John Deere 520 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 520 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1956 – 1958.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 520 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 520 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Total built | 13,048 (total) |
| 12,040 (gasoline) | |
| 764 (LP-gas) | |
| 244 (all-fuel) | |
| Original price | $2,300 (1958) |
| Engine: | 33.30 hp 24.8 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 37.52 hp 28.0 kW |
John Deere 520 Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
John Deere 520 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| power optional | |
| Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 15.5 gal (all-fuel) 58.7 L |
| 18 gal (gasoline) 68.1 L | |
| 33 gal (LP gas) 124.9 L | |
| Aux. fuel | 2 gal 7.6 L |
| Hydraulic system | 2.5 gal 9.5 L |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 2.5 gal 9.5 L |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Title serial numbers
| 1956 | 5200000 |
| 1957 | 5202982 |
| 1958 | 5209029 |
| Final | 5213189 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 520? 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 520 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| gasoline | |
| 2-cylinder 4-valve | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 189.8 ci 3.1 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.6875×5.50 inches 119 x 140 mm |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 7:1 |
| Rated RPM | 1325 |
| Firing order | 1-2 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts 6.6 L |
| Coolant capacity | 18 qts 17.0 L |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches 0.762 mm |
| Point gap | 0.022 inches 0.559 mm |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
John Deere 520 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 90 inches 228 cm |
| Length | 132.75 inches 337 cm |
| Width | 86.625 inches 220 cm |
| Height | 83.325 inches 211 cm |
| Weight | 4,960 lbs 2249 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 6,600 lbs 2993 kg |
| Ground clearance | 24.75 inches 62 cm |
John Deere 520 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 590 | |
| LP gas 6-speed 2WD September 5 – 11, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 590 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 37.24 hp 27.8 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour 14.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 33.30 hp 24.8 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,659 lbs 2113 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 592 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 592 | |
| Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD September 13 – 17, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 592 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 25.41 hp 18.9 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 23.98 hp 17.9 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,660 lbs 2113 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 597 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 597 | |
| Gasoline 6-speed 2WD October 61956, – October 10, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 597 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 37.52 hp 28.0 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 33.27 hp 24.8 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,723 lbs 2142 kg |
| Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 520 a good tractor?
The John Deere 520 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 520 take?
Check out the John Deere 520 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 520?
The John Deere 520 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1956 – 1958
How much does a John Deere 520 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 520 weight ranges from 4,960 lbs
2249 kg .
How much can a John Deere 520 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 520 tractors starts at 4,659 lbs
2113 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.