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 rated power output is 53 hp 39.5 kW. Transmission: PowrReverser. Operating weight: 1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket. 695 kg.

Engine Power
53 hp 39.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal 68.1 L
Transmission
PowrReverser
Operating Weight
1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket. 695 kg

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Overview

John Deere 5210 tractor photo
1998 - 2001 5000 Ten SeriesUtility tractor
1998 - 2001
5000 Ten Series
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price was $21,795 in 2001
John Deere 5210 Engine
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
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
II/I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3374 lbs 1530 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
540/540E *540E not available with collar shift transmission
Dimensions & Tires
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
Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition
Electrical
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
5210 references literature
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
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.
5210 CollarShift unsynchronized gear speeds

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.
5210 SyncShuttle partially synchronized speeds

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.
5210 PowrReverser power shuttle speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 5210 Tires
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
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
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
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
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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Backhoe
John Deere 49 Backhoe
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