John Deere 4520 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 4520 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1969 – 1970.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 4520 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 4520 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Total built | 7,894 |
| 1,666 (Powershift) | |
| 6,228 (Synchro range) | |
| Original price was $11,600 in 1972 | |
| The 4520 was the first Deere tractor with a factory-installed turbocharger. Early versions suffered serious problems with the air cleaner and fuel injectors. | |
| Engine: | 111.21 hp 82.9 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 123.39 hp 92.0 kW |
John Deere 4520 Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| 72 (with A/C) | |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Battery AH | 172 |
John Deere 4520 Mechanical
| Drive | 4×2 2WD |
| 4×4 HFWD 4WD | |
| Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
| Power steering | |
| Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Optional Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional cab with heater. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 50 gal 189.3 L |
| Hydraulic system | 16 gal (PowerShift) 60.6 L |
| 18 gal (SyncroRange) 68.1 L |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
| Capacity | 16 gal (PowerShift) 60.6 L |
| 18 gal (SyncroRange) 68.1 L | |
| Pressure | 2250 psi 155.1 bar |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | III/II |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | dry disc (SyncroRange) |
| wet disc (PowerShift) | |
| Rear RPM | 1000 |
John Deere 4520 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| turbocharged diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled inline | |
| Displacement | 404 ci 6.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25×4.75 inches 108 x 121 mm |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Pre-heating | ether injection |
| crankcase heater OptOptional | |
| coolant heater OptOptional | |
| Compression | 16.4:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Idle RPM | 800-2200 |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 28 qts 26.5 L |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.018 inches 0.457 mm |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.022 inches 0.559 mm |
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity | 14 qts 13.2 L |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| John Deere 4520 Engine | |
John Deere 4520 Transmission overview
| Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range |
| Type | partially synchronized |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 72 qts 68.1 L |
| Oil type | John Deere 303 |
| Four shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse in the first two stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to select one of the four shift stations. Shifting between gears in the station may be performed on the move by using the clutch. | |
John Deere 4520 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 106.5 inches 270 cm |
| Length | 170.75 inches 433 cm |
| Width | 95.9 inches 243 cm |
| Height | 106 inches 269 cm |
| Height (steering wheel) | 87 inches 220 cm |
| Clearance (front axle) | 23.8 inches 60 cm |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 31.1 inches 78 cm |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 17.8 inches 45 cm |
| Rear axle | 95.8 inch length 2433 mm |
| Rear axle | 108 inch length 2743 mm |
| Rear axle | 118 inch length 2997 mm |
| Front tread | 57.5 to 83.25 inches 146 to 211 cm |
| Rear tread | 63 to 107.5 inches 160 to 273 cm |
| John Deere 4520 Weight | |
| 15,000 lbs 6804 kg | |
| Shipping | 12285 lbs 5572 kg |
| Operating | 14175 lbs 6429 kg |
| Ballasted | 17995 lbs 8162 kg |
John Deere 4520 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1014 | |
| Diesel Power Shift 2WD June 3 – 10, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1014 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 122.36 hp 91.2 kW |
| Fuel use | 8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 115.44 hp 86.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.4 gal/hour 28.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 107.76 hp 80.4 kW |
| Fuel use | 8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 13,790 lbs 6255 kg |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1015 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1015 | |
| Diesel Synchro-Range 2WD June 3 – 10, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1015 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 123.39 hp 92.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.9 gal/hour 29.9 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 115.22 hp 85.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 111.21 hp 82.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 13,221 lbs 5997 kg |
| Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 4520 a good tractor?
The John Deere 4520 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 4520 take?
Check out the John Deere 4520 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 ?
The John Deere 4520 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1969 – 1970
How much horsepower is a John Deere 4520?
The engine tested at 111.21 hp
82.9 kW drawbar and 123.39 hp
92.0 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a John Deere 4520 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 4520 weight ranges from 12285 to 15000 pounds .
How much can a John Deere 4520 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 4520 tractors starts at 13,790 lbs
6255 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.