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John Deere 9520RT Specs ( 2015-Present )

Name: John Deere 9520RT
Brand: John Deere

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Nebraska Test #2112

John Deere 9520RT

Max Drawbar HP 455.5 hp

Max Pull 48,304 lbs

Max Torque 1197 lb-ft

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Overview

The John Deere 9520RT is a crawler-driven agricultural tractor manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, since 2015. It features a 13.5L 6-cylinder diesel engine with Tier IV emissions compliance and an e18 PowerShift transmission providing 18 forward gears. Standard equipment includes 30-inch tracks and a Command View Cab III with integrated JDLink and AutoTrac readiness.

Ideal Applications

Tested Drawbar Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test results recorded a maximum drawbar output of 455.52 hp and a maximum pull capacity of 48,304 lbs.

Hydraulic System and Hitch Capacity: The unit is equipped with a 58 gpm pump flow hydraulic system and a Category 5 heavy-duty drawbar supporting a 15,000 lb rear lift capacity.

Operational Capacities and Weight: The tractor has a 350-gallon fuel capacity and a ballasted weight of 54,000 lbs, utilizing 30-inch or 36-inch wide tracks for ground contact.

Production

Description	Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 13.5L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	5.197x6.496 inches (132 x 165 mm)
Compression	16:1
Description	John Deere PSS / variable geometry turbocharger diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	826.7 ci (13.5 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction
Emissions	Tier IV
Maximum Power (gross)	572 hp (426.5 kW)
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)	329 hp (245.3 kW)

Transmission

Gears	18 forward and 6 reverse
Transmission	e18 PowerShift
Transmission type	18-speed full power shift
Type	full power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Command View Cab III standard with air-conditioning. AutoTrac ready; ISOBUS 11783; JDLink ready
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive	crawler
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional

Capacity

Exhaust fluid (DEF)	22 gal (83.3 L)
Fuel	350 gal (1324.8 L)
Hydraulic system	79.3 gal (300.2 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	79.3 gal (300.2 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

Drawbar	Cat. 5 HD
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	3
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (drawbar)	12000 inches (30480 cm)

Dimensions & Tracks

Description	30-inch tracks
Weight	44910 lbs (20371 kg)

John Deere 9520RT Tracks

Width	30 inches (76 cm) / 36 inches (91 cm)

John Deere 9520RT Weight

Ballasted	54000 lbs (24494 kg)
Max Drawbar	12000 lbs (5443 kg)
Shipping	44910 lbs (20371 kg)

Variants

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

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2112

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Test Date: April 21 - 30, 2015

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

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

354.62 hp

@ 1599 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

306.34 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

344.10 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1197 lb-ft (1623 Nm) at 1550 rpm
Torque Rise	56.2%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	306.34	228.44	2100	0.35	1.33
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	354.62	264.44	1599	0.29	1.11

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
306.34	2100	20.09	0.46	15.25	0.35
266.59	2150	18.70	0.49	14.25	0.37
200.32	2150	15.78	0.55	12.69	0.30
133.21	2150	12.80	0.68	10.41	0.25
66.84	2150	9.89	1.04	6.76	0.23
0.66	2150	7.33	78.34	0.09	0.15

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Maximum Power—7th Gear- Manual mode	401.01	29,507	5.10	1.70	53	193
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—7th Gear - ...	311.50	22,121	5.28	1.20	56	189
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—7th Gear- M...	211.15	14,765	5.36	0.70	57	188
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed— 5.3...	311.78	22,104	5.29	1.20	57	194
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed— 5.3...	210.17	14,827	5.32	0.70	58	191

Manual Mode 2100 RPM (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Hg	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
1st	297.37	48,277	2.31	2160	10.40	13.13	0.54	0.01	28.83	48	190
2nd	357.40	47,854	2.80	2101	9.30	14.04	0.50	0.01	28.82	46	193
3rd	370.80	44,072	3.16	2100	7.40	14.64	0.48	0.01	28.85	51	191
4th	385.38	39,748	3.64	2100	4.60	15.11	0.47	0.01	28.83	49	192
5th	394.66	36,437	4.06	2100	3.10	15.56	0.45	0.01	28.58	59	198
6th	393.56	32,313	4.57	2099	2.60	15.33	0.46	0.01	28.82	53	192
7th	401.01	29,507	5.10	2099	1.70	15.70	0.45	0.01	28.59	53	193
8th	402.52	26,564	5.68	2100	1.40	15.71	0.45	0.01	28.59	50	191
9th	397.44	23,628	6.31	2099	1.10	15.65	0.45	0.01	28.58	55	192
10th	397.44	21,234	7.02	2099	1.00	15.58	0.45	0.01	28.58	57	195
11th	392.68	18,953	7.77	2100	0.90	15.53	0.45	0.01	28.58	58	197
12th	392.57	17,020	8.65	2099	0.70	15.50	0.45	0.01	28.58	59	197

Manual Mode 1850 RPM (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Hg	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
1st	297.46	48,304	2.31	2160	10.40	13.18	0.53	0.01	28.82	48	191
2nd	358.28	47,868	2.81	2101	9.10	14.06	0.50	0.01	28.82	46	193
3rd	372.80	45,539	3.07	2087	9.30	14.44	0.49	0.01	28.84	52	192
4th	397.71	43,678	3.42	2038	7.70	14.94	0.47	0.01	28.83	52	193
5th	419.52	41,991	3.75	2006	6.50	15.44	0.46	0.01	28.82	54	196
6th	433.52	40,427	4.03	1912	5.80	15.73	0.45	0.01	28.82	54	201
7th	446.69	38,531	4.35	1850	4.90	16.36	0.43	0.01	28.80	55	201
8th	454.08	34,713	4.91	1850	3.40	16.66	0.42	0.01	28.80	56	206
9th	451.40	30,727	5.51	1850	2.00	16.73	0.42	0.01	28.48	66	218
10th	452.44	27,611	6.15	1850	1.60	16.76	0.42	0.01	28.49	65	219
11th	452.63	24,920	6.81	1850	1.30	16.70	0.42	0.01	28.49	66	217
12th	454.03	22,426	7.59	1850	1.10	16.75	0.42	0.01	28.47	67	217
13th	444.75	19,813	8.42	1849	0.90	16.43	0.43	0.01	28.47	66	218

Lugging Ability In 11th Gear

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Power	Speed	RPM	Slip	Increase In Pull Percent	Pull Lbs
391.72	7.77	2100	0.90	0	18910
442.47	7.38	2000	1.10	19	22494
452.95	6.99	1899	1.40	28	24286
455.52	6.80	1849	1.50	32	25108
454.27	6.24	1699	1.70	44	27313
442.48	5.86	1600	1.80	49	28302
380.63	5.13	1400	1.80	47	27813
276.63	4.04	1099	1.50	36	25660

Unballasted Auto Mode

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Hg	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F	Travel Speed
384.99	39,135	3.69	1727	4.40	16.47	0.43	0.01	28.84	50	194	3.9 mph (6.2 km/h)
394.75	36,128	4.10	1713	3.10	16.93	0.42	0.01	28.57	60	209	4.2 mph (6.8 km/h)
393.39	32,021	4.61	1723	2.60	17.26	0.41	0.01	28.81	53	195	4.7 mph (7.6 km/h)
401.61	29,316	5.14	1719	1.70	17.17	0.41	0.01	28.58	54	203	5.1 mph (8.2 km/h)
402.23	26,727	5.64	1695	1.40	17.47	0.40	0.01	28.59	52	195	5.7 mph (9.2 km/h)
397.56	23,764	6.27	1700	1.10	17.13	0.41	0.01	28.57	56	203	6.3 mph (10.2 km/h)
396.65	21,179	7.02	1900	1.00	16.68	0.42	0.01	28.58	58	201	7.1 mph (11.4 km/h)
392.30	18,931	7.77	1888	0.90	16.61	0.42	0.01	28.58	58	201	7.8 mph (12.6 km/h)
391.83	16,989	8.65	1896	0.70	16.33	0.43	0.01	28.58	59	204	8.7 mph (14.0 km/h)

Category: 4N/4 Quick Attach: Yes

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Combined Flow	117.80 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	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
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	tracklayer-rubber tracked
Steering	electro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheel
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	18 forward (24.72 mph max)
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	22,067 kg

Consumables

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

Sound Levels

Bystander	88.00 dB(A)
At No Load In 6th Gear	69.60 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 18th Gear	71.50 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Track Width	30.00 in (762 mm)
Height of Drawbar	22.00 in (560 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	N/A lbs
Front	N/A lbs
Total	48,825 lbs

John Deere 9520RT Specs ( 2015-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tracks

John Deere 9520RT Tracks

John Deere 9520RT Weight

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

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Manual Mode 2100 RPM (Unballasted)

Manual Mode 1850 RPM (Unballasted)

Lugging Ability In 11th Gear

Unballasted Auto Mode

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks