Tractor · 1965Unverified
John Deere 2510
John Deere 2510 — Row-Crop tractor · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
50 hp
Max power
31.6 kW
Weight
6200 to 6745 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Total built14,869 (total row-crop)Reference
Total built8,023 (gas Syncro)Reference
Total built5,516 (diesel Syncro)Reference
Total built817 (diesel Power Shift)Reference
Total built513 (gas Power Shift)Reference
The John Deere model 2510 used a 2020 engine fitted to a modified 3020 chassis. The tractor met the need for a smaller row-crop tractor, still popular in the United States in the late 1960s.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
2510row-cropReference
2510HChigh-cropReference
Engine
John Deere 3.0L 4-cyl gasolineReference
John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)34.9 kWReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooled inline valve-in-headReference
Displacement3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 98 mmReference
Fuel systemcarburetorReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Idle RPM800-2650Reference
Operating RPM1500-2500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.559 mmReference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Oil change200 hReference
dieselReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 110 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Pre-heatingether injectionReference
Pre-heatingblock heater (optional)Reference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed37.0 kWReference
Max power31.6 kWReference
Max power36.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed40.1 kWReference
Max power33.7 kWReference
Max power34.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed37.8 kWReference
Max power32.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed40.9 kWReference
Max power34.9 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed partially synchronizedReference
8-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-RangeReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity41.6 LReference
Oil capacity30.3 LReference
Oil typeDeere 303Reference
Oil change1200 hReference
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
TransmissionJohn Deere Power ShiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Oil capacity53.0 LReference
Oil capacity41.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)40.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system30.3 LReference
Hydraulic system41.6 LReference
Typeclosed center constant pressureReference
Capacity30.3 LReference
Capacity41.6 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Oil typeDeere 303Reference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition and lower-link draft controlReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2100Reference
Engine RPM1000@2100Reference
Front PTOoptionalReference
Front PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed33.6 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed36.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel98.4 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase228 cmReference
Weight6200 to 6745 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-38Reference
Length355 cmReference
Width218 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)188 cmReference
Front tread123 to 184 cmReference
Front tread147 to 208 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 264 cmReference
2832 kgReference
3059 kgReference
Shipping2812 kgReference
Shipping2880 kgReference
John Deere 2510 attachments
front-end loaderReference
2510 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 2510, above the PTO shaft.Reference
2510 Serial Numbers
19661000Reference
19678958Reference
196814291Reference
Final16501Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Batteries1 (gas)Reference
Batteries2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH75Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 47 loaderReference
John Deere 48 loaderReference
Test results
NTTL 913: gasoline Power Shift 2WDReference
NTTL 914: gasoline Syncro-Range 2WDReference
NTTL 915: diesel Power Shift 2WDReference
NTTL 916: diesel Syncro-Range 2WDReference
Gasoline Power Shift 2WDSeptember 24 - 30, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 913 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use18.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use15.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2738 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline Syncro-Range 2WDSeptember 24 - October 2, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 914 fileReference
Fuel use2.3 kWh/lReference
Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference
Max pull2911 kgReference
Diesel Power Shift 2WDSeptember 30 - October 5, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 915 fileReference
Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use3.0 kWh/lReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull2840 kgReference
Diesel Syncro-Range 2WDSeptember 30 - October 7, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 916 fileReference
Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull3066 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.