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John Deere 8520 vs John Deere 8520T
Verdict: John Deere 8520 vs John Deere 8520T
The John Deere 8520 and the John Deere 8520T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 305 hp. John Deere 8520 is the lighter machine (23,050 kg vs 25,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
305 hp
305 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4R46 rear tires.Reference
Fourth reverse at 1600 RPM.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
electro-hydraulic powerReference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Variants
8520
wheeled tractorReference
wheeled tractorReference
8520T
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
227.4 kWReference
227.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
220.0 kWReference
220.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
249.8 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
167.9 kWReference
163.5 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 129 mmReference
116 x 129 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
220.0 kWReference
220.0 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
227.4 kWReference
227.4 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
242.4 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
249.8 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common rail (HPCR)Reference
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Air cleaner
dry with secondary elementReference
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Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
900-2300Reference
900-2300Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
1500-2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
34.0 LReference
34.0 LReference
Oil capacity
149.9 LReference
246.1 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
250 hReference
Max power
167.9 kWReference
163.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
191.3 kWReference
190.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
190.2 kWReference
190.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
218.4 kWReference
217.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
149.9 LReference
246.0 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
149.9 LReference
246.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
5Reference
5Reference
SCV flow
113.6 lpmReference
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Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
160.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
7847 kgReference
6885 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
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Front lift
4989 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
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Pump flow
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113.6 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
605.6 LReference
492.1 LReference
Front hubs
4.0 LReference
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Front diff.
13.4 LReference
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Max capacity
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14288 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
298 cmReference
304 cmReference
Weight
23050 to 23800 poundsReference
25950 to 27280 poundsReference
Rear tire
18.4R46Reference
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Ag rear
18.4R46Reference
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Length
538 cmReference
557 cmReference
Height (cab)
310 cmReference
312 cmReference
Front axle
Independent Link SuspensionReference
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Rack-and-pinion rear axle
119 by 3009 mmReference
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4WD Front tread
152 to 203 cmReference
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ILS Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
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Shipping
10455 kgReference
11770 kgReference
Operating
10795 kgReference
12374 kgReference
Max Drawbar
4536 kgReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
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55 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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44 cmReference
Ballasted
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14013 kgReference
8520 Serial Numbers
2002
1001Reference
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2003
10001Reference
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2004
20001Reference
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2005
30001Reference
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Location:
Rear of tractor.Reference
Rear of tractorReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
150Reference
150Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
56.4 l/hourReference
56.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
16153 kgReference
12682 kgReference
Speeds
8520T Serial Numbers
John Deere 8520T Tracks
Width
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381 cmReference
Length on ground
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226 cmReference
Area on ground
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3.4 m²Reference
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.