John Deere 8520 Specifications
Engine Horsepower: 305 hp
Manufactured: 2002 to 2005
John Deere 8520 Summary
The John Deere 8520 was produced from 2002 to 2005 as part of the 8020 Series row-crop tractors. This model, manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, features an 8.1L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It offers 305 hp gross, 295 hp net, and up to 335 hp maximum engine power. Available variants include the wheeled 8520 and the 8520T crawler.
John Deere 8520 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
John Deere 8520
Production
Where and when was the John Deere 8520 manufactured?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Variants
What are the different variants of the John Deere 8520?
- 8520: wheeled tractor
- 8520T: crawler
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 8520?
- Engine (gross): 305 hp (227.4 kW)
- Engine (net): 295 hp (220.0 kW)
- Engine (max): 335 hp (249.8 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 255 hp (190.2 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 225.13 hp (167.9 kW)
- PTO (tested): 292.88 hp (218.4 kW)
Engine
What engine does the John Deere 8520 use?
- Model: John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 8520?
- Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
- Steering: hydrostatic power
- Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
- Cab: Cab standard
- Transmission: 16-speed full power shift
Capacity
What are the capacities of the John Deere 8520?
- Fuel: 160 gal (605.6 L)
- Hydraulic system: 39.6 gal (149.9 L)
- Front hubs: 4.2 qts (4.0 L)
- Front diff.: 14.2 qts (13.4 L)
Hydraulics
What type of hydraulic system does the John Deere 8520 have?
- Type: closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
- Capacity: 39.6 gal (149.9 L)
- Pressure: 2900 psi (200.0 bar)
- Valves: 5
- SCV flow: 30 gpm (113.6 lpm)
- Total flow (standard 45cc pump): 33.5 gpm (126.8 lpm)
- Total flow (optional 57cc pump): 42.5 gpm (160.9 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What are the hitch specifications of the John Deere 8520?
- Rear Type: III/IIIN
- Rear lift: 15180 lbs (6885 kg), 17300 lbs (7847 kg) *Optional
- Front Hitch: IIIN *Optional
- Front lift: 11000 lbs (4989 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO features of the John Deere 8520?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Clutch: hydraulic wet discs
- Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)
- Engine RPM: 1000@2200
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the John Deere 8520?
- Wheelbase: 117.7 inches (298 cm)
- Weight: 23050 to 23800 pounds
- Rear tire: 18.4R46
Electrical
What are the electrical features of the John Deere 8520?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: alternator
- Charging amps: 150
- Batteries: 2
- Battery CCA: 925
- Battery volts: 12
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