John Deere 6520L

2002 - 2006

Orchard/Vineyard tractor

Manufacturer

John Deere

Orchard/Vineyard tractor

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Original price

$51,500 (2007)

John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel

PTO (claimed)

95 hp 70.8 kW

Drive

4x2 2WD

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)

Steering

hydrostatic power

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

ROPS. Cab optional.

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

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

Rear Type

II

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO Type

540

540/1000 (optional)

Weight

8,379 lbs 3800 kg

Front tire

27/9.5-15

Rear tire

18.4-26 (2WD)

Ground

negative

Charging system

alternator

Charging volts

14

Battery volts

12

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

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

12-speed fully synchronized

16-speed power shuttle

16-speed partial power shift

24-speed partial power shift

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.

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.

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.

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.

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 27/9.5-15. Rear: 18.4-26 (2WD)

Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 18.4-26 (4WD)

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)