Compare/John Deere 35C vs John Deere 520

John Deere 35C vs John Deere 520

Verdict: John Deere 35C vs John Deere 520

The John Deere 35C and the John Deere 520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 33 hp. John Deere 35C is the lighter machine (1,520 kg vs 2,249 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 35C is the newer design (2005 vs 1956). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

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Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

33 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

GoldiniReference

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

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244 (all-fuel)Reference

Original price

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$2,300 (1958)Reference

Steering

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power optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

24.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.7 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

119 x 140 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

24.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

1325Reference

Torque

93.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2000Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

24.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

6.0 LReference

17.0 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

31.3 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.46x3.56 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Plows

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3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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24.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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28.0 kWReference

Compression

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7:1Reference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Point gap

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0.559 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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28.0 kWReference

Max power

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24.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

synchronizedReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

Synchro - 12 F and 12 RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

150.0 barReference

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Pump flow

32.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I/INReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1399 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2620Reference

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Hydraulic system

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9.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

161 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

1520 kgReference

2249 kgReference

Front tire

200/70R16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

320/70R24Reference

12.4-36Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 200/70R16. Rear: 320/70R24Reference

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Length

306 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

110 cmReference

220 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

199 cmReference

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Front tread

84 to 120 cmReference

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Rear tread

89 to 126 cmReference

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Ag front

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5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-36Reference

Height

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211 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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2993 kgReference

Ground clearance

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62 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

General

Make & Model

GoldiniReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

ItalyReference

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Capacities

Capacity

100.7 ciReference

9.5 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

4.2 qtsReference

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Fuel

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124.9 LReference

Aux. fuel

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7.6 LReference

Power

Max Power

33 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,000@2,620 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

2,176 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category I/INReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,399.8 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

199.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

306.8 cmReference

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Overall Width

110.2 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,520 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

320/70R24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

35.1 to 49.9 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

200/70R16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

33.4 to 47.5 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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John Deere 520 attachments

520 Serial Number Location

520 Serial Numbers

1956

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5200000Reference

1957

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5202982Reference

1958

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5209029Reference

Final

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5213189Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2142 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.