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John Deere 5210

Name: John Deere 5210
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 5210 — Utility tractor · 46 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 5210 is a tractor model rated at approximately 46 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured from 1998 to 2001. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with a 9-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 4205 to 5630 pounds, making it suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

46 hp

Weight

4205 to 5630 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

126 rows

Recorded power

46 hp

Recorded weight

695 kg

Transmissions

9-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1998-2001

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USAReference

Original price was $21,795 in 2001Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.Reference

Engine

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference

ROPS Fuel tank68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank87.1 LReference

Engine39.5 kWReference

John Deere 3029DReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference

Power39.5 kWReference

Compression17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM2400Reference

Idle RPM825-2600Reference

Operating RPM1600-2400Reference

Torque162.0 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Firing order1-2-3Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity9.5 LReference

Coolant change2000 hReference

Oil capacity8.5 LReference

Oil change100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed34.4 kWReference

Transmission

9-speed unsynchronized gearReference

9-speed partially synchronizedReference

12-speed power shuttleReference

TransmissionCollarShiftReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity37.9 LReference

The Collar Shift transmission is controlled with two levers and the foot clutch. The right-hand lever selects one of three speeds (1-3) or reverse (R). The left-hand lever selects one of three ranges (A-C). The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift either speed or range.Reference

TransmissionSyncShuttleReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Synchronized shifting, using the clutch, between the three forward speeds and reverse. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range.Reference

TransmissionPowrReverserReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Gears12 forward and reverseReference

Clutchwet discReference

Oil capacity43.5 LReference

Four speeds (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with forward-reverse shuttle lever. Direction changes may be done while moving using the left-hand shuttle lever. Speed changes are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. At tractor start-up, clutch pedal must be cycled once before tractor will move.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)33.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)34.4 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure196.9 barReference

Valves5Reference

Pump flow43.1 lpmReference

Total flow68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.134.8 barReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1530 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Rear PTO Type540/540EReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase204 cmReference

Weight4205 to 5630 poundsReference

Front tire6.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire13.6-28Reference

Weight695 kgReference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

2WD Length311 cmReference

4WD Length319 cmReference

Width166 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)49 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)34 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)40 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)37 cmReference

2WD Front tread143 to 193 cmReference

4WD Front tread131 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread141 to 192 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping1907 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping2390 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping2109 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping2553 kgReference

Max Drawbar759 kgReference

Steering wheel159 cmReference

John Deere 5210 attachments

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

5210 Serial Number Location

The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference

5210 Serial Numbers

1998120000Reference

1999220001Reference

2000320001Reference

2001420001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Links

Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start conditionReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps40Reference

Cab Charging amps60Reference

Battery CCA700Reference

Battery volts12Reference

ROPS Battery Group28HReference

Cab Battery Group31Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 521 loaderReference

John Deere 541 loaderReference

John Deere 541 Self-Leveling loaderReference

BackhoeReference

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe typeJohn Deere 49 BackhoeReference

Transport height238 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth292 cmReference

Reach from pivot378 cmReference

Loading height233 cmReference

Bucket Rotation180°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force2075 kgReference

Dipperstick force1440 kgReference

John Deere 5210 Height

2WD Hood142 cmReference

4WD Hood145 cmReference

ROPS225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)194 cmReference

Cab246 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 9-speed 4WDOctober 12 - 19, 1998Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1754 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use10.6 l/hourReference

Speeds

With 16.9-28 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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