John Deere 9520RX

The John Deere 9520RX is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 826.7 ci 13.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 520 hp / 387.8 kW. Transmission: e18 PowerShift. Drive type: articulated-crawler. Operating weight: 54000 lbs 24494 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (gross): 520 hp / 387.8 kW

Drive & Traction

articulated-crawler

Fuel & Capacities

400 gal 1514.0 L

Transmission

e18 PowerShift

Operating Weight

54000 lbs 24494 kg

Overview

	2016 - 2021 9R SeriesArticulated Crawler tractor 9R Series Articulated Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Articulated Crawler tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price was $523,359 in 2015

Variants
9520R	wheeled 4WD
9520RT	crawler
9520RX	articulated crawler

John Deere 9520RX Engine
John Deere 13.5L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	400 gal 1514.0 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	22 gal 83.3 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 9520RX Transmission
18-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

John Deere 9520RX Power
Engine (gross)	520 hp 387.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	397.87 hp 296.7 kW
PTO (tested)	362.53 hp 270.3 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	articulated-crawler
CommandView III cab standard with suspension and air-conditioning. AutoTrac ready; ISOBUS 11783; JDLink ready

Hydraulics
Type	closed-center pressure/flow compensated
Valves	4 to 8
Pump flow	58 gpm 219.5 lpm
	115 gpm*Optional, with second 57GPM pump 435.3 lpm
SCV flow	35 gpm 132.5 lpm
	42 gpm*Flow at 19.1mm coupler with high-flow hydraulic option. 159.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IV/IVN OptOptional
Rear lift	15000 lbs 6804 kg
	20000 lbs 9072 kg
Drawbar	Cat. 5 HD

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent OptOptional
Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase	163.5 inches 415 cm
Weight	54000 lbs 24494 kg
30-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	200
	240 OptOptional
Charging volts	12
Batteries	4
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References

9RX Series Tractors published in 2015, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 826.7 ci / 13.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere PSS
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	826.7 ci 13.5 L
Bore/Stroke	5.197x6.496 inches 132 x 165 mm
Emissions	Tier IV
Rated Power (gross)	520 hp 387.8 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — e18 PowerShift

Transmission	e18 PowerShift
Type	full power shift
Gears	18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

John Deere 9520RX Tracks
Width	30 inches 76 cm
Width	36 inches 91 cm

Dimensions
Wheelbase	163.5 inches 415 cm
Length	322 inches 817 cm
Width	117.2 inches (30-inch tracks) 297 cm
	123.2 inches (36-inch tracks) 312 cm
Height (exhaust)	156.6 inches 397 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	15.75 inches 40 cm

John Deere 9520RX Weight
Shipping	54000 lbs 24494 kg
Max capacity	62000 lbs 28123 kg
Max Drawbar	12000 lbs 5443 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2171
Diesel 18-speed crawler November 17 - 30, 2016 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2171 file
PTO performance
Max power	362.53 hp 270.3 kW
Fuel use	20.0 gal/hour 75.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	310.96 hp 231.9 kW
Fuel use	20.1 gal/hour 76.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	349.09 hp 260.3 kW
Fuel use	20.4 gal/hour 77.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	397.87 hp 296.7 kW
Fuel use	26.3 gal/hour 99.5 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	53737 lbs 24375 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 9520RX based on its 520 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼	Commercial / Field Scale	Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)	Commercial / Field Scale	High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 9520RX.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14.8 hrs

Approximately 14.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (400 gal / 1514.2 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~27 gal/hr (102.4 L/hr)

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