John Deere 6520L
The John Deere 6520L is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad Plus. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 8,379 lbs 3800 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
43.6 gal
165.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Operating Weight
8,379 lbs
3800 kg
Overview
 | 2002 - 2006
Orchard/Vineyard tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Orchard/Vineyard tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price | $51,500 (2007) |
John Deere 6520L Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 6520L Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
ROPS. Cab optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 43.6 gal
165.0 L |
30.7 gal (optional for ground clearance)
116.2 L | |
Hydraulic system | 13.7 gal (SyncroPlus)
51.9 L |
12.9 gal (PowrQuad 16)
48.8 L | |
13.2 gal (PowrQuad 24)
50.0 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | pressure and flow compensated |
Capacity | 13.7 gal (SyncroPlus)
51.9 L |
12.9 gal (PowrQuad 16)
48.8 L | |
13.2 gal (PowrQuad 24)
50.0 L | |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Pump flow | 25 gpm
94.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 (optional) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 8,379 lbs
3800 kg |
Front tire | 27/9.5-15 |
Rear tire | 18.4-26 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging volts | 14 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech 4045HL071 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier I |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 875-2510 |
Operating RPM | 1000-2300 |
Torque | 289 lb-ft
391.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Coolant capacity | 14.4 qts
13.6 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 16.8 qts
15.9 L |
Oil change | 500 h |
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech 4045HL273 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier II |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 845-2465 |
Operating RPM | 1000-2300 |
Torque | 350 lb-ft
474.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Coolant capacity | 14.4 qts
13.6 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 16.8 qts
15.9 L |
Oil change | 500 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed fully synchronized | |
16-speed power shuttle | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
24-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus |
Type | fully synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 55 qts
52.1 L |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). Directional, gear, and range changes are synchronized and may be shifting while moving by using the clutch. Optional creeper adds an additional nine forward and three reverse speeds (ranges A-C) for a total of 21-forward and 7-reverse. | |
With 18.4x26 R1 rear tires. | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus Power Reverser
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus Power Reverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 55 qts
52.1 L |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser. Gear and range shifts are synchronized. Power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Only available on open-station (ROPS) equipped tractors. | |
With 18.4x26 R1 rear tires. | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 51.8 qts
49.0 L |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with reverser lever. Clutchless power shift between gears (1-4) and direction changes (power shuttle). Range shifts (A-D) are synchronized, and may be shifted while the tractor is moving by using the clutch. Optional creeper adds an additional 12 speeds for 28 forward and reverse (ranges A-C). The PowrQuad uses a gear-shift lever while the PowrQuad Plus (cab tractors only) offers push-button gear shifting. | |
With 18.4x26 R1 rear tires. | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch. | |
With 18.4x26 R1 rear tires. | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6520L Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 27/9.5-15. Rear: 18.4-26 (2WD) |
Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 18.4-26 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 8,379 lbs (4WD ROPS)
3800 kg |
Front tread | 58.5 to 80.4 inches
148 to 204 cm (2WD) |
Front tread | 59.7 to 79.4 inches
151 to 201 cm (4WD) |
Front tread | 55.1 to 68.5 inches
139 to 173 cm (4WD narrow) |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6520L.
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 6520L Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6520L.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)4.1 PS
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