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John Deere 2510

John Deere 2510 tractor
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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.
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Power53 hp[P]
Founded1965 - 1968
Model2510

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 2510

Power

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

Engine

Idle RPM:800-2650
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:2500
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.86x3.86 inches (98 x 98 mm)
Compression:7.5:1
Fuel system:carburetor
Pre-heating:ether injection, block heater (optional)
Displacement:180.43 ci (3.0 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Diesel engine:4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline valve-in-head
Operating RPM:1500-2500
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:John Deere 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline, John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
Diesel Idle RPM:800-2650
Gasoline engine:4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline valve-in-head
Coolant capacity:14 qts (13.2 L)
Diesel Rated RPM:2500
Diesel Bore/Stroke:3.86x4.33 inches (98 x 110 mm)
Diesel air cleaner:oil bath
Diesel compression:16.3:1
Diesel Firing order:1-3-4-2
Diesel Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Diesel displacement:202.68 ci (3.3 L)
Oil change interval:200 h
Diesel Operating RPM:1500-2500
Diesel Starter volts:12
Intake valve clearance:0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Diesel Coolant capacity:14 qts (13.2 L)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.022 inches (0.559 mm)
Diesel Intake valve clearance:0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Diesel Exhaust valve clearance:0.018 inches (0.457 mm)

Capacity

Fuel:26 gal (98.4 L)
Hydraulic system:8 gal (SyncroRange) (Capacity at service interval. Dry system capacity is 11 US gallons.) (30.3 L), 11 gal (PowerShift) (Capacity at service interval. Dry system capacity is 14 US gallons.) (41.6 L)

Variants

2510:row-crop
2510HC:high-crop

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

Type:closed center constant pressure
Valves:1 or 2
Capacity:8 gal (SyncroRange) (Capacity at service interval. Dry system capacity is 11 US gallons.) (30.3 L), 11 gal (PowerShift) (Capacity at service interval. Dry system capacity is 14 US gallons.) (41.6 L)
Oil type:Deere 303
Pressure:2250 psi (155.1 bar)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Built in:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Description: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.
Total built:14,869 (total row-crop)
Years produced:1965 - 1968
Gas Syncro built:8,023
Diesel Syncro built:5,516
Gas Power Shift built:513
Diesel Power Shift built:817

Attachments

Options:front-end loader

Transmission

Power Shift

Type:full power shift
Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Oil type:Deere 303
Oil capacity dry:56 qts (53.0 L)
Oil change interval:1200 h
Oil capacity service:44 qts (41.6 L)

Syncro-Range

Type:partially synchronized
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Oil type:Deere 303
Description: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.
Oil capacity dry:44 qts (41.6 L)
Oil change interval:1200 h
Oil capacity service:32 qts (30.3 L)
Transmission options:8-speed partially synchronized, 8-speed full power shift

Tractor hitch

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

Serial Numbers

1966:1000
1967:8958
1968:14291
Final:16501

Dimensions & Tires

Width:86.2 inches (218 cm)
Length:140 inches (355 cm)
Weight:6200 to 6745 pounds
Rear tire:13.6-38
Wheelbase:90 inches (228 cm)
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tread:56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm)
Weight details:6245 lbs (gas Syncro-Range) (2832 kg), 6745 lbs (diesel Power-Shift) (3059 kg), Shipping 6200 lbs (gas Syncro) (2812 kg), 6350 lbs (diesel Syncro) (2880 kg)
Standard tires (ag):Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-38
Rear tread (long axle):56 to 104 inches (142 to 264 cm)
Front tread (wheels in):48.5 to 72.5 inches (123 to 184 cm)
Height (steering wheel):74.4 inches (188 cm)
Front tread (wheels out):58.25 to 82.25 inches (147 to 208 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Front PTO:optional
Rear PTO Type:540/1000 (1.375), 1000 (1.375)
Front PTO Type:1000
Engine RPM rear PTO:540@2100, 1000@2100
Engine RPM front PTO:1000@2100

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