John Deere 520

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 520 is a row crop tractor that was made from 1956 to 1958. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a manual steering system. This tractor has a 6-speed transmission for going forward and 1 speed for going backward.

The 520 has a gasoline engine made by John Deere. It has 2 cylinders and is cooled by liquid. The engine is small compared to other tractors, but it runs at a very low speed of 1325 rpm. This tractor weighs 4960 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. It's 132.7 inches long, 86.6 inches wide, and 83.1 inches tall.

This tractor has some useful features for farmers. It has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools. The power take-off (PTO) runs at 540 rpm and works on its own. The 520 can also use a John Deere 45 loader if needed. It has an open operator station, which means no cab, and it starts with an electric starter.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4960 lb (2250 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

John Deere 520 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 520 is Poor. It is greater than 7% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 520 is Poor. It is greater than 6% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 520 is Poor. It is greater than 2% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
190 ci (3.1 L)
Bore
4.69 in (119.1 mm)
Stroke
5.50 in (139.7 mm)
Rated RPM
1325

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Differential mechanical expanding shoe