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John Deere 310K vs John Deere 510C
Verdict: John Deere 310K vs John Deere 510C
The John Deere 310K and the John Deere 510C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 510C leads on rated power with 90 hp against 88 hp. John Deere 310K is the newer design (2012 vs 1986). In short: choose the John Deere 510C for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 310K if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
88 hp
90 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 19.5L-24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
155.2 LReference
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Engine
65.6 kWReference
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Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Interim Tier IVReference
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Power
65.6 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
374.3 NmReference
3441.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (gross)
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67.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
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63.4 kWReference
Power (net)
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63.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
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67.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual stage dry with precleanerReference
Compression
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16.8:1Reference
Oil capacity
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8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
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16.1 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
full power shiftReference
power shuttleReference
Pressure
220.6 barReference
190.0 barReference
Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
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71.9 LReference
Capacity
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71.9 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
210 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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Length
708 cmReference
711 cmReference
Width
218 cmReference
233 cmReference
Height (cab)
274 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
342 cmReference
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Ground clearance
30 cmReference
33 cmReference
Wheelbase
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210 cmReference
Weight
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15400 to 15600 poundsReference
Front tire
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11L-16Reference
Rear tire
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19.5L-24Reference
Industrial front
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14-17.5Reference
Industrial rear
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18.4-28LReference
Operating weight
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7076 kgReference
Front tread
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172 cmReference
Rear tread
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167 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
434 cmReference
500 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
51Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
950Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere BackhoeReference
John Deere BackhoeReference
Transport height
342 cmReference
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Digging depth
434 cmReference
500 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
431 cmReference
497 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
396 cmReference
467 cmReference
Reach from pivot
543 cmReference
607 cmReference
Loading height
332 cmReference
396 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
5037 kgReference
4989 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3177 kgReference
3447 kgReference
Digging depth (retracted stick)
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480 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
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629 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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477 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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627 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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447 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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604 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
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586 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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728 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
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375 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
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464 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
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4989 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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4989 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
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3674 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
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2404 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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143.8 LReference
Speeds
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.


