John Deere

8520

Farm tractor · 2002–2005 · 305 hp

John Deere8520
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The John Deere 8520 is a farm tractor manufactured from 2002 to 2005. It features a John Deere engine, and hydrostatic power steering. The transmission is a full power shift type with 16 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement496 ci (8.1 L)
Bore4.56 in (116 mm)
Stroke5.06 in (129 mm)
Compression Ratio16.5
Power Gross305 hp (227.4 kW)
Power Net295 hp (220 kW)
Power PTO292.88 hp (218.4 kW)
Power Drawbar225.13 hp (167.9 kW)
Air Cleanerdry with secondary element
Fuel Systemelectronic high-pressure common rail (HPCR)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity32.7 qts (30.9 L)
Coolant Capacity35.9 qts (34 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,200 RPM
Idle900-2300 RPM
Oil Change Interval Hours250

Transmission

Transmission Typefull power shift
Transmission ModelPowerShift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionFull power shift transmission with single shift lever with display on cab corner post. Tractor begins in 7 (forward) and 2 (reverse) on start up. Clutch pedal may be used to pre-select a gear by holding clutch and pressing lever until desired gear is reached. Automatic PowerShift (APS) allows automated shifting to match load.
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Oil Capacity158.4 qts (149.9 L)
Available Options16-speed full power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Pressure2,900 psi (200 bar)
Valves5
Scv Flow30 gpm (113.6 lpm)
System Capacity39.6 gal (149.9 L)

Dimensions

Length211.9 in (538 cm)
Height Cab122.2 in (310 cm)
Wheelbase117.7 in (298 cm)
Front Tread60 in (152 cm)

Weight

Shipping23,050 lbs (10,455 kg)
Operating23,800 lbs (10,795 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Ag18.4R46

Fuel

Capacity160 gal (605.6 L)

Steering

Typehydrostatic power

Cab

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