick force | 3175 lbs
1440 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 5210 based on its 53 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 | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
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 5210.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.5 hrs
Approximately 6.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (18 gal / 68.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.8 gal/hr (10.4 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 5210 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5210.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)53 hp
Kilowatts (kW)39.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)53.7 PS
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