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 rated power output is 26.4 hp 19.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 896 lbs 406 kg.
Engine Power
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
John Deere 2520 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 2005 - 2011
2000 Twenty SeriesCompact Utility tractor |
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2005 - 2011 | |
2000 Twenty Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
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 |
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