John Deere 6510L
The John Deere 6510L is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 114 hp / 85.0 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: PowrQuad Creeper. Operating weight: 7740 to 8379 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 114 hp / 85.0 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
30.7 gal
116.2 L
Transmission
PowrQuad Creeper
Operating Weight
7740 to 8379 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1999 - 2002
6000 TEN SeriesOrchard/Vineyard tractor
6000 TEN Series
Orchard/Vineyard tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Orchard/Vineyard tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Variants | |
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6510L | low-profile ROPS |
6510S | low-profile cab |
John Deere 6510L Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 30.7 gal
116.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 6510L Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 114 hp
85.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 1 to 4 |
Pump flow | 25.4 gpm
96.1 lpm |
18.9 gpmOptOptional
71.5 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | electronic lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 5915 lbs
2683 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Weight | 7740 to 8379 pounds |
Front tire | 27/9.5-15 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Battery CCA | 850 |
1230 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 110 |
154 OptOptional | |
References | |
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6000 TEN Series published in 1998, by John Deere | |
6000 TEN Series and Advantage Series Tractors published in 1998, by John Deere | |
6000 TEN Series Tractors and Advantage Series Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 4045TL057 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power (gross) | 114 hp
85.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 334 lb-ft
452.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 12.7 qts
12.0 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed four-speed power shift | |
38-speed four-speed power shift |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad | ||||
Type | four-speed power shift | ||||
Gears | 16 forward and reverse | ||||
Oil capacity | 51.6 qts
48.8 L | ||||
Oil type | -10oF [-23oC]↑ : JD HY-GARD 86oF [30oC]↓ : Low-Viscosity HY-GARD | -10oF [-23oC]↑ | : JD HY-GARD | 86oF [30oC]↓ | : Low-Viscosity HY-GARD |
-10oF [-23oC]↑ | : JD HY-GARD | ||||
86oF [30oC]↓ | : Low-Viscosity HY-GARD | ||||
Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges, with reverser. | |||||
With 18.4-30 rear tires. | |||||
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-10oF [-23oC]↑ | : JD HY-GARD |
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86oF [30oC]↓ | : Low-Viscosity HY-GARD |
Transmission — PowrQuad Creeper
Transmission | PowrQuad Creeper |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 38 forward and reverse |
Creeper option adds an additional low-speed for ranges A, B, and C. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6510L Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 27/9.5-15. Rear: 18.4-26 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 18.4-26 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Length | 162.7 inches
413 cm |
Width | 56 inches*Width at rear fenders.
142 cm |
John Deere 6510L Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 7740 lbs
3510 kg |
4WD Shipping | 8379 lbs
3800 kg |
Max capacity | 17,635 lbs
7999 kg |
John Deere 6510L Height | |
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Steering wheel | 66.4 inches
168 cm |
2WD Hood | 62.4 inches
158 cm |
4WD Hood | 60.7 inches
154 cm |
ROPS | 95.5 inches
242 cm |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6510L.
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 6510L Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6510L.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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