PHOTO - JD tractor the US didnt get

Hi Gang;
This is the JD 710 built in Manheim Germany (the others in the series were 310 & 510) the first JD tractors built in Europe in the old Lanz factory.
They utilized JD engines mater to Lanz rear axles & gearboxes, and were NOT successfull nor reliable tractors.
This 710 was approx 70HP gross, 4 cyl diesel with 10F & 3R gears. Aimed at the Ford 5000-MF175 market (who were the market leaders here in that power class).
Not many imported in England, and very few have survived into preservation. Parts are almost impossible to locate.
Cheers David

While they didn't get into the US, they were relatively common here in Canada. We have two 510's here on our farm and I would disagree with the reliability statement. Both are working tractors and have to earn their keep.

Their hydraulic system was their weak point. Engines have been reliable and fuel effiecint. A synchronized trany would have been nice. Has LPTO. I have found some parts availability poor.

I see the restored tractor in your pic lacks some original parts. The seat is the wrong style and you are missing the plastic/rubber covers on the rad cap and fuel cap.

Wish ours looked that nice

John