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John Deere 500C vs John Deere 510
Verdict: John Deere 500C vs John Deere 510
The John Deere 500C and the John Deere 510 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 83 hp. John Deere 500C is the lighter machine (6,985 kg vs 8,693 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
83 hp
83 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
61.9 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Engine (net)
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 121 mmReference
108 x 121 mmReference
Power (net)
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
61.9 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Torque
273.9 NmReference
273.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.711 mmReference
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Compression
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17.3:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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PowerShiftReference
Capacities
Fuel
128.7 LReference
128.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
70.0 LReference
113.2 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
70.0 LReference
113.2 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
162.0 barReference
Total flow
107.9 lpmReference
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Pump flow
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227.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
6985 kgReference
8693 kgReference
Front tire
8.25-16Reference
14.5/75-16.1Reference
Rear tire
16.9-28Reference
18.4-28Reference
Industrial front
14.00-17.5Reference
14.5/75-16.1Reference
Industrial rear
18.4-28Reference
18.4-28Reference
Length
749 cmReference
749 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
213 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
264 cmReference
264 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
355 cmReference
403 cmReference
Operating weight
6985 kgReference
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Front tread
167 cmReference
178 cmReference
Rear tread
166 cmReference
166 cmReference
Wheelbase
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208 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
482 cmReference
525 cmReference
Dump angle
152 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery AH
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340Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere BackhoeReference
John Deere BackhoeReference
Transport height
355 cmReference
403 cmReference
Digging depth
482 cmReference
525 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
457 cmReference
523 cmReference
Reach from pivot
561 cmReference
678 cmReference
Loading height
350 cmReference
416 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
155°Reference
161°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
4762 kgReference
5743 kgReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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500 cmReference
Dipperstick force
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3996 kgReference
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.


