Quick answer:
The John Deere 5520 tractor has 75 hp engine horsepower and 75 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower75 hp
PTO horsepower75 hp
Drawbar horsepower75 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque227 lb-ft
Operating weight6,210 lb
John Deere 5520 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 75 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 75 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 75 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,400 rpm |
| Engine torque | 227 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 4.5 L |
| Engine model | John Deere 4045D turbocharged |
| Operating weight | 6,210 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 5520 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 5520 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere 5520’s 75 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 75 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | Use 75 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 75 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 5520. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 6,210 lb operating weight and 75 hp engine power, the John Deere 5520 comes out at roughly 82.8 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 5520 come together as engine model John Deere 4045D turbocharged, 4.5 L displacement, rated at 2,400 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 5520’s 227 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.







