John Deere 520

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 520 is a two-wheel drive row-crop tractor that was produced from 1956 to 1958 in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. It is part of the Two-Cylinder 20 series and features a 3.1 L two-cylinder engine with options for gasoline, all-fuel, or LP-gas. The transmission is an unsynchronized gear type with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. The JD 520 is equipped with manual steering, an open operator station, and varying fuel tank capacities for the different fuel type variants. It can come with a John Deere 45 loader and has an independent rear PTO with a speed of 540 rpm.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4960

Fuel Type: Gasoline/all-fuel/LP-gas

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John Deere 520 Tractor

John Deere 520 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 20% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Gasoline/all-fuel/LP-gas
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 2
Displacement (ci): 189.8
Bore (in): 4.6875
Stroke (in): 5.5
Rated RPM: 1325
Power Output (hp): -

Transmission

Type: Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears: 6
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 132.7
Width (in): 86.6
Height (in): 83.1
Operating Weight (lb): 4960

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): 18
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1958
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential mechanical expanding shoe
Hydraulic System Type: Open Center