Quick answer:
The John Deere 6510 tractor has 105 hp engine horsepower and 92 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower105 hp
PTO horsepower92 hp
Drawbar horsepower90.5 hp
Rated RPM1,000 rpm
Torque335 lb-ft
Operating weight10,360 lb
John Deere 6510 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 105 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 92 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 90.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 335 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 6.8 L |
| Engine model | John Deere |
| Operating weight | 10,360 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 6510 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere 6510 is small: 105 hp engine horsepower versus 92 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 6510’s 92 hp PTO rating should be read with its 1,000 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 6510’s 90.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 105 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 10,360 lb operating weight and 105 hp engine power, the John Deere 6510 comes out at roughly 98.7 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | For engine identification, the John Deere 6510 is listed with engine model John Deere, 6.8 L displacement, rated at 1,000 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 6510 combines 335 lb-ft of torque with a 1,000 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a lower-speed tractor engine setup. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







