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John Deere 6520L

John Deere 6520L tractor
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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.
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Power105 hp[P]
Founded2002 - 2006
Model6520L

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

Type:partial power shift
Gears:16 forward and reverse
Clutch:wet disc
Oil type:JD Hy-Gard
Description: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.
Oil capacity:51.8 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

Type:fully synchronized
Gears:12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:wet disc
Oil type:JD Hy-Gard
Description: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.
Oil capacity:55 qts (52.1 L)

John Deere PowrQuad Plus

Type:partial power shift
Gears:24 forward and reverse
Clutch:wet disc
Oil type:JD Hy-Gard
Description: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.
Oil capacity:52.8 qts (50.0 L)

John Deere SyncroPlus Power Reverser

Type:power shuttle
Gears:16 forward and reverse
Clutch:wet disc
Oil type:JD Hy-Gard
Description: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.
Oil capacity:55 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)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540, 540/1000 (optional)

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