John Deere 4520 (2005-2014)

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4520 is a versatile and powerful compact utility tractor that served various needs from 2005 to 2014. It boasts a solid 4-wheel drive chassis and benefits from either a power shuttle or a hydrostatic transmission - with 12 forward and reverse gears for the former and infinite (3-range) speed options for the latter. John Deere's 4042T diesel engine is turbocharged and provides different levels of horsepower across the production years: earlier models rated at 53.1 hp rising to a robust 60.0 hp in later versions. This tractor is tailored for a variety of tasks with hydrostatic power steering and wet disc brakes enhancing operator control. Available with either a two-post ROPS or an optional cab furnished with heating and air conditioning, the John Deere 4520 adjusts to different operator preferences while maintaining efficiency with its 14.5 US gal fuel tank for ROPS versions and a slightly smaller tank for the cab versions. The tractor can adapt to numerous tire types, indicating a design capable of transitioning between agricultural, turf, and industrial applications. With a lifting capability of over three thousand pounds, the 4520 can handle significant loads, making it a reliable tool for a range of duties.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 2005-2008: 53.1 | 2009-2014: 60.0

Transmission: Power shuttle; Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: ROPS: 3,860 | Cab: 4,345

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 4520 (2005-2014) vs. Similar Tractors

Hitch Capacity
Poor
Greater than 7% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
4042T
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
148.9
Bore (in)
3.39
Stroke (in)
4.13
Rated RPM
2400
Power Output (hp)
2005-2008: 53.1 | 2009-2014: 60.0

Transmission

Type
Power shuttle; Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
12
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
128
Width (in)
65.4
Height (in)
ROPS: 96.9 | Cab: 92.4
Operating Weight (lb)
ROPS: 3,860 | Cab: 4,345

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Middle PTO (optional); Rear PTO
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
2100 (Middle PTO); 540 (Rear PTO)
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
540e (optional, after 2008)
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
ROPS: 6.4 | Cab: 8.77
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag, Lawn/turf, Industrial
Manufacture - End Year
2014
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
I
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
3,130
Operator Station Type
Open; Cab (optional)
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Open center