John Deere 7520
The John Deere 7520 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 150 hp / 111.9 kW; Diesel (listed): 4.1 hp / 3.1 kW. Transmission: John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). Operating weight: 13280 lbs 6023 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 150 hp / 111.9 kW; Diesel (listed): 4.1 hp / 3.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
66 gal
249.8 L
Transmission
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Operating Weight
13280 lbs
6023 kg
Overview
![]() | 2003 - 2007
7020 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
7020 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 7520 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 66 gal
249.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 7520 Power | |
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Engine | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 110.88 hp
82.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 143.97 hp
107.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
ComfortGard Cab standard with air-conditioning. Open station with two-post ROPS available. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center PFC |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 26.7 gpm
101.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/IIIN |
Rear lift | 7450 lbs
3379 kg |
8700 lbsOptOptional
3946 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Front PTO | independent *Optional. Field conversion kit. |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 13280 lbs
6023 kg |
Front tire | 14.9R28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 115 |
150 | |
Battery CCA | 850 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Get around-the-clock performance with the new 7020 Series Tractors published in 2003, by John Deere | |
High-Crop and High-Clearance Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech 6068HF475 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 850-2250 |
Operating RPM | 1300-2100 |
Torque | 454 lb-ft
615.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1503 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4.1 hp
3.1 kW |
Oil capacity | 22.2 qts
21.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts
28.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
24-speed |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 59.2 qts
56.0 L |
Four power shift speeds (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser. | |
With 20.8-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere AutoQuad
Transmission | John Deere AutoQuad |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 59.2 qts
56.0 L |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Transmission | John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 69.6 qts
65.9 L |
available with MFWD only | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 7520 Tires | |
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Ag front | 14.9R28 |
Ag rear | 18.4R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Length | 203.3 inches
516 cm |
Width | 96 inches*Minimum width with standard axle.
243 cm |
Height | 114.1 inches
289 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 20.5 inches
52 cm |
Flanged rear axle | 65.5 inch length
1663 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.4 by 96 inches
86 by 2438 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.4 by 110.5 inches
86 by 2806 mm |
Front tread | 59.5 to 87.5 inches
151 to 222 cm (2WD) |
Front tread | 59.4 to 83.4 inches
150 to 211 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm (flange axle) |
Rear tread | 76 to 96 inches
193 to 243 cm (long flange) |
Rear tread | 60 to 104.6 inches
152 to 265 cm (96-inch axle) |
Rear tread | 60 to 119.2 inches
152 to 302 cm (110.5-inch axle) |
John Deere 7520 Weight | |
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Operating | 13280 lbs
6023 kg |
Max capacity | 22035 lbs
9995 kg |
Max Drawbar | 4955 lbs
2247 kg |
Max front axle | 9695 lbs
4397 kg |
16315 lbs (with loader)
7400 kg | |
Max rear axle | 17185 lbs
7795 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1818 | |
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Diesel IVT 4WD
March 25 - April 17, 2003
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1818 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 143.97 hp
107.4 kW |
Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 125.75 hp
93.8 kW |
Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 110.88 hp
82.7 kW |
Fuel use | 7.4 gal/hour
28.0 l/hour |
Max pull | 13,634 lbs
6184 kg |
Pull at 4-kph | |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 7520.
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 7520 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 7520.
Converted Equivalents:
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