The John Deere 5010 is a standard-tread tractor produced from 1963 to 1965 as part of the New Generation Series. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, with a total of 7,553 units produced. The tractor features a John Deere 8.7L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with 531 ci displacement, rated at 2200 RPM. It has a Syncro-Range 8-speed transmission with 8 forward and 3 reverse gears. The tractor offers 109 hp drawbar power (claimed) and 121 hp PTO power (claimed). It has a wheelbase of 104 inches, length of 172.25 inches, and weighs between 12,270 and 12,925 pounds. The 5010 includes two-wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an open operator station. It uses a closed center hydraulic system with 17 gallons capacity and 2250 psi pressure. The rear PTO is independent with a 1000 RPM type. Tires vary with front options of 11.00-16 or 7.50-20 and rear options of 24.5-32 or 18.4-34. Electrical system includes a Delco-Remy or Prestolite generator with 4 batteries at 6 volts each. The serial number is located on the rear of the transmission case.
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Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 5010
Power
PTO (tested):121.12 hp (90.3 kW)
PTO (claimed):121 hp (90.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested):105.92 hp (79.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):109 hp (81.3 kW)
Tires
Ag rear:24.5-32, 18.4-34
Ag front:11.00-16, 7.50-20
Engine
Type:John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel
Rated RPM:2200
Bore/Stroke:4.75x5.00 inches (121 x 127 mm)
Compression:16:1
Displacement:531 ci (8.7 L)
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity:12 qts (11.4 L)
Starter volts:24
Coolant capacity:34 qts (32.2 L)
Intake valve clearance:0.015 inches (0.381 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.022 inches (0.559 mm)
Capacity
Fuel:48 gal (181.7 L)
Hydraulic system:17 gal (64.3 L)
Dimensions
Width:95.75 inches (243 cm)
Length:172.25 inches (437 cm)
Wheelbase:104 inches (264 cm)
Shipping weight:12,270 lbs (5565 kg)
Ground clearance:16 inches (40 cm)
Height (exhaust):96.25 inches (244 cm)
Operating weight:12,925 lbs (5862 kg)
Height (steering wheel):81.5 inches (207 cm)
Electrical
Batteries:4
Battery AH:115
Battery volts:6
Charging system:Delco-Remy or Prestolite generator
Hydraulics
Type:closed center
Valves:1 or 2
Capacity:17 gal (64.3 L)
Pressure:2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow:20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station.
Production
Built in:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built:7,553
Manufacturer:John Deere
Original price:$11,000 (1965)
Transmission
Type:Syncro-Range
Gears:8 forward and 3 reverse
Oil type:303 Special
Description:Four shift stations, each with two forward gears and a reverse (except fourth station). Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to select shift station. Tractor can be shifted between gears in the station on the move while using the clutch.