John Deere 2520 Compact Utility tractor Specs & Features

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John Deere 2520 Compact Utility tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 2520 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2005 – 2011.

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:	Compact Utility tractor
Factory:	Augusta, Georgia, USA

John Deere 2520 Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	26.4 hp 19.7 kW
PTO (claimed):	20.5 hp 15.3 kW

John Deere 2520 Engine
Yanmar 1.3L 3-cyl diesel

Mechanical
Chassis:	4×4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:	spur gear
Steering:	power
Brakes:	wet disc
Cab:	Two-post folding ROPS.
Transmission:	hydrostatic

John Deere 2520 photos…

Capacity
Fuel:	7.1 gal 26.9 L
Hydraulic system:	3.85 gal 14.6 L
Front axle:	3.6 qts 3.4 L

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Capacity:	3.85 gal 14.6 L
Valves:	2
Pump flow:	5.0 gpm 18.9 lpm
Total flow:	10.5 gpm 39.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I
Control:	position control
Rear lift (at ends):	1433 lbs 650 kg
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm):	1150 lbs 521 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540
Mid PTO:	standard
Mid RPM:	2100

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	65.2 inches 165 cm
Weight:	1865 lbs 845 kg

2520 Serial Numbers
Location:	On frame, right side, above front axle

John Deere 2520 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	20
Battery CCA:	500
Battery volts:	12

John Deere 2520 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Final drives:

spur gear

Steering:

power

Brakes:

wet disc

Cab:

Two-post folding ROPS.

Transmission:

hydrostatic

Capacity

Fuel:	7.1 gal 26.9 L
Hydraulic system:	3.85 gal 14.6 L
Front axle:	3.6 qts 3.4 L

Hydraulics

Type:	open center
Capacity:	3.85 gal 14.6 L
Valves:	2
Pump flow:	5.0 gpm 18.9 lpm
Total flow:	10.5 gpm 39.7 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	I
Control:	position control
Rear lift (at ends):	1433 lbs 650 kg
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm):	1150 lbs 521 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540
Mid PTO:	standard
Mid RPM:	2100

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?

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How much oil does a John Deere 2520 take?

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What was the last year John Deere made the 2320

The John Deere 2520 was an agricultural tractor model made from 2005 – 2011