• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Utility
  • No lab test on file
  • 1964–1969
  • 7,245 built

WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category

Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

John Deere 510 specs: hp, weight, years

John Deere 152 D 22 L three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 39.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

39.4 hp

29.4 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510”, 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
4,572 lb
Hyd. flow
4.1 gpm
Top speed
12.4–15.5 mph

John Deere 510 specs: key facts

  • The John Deere 510 was built from 1964 to 1969.

  • The John Deere 510 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 29.4 kW (39.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The John Deere 510 is two-wheel drive (2WD).

  • The John Deere 510 has a John Deere 152 D 22 L engine, a 3-cylinder 2.49 L diesel unit.

  • The John Deere 510 weighs 2,074 kg (4,572 lb) unladen.

  • The John Deere 510 has a live rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

  • The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 510 delivers 15.6 L/min (4.1 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510”

How does the 510 compare with its class?

  • Strength:

    A 70 L fuel tank is high for its class — 40% above the median of 50 L across the 165 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

Derived by WhichTractor from 180 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1964–1969 John Deere 510, a 39 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a 510 have?

The only figure for the 510 is 39.4 hp (29.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
39.4 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510”

What engine is in a 510?

A 510 has a John Deere 152 D 22 L, a 3-cylinder 2.49 L diesel engine.

Engine — 510 engine specifications
Make & modelJohn Deere 152 D 22 L
Cylinders3, liquid-cooled
Displacement151.9 ci · 2.49 L
Max torque101 lb·ft · 137 N·m @ 1,460 rpm
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510”

How much will a 510 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 510 are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — 510 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow4.1 gpm · 15.6 L/min
Pressure2,190 psi · 151 bar
Rear PTOLive, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,250 engine rpm
PTO shaft1 3/8" 6 splines and involute spline 1 3/8" 16/32

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510”

What transmission does a 510 have?

Transmission specifications for the 510 are below.

Transmission — 510 transmission specifications
ClutchTwo-stage, pedal-operated, dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch
BrakesDouble-disc brakes operated by lockable double pedal
SteeringMechanical ZF spindle steering
Top speed12.4–15.5 mph · 20–25 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510”

How much does a 510 weigh?

A 510 weighs 4,572 lb (2,074 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 510 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight4,572 lb · 2,074 kg
Maximum permissible mass7,319 lb · 3,320 kg
Maximum front axle load2,866 lb · 1,300 kg
Maximum rear axle load4,453 lb · 2,020 kg
Wheelbase81.6 in · 2,072 mm
Length133.9 in · 3,400 mm
Width62.2 in · 1,580 mm
Height88.4 in · 2,245 mm
Ground clearance17.5 in · 445 mm
Front track49.2–68.9 in · 1,250–1,750 mm
Rear track53.1–59.1 in · 1,350–1,500 mm
Turning radius, braked10.0 ft · 3.05 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510”

What oil does a 510 take, and how much?

A 510 engine takes 6.0 qt (5.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

510 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission32.8 qt · 31 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic10.6 qt · 10 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system11.5 qt · 10.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 510?

Within 10% of its 38.6 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the John Deere 510

Is a 510 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The John Deere 510 is two-wheel drive (2WD).

What PTO does a 510 have?

A 510 has a live 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8" 6 splines and involute spline 1 3/8" 16/32 shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 510”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 510 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49762 · revision 1045642. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document