John Deere

X520

Horsepower
26hp
Production
2006–2008
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

Engine26HP Kawasaki 675cc 2-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typegarden
SeriesSelect X500 Series
Manufacture LocationHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual sector-and-pinion
Differential Lockmechanical rear

PTO & Hitch

Mid PTO Typeindependent

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops5 gal (18.9 L)

Other

Mower Deck54" mid-mount mower deck
Mid PTO Clutchelectric
Blade Availabletrue
Operator Stationopen operator station with 15-inch seat and 7-inch adjustment. Cupholder, toolbox, and 12-volt outlet standard
Transmission Typehydrostatic
Drawbar Hitch Typesleeve hitch optional
Snowblower Availabletrue
Serial Number LocationFront-right of main tractor frame, above front axle

Engine

EngineKawasaki FD731V
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement41.2 ci (675 cc)
Bore2.96 in (75 mm)
Bore Stroke2.96x2.99 in (75 x 76 mm)
Stroke2.99 in (76 mm)
Power Gross26 hp (19.4 kW)
Fuel Systemcarburetor
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.76 mm)
Intake Valve Clearance0 in (0.1 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0 in (0.1 mm)

Dimensions

Length79 in (200 cm)
Width41 in (104 cm)
Height48 in (121 cm)
Wheelbase51.2 in (130 cm)
Operating Weight710 lbs (322 kg)
Tires Lawn Front16x6.5-8
Tires Lawn Rear24x12-12

Weight of tractor only

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Transmission ModelTuff Torq K72B
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Transmission DescriptionHydrostatic transmission operated with two foot pedals and dash-mounted cruise control.
Oil Capacity5.6 qts (5.3 L)

Available Attachments

54" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade
Mower Deck BeltM154897 (drive); M154960 (deck)
Mower Deck54 in (137 cm)
Mower Deck Typemid-mount
Mower Deck BrandJohn Deere
Cutting Width54 in (137 cm)
Cut Height Max4 in (10 cm)
Cut Height Min1 in (2 cm)
Mower Deck Weight153 lbs (69 kg)
Mower Decks Blade Count3
Mower Deck Cut Positions13
Mower Deck Overall Width64.5 in (163 cm)

The John Deere X520 was compatible with a 30-inch mechanical-drive tiller.