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John Deere 2510

Name: John Deere 2510
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 2510 — Row-Crop tractor · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2510 tractor has a rated power output of 50 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. This model was manufactured from 1965 to 1968. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with two-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The operating weight of the John Deere 2510 ranges from 6200 to 6745 pounds.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

152 rows

Recorded power

50 hp

Transmissions

8-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1965-1968

Verified variants

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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.

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