John Deere F510
The John Deere F510 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 422 cc 25.8 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 14 hp / 10.4 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 187 lbs 84 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 14 hp / 10.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.75 gal
10.4 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
187 lbs
84 kg
Overview
![]() | 1990 - 2000
F500 SeriesFront-mount mower
F500 Series
Front-mount mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Front-mount mower | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $4,995 in 1995 | |
John Deere F510 Engine | |
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14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.75 gal
10.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere F510 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 34.8 inches
88 cm |
Weight | 505 to 692 pounds |
Front tire | 18x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 13x6.50-6 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1996, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1997, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere | |
F500 Series Front Mowers published in 1992, by John Deere | |
F500 Series Front Mowers published in 1994, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual F510 and F525 Front Mowers (OMM96424) published in 1992 | |
Walk-Behind - Riders - Lawn Tractors - Residential Front Mowers published in 1996, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, 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 | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 422 cc / 25.8 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FC420V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 422 cc
25.8 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.68 inches
89 x 68 mm |
Power | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Idle RPM | 1450-3250 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2.5 qts
2.4 L |
Sparkplug | NGK BPR5ES |
Champion RN11YC | |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
John Deere F510 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Christopher Smith |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere F510 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13x6.50-6 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 34.8 inches
88 cm |
Length | 64.9 inches (without deck)
164 cm |
83.9 inches (38-inch deck)
213 cm | |
Height (steering wheel) | 42 inches
106 cm |
Height (hood) | 22.5 inches
57 cm |
Weight | 505 lbs ((without deck)
229 kg |
692 lbs (38-inch deck)
313 kg | |
Ground clearance | 3.5 inches
8 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" front-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | front-mount John Deere BM18629 |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Weight | 187 lbs
84 kg |
Overall width | 53.1 inches
134 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 3.5 inch
2 to 8 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere F510.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.8 hrs
Approximately 3.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.8 gal / 10.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.8 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 Lawn Tractors John Deere F510 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere F510.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)14 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)14.2 PS
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