John Deere’s cooperation with Carraro (Agritalia) continued with the 5010 series introduced in 2000. These models began arriving in Finland in the summer of 2002.

Like its predecessor, the 5010 series used John Deere engines but Carraro drivetrains. The 5510’s engine had grown to 4.5 liters, giving it torque characteristics that were significantly better than those of the smaller 3-cylinder models. In Finland the gearbox was a 24+24 unit, while the 30 km/h versions had 12+12. The shuttle shift was synchronized and creeper gears were standard. As an optional extra, an electro-hydraulic power shuttle was available instead of the mechanical one.

The 2,400 kg lift capacity was modest. The cab floor was not flat, which kept the tractor’s overall height down to just 240 cm. The cab’s noise level was 82 dB, and the interior was quite spartan.

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