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Years in Production / 1998–2001

John Deere

5210

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5210.

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53hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1998–2001

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5210 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1998 - 2001

5000 Ten Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA

Original price was $21,795 in 2001

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
2855 psi196.9 bar
Valves
5
Pump Flow
11.4 gpm43.1 lpm
Total Flow
18.2 gpm68.9 lpm
Steering Flow
6.8 gpm25.7 lpm
Steering Press
1955 psi134.8 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Rear Lift At24610mm
3374 lbs1530 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540
Rear Type
540/540E *540E not available with collar shift transmission

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1998
120000
1999
220001
2000
320001
2001
420001

Links

Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Rops Charging Amps
40
Cab Charging Amps
60
Battery Cca
700
Battery Volts
12
Rops Battery Group
28H
Cab Battery Group
31

5210 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere 3029D

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
179 ci2.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
Power
53 hp39.5 kW
Compression Ratio
17.8:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Idle Rpm
825-2600
Operating Rpm
1600-2400
Torque
119.5 lb-ft162.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-2-3
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
10 qts9.5 L
Coolant Change
2000 h
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
9 qts8.5 L
Oil Change
100 h

Engine Options

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

Rops Fuel Tank
18 gal68.1 L
Cab Fuel Tank
23 gal87.1 L

5210 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

The Collar Shift transmission is controlled with two levers and the foot clutch. The right-hand lever selects one of three speeds (1-3) or reverse (R). The left-hand lever selects one of three ranges (A-C). The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift either speed or range.

Transmission
CollarShift
Transmission Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
40 qts37.9 L
Speeds Description
With 16.9-28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Synchronized shifting, using the clutch, between the three forward speeds and reverse. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range.

Transmission
SyncShuttle
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
40 qts37.9 L
Speeds Description
With 16.9-28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 3)

Four speeds (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with forward-reverse shuttle lever. Direction changes may be done while moving using the left-hand shuttle lever. Speed changes are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. At tractor start-up, clutch pedal must be cycled once before tractor will move.

Transmission
PowrReverser
Transmission Type
power shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil Capacity
46 qts43.5 L
Speeds Description
With 16.9-28 rear tires.

Transmission Options

9-speed unsynchronized gear

9-speed partially synchronized

12-speed power shuttle

5210 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
125.9 in319 cm
Width
65.4 in166 cm
Height
62.8 in159 cm
Height (cab)
97 in246 cm
Height (ROPS)
88.7 in225 cm
Wheelbase
80.7 in204 cm
Front tread
51.9 in131 cm
Rear tread
55.8 in141 cm
Max drawbar
1,675 lbs759 kg

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
80.7 inches204 cm
Weight
4205 to 5630 pounds
Front Tire
6.50-16
2wd Rear Tire
13.6-28

Serial Number Location

The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 13.6-28

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5210 videos from their original YouTube creators.

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5210 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1754Nebraska test report ↗

Diesel 9-speed 4WDOctober 12 - 19, 1998

PTO performance

Id
1754
Power At Rated Engine Speed
46.16 hp34.4 kW
Fuel Use
2.8 gal/hour10.6 l/hour