John Deere

John Deere 2510

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.

Power53 hp[P]

Founded1965 - 1968

Model2510

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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	Typefull power shift Gears8 forward and 4 reverse Clutchhydraulic wet disc Oil typeDeere 303 Oil capacity dry56 qts (53.0 L) Oil change interval1200 h Oil capacity service44 qts (41.6 L)
Syncro-Range	Typepartially synchronized Gears8 forward and 2 reverse Clutchdry disc Oil typeDeere 303 DescriptionFour 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 dry44 qts (41.6 L) Oil change interval1200 h Oil capacity service32 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