John Deere 8520T

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8520T is a powerful crawler tractor built for tough farm work. It has tracks instead of wheels, which helps it move well on different types of ground. The tractor has a strong diesel engine with 6 cylinders that can produce about 256 horsepower. This engine power is above average compared to other tractors. The 8520T is big, measuring 207 inches long, 119.5 inches wide, and 122.9 inches tall.

This tractor has a lot of useful features for farmers. It has a full power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, making it easy to change speeds. The rear hitch can lift very heavy equipment, up to 16,520 pounds, which is much higher than most tractors. The 8520T also has a comfortable cab for the driver and a special hydraulic system that helps control the tractor's movements. John Deere, a well-known American company, made this tractor to be tough and reliable for farm use.
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Key Specifications

Category: Crawler

Power Output: 256 hp (190.9 kW)

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 27280 lb (12374 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8520T vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 8520T is Above Average. It is greater than 89% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 8520T is Above Average. It is greater than 88% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 8520T is Above Average. It is greater than 86% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 8520T is Average. It is greater than 32% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
496 ci (8.1 L)
Bore
4.56 in (115.8 mm)
Stroke
5.06 in (128.5 mm)
Rated RPM
2179
Power Output
256 hp (190.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Full power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
Crawler
Drive Type
Track
Steering Type
Electro-hydraulic power
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc