John Deere

John Deere 6520L

The John Deere 6520L is an orchard/vineyard tractor produced from 2002 to 2006. Built in Mannheim, Germany, it features a 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with various emissions standards (Tier I and Tier II). It offers multiple transmission options including fully synchronized, power shuttle, and partial power shift types. The tractor is available in 2WD and 4WD configurations with hydrostatic power steering and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a PTO power of 95 hp and various hydraulic system capacities depending on transmission. The 6520L is designed for specialized orchard and vineyard work with optional cab and ROPS configurations.

Power105 hp[P]

Founded2002 - 2006

Model6520L

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 6520L

Power

PTO (claimed)	95 hp (70.8 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Torque	289 lb-ft (391.9 Nm) / 350 lb-ft (474.6 Nm)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Idle RPM	875-2510 (Tier I) / 845-2465 (Tier II)
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Emissions	Tier I / Tier II
Rated RPM	2300
Torque RPM	1500
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Displacement	276 ci (4.5 L)
Engine model	John Deere PowerTech 4045HL071 / 4045HL273
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Operating RPM	1000-2300
Starter power	4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	14.4 qts (13.6 L)
Engine oil capacity	16.8 qts (15.9 L)
Oil change interval	500 h
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (0.457 mm)

Capacity

Fuel	43.6 gal (165.0 L), 30.7 gal (116.2 L) optional for ground clearance
Hydraulic system	13.7 gal (51.9 L) SyncroPlus, 12.9 gal (48.8 L) PowrQuad 16, 13.2 gal (50.0 L) PowrQuad 24

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging volts	14
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	pressure and flow compensated
Capacity	13.7 gal (51.9 L) SyncroPlus, 12.9 gal (48.8 L) PowrQuad 16, 13.2 gal (50.0 L) PowrQuad 24
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	25 gpm (94.6 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	ROPS. Cab optional.
Drive	4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering	hydrostatic power

Production

Type	Orchard/Vineyard tractor
Built in	Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price	$51,500 (2007)
Years produced	2002 - 2006

Transmission

John Deere PowrQuad	Typepartial power shift Gears16 forward and reverse Clutchwet disc Oil typeJD Hy-Gard DescriptionFour 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. Oil capacity51.8 qts (49.0 L)
Transmission options	12-speed fully synchronized, 16-speed power shuttle, 16-speed partial power shift, 24-speed partial power shift
John Deere SyncroPlus	Typefully synchronized Gears12 forward and 4 reverse Clutchwet disc Oil typeJD Hy-Gard DescriptionThree 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. Oil capacity55 qts (52.1 L)
John Deere PowrQuad Plus	Typepartial power shift Gears24 forward and reverse Clutchwet disc Oil typeJD Hy-Gard DescriptionFour 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. Oil capacity52.8 qts (50.0 L)
John Deere SyncroPlus Power Reverser	Typepower shuttle Gears16 forward and reverse Clutchwet disc Oil typeJD Hy-Gard DescriptionFour 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. Oil capacity55 qts (52.1 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	II

Dimensions & Tires

Weight	8,379 lbs (3800 kg)
Rear tire	18.4-26 (2WD and 4WD)
Front tire	27/9.5-15 (2WD), 10.5/80-18 (4WD)
Front tread	58.5 to 80.4 inches (148 to 204 cm) (2WD), 59.7 to 79.4 inches (151 to 201 cm) (4WD), 55.1 to 68.5 inches (139 to 173 cm) (4WD narrow)

Power Take-off (PTO)