John Deere 8520 Specs ( 2002-2005 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry with secondary element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.56x5.06 inches (116 x 129 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 35.9 qts (34.0 L) |
| Description | John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 496 ci (8.1 L) |
| Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail (HPCR) |
| Idle RPM | 900-2300 |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 335 hp (249.8 kW) |
| Maximum Power (net) | 325 hp (242.4 kW) |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
| Rated Power (gross) | 305 hp (227.4 kW) |
| Rated Power (net) | 295 hp (220.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 32.7 qts (30.9 L) |
| Oil change | 250 h |
| Drawbar (tested) | 225.13 hp (167.9 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 305 hp (227.4 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 335 hp (249.8 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 295 hp (220.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 255 hp (190.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 292.88 hp (218.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 158.4 qts (149.9 L) |
| Transmission | John Deere PowerShift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Front diff. | 14.2 qts (13.4 L) |
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| Front hubs | 4.2 qts (4.0 L) |
| Fuel | 160 gal (605.6 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 39.6 gal (149.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 39.6 gal (149.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| SCV flow | 30 gpm (113.6 lpm) |
| Total flow | 33.5 gpm*With standard 45cc pump (126.8 lpm) |
| Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) |
| Valves | 5 |
Hitch
| Front Hitch | IIIN OptOptional |
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| Front lift | 11000 lbs (4989 kg) |
| Rear lift | 15180 lbs (6885 kg) |
| Rear Type | III/IIIN |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
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| Engine RPM | 1000@2200 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 150 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 4WD Front tread | 60 to 80 inches (152 to 203 cm) |
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| Front axle | 4WD / Independent Link Suspension |
| Height (cab) | 122.2 inches (310 cm) |
| ILS Front tread | 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm) |
| Length | 211.9 inches (538 cm) |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 4.724 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 117.7 inches (298 cm) |
| Rear tire | 18.4R46 |
| Weight | 23050 to 23800 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 117.7 inches (298 cm) |
| Ag rear | 18.4R46 |
8520 Serial Numbers
| 2002 | 1001 |
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| 2003 | 10001 |
| 2004 | 20001 |
| 2005 | 30001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Rear of tractor. |
John Deere 8520 Weight
| Max Drawbar | 4,900 lbs (2222 kg) |
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| Operating | 23,800 lbs (480/80R46 duals) (10795 kg) |
| Shipping | 23,050 lbs (10455 kg) |
OCED Tractor Test 1801
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDMay 2 - 31, 2002Link: OCED Tractor Test 1801 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 8 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 16.1 gal/hour (60.9 l/hour) / 15.0 gal/hour (56.8 l/hour) / 14.9 gal/hour (56.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 292.88 hp (218.4 kW) / 225.13 hp (167.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 35,611 lbs (16153 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 256.49 hp (191.3 kW) |
Speeds
| Description | With 18.4R46 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 8520 | wheeled tractor |
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| 8520T | crawler |