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    John Deere 520

    John Deere 520

     

    General tractor information:

    Manufacturer:John Deere
    Model:520
    Type:Farm/Agricultural tractor
    Years produced:1956 - 1958
    Total built:13,000
    Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
    Original price:$2,300 (1958)
    Replaced:John Deere 50
     

    Tractor power:

    Drawbar (rated):25.63 hp [19.1 kW]
    Drawbar (max):34.31 hp [25.6 kW]
    Belt:32.38 hp [24.1 kW]
    Plows:3 (14-inch)
    John Deere 520 tractor photo
     

    Engine:

    Manufacturer:John Deere
    Fuel:gasoline
    Cylinders:2
    Bore/Stroke:4.6875x5.50 inches [119 x 140 mm]
    Displacement:189.8 ci [3.1 L]
    Compression:7:1
    Rated RPMs:1325
    Cooling:liquid
    Torque:-unknown-
    Firing order:1-2
    Oil capacity:7 qts [6.6 L]
    Sparkplug gap:0.030
    Point gap:0.022
     

    Engine:

    Manufacturer:John Deere
    Fuel:all-fuel
    Cylinders:2
    Bore/Stroke:4.6875x5.50 inches [119 x 140 mm]
    Displacement:189.8 ci [3.1 L]
    Compression:-unknown-
    Rated RPMs:1325
    Cooling:liquid
    Torque:-unknown-
    Firing order:1-2
    Oil capacity:7 qts [6.6 L]
    Sparkplug gap:0.030
    Point gap:0.022
     

    Engine:

    Manufacturer:John Deere
    Fuel:LP gas
    Cylinders:2
    Bore/Stroke:4.6875x5.50 inches [119 x 140 mm]
    Displacement:189.8 ci [3.1 L]
    Compression:-unknown-
    Rated RPMs:1325
    Cooling:liquid
    Torque:-unknown-
    Firing order:1-2
     

    Transmission:

    Type:-unknown-
    Forward:6
    Reverse:1
     

    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
    Steering:power optional
    Brakes:-unknown-
     

    Capacity:

    Fuel:15.5 gal [58 L] all-fuel
    18 gal [68 L] gasoline
    33 gal [124 L] LP gas
    Aux. fuel:2 gal [7 L]
    Coolant:18 qts [17.0 L]
     

    Power Take-off (PTO):

     

    Tires:

    Ag front:5.50-16
    Ag rear:12.4-36
     

    Dimensions:

    Weight:4,960 lbs [2249 kg]
    Wheelbase:-unknown-
    Length:132.75 inches [337 cm]
    Width:86.625 inches [220 cm]
    Height:83.325 inches [211 cm]
    Ground clearance:24.75 inches [62 cm]
     

    Electrical:

    Ground:positive
    Starter volts:12
     

    Battery:

    Number:2
    Volts:6
     

    Nebraska Tractor Test 590:

    Test Date:September 5, 1956
    Engine:LP gas
    Belt (max):38.09 hp [28.4 kW]
    Drawbar (max):34.17 hp [25.5 kW]
    Test report:PDF file
     

    Nebraska Tractor Test 592:

    Test Date:September 13, 1956
    Engine:tractor fuel
    Belt (max):26.61 hp [19.8 kW]
    Drawbar (max):24.77 hp [18.5 kW]
    Test report:PDF file
     

    Nebraska Tractor Test 597:

    Test Date:October 6, 1956
    Engine:gasoline
    Belt (max):38.58 hp [28.8 kW]
    Drawbar (max):34.31 hp [25.6 kW]
    Test report:PDF file
     

    520 Serial Numbers:

     
    1956: 5200000
    1957: 5202982
    1958: 5209029
     

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