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John Deere 9520R Specs ( 2015-2021 )

Name: John Deere 9520R
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 9520R is an articulated four-wheel drive farm tractor produced in Waterloo, Iowa, between 2015 and 2021. It features a 13.5L 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 520 hp and an 18-speed full power shift transmission.

Ideal Applications

High-Capacity Fluid Systems: The tractor is equipped with a 400-gallon fuel tank and a 22-gallon diesel exhaust fluid reservoir to support its Tier IV compliant 13.5L engine.

Tested Pulling Performance: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, this model achieved a maximum pull of 56,344 lbs and a maximum drawbar performance of 472.45 hp.

Operational Weight and Dimensions: With a shipping weight of 43,550 lbs and a ballasted weight of 60,000 lbs, the 154-inch wheelbase chassis utilizes 4.72-inch axles and an optional HydraCushion suspension system.

Production

Description	Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Drive type	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 13.5L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	5.197x6.496 inches (132 x 165 mm)
Coolant capacity	67.1 qts (63.5 L)
Description	John Deere PSS / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	826.7 ci (13.5 L)
Emissions	Tier IV
Fuel system	electronic injection
Maximum Power (gross)	572 hp (426.5 kW)
Oil capacity	50.7 qts (48.0 L)
Rated Power (gross)	520 hp (387.8 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Engine (gross)	520 hp (387.8 kW)
Engine (max)	572 hp (426.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	335 hp (249.8 kW)

Transmission

Transmission type	18-speed full power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Command View Cab III standard with air-conditioning. AutoTrac ready; ISOBUS 11783; JDLink ready
Description	Articulated power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional

Capacity

Exhaust fluid (DEF)	22 gal (83.3 L)
Fuel	400 gal (1514.0 L)
Hydraulic system	58 gal (219.5 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	58 gal (219.5 L)
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	58 gpm (219.5 lpm)
Rear valves	4 to 8
SCV flow	35 gpm (132.5 lpm)
Type	closed-center pressure/flow compensated

Hitch

Control	draft sensing
Drawbar	Cat. 5
Rear lift	15000 lbs (6804 kg)
Rear Type	IV/IVN OptOptional

PTO

Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO	independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	4
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	200
Charging system	alternator
Charging volts	12
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ballasted weight	60000 lbs (27216 kg)
Clearance (drawbar)	15 inches (38 cm)
Front axle	4.72 by 120 inches (119 by 3048 mm) / HydraCushion suspension: 4.72 by 120 inches ( (119 by 3048 mm)
Length	319.5 inches (811 cm)
Rear axle	4.72 by 120 inches (119 by 3048 mm)
Shipping weight	43550 lbs (19754 kg)
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)
Width	193 inches (490 cm)
Weight	43550 lbs (19754 kg)
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)

John Deere 9520R Height

Cab	145 inches (368 cm)
Exhaust	157 inches (398 cm)
Hood	108 inches (274 cm)

Variants

9520R	wheeled 4WD
9520RT	crawler
9520RX	articulated crawler

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2111

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Test Date: April 27 - May 5, 2015

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

367.32 hp

@ 1599 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

326.43 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

361.29 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,241 lb-ft (1,683 Nm)
Torque Rise	52.0%
At Engine RPM	1550 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	326.43	243.42	2099	1108
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	367.32	273.91	1599

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
326.43	2099	20.73	0.45	15.75	0.36
284.23	2150	19.49	0.48	14.58	0.39
213.15	2150	16.14	0.53	13.21	0.30
142.20	2150	12.87	0.64	11.05	0.28
71.13	2150	9.76	0.97	7.29	0.24
0.94	2150	7.18	53.61	0.13	0.18

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) 2100 RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3rd Gear	384.69	49,724	2.91	2098	11.30	14.63	0.01	28.82	0.48	55	193
4th Gear	396.08	43,941	3.38	2099	7.60	15.25	0.01	28.90	0.46	70	197
5th Gear	406.34	40,037	3.81	2099	5.50	15.55	0.01	28.91	0.45	65	199
6th Gear	409.27	35,555	4.32	2099	4.30	15.69	0.01	28.91	0.45	65	195
7th Gear	415.60	32,449	4.80	2099	3.60	15.94	0.01	28.93	0.44	62	196
8th Gear	419.44	29,300	5.37	2100	3.00	16.08	0.01	28.93	0.44	60	195
9th Gear	415.85	26,117	5.97	2100	2.50	15.89	0.01	28.93	0.44	59	194
10th Gear	414.99	23,390	6.65	2100	2.20	15.95	0.01	28.93	0.44	61	197
11th Gear	413.51	21,048	7.37	2100	2.00	15.84	0.01	28.89	0.44	66	200
12th Gear	413.43	18,875	8.22	2100	1.80	15.97	0.01	28.88	0.44	67	199

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Ballasted) 1750 RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
2nd Gear	380.22	56,344	2.53	2066	13.50	14.14	0.01	28.78	0.50	55	193
3rd Gear	415.48	54,244	2.88	2035	9.20	15.27	0.01	28.79	0.46	58	194
4th Gear	440.35	52,046	3.18	1978	7.80	15.67	0.01	28.78	0.45	62	199
5th Gear	450.05	50,186	3.37	1892	7.10	16.16	0.01	28.78	0.44	63	205
6th Gear	451.83	47,103	3.60	1789	6.10	16.53	0.01	28.77	0.43	66	211
7th Gear	457.96	43,812	3.92	1750	5.30	16.97	0.01	28.77	0.41	66	215
8th Gear	463.34	39,553	4.39	1750	4.50	17.16	0.01	28.77	0.41	67	215
9th Gear	462.77	35,396	4.90	1750	3.70	17.12	0.01	28.77	0.41	68	216
10th Gear	466.01	31,877	5.48	1752	3.20	17.22	0.01	28.77	0.41	68	215
11th Gear	467.01	28,789	6.08	1751	2.80	17.29	0.01	28.77	0.41	69	215
12th Gear	468.65	25,911	6.79	1751	2.50	17.40	0.01	28.77	0.40	70	216
13th Gear	464.84	23,134	7.54	1751	2.20	17.23	0.01	28.77	0.41	70	216
14th Gear	470.61	21,014	8.40	1750	1.90	17.46	0.01	28.76	0.40	70	216

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) 1750 RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3rd Gear	390.49	49,614	2.95	2099	9.80	14.85	0.01	28.82	0.47	55	193
4th Gear	397.28	45,011	3.31	2082	8.80	15.11	0.01	28.89	0.47	70	202
5th Gear	415.45	43,185	3.61	2040	7.90	15.63	0.01	28.88	0.45	71	208
6th Gear	438.82	41,628	3.96	1980	7.20	15.85	0.01	28.87	0.44	72	212
7th Gear	452.42	40,226	4.22	1899	6.60	16.41	0.01	28.86	0.43	72	216
8th Gear	456.18	39,024	4.39	1769	5.80	16.88	0.01	28.86	0.42	72	217
9th Gear	465.22	35,727	4.88	1750	4.70	17.34	0.01	28.92	0.41	67	215
10th Gear	466.50	32,037	5.46	1750	3.80	17.26	0.01	28.92	0.41	67	215
11th Gear	472.45	29,173	6.07	1751	3.20	17.40	0.01	28.95	0.40	63	213
12th Gear	470.99	26,051	6.78	1751	2.80	17.50	0.01	28.95	0.40	64	215
13th Gear	468.30	23,326	7.53	1750	2.50	17.47	0.01	28.94	0.40	65	215
14th Gear	472.23	21,101	8.39	1749	2.20	17.54	0.01	28.94	0.40	65	215

Drawbar Power At Selected Travel Speeds (Unballasted) Auto Mode

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3.7 mph (6.0 km/h)	396.59	43,012	3.46	1745	7.70	16.70	0.01	28.89	0.42	70	211
4.0 mph (6.4 km/h)	405.53	40,395	3.77	1682	5.80	17.22	0.01	28.90	0.41	65	209
4.5 mph (7.2 km/h)	409.63	35,693	4.30	1705	4.30	17.49	0.01	28.91	0.40	64	203
5.0 mph (8.0 km/h)	415.50	32,362	4.82	1710	3.60	17.55	0.01	28.92	0.40	63	208
5.5 mph (8.8 km/h)	419.36	29,535	5.32	1693	3.10	17.66	0.01	28.93	0.40	60	204
6.1 mph (9.8 km/h)	415.33	26,148	5.96	1885	2.50	17.14	0.01	28.93	0.41	59	197
6.7 mph (10.8 km/h)	414.46	23,617	6.58	1879	2.30	17.08	0.01	28.94	0.41	61	202
7.5 mph (12.0 km/h)	413.67	21,189	7.32	1877	2.10	17.20	0.01	28.89	0.41	67	203
8.3 mph (13.4 km/h)	412.92	18,872	8.21	1895	2.00	16.78	0.01	28.88	0.42	67	204

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted)

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	inHg	Condition	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Kw H L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
415.60	309.91	32,449	144.34	4.80	7.72	2099	3.60	62	196	28.93	Maximum Power—7th Gear- Manual mode	0.01	15.94	0.27	3.14	0.44
324.38	241.89	24,294	108.07	5.01	8.06	2166	2.50	68	190	28.86	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—7th Gear - Manual mode	0.01	14.94	0.29	2.94	0.47
220.87	164.70	16,207	72.09	5.11	8.22	2190	1.70	68	188	28.85	50% of Pull at Maximum Power—7th Gear- Manual mode	0.02	13	0.33	2.56	0.54
324.53	242	24,417	108.61	4.98	8.01	1577	2.40	68	195	28.86	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed— 5.1 mph (8.2 km/h)-Auto mode	0.01	17.47	0.25	3.44	0.40
221.16	164.92	16,080	71.53	5.16	8.30	1314	1.60	68	192	28.85	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed— 5.1 mph (8.2 km/h)-Auto mode	0.01	17.21	0.25	3.39	0.41

Lugging Ability In 11th Gear

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Power	Speed	RPM	Slip	Increase In Pull Percent	Pull Lbs
413.85	7.37	2100	2.10	0	21066
455.33	7.00	2001	2.40	16	24398
470.38	6.63	1900	2.70	26	26623
471.71	6.27	1799	2.80	34	28225
472.11	6.08	1749	2.90	38	29098
453.77	5.55	1600	3.10	46	30666
361.43	4.51	1300	3.10	43	30042
287.98	3.83	1100	2.90	34	28228

Category: 4N/4 Quick Attach: Yes

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	John Deere
Type	Diesel, six cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, air to air aftercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	826 cu in (13548 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst), SCR (selective catalyst reduction) and regenerative DPF (diesel particulate filter) integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	four wheel drive with triples
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	18 forward (23.48 mph max)
Wheelbase	137.80 in (3500 mm)
Front Tread Width	59.1 to 163.8 in
Rear Tread Width	59.1 to 163.8 in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by a foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	47,380 lbs ( 21,491 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Sound Levels

Bystander	85.80 dB(A)
At No Load In 7th Gear	70.70 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 18th Gear	72.10 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Height of Drawbar

Static Weight

Rear	N/A lbs
Front	N/A lbs
Total	N/A lbs

John Deere 9520R Specs ( 2015-2021 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

John Deere 9520R Height

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) 2100 RPM

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Ballasted) 1750 RPM

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) 1750 RPM

Drawbar Power At Selected Travel Speeds (Unballasted) Auto Mode

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted)

Lugging Ability In 11th Gear

Hydraulic Performance

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks