John Deere 2520 Specs & Features

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John Deere 2520 Technical Specifications

John Deere 2520 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1968 – 1972.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 2520 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

John Deere 2520 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built:	6,318 (total)
	3,240 (diesel Syncro)
	2,494 (gas Syncro)
	356 (diesel Power Shift)
	122 (gas Power Shift)
	98 (diesel High Crop)
	8 (gas High-Crop)
The John Deere 2520 was available in row-crop and high-crop versions.

John Deere 2520 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (tested):	54.45 hp 40.6 kW
PTO (tested):	61.29 hp 45.7 kW

John Deere 2520 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Brakes:

differential hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

ROPS

Cab optional

Transmissions:

8-speed full power shift

8-speed partially synchronized

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear RPM:	540/1000
Mid PTO:	optional
Mid RPM:	1000
Front PTO:	optional
Front RPM:	1000

Title serial numbers

Location:	Serial number plate on the rear of the Deere 2520, above the PTO shaft.
photo of 2520 serial number
1969:	17000
1970:	19416
1971:	22000
1972:	22915
Final:	23865
how to read serial numbers…

What year is my John Deere 2520? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

John Deere 2520 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Yanmar 3TNV82A
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	81.2 ci 1.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.23×3.31 inches 82 x 84 mm
Rated Power (EC 97/98):	26.4 hp 19.7 kW
Compression:	19.2:1
Rated RPM:	2600
Torque:	51.3 lb-ft 69.6 Nm
Torque RPM:	2600
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	3.8 qts 3.6 L
Coolant capacity:	4.1 qts 3.9 L

John Deere 2520 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	hydrostatic
Gears:	infinite (2-range) forward and reverse
Oil capacity:	15.6 qts 14.8 L

John Deere 2520 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	65.2 inches 165 cm
Length:	108.9 inches 276 cm
Width:	39.2 inches 99 cm (min)
	52.6 inches 133 cm (max)
Height (hood):	47.2 inches 119 cm
Height (ROPS):	89.7 inches 227 cm
Operating weight:	1865 lbs 845 kg
Ground clearance:	12.5 inches 31 cm
Clearance (front axle):	13 inches 33 cm
Clearance (drawbar):	11 inches 27 cm
Front tread:	32.7 inches 83 cm
Rear tread:	37.6 inches 95 cm

John Deere 2520 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 992

Nebraska Tractor Test 992
Diesel Syncro-Range 2WD October 22 – 29, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 992 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	61.29 hp 45.7 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	55.86 hp 41.7 kW
Fuel use:	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	52.36 hp 39.0 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	6,650 lbs 3016 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 993

Nebraska Tractor Test 993
Diesel Powershift 2WD October 22 – 29, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 993 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	56.28 hp 42.0 kW
Fuel use:	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	51.98 hp 38.8 kW
Fuel use:	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	45.98 hp 34.3 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	6,797 lbs 3083 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1002

Nebraska Tractor Test 1002
Gasoline Powershift 2WD March 12 – 21, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1002 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	56.98 hp 42.5 kW
Fuel use:	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	51.96 hp 38.7 kW
Fuel use:	4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	48.09 hp 35.9 kW
Fuel use:	5.7 gal/hour 21.6 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	7,080 lbs 3211 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1003

Nebraska Tractor Test 1003
Gasoline Syncro-Range 2WD March 13 – 28, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1003 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	60.16 hp 44.9 kW
Fuel use:	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	53.21 hp 39.7 kW
Fuel use:	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	54.45 hp 40.6 kW
Fuel use:	5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	7,151 lbs 3243 kg
Gear 9.73 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is John Deere 2520 a good tractor?

The John Deere 2520 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a John Deere 2520 take?

Check out the John Deere 2520 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year John Deere made the 2520?

The John Deere 2520 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1968 – 1972

Where is the serial number on a John Deere 2520?

Lookup serial number plate on the rear of the deere 2520, above the pto shaft.