John Deere 7520: all source data

All 76 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built4,661
(no label)Original price was $26,400 in 1975
Engine
(no label)John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)8-speed partially synchronized
(no label)16-speed partially synchronized
Power
Drawbar (claimed)160 hp | 119.3 kW
PTO (claimed)175 hp | 130.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)160.46 hp | 119.7 kW
PTO (tested)175.82 hp | 131.1 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Four-wheel drive
Steeringhydrostatic power
(no label)Integral hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard. Air-conditioning optional.
Capacity
Fuel156 gal | 590.5 L
Hydraulic system19 gal | 71.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity19 gal | 71.9 L
Pressure2250 psi | 155.1 bar
Pump flow21 gpm | 79.5 lpm
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase120 inches | 304 cm
Weight16790 to 22320 pounds
Front tire18.4-34
Rear tire18.4-34
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, above the PTO.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps55
Charging amps72
Charging volts12
Batteries2
Battery volts6
Battery AH204

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)turbocharged intercooled diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled inline
Displacement531 ci | 8.7 L
Bore/Stroke4.75x5.00 inches | 121 x 127 mm
Fuel systemdirect injection
Air cleaneraspirator and dual paper elements
Compression15.4:1
Rated RPM2100
Operating RPM1500-2100
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Oil capacity26 qts | 24.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)40 qts | 37.9 L
Intake valve clearance0.018 inches | 0.457 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.028 inches | 0.711 mm

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed partially synchronized
(no label)16-speed partially synchronized
Transmission
TransmissionSyncro-Range
Typepartially synchronized
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity76 qts | 71.9 L
TransmissionSyncro-Range Hi-Lo
Typepartially synchronized
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity76 qts | 71.9 L
(no label)Eight-speed Deere Synchro-Range transmission with added high and low gears.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front18.4-34
Ag rear18.4-34
Ag front23.1-30
Ag rear23.1-30
Dimensions
Wheelbase120 inches | 304 cm
Length220 inches | 558 cm
Width95.9 inches | 243 cm
Height (cab)123 inches | 312 cm
Height (cab)131 inches | 332 cm
Shipping weight16790 lbs | 7615 kg
Operating weight22320 lbs | 10124 kg