Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Total built: | 6,318 (total) |
| 3,240 (diesel Syncro) | |
| 2,494 (gas Syncro) | |
| 356 (diesel Power Shift) | |
| 122 (gas Power Shift) | |
| 98 (diesel High Crop) | |
| 8 (gas High-Crop) | |
| The John Deere 2520 was available in row-crop and high-crop versions. | |
John Deere 2520 Power | |
| Drawbar (tested): | 54.45 hp 40.6 kW |
| PTO (tested): | 61.29 hp 45.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | hydrostatic power |
| Brakes: | differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Cab: | ROPS |
| Cab optional | |
| Transmissions: | 8-speed full power shift |
| 8-speed partially synchronized | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear RPM: | 540/1000 |
| Mid PTO: | optional |
| Mid RPM: | 1000 |
| Front PTO: | optional |
| Front RPM: | 1000 |
2520 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the rear of the Deere 2520, above the PTO shaft. |
| 1969: | 17000 |
| 1970: | 19416 |
| 1971: | 22000 |
| 1972: | 22915 |
| Final: | 23865 |
Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| diesel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 219 ci 3.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.02x4.33 inches 102 x 110 mm |
| Air cleaner: | dry type |
| Compression: | 16.7"1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2500 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 7 qts 6.6 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 14 qts 13.2 L |