The John Deere 520 tractor has 35 hp engine horsepower and 35 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower35 hp
PTO horsepower35 hp
Drawbar horsepower33.3 hp
Rated RPM1,325 rpm
Operating weight4,960 lb
John Deere 520 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
35 hp
PTO horsepower
35 hp
Drawbar horsepower
33.3 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,325 rpm
Engine displacement
3.1 L
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
a 3.1L 2-cylinder
Operating weight
4,960 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
35 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
35 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
33.3 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,960 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 520 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 520, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 520’s 35 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 35 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 520’s 33.3 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
Using 4,960 lb operating weight and 35 hp engine power, the John Deere 520 comes out at roughly 141.7 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
With 3.1 L across 2 cylinders, the John Deere 520 averages about 1.6 L per cylinder.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 520’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 1,325 rpm.
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.
