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John Deere 7520

John Deere 7520 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 176 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 7520 is a tractor with a rated output of 176 horsepower, positioning it among the more powerful machines in its class. It was manufactured from 1972 to 1975. The 7520 is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives through four-wheel drive with a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed weight ranges from 16790 to 22320 pounds, and it is suited for jobs on around 600–1,500 acres.

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

Rated power
176 hp
Max power
119.7 kW
Weight
16790 to 22320 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
119 rows
Recorded power
176 hp
Recorded weight
7615 kg
Transmissions
8-speed partially synchronized
Production years
1972-1975
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Total built4,661Reference
Original price was $26,400 in 1975Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Integral hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard. Air-conditioning optional.Reference

Engine

John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (claimed)119.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)119.7 kWReference
John DeereReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement8.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke121 x 127 mmReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleaneraspirator and dual paper elementsReference
Compression15.4:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Operating RPM1500-2100Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity24.6 LReference
Coolant capacity37.9 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.711 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed131.1 kWReference
Max power119.7 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed205.9 kgReference
Bore and stroke4.19x5.00 inchesReference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

8-speed partially synchronizedReference
16-speed partially synchronizedReference
TransmissionSyncro-RangeReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity71.9 LReference
TransmissionSyncro-Range Hi-LoReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Eight-speed Deere Synchro-Range transmission with added high and low gears.Reference
forward and reverse optionspartial power shift 16F and 16R| AutoQuad 24F and 24RReference
Clutchelectro-hydraulicReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)130.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)131.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system71.9 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity71.9 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Pump flow79.5 lpmReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel590.5 LReference
Fuel tank249.8 LReference
Crankcase oil volume22.2 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase304 cmReference
Weight16790 to 22320 poundsReference
Front tire18.4-34Reference
Rear tire18.4-34Reference
Ag front18.4-34Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Ag front23.1-30Reference
Ag rear23.1-30Reference
Length558 cmReference
Width243 cmReference
Height (cab)312 cmReference
Height (cab)332 cmReference
Shipping weight7615 kgReference
Operating weight10124 kgReference

7520 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, above the PTO.Reference

7520 Serial Numbers

19721000Reference
19731615Reference
19743054Reference
19754999Reference
Final5705Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55Reference
Charging amps72Reference
Charging volts12Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Battery AH204Reference
Total cold cranking amps850 AReference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 4WDMay 25 - June 6, 1972Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1101 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use43.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use44.3 l/hourReference
Gear 4-Lo used for power test.Reference
Max pull10213 kgReference
Gear 1-Hi used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM540/1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO PowerAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

BrakesIntegral hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Steering typehydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed-center PFCReference
Maximum operating pressure2,250 psiReference
Remote Valves4Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IIINReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity3,946.3 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height289.8 cmReference
Overall Length516.4 cmReference
Overall Width243.8 cmReference
Front axle clearance52.1 cmReference
Rear Axle Width166.4 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type18.4R38Reference
Front Wheel Type14.9R28Reference
Front Wheel tread range59.5 to 87.5 inches (2WD) | 59.4 to 83.4 inches (4WD)Reference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

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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