The John Deere 4520 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) at 24 in / 610 mm behind the hitch. It also lists hitch category Category 1 and rear PTO power 53.1 hp.
Best rear lift figure2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Lift at 24 in / 610 mm2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Rear PTO horsepower53.1 hp
John Deere 4520 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Lift capacity at 24 in / 610 mm
2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Hitch category
Category 1
Rear PTO horsepower
53.1 hp
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
2,500 lb
Average
8,101 lb
Low
550 lb
High
29,750 lb
Lift at 24 in comparison
This model
2,500 lb
Average
7,292 lb
Low
550 lb
High
29,750 lb
Rear PTO horsepower comparison
This model
53 hp
Average
132 hp
Low
11 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere 4520 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
The John Deere 4520 gives a 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) rear-lift figure for lift at 24 in / 610 mm. Treat that as the first-pass implement compatibility number
24 in / 610 mm lift note
The 24 in / 610 mm lift figure is usually the more useful number because rear implements hang behind the lift arms, not directly on them
Hitch category note
The John Deere 4520 hitch category is listed as Category 1. This matters because rear implements need to match the tractor’s hitch pin size and geometry
PTO and weight context
For rear implement work, lift capacity is only part of the answer. On the John Deere 4520, rear PTO horsepower is 53.1 hp, which also affects implement choice
Rear implement matching
Use the John Deere 4520’s hitch capacity as a filter before shopping for rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box
John Deere 4520 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How strong is the John Deere 4520 3-point hitch?
The John Deere 4520 hitch data points to 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) for lift at 24 in / 610 mm. In practical terms, this puts it in utility rear-lift tractor territory.
Why does the 24 in / 610 mm rear lift spec matter?
The 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) rating matters because mounted implements put weight behind the lift arms. That extra distance makes the tractor work harder than a close-in hitch-end test.
What hitch category is the John Deere 4520?
The listed hitch category for the John Deere 4520 is Category 1. Match implement pins and hitch width to that category before worrying about lift capacity.
How should I match rear implements to the John Deere 4520?
Start with 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) for lift at 24 in / 610 mm, then compare the actual implement weight and overhang. Typical checks include rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box.
Is 53.1 hp rear PTO power enough for implements?
It depends on the implement. Use 53.1 hp for powered equipment matching, and use 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) for rear lift matching.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
