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Years in Production / 1963–1965

John Deere

5010

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5010.

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134hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1963–1965

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5010 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1963 - 1965

New Generation Series

Standard-tread tractor

Alternative Additional Value
303 Special

Production

Standard-tread tractor

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Manufacturer
John Deere
Total Built
7,553
Original Price
$11,000 (1965)

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Open operator station.

Capacity

Fuel
48 gal181.7 L
Hydraulic System
17 gal64.3 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Capacity
17 gal64.3 L
Pressure
2250 psi155.1 bar
Valves
1 or 2
Pump Flow
20 gpm75.7 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
3/2

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
1000

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1963
1000
1964
4501
1965
8000
Final
10681

Electrical

Charging System
Delco-Remy or Prestolite generator
Batteries
4
Battery Volts
6
Battery Ah
115

5010 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
531 ci8.7 L
Bore Stroke
4.75x5.00 inches121 x 127 mm
Compression Ratio
16:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter Volts
24
Coolant Capacity
34 qts32.2 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.015 inches0.381 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.022 inches0.559 mm
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
12 qts11.4 L

Engine Options

John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel

5010 / 03

Gears & controls

John Deere5010 Transmission

8-speed

Speeds

With 24.5-32 rear tires.

5010 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
172.25 in437 cm
Width
95.75 in243 cm
Height
81.5 in207 cm
Wheelbase
104 in264 cm
Ground clearance
16 in40 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
104 inches264 cm
Weight
12270 to 12925 pounds
Front Tire
11.00-16
Rear Tire
24.5-32

Serial Number Location

Rear of transmission case

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
11.00-16
Front Ag
7.50-20
Rear Ag
24.5-32
Rear Ag
18.4-34

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5010 videos from their original YouTube creators.

5010 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 828

Diesel 8-speed 2WDOctober 15 - 20, 1962

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
828
Power At Rated Engine Speed
121.12 hp90.3 kW
Fuel Use
8.1 gal/hour30.7 l/hour
Fuel Use
7.0 gal/hour26.5 l/hour
Fuel Use
8.0 gal/hour30.3 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
108.67 hp81.0 kW
Max Power
105.92 hp79.0 kW
Max Pull
14174 lbs6429 kg