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. |
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 |
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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 | |
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.