Quick answer:
The John Deere 6520L tractor has 95 hp engine horsepower and 95 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower95 hp
PTO horsepower95 hp
Drawbar horsepower95 hp
Rated RPM2,300 rpm
Torque289 lb-ft
Operating weight8,377 lb
John Deere 6520L Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 95 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 95 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 95 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,300 rpm |
| Engine torque | 289 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 6.8 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | John Deere 4-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 8,377 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 6520L Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 6520L, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | With 95 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 6520L is best matched to hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements; implement size, ground speed and crop/load conditions will decide how hard it can work. |
| Drawbar note | Use 95 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 95 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 6520L. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 8,377 lb and 95 hp, the John Deere 6520L works out to about 88.2 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 6520L’s 6.8 L engine makes 95 hp, or about 14 hp per litre. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 6520L’s 289 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,300 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.







