John Deere 2510

John Deere 2510 Technical Specifications

John Deere 2510 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1965 – 1968.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 2510 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

John Deere 2510 Production


























Manufacturer:
Manufacturer John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built 14,869 (total row-crop)
  8,023 (gas Syncro)
  5,516 (diesel Syncro)
  817 (diesel Power Shift)
  513 (gas Power Shift)
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.


John Deere 2510 Power





Engine: 46.82 hp
34.9 kW
PTO (tested) 54.9 hp
40.9 kW

John Deere 2510 Electrical
















Ground negative
Batteries 1 (gas)
  2 (diesel)
Battery volts 12
Battery AH 75

John Deere 2510 Mechanical












Two-wheel drive
Differential lock mechanical rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity










Fuel 26 gal
98.4 L
Hydraulic system 11 gal (SyncroRange)
41.6 L
  14 gal (PowerShift)
53.0 L

Hydraulics



















Type closed center constant pressure
Capacity 11 gal (SyncroRange)
41.6 L
  14 gal (PowerShift)
53.0 L
Pressure 2250 psi
155.1 bar
Valves 1 or 2
Oil type




Deere 303

Tracktor Hitch







Rear Type II/I
Control position and lower-link draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)






















Rear PTO independent
Rear RPM 540/1000 (1.375)
  1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM 540@2100
1000@2100
Front PTO optional
Front RPM 1000
Engine RPM 1000@2100

John Deere 2510 Engine detail























































Engine Detail
John Deere
gasoline
4-cylinder 8-valve
liquid-cooled inline valve-in-head
Displacement 180.43 ci
3.0 L
Bore/Stroke 3.86×3.86 inches
98 x 98 mm
Fuel system carburetor
Air cleaner dry
Compression 7.5:1
Rated RPM 2500
Idle RPM 800-2650
Operating RPM 1500-2500
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Starter volts 12
Coolant capacity 14 qts
13.2 L
Sparkplug gap 0.025 inches
0.635 mm
Point gap 0.020 inches
0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance 0.014 inches
0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance 0.022 inches
0.559 mm










Engine Oil
Oil capacity 7 qts
6.6 L
Oil change 200 h

John Deere 2510 Transmission overview



























Transmission John Deere Syncro-Range
Type partially synchronized
Gears 8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch dry disc
Oil capacity 44 qts (dry)
41.6 L
  32 qts (service)
30.3 L
Oil type
Deere 303
Oil change 1200 h
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.

John Deere 2510 Dimensions

























Wheelbase 90 inches
228 cm
Length 140 inches
355 cm
Width 86.2 inches
218 cm
Height (steering wheel) 74.4 inches
188 cm
Front tread 48.5 to 72.5 inches
123 to 184 cm (wheels in)
Front tread 58.25 to 82.25 inches
147 to 208 cm (wheels out)
Rear tread 56 to 88 inches
142 to 223 cm
Rear tread 56 to 104 inches
142 to 264 cm (long axle)
















John Deere 2510 Weight
6,245 lbs (gas Syncro-Range)
2832 kg
  6,745 lbs (diesel Power-Shift)
3059 kg
Shipping 6200 lbs (gas Syncro)
2812 kg
  6350 lbs (diesel Syncro)
2880 kg

John Deere 2510 Tests



Nebraska Tractor Test 913










































Nebraska Tractor Test 913
Gasoline Power Shift 2WD
September 24 – 30, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 913 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed 49.57 hp
37.0 kW
Fuel use 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed 45.05 hp
33.6 kW
Fuel use 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power 42.44 hp
31.6 kW
Fuel use 4.9 gal/hour
18.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull 6,038 lbs
2738 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.







Nebraska Tractor Test 914







































Nebraska Tractor Test 914
Gasoline Syncro-Range 2WD
September 24 – October 2, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 914 file
PTO performance
Max power 48.28 hp
36.0 kW
Power at rated engine speed 53.74 hp
40.1 kW
Fuel use 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour
Fuel use 11.63 hh/g
2.3 kWh/l
Drawbar performance
Max power 45.21 hp
33.7 kW
Fuel use 4.7 gal/hour
17.8 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull 6,418 lbs
2911 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.






Nebraska Tractor Test 915







































Nebraska Tractor Test 915
Diesel Power Shift 2WD
September 30 – October 5, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 915 file
PTO performance
Max power 45.80 hp
34.2 kW
Power at rated engine speed 50.66 hp
37.8 kW
Fuel use 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour
Fuel use 15.23 hh/g
3.0 kWh/l
Drawbar performance
Max power 43.54 hp
32.5 kW
Fuel use 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull 6,263 lbs
2840 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.






Nebraska Tractor Test 916







































Nebraska Tractor Test 916
Diesel Syncro-Range 2WD
September 30 – October 7, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 916 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed 54.9 hp
40.9 kW
Fuel use 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed 49.24 hp
36.7 kW
Fuel use 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power 46.82 hp
34.9 kW
Fuel use 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull 6,761 lbs
3066 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is John Deere 2510 a good tractor?

The John Deere 2510 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a John Deere 2510 take?

Check out the John Deere 2510 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year John Deere made the ?

The John Deere 2510 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1965 – 1968

How much horsepower is a John Deere 2510?

The engine tested at 46.82 hp
34.9 kW drawbar and 54.9 hp
40.9 kW kW PTO horsepower.

How much does a John Deere 2510 tractor weight?

Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 2510 weight ranges from 6200 to 6745 pounds .

How much can a John Deere 2510 Pull?

The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 2510 tractors starts at 6,038 lbs
2738 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.

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