Quick answer:
The John Deere 4520 tractor has 60 hp engine horsepower and 45 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower60 hp
PTO horsepower45 hp
Drawbar horsepower45 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque113 lb-ft
Operating weight14,175 lb
John Deere 4520 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 60 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 45 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 45 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,400 rpm |
| Engine torque | 113 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 4.5 L |
| Engine cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine model | a 6.6L 6-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 14,175 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 4520 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With PTO power at roughly 75% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 4520 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 4520’s practical rating is 45 hp, which fits larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements. |
| Drawbar note | For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 4520’s 45 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 4520’s weight-to-power figure is about 236.2 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is heavy for its power, which usually helps traction and stability under pull. |
| Engine note | For engine identification, the John Deere 4520 is listed with engine model a 6.6L 6-cylinder, 4.5 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,400 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 4520’s 113 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,400 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







