John Deere 6520L: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Orchard/Vineyard tractor
(no label)Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price$51,500 (2007)
Engine
(no label)John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)12-speed fully synchronized
(no label)16-speed power shuttle
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
(no label)24-speed partial power shift
Power
PTO (claimed)95 hp | 70.8 kW
Mechanical
Drive4x2 2WD
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Steeringhydrostatic power
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)ROPS. Cab optional.
Capacity
Fuel43.6 gal | 165.0 L
Fuel30.7 gal (optional for ground clearance) | 116.2 L
Hydraulic system13.7 gal (SyncroPlus) | 51.9 L
Hydraulic system12.9 gal (PowrQuad 16) | 48.8 L
Hydraulic system13.2 gal (PowrQuad 24) | 50.0 L
Hydraulics
Typepressure and flow compensated
Capacity13.7 gal (SyncroPlus) | 51.9 L
Capacity12.9 gal (PowrQuad 16) | 48.8 L
Capacity13.2 gal (PowrQuad 24) | 50.0 L
Pressure2900 psi | 200.0 bar
Pump flow25 gpm | 94.6 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (optional)
Dimensions
Weight8,379 lbs | 3800 kg
Front tire27/9.5-15
Rear tire18.4-26 (2WD)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging volts14
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere PowerTech 4045HL071
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement276 ci | 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke4.19x5.00 inches | 106 x 127 mm
EmissionsTier I
Air cleanerdry
Rated RPM2300
Idle RPM875-2510
Operating RPM1000-2300
Torque289 lb-ft | 391.9 Nm
Torque RPM1500
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts12
Starter power4 hp | 3.0 kW
Coolant capacity (Coolant)14.4 qts | 13.6 L
Intake valve clearance0.014 inches | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.018 inches | 0.457 mm
(no label)John Deere PowerTech 4045HL273
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement276 ci | 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke4.19x5.00 inches | 106 x 127 mm
EmissionsTier II
Air cleanerdry
Rated RPM2300
Idle RPM845-2465
Operating RPM1000-2300
Torque350 lb-ft | 474.6 Nm
Torque RPM1500
Firing order1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity (Coolant)14.4 qts | 13.6 L
Intake valve clearance0.014 inches | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.018 inches | 0.457 mm
Engine oil
Oil capacity16.8 qts | 15.9 L
Oil change500 h
Oil capacity16.8 qts | 15.9 L
Oil change500 h

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)12-speed fully synchronized
(no label)16-speed power shuttle
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
(no label)24-speed partial power shift
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere SyncroPlus
Typefully synchronized
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchwet disc
Oil capacity55 qts | 52.1 L
Oil typeJD Hy-Gard
(no label)Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). Directional, gear, and range changes are synchronized and may be shifting while moving by using the clutch. Optional creeper adds an additional nine forward and three reverse speeds (ranges A-C) for a total of 21-forward and 7-reverse.
TransmissionJohn Deere SyncroPlus Power Reverser
Typepower shuttle
Gears16 forward and reverse
Clutchwet disc
Oil capacity55 qts | 52.1 L
Oil typeJD Hy-Gard
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser. Gear and range shifts are synchronized. Power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Only available on open-station (ROPS) equipped tractors.
TransmissionJohn Deere PowrQuad
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and reverse
Clutchwet disc
Oil capacity51.8 qts | 49.0 L
Oil typeJD Hy-Gard
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with reverser lever. Clutchless power shift between gears (1-4) and direction changes (power shuttle). Range shifts (A-D) are synchronized, and may be shifted while the tractor is moving by using the clutch. Optional creeper adds an additional 12 speeds for 28 forward and reverse (ranges A-C). The PowrQuad uses a gear-shift lever while the PowrQuad Plus (cab tractors only) offers push-button gear shifting.
TransmissionJohn Deere PowrQuad Plus
Typepartial power shift
Gears24 forward and reverse
Clutchwet disc
Oil capacity52.8 qts | 50.0 L
Oil typeJD Hy-Gard
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch.

Dimensions

Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 27/9.5-15. Rear: 18.4-26 (2WD)
Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 18.4-26 (4WD)
Dimensions
Shipping weight8,379 lbs (4WD ROPS) | 3800 kg
Front tread58.5 to 80.4 inches (2WD) | 148 to 204 cm
Front tread59.7 to 79.4 inches (4WD) | 151 to 201 cm
Front tread55.1 to 68.5 inches (4WD narrow) | 139 to 173 cm