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Tractor · 1963Unverified

John Deere 5010

Name: John Deere 5010
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 5010 — New Generation Series · 121 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 5010 is a tractor model rated at 121 hp, categorising it as a high-powered machine in its class. Production of the 5010 took place between 1963 and 1965. It features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through two-wheel drive with an 8-speed gearbox. The listed weight for the 5010 is 12270 to 12925 pounds, and it is suited for tasks covering around 200–800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

121 hp

Max power

79.0 kW

Weight

12270 to 12925 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

82 rows

Recorded power

121 hp

Recorded weight

5565 kg

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1963-1965

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Standard-tread tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Total built7,553Reference

Original price$11,000 (1965)Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (claimed)81.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)79.0 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke121 x 127 mmReference

Compression16:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts24Reference

Coolant capacity32.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.559 mmReference

Oil capacity11.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed90.3 kWReference

Max power79.0 kWReference

Transmission

8-speedReference

TransmissionSyncro-RangeReference

Gears8 forward and 3 reverseReference

Oil capacity64.4 LReference

Oil type303 SpecialReference

Four shift stations, each with two forward gears and a reverse (except fourth station). Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to select shift station. Tractor can be shifted between gears in the station on the move while using the clutch.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)90.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)90.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system64.3 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity64.3 LReference

Pressure155.1 barReference

Valves1 or 2Reference

Pump flow75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type3/2Reference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed81.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel181.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase264 cmReference

Weight12270 to 12925 poundsReference

Front tire11.00-16Reference

Rear tire24.5-32Reference

Ag front11.00-16Reference

Ag rear24.5-32Reference

Ag front7.50-20Reference

Ag rear18.4-34Reference

Length437 cmReference

Width243 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)207 cmReference

Height (exhaust)244 cmReference

Shipping weight5565 kgReference

Operating weight5862 kgReference

Ground clearance40 cmReference

5010 Serial Number Location

Rear of transmission caseReference

5010 Serial Numbers

19631000Reference

19644501Reference

19658000Reference

Final10681Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemDelco-Remy or Prestolite generatorReference

Batteries4Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Battery AH115Reference

Test results

Diesel 8-speed 2WDOctober 15 - 20, 1962Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 828 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use30.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use26.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use30.3 l/hourReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull6429 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 24.5-32 rear tires.Reference

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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