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John Deere 520

The John Deere 520 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 189.8 ci 3.1 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4,960 lbs 2249 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
15.5 gal (all-fuel) 58.7 L
Transmission
6 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4,960 lbs 2249 kg

Overview

John Deere 520 tractor photo
1956 - 1958 Two-Cylinder 20 SeriesRow-Crop tractor Two-Cylinder 20 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
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)
John Deere 520 Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
John Deere 520 Power
Plows
3 *14-inch
Drawbar (tested)
33.30 hp 24.8 kW
Belt (tested)
37.52 hp 28.0 kW
Performance test details ...
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
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II OptOptional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
90 inches 228 cm
Weight
4,960 lbs 2249 kg
Front tire
5.50-16
Rear tire
12.4-36
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
positive
Batteries
2
Battery volts
6
References
520 references literature
The John Deere 20 series Two Cylinder Tractors by Benjamin Hain
Operator's Manual 3150 (OML57483) published in 1985
Operator's Manual 520 (OM-R2074R) published in 1957
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
The 1957 John Deere Tractors are here!
Facts About John Deere Tractor Wholesale Prices 1935-1961
Facts about horsepower and fuel economy published in 1957, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasoline
John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl all-fuel
John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 189.8 ci / 3.1 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
John Deere
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement
189.8 ci 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.6875x5.50 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 Detail — 189.8 ci / 3.1 L

Manufacturer
John Deere
Configuration
2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled
all-fuel
Displacement
189.8 ci 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.6875x5.50 inches 119 x 140 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Rated RPM
1325
Firing order
1-2
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
7 qts 6.6 L
Sparkplug gap
0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Point gap
0.022 inches 0.559 mm

Engine Detail — 189.8 ci / 3.1 L LP Gas

Manufacturer
John Deere
Fuel Type
LP gas
Configuration
2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement
189.8 ci 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.6875x5.50 inches 119 x 140 mm
Rated RPM
1325
Firing order
1-2
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Manufacturer
John Deere
Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
520 unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 520 Tires
Ag front
5.50-16
Ag rear
12.4-36
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

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 590: LP gas 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 592: tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 597: gasoline 6-speed 2WD
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
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
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.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 520.

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 520 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 520.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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