John Deere 8520T: all source data

All 85 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)Agricultural Crawler tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Engine
(no label)John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)16-speed full power shift
Power
Engine (gross)305 hp | 227.4 kW
Engine (net)295 hp | 220.0 kW
Engine (max)335 hp | 249.8 kW
PTO (claimed)255 hp | 190.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)219.23 hp | 163.5 kW
PTO (tested)291.67 hp | 217.5 kW
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Steeringelectro-hydraulic power
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel130 gal | 492.1 L
Hydraulic system65 gal | 246.0 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Capacity65 gal | 246.0 L
Pressure2900 psi | 200.0 bar
Valves5
Pump flow30 gpm | 113.6 lpm
Total flow33.5 gpm | 126.8 lpm
Total flow42.5 gpm | 160.9 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIII/IIIN
Rear lift15,180 lbs | 6885 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000 (1-3/4)
Dimensions
Wheelbase89 inches | 226 cm
Wheelbase120 inches (wide track opt) | 304 cm
Weight25950 to 27280 pounds
(no label)24-inch tracks
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps150
Batteries2
Battery CCA925
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled inline
Displacement496 ci | 8.1 L
Bore/Stroke4.56x5.06 inches | 116 x 129 mm
Rated Power (net)295 hp | 220.0 kW
Rated Power (gross)305 hp | 227.4 kW
Maximum Power (net)325 hp | 242.4 kW
Maximum Power (gross)335 hp | 249.8 kW
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM2200
Idle RPM900-2300
Operating RPM1500-2200
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)35.9 qts | 34.0 L
Engine oil
Oil capacity22.7 qts | 21.5 L
Oil change250 h

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShift
Typefull power shift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity260 qts | 246.1 L

Dimensions

Tracks
Width24 inches | 60 cm
Length on ground89 inches | 226 cm
Area on ground4272 in² | 2.8 m²
Width16 inches | 40 cm
Length on ground89 inches | 226 cm
Area on ground2848 in² | 1.8 m²
Width18 inches | 45 cm
Length on ground89 inches | 226 cm
Area on ground3204 in² | 2.1 m²
Width30 inches | 76 cm
Length on ground89 inches | 226 cm
Area on ground5340 in² | 3.4 m²
Dimensions
Wheelbase89 inches | 226 cm
Wheelbase120 inches (wide track opt) | 304 cm
Length207 inches | 525 cm
Length219.6 inches (with front weights) | 557 cm
Width103.7 inches (min) | 263 cm
Width150 inches (max) | 381 cm
Height (cab)122.9 inches | 312 cm
Clearance (rear axle)21.7 inches | 55 cm
Clearance (drawbar)17.7 inches | 44 cm
Weight
Shipping25,950 lbs | 11770 kg
Operating27,280 lbs | 12374 kg
Ballasted30,895 lbs | 14013 kg
Max capacity (Max)31,500 lbs | 14288 kg