John Deere 2520
The John Deere 2520 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 81.2 ci 1.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 26.4 hp / 19.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 896 lbs 406 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 26.4 hp / 19.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.1 gal
26.9 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
1865 lbs
845 kg
Overview
 | 2005 - 2011
2000 Twenty SeriesCompact Utility tractor
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
John Deere 2520 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 2520 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 2520 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 26.4 hp
19.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 20.5 hp
15.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Steering | power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 7.1 gal
26.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.85 gal
14.6 L |
Front axle | 3.6 qts
3.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Mid PTO | standard |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 65.2 inches
165 cm |
Weight | 1865 lbs
845 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2007, by John Deere | |
2000 Series Compact Utility Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere | |
2000 Twenty Series Compact Tractors published in 2005, by John Deere | |
2000 Series Compact Utility Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere | |
TWENTY Series Tractors published in 2010, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 81.2 ci / 1.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNV82A |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 81.2 ci
1.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.31 inches
82 x 84 mm |
Rated Power (gross) | 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 |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 15.6 qts
14.8 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 2520 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 24x8.5-14 |
Lawn/turf rear | 36x14.00-15 |
Industrial front | 23x8.5-12 |
Industrial rear | 14-17.5 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 65.2 inches
165 cm |
Length | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
Width | 39.2 inches (min)
99 cm |
52.6 inches (max)
133 cm | |
Height (hood) | 47.2 inches
119 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 89.7 inches
227 cm |
Height (Folded ROPS) | 68.9 inches
175 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 |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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62" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
John Deere 46 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 46 Backhoe |
Weight | 896 lbs
406 kg |
Transport height | 60 inches
152 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 78 inches
198 cm |
Reach from pivot | 101 inches
256 cm |
Loading height | 60 inches
152 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2450 lbs
1111 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1250 lbs
567 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2520 based on its 26.4 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 2520.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.2 hrs
Approximately 5.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.1 gal / 26.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.2 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 2520 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2520.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)26.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)19.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)26.8 PS
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