Compare/John Deere 2510 vs John Deere 5204

John Deere 2510 vs John Deere 5204

Verdict: John Deere 2510 vs John Deere 5204

The John Deere 2510 and the John Deere 5204 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. John Deere 5204 is the lighter machine (1,824 kg vs 6,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5204 is the newer design (2007 vs 1965). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four shift stations with two forward gears gear. A reverse gear is also available in stations one and two. Synchronized shifting between gears within each station. Tractor must be stopped to shift between stations.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B) plus reverse (R) range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference

Total built

513 (gas Power Shift)Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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powerReference

Variants

2510

row-cropReference

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2510HC

high-cropReference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

34.9 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

800-2650Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2500Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

41.6 LReference

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Oil change

1200 hReference

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Pre-heating

block heater (optional)Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

40.9 kWReference

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Max power

34.9 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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62.1 LReference

Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Starter power

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2.5 kWReference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

40.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

41.6 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

collar shift gearReference

Capacity

41.6 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Oil type

Deere 303Reference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position and lower-link draft controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

540@2200Reference

Front PTO

optionalReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

36.7 kWReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

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1549 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

98.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

228 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

6200 to 6745 poundsReference

1824 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.0x16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

14.9x28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

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Length

355 cmReference

336 cmReference

Width

218 cmReference

179 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

188 cmReference

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Front tread

147 to 208 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 264 cmReference

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Shipping

2880 kgReference

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Ag front

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7.5x16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9x28Reference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

John Deere 2510 attachments

2510 Serial Number Location

2510 Serial Numbers

1966

1000Reference

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1967

8958Reference

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1968

14291Reference

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Final

16501Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

75Reference

88Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3066 kgReference

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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.