- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 2002–2007
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 6520 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-V2 or 6.068 HL-4V/CR six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 113.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
113.5 hp
84.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 11,199–11,773 lb
- 3-point lift
- 14,881 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
John Deere 6520 specs: key facts
The John Deere 6520 was built from 2002 to 2007.
The John Deere 6520 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 84.6 kW (113.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 6520 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 6520 has a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-V2 or 6.068 HL-4V/CR engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 6520 weighs 5,080–5,340 kg (11,199–11,773 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 6520 has a rear PTO running at 540E/540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 6520 lifts 6,750 kg (14,881 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520”
How does the 6520 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 287 tractors within 10% of its power, 10% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 287 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 6520 have?
The only figure for the 6520 is 113.5 hp (84.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520”
What engine is in a 6520?
A 6520 has a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-V2 or 6.068 HL-4V/CR, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-V2 or 6.068 HL-4V/CR |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520”
How much will a 6520 lift?
A 6520 lifts 14,881 lb (6,750 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 14,881 lb · 6,750 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540E/540/1000 rpm @ 2,143 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520”
What transmission does a 6520 have?
Transmission specifications for the 6520 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520”
How much does a 6520 weigh?
A 6520 weighs 11,199–11,773 lb (5,080–5,340 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 11,199–11,773 lb · 5,080–5,340 kgthe article lists alternatives |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 18,739 lb · 8,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm |
| Length | 186.1 in · 4,728 mm |
| Width | 91.2 in · 2,316 mm |
| Height | 112.5 in · 2,858 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.4 in · 570 mm |
| Front track | 63.7–83.1 in · 1,618–2,110 mm |
| Rear track | 61.3–79.8 in · 1,558–2,028 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520”
What oil does a 6520 take, and how much?
A 6520 engine takes 20.6 qt (19.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.6 qt · 19.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 66.6 qt · 63.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 8.5 qt · 8.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 29.6 qt · 28.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 6520?
Within 10% of its 113.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 5460 (A)113.5 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2012Side by side with the 6520 →
- Massey Ferguson 6460A113.5 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2013Side by side with the 6520 →
- Massey Ferguson 6270 (A)113.5 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2003Side by side with the 6520 →
- New Holland TM 125113.5 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 6520 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron K 120 (Profiline)113.5 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2008Side by side with the 6520 →
- John Deere 6430113.5 hp engine, claimed · 2007–2012Side by side with the 6520 →
Common questions about the John Deere 6520
Is a 6520 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 6520 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6520 have?
A 6520 has a 540E/540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6520 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-51298 · revision 879737. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document