Tractor · 2002Unverified
John Deere 8520T
John Deere 8520T — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 305 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
305 hp
Max power
217.5 kW
Weight
25950 to 27280 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Steeringelectro-hydraulic powerReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard.Reference
Variants
8520wheeled tractorReference
8520TcrawlerReference
Engine
John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)227.4 kWReference
Engine (net)220.0 kWReference
Engine (max)249.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)163.5 kWReference
John DeereReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke116 x 129 mmReference
Rated Power (net)220.0 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)227.4 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)242.4 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)249.8 kWReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM900-2300Reference
Operating RPM1500-2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity34.0 LReference
Oil capacity21.5 LReference
Oil change250 hReference
Max power217.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed190.9 kWReference
Max power163.5 kWReference
Transmission
16-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity246.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)190.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)217.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system246.0 LReference
Typeclosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Reference
Capacity246.0 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves5Reference
Pump flow113.6 lpmReference
Total flow126.8 lpmReference
Total flow160.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIINReference
Rear lift6885 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1-3/4)Reference
Capacities
Fuel492.1 LReference
Max capacity14288 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase226 cmReference
Wheelbase304 cmReference
Weight25950 to 27280 poundsReference
24-inch tracksReference
Length525 cmReference
Length557 cmReference
Width263 cmReference
Width381 cmReference
Height (cab)312 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)55 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)44 cmReference
Shipping11770 kgReference
Operating12374 kgReference
Ballasted14013 kgReference
8520T Serial Numbers
Location:Rear of tractorReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps150Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA925Reference
Battery volts12Reference
John Deere 8520T Tracks
Width60 cmReference
Length on ground226 cmReference
Area on ground2.8 m²Reference
Width40 cmReference
Area on ground1.8 m²Reference
Width45 cmReference
Area on ground2.1 m²Reference
Width76 cmReference
Area on ground3.4 m²Reference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed crawlerLink: OCED Tractor Test 1802 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use60.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use56.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 9 used for power test.Reference
Max pull12682 kgReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
Fourth reverse at 1600 RPM.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.