- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1962–1966
- 10,600 built
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 5010 specs: hp, weight, years
Deere 531 CID six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 121 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
121 hp
90 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5010”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 13,400 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 5010 specs: key facts
The John Deere 5010 was built from 1962 to 1966.
The John Deere 5010 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 90 kW (121 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 5010 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 5010 has a Deere 531 CID engine, a 6-cylinder 8.70 L diesel unit.Source 2
The John Deere 5010 weighs 6,078 kg (13,400 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 5010 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5010”
How does the 5010 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 50% below the median of 16 across the 238 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 269 tractors within 10% of its power, 13% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 269 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 5010 have?
The only figure for the 5010 is 121 hp (90 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5010”
What engine is in a 5010?
A 5010 has a Deere 531 CID, a 6-cylinder 8.70 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Deere 531 CID |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 531.0 ci · 8.70 L |
| Max torque | 339 lb·ft · 459 N·mSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5020”
How much will a 5010 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 5010 are below.
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5010”
What transmission does a 5010 have?
Transmission specifications for the 5010 are below.
| Clutch | Single-plate dry clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes in the final drive of the rear axle |
| Steering | Hydraulic steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5010”
How much does a 5010 weigh?
A 5010 weighs 13,400 lb (6,078 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,400 lb · 6,078 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in · 2,640 mm |
| Length | 172.0 in · 4,370 mm |
| Width | 95.7 in · 2,430 mm |
| Height | 96.1 in · 2,440 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5010”
What oil does a 5010 take, and how much?
Fluid capacities for the 5010 are below.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Transmission & hydraulic | 63.4 qt · 60 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5010” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 37.0 qt · 35 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5010” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 5010?
Within 10% of its 121 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- URSUS 1.201 / 1.204119 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1993Side by side with the 5010 →
- Steyr 8140 (a)118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 5010 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS 210123.2 hp engine, claimed · 1970–1972Side by side with the 5010 →
- Deutz D 12006A118 hp engine, claimed · 1971Side by side with the 5010 →
- Deutz D 13006A118 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 5010 →
- Fendt Favorit 612S118 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1976Side by side with the 5010 →
Common questions about the John Deere 5010
Is a 5010 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 5010 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 5010 have?
A 5010 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5020”; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5010”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 5010 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49795 · revision 957520. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 5020 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49675 · revision 1023501. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document