Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2040 (1972-1979) vs John Deere 510

John Deere 510 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 510

Utility

power
39.5 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
10
Full 510 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 510

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 2040 (1972-1979) higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
2040 (1972-1979)40 hp
51039.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 33rd percentile; 510 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2040 (1972-1979) higher · +12 ci (+8%)
2040 (1972-1979)164 ci
510152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 43rd percentile; 510 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2040 (1972-1979)3
5103
Median Utility Tractor4

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 23rd percentile; 510 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 510 higher · +2 (+25%)
2040 (1972-1979)8
51010
Median Utility Tractor12

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 23rd percentile; 510 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

2040 (1972-1979) (A)510 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model2040 (1972-1979)510—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelJohn DeereNot recorded—
Power Output40hp39.5hp▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,400RPM▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement164ci152ci▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+12 ci · +8%
Bore4in3.9in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
TypeCollar shift with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
Length131in134in▲ 510+3 in · +2%
Width89.4in70.5in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+18.9 in · +27%
Height52.4in65.8in▲ 510+13.4 in · +26%
Operating Weight4,806lb4,543lb▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+263 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
System TypeOpen center or closed centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
TypeLive with dry disc clutchLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch Capacity2,400lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
Coolant0.7gal2.9gal▲ 510+2.2 gal · +314%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 510Difference
TypeTwo-post Roll-Gard ROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 33rd percentile (39.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 39th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 46th percentile (4,806 lb)B · 43rd percentile (4,543 lb)
A · 2040 (1972-1979)B · 510Median Utility Tractor
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