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Years in Production / 1998–2001

John Deere

5510

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5510.

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89hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1998–2001

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5510 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1998 - 2001

5000 Ten Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA

Original price was $30,214 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
16.4 gpm62.1 lpm
Total Flow
23 gpm87.1 lpm
Steering Flow
6.6 gpm25.0 lpm
Steering Press
1955 psi134.8 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
I/II
Rear Lift At24610mm
3,374 lbs1530 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540
Rear Type
540/540E (SyncShuttle)

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1998
150000
1999
250001
2000
350001
2001
450001

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

5510 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere 4045T

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
276 ci4.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches106 x 127 mm
Power
89 hp66.4 kW
Compression Ratio
17.0:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Idle Rpm
825-2600
Operating Rpm
1600-2400
Torque
227.2 lb-ft308.1 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
11.4 qts10.8 L
Coolant Change
2000 h
Intake Valve Clearance
0.014 inches0.356 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
9 qts8.5 L
Oil Change
100 h

Engine Options

John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
23 gal87.1 L

5510 / 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 16.9-30 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 16.9-30 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 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission Options

9-speed unsynchronized gear

9-speed partially synchronized

12-speed power shuttle

5510 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
85.7 inches217 cm
Weight
5720 to 7140 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-16
2wd Rear Tire
16.9-30

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: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5510 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1998 John Deere 5510 Tractor w/ Cab! Good Condition! For Sale by Mast Tractor Sales

Video by Mast Tractor Sales

Watch on YouTube ↗

5510 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1757Nebraska test report ↗

Diesel 9-speed 4WDOctober 16 - 19, 1998

PTO performance

Id
1757
Max Power
82.24 hp61.3 kW
Fuel Use
4.4 gal/hour16.7 l/hour
Fuel Use
4.6 gal/hour17.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
76.24 hp56.9 kW