John Deere 512 Loader

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Features

Parking stands and couplers

Parking stand

Parking stand coupler

For parking the 512 Loader.

To see instructions on how to park the loader using the stands, go to parking stand section.

Changing attachments

The John Deere quick-change attachment carrier allows one person to quickly change attachments without the use of tools.

Step 1

Retaining pin

Detail of indicated area with pin in storage area

With the bucket level or slightly rolled back, simply remove the retaining pins and place in storage position.

Step 2

Roll the attachment forward to disengage pins

Roll the attachment forward to disengage the lower pins.

Step 3

Lower attachment to ground-disengage top hooks

Lower the attachment to the ground to disengage the top hooks.

Step 4

Back away from attachment

Back away.

To install another attachment simply reverse these steps.

Key Specs

Maximum lift height (A)	2850 mm 112 in.
Lift capacity at full height	Measured at pivot (U) 1000 kg 2200 lb
Boom breakout force	Measured at pivot (Y) 2019 kg 4451 lb
Bucket rollback force capacity	At ground-level line (ZZ) 1410 kgf 3109 lbf
Clearance at full height - bucket dumped (C)	2140 mm 84 in.
Dump angle, degrees (E)	43 degree (angle)
Rollback angle, degrees (G)	30 degree (angle)

Tractor

Model	5E Series 2WD Tractor
Front tire	7.5-16 6 PR R1
Rear tire	13.6-28 6 PR R1
Front axle configuration
Wheelbase
Pump capacity	11.4 gpm
Rated pressure	2828 psi

Loader

Base weight	280.53 kg 618.46 lb
Leveling configuration
Bucket used	1850 mm 73 in.
Bucket weight	159 kg 351 lb
Lift capacity at full height	Measured at pivot (U) 1000 kg 2200 lb Measured at 800 mm ahead of pivot (V) 682 kg 1500 lb
Lift capacity at 59 in. (1500 mm)	Measured at pivot (W) 1380 kg 3043 lb Measured at 800 mm ahead of pivot (X) 980 kg 2161 lb
Boom breakout force	Measured at pivot (Y) 2019 kg 4451 lb Measured at 800 mm ahead of pivot (Z) 1335 kg 2944 lb
Bucket rollback force capacity	At maximum height (VV) 979 kgf 2158 lbf At ground-level line (ZZ) 1410 kgf 3109 lbf
Dimensions	Maximum lift height (A) 2850 mm 112 in. At full height - bucket level(B) 2605 mm 102.5 in. At full height - bucket dumped (C) 2140 mm 84 in.
Overall length (I+F), ft (m)	3.79 m 12.416 ft
Overall height in carry position (J)	1.442 m 4.75 ft
Digging depth (H)	180 mm 7 in.
Reach	At maximum height (D) 615 mm 24 in. At ground level - bucket level (F) 1730 mm 68 in.
Bucket angle	Dump angle, degrees (E) 43 degree (angle) Rollback angle, degrees (G) 30 degree (angle)
Cycle times

Additional information

Date collected

Accessories and Attachments

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Bucket Level Indicator (Bli)

Bucket level indicator - BW15181

Bucket level indicator

An optional bucket level indicator is available to enable the operator to determine the bucket position from the seat and adjust as required. This aides when scooping into dirt or gravel piles as well as other tasks such as pallet fork or bale spear work.

Buckets

1680mm (66") General Purpose Bucket (JD 500 Carrier) - BW17030

General Purpose (GP) buckets

Compatible with digging teeth and replaceable cutting edge
Not compatible with grapples
The GP buckets are durable with full length side cutting edges, additional bottom skid plates, and a double reinforced top section
Holes are drilled in the cutting edge allowing easy attaching of a reversible and replaceable cutting edge

1850mm (73in.) General Purpose Bucket - 500 Style - BW17029

General purpose (GP) buckets

Not compatible with grapples
The GP buckets are durable with full-length side cutting edges, additional bottom skid plates, and a double reinforced top section
Holes are drilled in the cutting edge allowing easy attaching of a reversible and replaceable cutting edge

Hood Guards

Brush guard - BW15683

Brush guard

The brush guard is designed for operators who require added protection against debris from damaging the expensive-to-replace front grille or lights.

NOTE: Not compatible with front hitch.

Hood Guard - BXX10026

Hood guard on 5E Tractor

The basic functions of the hood guard are:

Help protect the tractor's grille and hood from falling debris or stationary objects, such as a wagon or mixer, while loading
Allow for lighting at night
Typically can be used with or without the tractor's front weight bracket but not with the actual front weights while using the loader
Cannot be used with a front hitch

It is recommended to purchase a front weight bracket when using a loader. The hood guard is designed to be slightly rearward of the front weight. This is so that the front weight is the first point of contact against lower stationary objects.

Hood guard - BW13780

Hood guard on 5303 Tractor

The hood guard is highly recommended for 5103, 5203, 5303, 5105, 5205, 5200, 5210, 5220, 5300, 5400, 5400N, 5403, 5310, 5310N, 5320, and 5320N Tractors. The basic function is to:

Help protect the tractor grille and hood from falling debris or stationary objects such as a wagon or mixer
Allow for lighting at night
Can be used with or without the tractor front weight bracket but not with the actual front weights while using the loader (this would overload the front axle)
Cannot be used with a front hitch

It is highly recommended to purchase a front weight bracket when using a loader. The hood guard is designed to be slightly rearward of the front weight. This is so the front weight is the first point of contact against lower stationary objects.

Hood guard - BW15817

Hood guard on 5E Tractor

The basic functions of the hood guard are:

Help protect the tractor's grille and hood from falling debris or stationary objects, such as a wagon or mixer, while loading
Allow for lighting at night
Typically can be used with or without the tractor's front weight bracket but not with the actual front weights while using the loader
Cannot be used with a front hitch

Hood guard - BW16327

Hood guard on 5E Tractor

The basic functions of the hood guard are:

Help protect the tractor's grille and hood from falling debris or stationary objects, such as a wagon or mixer, while loading
Allow for lighting at night
Typically can be used with or without the tractor's front weight bracket but not with the actual front weights while using the loader
Cannot be used with a front hitch

MISCELLANEOUS

Competitive Attachment Adapter Brackets - 1 Pair - BW13919

Attachment adapter brackets

Allows using non-John Deere, specialized attachments with 512, 522, 542, 553, and 563 Loaders.

Quick-change feature is retained

Miscellaneous

1680-mm (66-in.) general purpose bucket - BW15566

General Purpose (GP) buckets:

The 66-in. GP buckets have replaced the 61-in. materials buckets
The 66-in. GP bucket will cover wheel tracks where the 61 in. would not on smaller utility tractors
Not compatible with grapples
The GP buckets are more durable than materials buckets with full length side cutting edges, additional bottom skid plates, and a double reinforced top section
Holes are drilled in the cutting edge allowing easy attaching of a reversible and replaceable cutting edge

1850-mm (73-in.) general purpose bucket - BW15573

General purpose (GP) buckets

The GP buckets have replaced the 61-in. and 73-in. materials buckets
Recommended for use on 2WD tractors only
Compatible with digging teeth and replaceable cutting edge
The 66-in. GP bucket will cover wheel tracks where the 61 in. would not
Not compatible with grapples
The GP buckets are more durable than materials buckets with full-length side cutting edges, additional bottom skid plates, and a double reinforced top section
Holes are drilled in the cutting edge allowing easy attaching of a reversible and replaceable cutting edge

Capacities
Weight	Sand (Dry)	Concrete	Portland Cement
BW15852 Large ballast box:
Volume	13.3 ft³ = 377L
Material	581 kg (1277 lb)	871 kg (1915 lb)	1089 kg (2395 lb)
Empty box	155 kg (342 lb)	155 kg (342 lb)	155 kg (342 lb)
Total	736 kg (1619 lb)	1026 kg (2257 lb)	1244 kg (2737 lb)