John Deere 520 Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the John Deere 520 and where was it built?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Row-Crop tractor
• Location: Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Total built: 13,048 (total), 12,040 (gasoline), 764 (LP-gas), 244 (all-fuel)
• Original price: $2,300 (1958)

Engines

What are the engine specifications of the John Deere 520?

• Gasoline Engine: John Deere 3.1L 2-cylinder
• All-fuel Engine: John Deere 3.1L 2-cylinder
• LP Gas Engine: John Deere 3.1L 2-cylinder

Transmission

What type of transmission does the John Deere 520 have?

• Transmission: 6-speed unsynchronized gear

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the John Deere 520?

• Plows: 3 *14-inch
• Drawbar (tested): 33.30 hp (24.8 kW)
• Belt (tested): 37.52 hp (28.0 kW)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 520?

• Drive: Two-wheel drive
• Steering: Manual (power optional)
• Brakes: Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
• Operator Station: Open

Capacity

What is the fuel capacity of the John Deere 520?

• All-fuel: 15.5 gal (58.7 L)
• Gasoline: 18 gal (68.1 L)
• LP gas: 33 gal (124.9 L)
• Aux. fuel: 2 gal (7.6 L)
• Hydraulic system: 2.5 gal (9.5 L)

Hydraulics

What is the hydraulic capacity of the John Deere 520?

• Hydraulic capacity: 2.5 gal (9.5 L)

Tractor hitch

What type of rear hitch does the John Deere 520 have?

• Rear Type: II (Optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

What type of PTO does the John Deere 520 have?

• Rear PTO: Independent
• Rear RPM: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the John Deere 520?

• Wheelbase: 90 inches (228 cm)
• Weight: 4,960 lbs (2249 kg)
• Front tire: 5.50-16
• Rear tire: 12.4-36

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 520?

• Ground: Positive
• Batteries: 2
• Battery volts: 6