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Tractor · 1968Unverified

John Deere 2520

Name: John Deere 2520
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 2520 — Row-Crop tractor · 61 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2520 is a tractor model with a rating of approximately 61 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. This model was manufactured from 1968 to 1972 and features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a two-wheel drive system and powershift transmission. Its operating weight is listed as 7130 to 7425 pounds, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

61 hp

Max power

39.0 kW

Weight

7130 to 7425 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

165 rows

Recorded power

61 hp

Transmissions

8-speed full power shift

Production years

1968-1972

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Total built6,318 (total)Reference

Total built3,240 (diesel Syncro)Reference

Total built2,494 (gas Syncro)Reference

Total built356 (diesel Power Shift)Reference

Total built122 (gas Power Shift)Reference

Total built98 (diesel High Crop)Reference

Total built8 (gas High-Crop)Reference

The John Deere 2520 was available in row-crop and high-crop versions.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Two-post ROPS and Cab available.Reference

Engine

John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference

John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank98.4 LReference

Drawbar (tested)40.6 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference

Air cleanerdry typeReference

Compression16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM2500Reference

Firing order1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity13.2 LReference

gasolineReference

Displacement3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke98 x 110 mmReference

Compression7.6:1Reference

Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference

Point gap0.508 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed45.7 kWReference

Max power39.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed42.0 kWReference

Max power34.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed42.5 kWReference

Max power35.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed44.9 kWReference

Max power40.6 kWReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,600 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed23.3 kgReference

Bore and stroke3.23x3.31 inchesReference

Compression ratio19.2:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

8-speed full power shiftReference

8-speed partially synchronizedReference

TransmissionJohn Deere PowershiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discsReference

Oil capacity41.6 LReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-RangeReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchsingle dry discReference

Oil capacity30.3 LReference

Four shift stations with two forward gears each plus reverse gear in some stations. Shifts between gears within a station are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift between stations.Reference

Transmission TypeE-HSTReference

forward and reverse optionshydrostatic - infinite F and (2-range)RReference

Wheel Drive4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Typespur gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)45.7 kWReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Pressure155.1 barReference

Valves1 to 3Reference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@2100Reference

Engine RPM1000@2100Reference

Mid PTOindependentReference

Mid PTO Type1000Reference

Front PTOindependentReference

Front PTO Type1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed41.7 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed38.8 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed38.7 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed39.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase228 cmReference

Weight7130 to 7425 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire13.6-38Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear13.6-38Reference

Length355 cmReference

Width218 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)188 cmReference

3234 kgReference

3367 kgReference

Ballasted4100 kgReference

John Deere 2520 attachments

front-end loaderReference

2520 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the Deere 2520, above the PTO shaft.Reference

2520 Serial Numbers

196917000Reference

197019416Reference

197122000Reference

197222915Reference

Final23865Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 48 loaderReference

John Deere 148 loaderReference

Test results

NTTL 992: diesel Syncro-Range 2WDReference

NTTL 993: diesel Powershift 2WDReference

NTTL 1002: gasoline Powershift 2WDReference

NTTL 1003: gasoline Syncro-Range 2WDReference

Diesel Syncro-Range 2WDOctober 22 - 29, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 992 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull3016 kgReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel Powershift 2WDOctober 22 - 29, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 993 fileReference

Fuel use15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull3083 kgReference

Gasoline Powershift 2WDMarch 12 - 21, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1002 fileReference

Fuel use20.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use18.2 l/hourReference

Fuel use21.6 l/hourReference

Max pull3211 kgReference

Gasoline Syncro-Range 2WDMarch 13 - 28, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1003 fileReference

Fuel use22.0 l/hourReference

Fuel use18.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull3243 kgReference

Gear 9.73 used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference

SCV controljoystickReference

Rollover protective structureTwo-post folding ROPSReference

Country of manufacturerUSAReference

Capacities

Capacity81.2 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume3.8 qtsReference

PTO

PTO Power20.5 hpReference

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM2,100 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakeswet discReference

Steering typepowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)10.5 gpmReference

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference

Remote Valves2 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity650 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS227.8 cmReference

Overall Length276.6 cmReference

Overall Width133.6 cmReference

Drawbar clearance27.9 cmReference

Ground Clearance31.8 cmReference

Front axle clearance33 cmReference

Overall weight845.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type36x14.00-15Reference

Rear wheel tread range95.5 cmReference

Front Wheel Type24x8.5-14Reference

Front Wheel tread range83.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Electrical

Total cold cranking amps500 CCAReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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