John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 210
The John Deere 210 is a garden tractor produced from 1975 to 1987 as part of the 200 Series. It features a 10 hp Kohler 390cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed belt-driven variator transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and band brakes. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $3,059 in 1983. The 210 supports a variety of attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blades, and a tiller. It has a wheelbase of 46 inches, weighs 690 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a 15 amp alternator charging system.
Power10 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model210
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 210
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K241QS |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Idle RPM | 1700-3500 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 390 cc (23.85 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Dimensions
| Width | 41.5 inches (105 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Length | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| Weight | 690 lbs (312 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches (116 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 200 Series |
| Original price | $3,059 in 1983 |
| Years produced | 1975 - 1987 |
| Manufactured in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 46" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, compatible with John Deere model 31 tiller |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade John Deere 43 | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 8 inches lift (20 cm), Angling 30°, 3 inches cut (7 cm), 138 lbs (62 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 42" Blade John Deere 43C | center-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 5.75 inches lift (14 cm), Angling 23°, 2 inches cut (5 cm), 68 lbs (30 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 38" Mower deck John Deere 39 | 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49.25 inches (125 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 85 lbs (38 kg) |
| 46" Mower deck John Deere 47 | 46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 113 lbs (51 kg) |
| 38" Snow blower John Deere 37A | 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 180 lbs (81 kg) |
| 46" Mower deck John Deere 46 673 | 46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 5.0 inch (3 to 12 cm), 113 lbs (51 kg) |
| 38" Mower deck John Deere 38 663/664/665 | 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.0 to 4.0 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven variator |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 2300 |
| Oil type | AM30200, SAE90 |
| Description | Four-speed gear transmission with mechanical variable drive. |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
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Serial Numbers
| 1975 | 30001 |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 55001 |
| 1977 | 70001 |
| 1978 | 80001 |
| 1979 | 95001 |
| 1980 | 120001 |
| 1981 | 155001 |
| 1982 | 190001 |
| 1983 | 222001 |
| 1984 | 285001 |
| 1985 | 315001 |
| 1986 | 360001 |
| 1987 | 420001 |
| End | 475000 |
| Serial number plate location | below the steering column |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |