Tractor · 1963Unverified
John Deere 5010
John Deere 5010 — New Generation Series · 121 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
121 hp
Max power
79.0 kW
Weight
12270 to 12925 pounds
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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.