John Deere 2520


John Deere 2520 tractor photo
1968 - 1972
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
2520
68.1hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built6,318 (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 Engines
John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank26 gal
98.4 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 2520 Transmissions
8-speed full power shift
8-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...
John Deere 2520 Power
Drawbar (tested)54.45 hp
40.6 kW
PTO (tested)61.29 hp
45.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS and Cab available.
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Pressure2250 psi
155.1 bar
Valves1 to 3
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@2100
 1000@2100
Mid PTOindependent OptOptional
Mid PTO Type1000
Front PTOindependent OptOptional
Front PTO Type1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase90 inches
228 cm
Weight7130 to 7425 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire13.6-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
2520 Serial Number Location
John Deere 2520 serial number location
Serial number plate on the rear of the Deere 2520, above the PTO shaft.
2520 Serial Numbers
196917000
197019416
197122000
197222915
Final23865

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
References
2520 references literature
Operator's Manual 2520 Tractor (OM-R46010)
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
*Publication contains known errors.
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