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John Deere 8520 T Hydraulics & PTO specifications
19 hydraulics and PTO values on record for the 8520 T.
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
How much will an 8520 T lift?
An 8520 T lifts 16,535 lb (7,500 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Hydraulic centre | Closed centreSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic control | Load sensing |
| Pump flow | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min |
| Rear remote valves | 3 |
| Lift capacity at ball ends | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
What PTO does an 8520 T have?
An 8520 T has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
| Rear PTO drive | Engine-driven |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO independence | Independent |
| PTO engages under load | Yes |
| Rear PTO speeds | 1000 rpm |
| Rear PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
How much power does an 8520 T deliver at the PTO?
On OECD Test 2054, the 8520 T delivered 291.7 hp (217.5 kW) at the PTO shaft, at maximum power.
| PTO power, at maximum power | 291.7 hp · 217.5 kWAt 917 PTO rpmAt 2,000 engine rpm |
|---|---|
| PTO power, at rated engine speed | 256.0 hp · 190.9 kWAt 1,009 PTO rpmAt 2,200 engine rpm |
| PTO power, at standard PTO speed | 256.0 hp · 190.9 kWAt 1,009 PTO rpmAt 2,200 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft speed, at maximum power | 917 rpm |
| PTO shaft speed, at rated engine speed | 1,009 rpm |
| PTO shaft speed, at standard PTO speed | 1,009 rpm |
| Hydraulic power, at maximum power | 49.8 hp · 37.1 kW |
| Hydraulic pump delivery, at maximum power | 34.2 gpm · 129.5 L/min |
| Three-point lift force | 15,242 lbf · 67.8 kN |
Source · OECD test report 2054, 2003
Where this page comes from
19 hydraulics and PTO values from OECD test report 2054, 2003; 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