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John Deere 8520 T Full specifications
John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-28 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6081HRW28. The manufacturer claimed 291.1 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2054 measured 291.7 hp at the PTO of the 8520T (Rubber tracklaying tractor).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
291.1 hp
217.1 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”, claimed
- Weight
- 27,280 lb
- 3-point lift
- 16,535 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 34.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 8520 T specs: key facts
The John Deere 8520 T was built from 2002 to 2005.
Only one version of the John Deere 8520 T has a laboratory test on record: the 8520T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) produced 217.5 kW (291.7 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2054.Source 1
The John Deere 8520 T has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 217.1 kW (291.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8520 T is a tracked machine.Source 1
The John Deere 8520 T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-28 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8520 T weighs 12,374 kg (27,280 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8520 T has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8520 T lifts 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8520 T delivers 131.0 L/min (34.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
How much horsepower does an 8520 T have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2054 measured 291.7 hp at the PTO of the 8520T (Rubber tracklaying tractor). For the 8520 T as a whole the figure is the 291.1 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”; OECD test report 2054, 2003
What engine is in an 8520 T?
An 8520 T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-28, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel engine. 8520T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) tractors have a John Deere 6081HRW28.
| Make & model | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-28 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 496.4 ci · 8.13 L |
| Max torque | 912 lb·ft · 1,236 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
How much will an 8520 T lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8520 T lifts 16,535 lb (7,500 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min |
| Lift at ends | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
What transmission does an 8520 T have?
Transmission specifications for the 8520 T are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Electro-hydraulically actuated John Deere differential steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
How much does an 8520 T weigh?
An 8520 T weighs 27,280 lb (12,374 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 27,280 lb · 12,374 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 31,526 lb · 14,300 kg |
| Wheelbase | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm |
| Length | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm |
| Width | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm |
| Height | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 350 mm |
| Front track | 88.0–119.5 in · 2,235–3,035 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 88.0–119.5 in · 2,235–3,035 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
How much fuel does an 8520 T burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2054 (tested as the 8520T (Rubber tracklaying tractor)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 217.5 kW (291.7 hp) at 917 rpm | 60.65 L/h 16.02 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 190.9 kW (256.0 hp) at 1,009 rpm | 56.36 L/h 14.89 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 190.9 kW (256.0 hp) at 1,009 rpm | 56.36 L/h 14.89 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2054
Which tractors compare with an 8520 T?
Within 10% of its 291.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 8295 R291 hp engine, claimed · from 2009Side by side with the 8520 T →
- John Deere 8295 RT291 hp engine, claimed · from 2009Side by side with the 8520 T →
- Fendt 933 Vario295 hp engine, claimed · from 2006Side by side with the 8520 T →
- Agco DT-240 A286.0 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the 8520 T →
- New Holland T 8040303.7 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2011Side by side with the 8520 T →
- Schlüter Super Trac 3000 TVL-LS276 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1989Side by side with the 8520 T →
Everything else people ask
Is an 8520 T two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8520 T is a tracked machine.
What PTO does an 8520 T have?
An 8520 T has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20teilig shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2054; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 054: John Deere 8520T — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2054 · published 2003-03-13 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8520T — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106556 · revision 1056360. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document