John Deere

4520

Farm tractor · 2005–2014 · 53 hp

The John Deere 4520 is a farm tractor manufactured from 2005 to 2014. It features a John Deere 4042T engine, and power steering. The transmission is a synchromesh type with 12 forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere 4042T
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement148.9 ci (2.4 L)
Bore3.39 in (86 mm)
Stroke4.13 in (105 mm)
Compression Ratio20
Power Gross60 hp (44.7 kW)
Power PTO54.55 hp (40.68 kW)
Torque Peak135 lb-ft (183.1 Nm)
Torque Peak1,500 RPM
Air Cleanerpaper and felt elements
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity7.9 qts (7.5 L)
Coolant Capacity6.4 qts (6.1 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,400 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typesynchromesh
Transmission ModelPowrReverser
Gears12 forward and reverse
Transmission DescriptionPowrReverser uses three ranges, four gears, and a reverser to provide 12 speeds in each direction. The tractor must be stopped, and clutch depressed, to change ranges. The gear can be changed while the tractor is in motion using the clutch. The clutch is not needed to change directions with the reverser lever.
Oil Capacity41.2 qts (39 L)
Oil TypeDeere HY-GARD 100 o F [37 o C] ↓ : Low-visc HY-GARD JDM J20C J20D
Available Options12-speed, hydrostatic

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Pump Flow12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Valves5
Total Flow17.1 gpm (64.7 lpm)
Steering Flow5.1 gpm (19.3 lpm)
System Capacity10.3 gal (39 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeI
Rear Lift3,130 lbs (1,419 kg)

Dimensions

Length128.2 in (325 cm)
Width65.6 in (166 cm)
Height Cab92.4 in (234 cm)
Height Rops97.2 in (246 cm)
Wheelbase71.5 in (181 cm)
Max Drawbar1,103 lbs (500 kg)

Weight

Operating4,345 lbs (1,970 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag8.00-16
Rear Ag13.6-28
Front Industrial10.00-16.5
Rear Industrial17.5L-24

Fuel

Capacity14.5 gal (54.9 L)

Steering

Typepower

Cab

Caboptional with heat and air-conditioning

Attachments

72" mid-mount mower deckJohn Deere 400X loaderJohn Deere 400CX loaderBackhoe
Mower Deck72 in (182 cm)

Compatible Implements

Rotary Cutters

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Land Pride DBM2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride DB2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp

drag_scraper

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride BB4512drag_scraper144"70 hp
Land Pride BB4596drag_scraper95"70 hp
Land Pride BB4510drag_scraper120"70 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1945
April 20-22, 2009

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
54.55HP
Sound
79.9dB(A)
Hydraulics
14.2HP
NTTLTest #1854
August 31-September 2, 2005

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
46.58HP
Sound
77.5dB(A)
NTTLTest #1014

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
122.36HP
NTTLTest #1014

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
122.36HP