John Deere 9520T
The John Deere 9520T is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 765 ci 12.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 450 hp / 335.6 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 39000 to 43410 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 450 hp / 335.6 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
320 gal
1211.2 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
39000 to 43410 pounds
Overview
 | 2002 - 2007
9020 SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
9020 Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Variants | |
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9520 | wheeled tractor |
John Deere 9520T Engine | |
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John Deere 12.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 9520T Transmission | |
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18-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 9520T Power | |
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Engine | 450 hp
335.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 302 hp
225.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 354.72 hp
264.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 371.54 hp
277.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | electro-hydraulic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 320 gal
1211.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 27 gal
102.2 L |
27.5 gal (with 3pt)
104.1 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure/flow compensated |
Capacity | 27 gal
102.2 L |
27.5 gal (with 3pt)
104.1 L | |
Valves | 4 or 5 |
Pump flow | 30 gpm (one SCV)
113.6 lpm |
Total flow | 48 gpm
181.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III, IV/IVN |
Rear lift | 13,871 lbs
6291 kg |
14,445 lbsOptOptional
6552 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 111 inches
281 cm |
Weight | 39000 to 43410 pounds |
30-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 140 |
Batteries | 3 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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8020T/9020T Series published in 2003, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 9320T, 9420T, 9520T and 9620T (OMAR288229) published in 2006 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 765 ci / 12.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 765 ci
12.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.00x6.50 inches
127 x 165 mm |
Power | 450 hp
335.6 kW |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 64 qts
60.6 L |
Oil capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere PowerShift
Transmission | John Deere PowerShift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Oil capacity | 240 qts
227.1 L |
244 qts (with PTO)
230.9 L | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 9520T Tracks | |
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Width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Length on ground | 111 inches
281 cm |
Area on ground | 6660 in²
4.3 m² |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Length on ground | 111 inches
281 cm |
Area on ground | 7992 in²
5.2 m² |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 111 inches
281 cm |
Length | 237 inches
601 cm |
269 inches (with hitch)
683 cm | |
Width | 141 inches (36-inch track)
358 cm |
136 inches (30-inch track)
345 cm | |
Height (cab) | 136 inches
345 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 138.5 inches
351 cm |
Ground clearance | 16 inches
40 cm |
19 inches (drawbar)
48 cm | |
John Deere 9520T Weight | |
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Shipping | 39,000 lbs
17690 kg |
Operating | 43,410 lbs
19690 kg |
Max capacity | 50,000 lbs
22680 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1806 | |
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Diesel 18-speed crawler
April 2 - May 31, 2002
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1806 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 371.54 hp
277.1 kW |
Fuel use | 20.4 gal/hour
77.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 333.00 hp
248.3 kW |
Fuel use | 19.6 gal/hour
74.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 357.43 hp
266.5 kW |
Fuel use | 19.4 gal/hour
73.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 354.72 hp
264.5 kW |
Fuel use | 22.5 gal/hour
85.2 l/hour |
Gear 7 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 50,817 lbs
23050 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 9520T based on its 450 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 9520T.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13.7 hrs
Approximately 13.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (320 gal / 1211.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~23.4 gal/hr (88.6 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
John Deere 9520T Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 9520T.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)450 hp
Kilowatts (kW)335.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)456.2 PS
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