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John Deere 520 Specs

John Deere 520 agricultural tractor specifications: tractor type Row-Crop Tractor, weight 2250.0 kg, transmission type Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch, length 337.0 cm.

Manufacturer specifications

SpecificationMetricImperial
Tractor TypeRow-Crop Tractor
Weight2250.0 kg4960.4 lbs
Transmission TypeUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch
Length337.0 cm132.7 in.
Years Made1956-1958
Engine ModelJohn Deere
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeGasoline/all-fuel/LP-gas
Cylinders2
Displacement3110 cc189.8 cu in.
Bore11.91 cm4.69 in.
Stroke14.00 cm5.51 in.
Rear PTO TypeIndependent
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM
Compression Ratio7.0:1
BatteryTwo 6V
StarterElectric
Height211.0 cm83.1 in.
Wheelbase228.0 cm89.8 in.
Ground Clearance62.0 cm24.4 in.
Fuel Tank Capacity124.9 lAll-fiel: 15.5 gal (58.7 l) Gasoline: 18.0 gal (68.1 l) LP-gas: 33.0 gal
Oil Capacity6.6 l1.7 gal
Coolant Capacity17.0 l4.5 gal
Hydraulic Capacity9.5 l2.5 gal
Transmission ModelJohn Deere
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed4.0 km/hForward: 10.0 MPH (16.1 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH
BrakesDifferential mechanical expanding shoe
Drawbar CategoryII
Cabin TypeOpen operator station
Steering TypeManual or power
Front TiresAg: 5.50-16
Rear TiresAg: 12.4-36

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