John Deere 5520

The John Deere 5520 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 89 hp 66.4 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrReverser. Operating weight: 1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket. 695 kg.

Engine Power
89 hp 66.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
22 gal (ROPS early) 83.3 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrReverser
Operating Weight
1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket. 695 kg

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Overview

John Deere 5520 tractor photo
2001 - 2004 5000 Twenty SeriesUtility tractor
2001 - 2004
5000 Twenty Series
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price
$31,000 (2004)
Variants
5520
utility
5520N
narrow chassis
5520HC
high-crop
John Deere 5520 Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 5520 Power
Engine
89 hp 66.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
75 hp 55.9 kW
PTO (tested)
82.24 hp 61.3 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering
hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
ROPS with straddle-mount platform. Optional ROPS with isolated platform (IOOS). Optional cab.
Capacity
Fuel
22 gal (ROPS early) 83.3 L
25 gal (ROPS late) 94.6 L
27 gal (IOOS/cab small) 102.2 L
29.5 gal (IOOS/cab large) 111.7 L
Hydraulic system
10 gal 37.9 L
11.5 gal (PowrReverser) 43.5 L
Front axle
6.6 qts 6.2 L
Front hubs
0.74 qts (each) 0.7 L
Front diff.
5.2 qts 4.9 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
10 gal 37.9 L
11.5 gal (PowrReverser) 43.5 L
Pressure
2800 psi 193.1 bar
Valves
2 to 3
Pump flow
15.9 gpm 60.2 lpm
Steering flow
6.6 gpm 25.0 lpm
Steering press.
1900 psi 131.0 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3,374 lbs 1530 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
540/540E
Engine RPM
540@2400
540E@1700
Dimensions & Tires
ROPS Wheelbase
85.7 inches 217 cm
2WD cab Wheelbase
85 inches 215 cm
4WD cab Wheelbase
86 inches 218 cm
Weight
4809 to 7264 pounds
Front tire
7.50-16
Rear tire
16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
65
Battery CCA
700 (early)
950 (late)
Battery volts
12
Battery Group
31
References
5520 references literature
5020 Series Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere 4045D
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
276 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Power
89 hp 66.4 kW
Compression
17.0:1
Rated RPM
2400
Idle RPM
825-2625
Operating RPM
1600-2400
Torque
227.2 lb-ft 308.1 Nm
Torque RPM
1500
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
11.4 qts 10.8 L
Intake valve clearance
0.014 inches 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018 inches 0.457 mm
Oil capacity
9 qts 8.5 L
Oil change
100 h

Transmission

Transmission options
9-speed collar shift
9-speed partially synchronized
12-speed power shuttle

Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse collar shift

Manufacturer
John Deere
Type
collar shift
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40 qts 37.9 L
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.
5520  collar shift speeds

Transmission — John Deere SyncShuttle

Transmission
John Deere SyncShuttle
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40 qts 37.9 L
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear and direction shifts are synchronized enabling shifting on the move with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.
5520 SyncShuttle partially synchronized speeds

Transmission — John Deere PowrReverser

Transmission
John Deere PowrReverser
Type
power shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil capacity
46 qts 43.5 L
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand directional lever. Forward-reverse directional shifts may be done while moving, without the clutch. Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.
5520 PowrReverser power shuttle speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 5520 Tires
Ag front
7.50-16
Ag rear
16.9-30
Dimensions
ROPS Wheelbase
85.7 inches 217 cm
2WD cab Wheelbase
85 inches 215 cm
4WD cab Wheelbase
86 inches 218 cm
ROPS Length
151.5 inches 384 cm
2WD cab Length
145.5 inches 369 cm
4WD cab Length
148 inches 375 cm
ROPS Width
74.1 inches 188 cm
Cab Width
77.3 inches 196 cm
2WD Ground clearance
18.8 inches 47 cm
4WD Ground clearance
17.7 inches 44 cm
John Deere 5520 Weight
2WD straddle ROPS Shipping
4,809 lbs 2181 kg
4WD straddle ROPS Shipping
5,849 lbs 2653 kg
2WD IOOS ROPS Shipping
5,124 lbs 2324 kg
4WD IOOS ROPS Shipping
6,164 lbs 2795 kg
2WD cab Shipping
6,224 lbs 2823 kg
4WD cab Shipping
7,264 lbs 3294 kg
Max Drawbar
1,675 lbs (extended) 759 kg
2,470 lbs (retracted) 1120 kg
Max front axle
4,700 lbs (2WD) 2131 kg
7,050 lbs (2WD with loader) 3197 kg
4,620 lbs (4WD) 2095 kg
6,210 lbs (4WD with loader) 2816 kg
Max rear axle
8,360 lbs 3792 kg
John Deere 5520 Height
Straddle Steering wheel
65.6 inches 166 cm
IOOS Steering wheel
72.1 inches 183 cm
2WD Hood
53.8 inches 136 cm
4WD Hood
55.5 inches 140 cm
ROPS
96.8 inches 245 cm
IOOS ROPS
104.6 inches 265 cm
Height (Folded ROPS)
78.5 inches 199 cm
IOOS Height (Folded ROPS)
85.6 inches 217 cm
Cab
100.4 inches 255 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1757
Diesel 9-speed 4WD October 16 - 19, 1998 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1757 file
PTO performance
Max power
82.24 hp 61.3 kW
Fuel use
4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
76.24 hp 56.9 kW
Fuel use
4.6 gal/hour 17.4 l/hour

Attachments

Attachment overview
John Deere 521 loader
John Deere 541 loader
Backhoe
John Deere 49 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 49 Backhoe
Weight
1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket. 695 kg
Transport height
94 inches 238 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth
115 inches 292 cm
Reach from pivot
149 inches 378 cm
Loading height
92 inches 233 cm
Bucket Rotation
180°
Swing Arc
180°
Bucket force
4575 lbs 2075 kg
Dipperstick force
3175 lbs 1440 kg