The John Deere 9520 tractor has 450 hp engine horsepower and 316 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower450 hp
PTO horsepower316 hp
Drawbar horsepower350.1 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque1,650 lb-ft
Operating weight38,315 lb
John Deere 9520 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
450 hp
PTO horsepower
316 hp
Drawbar horsepower
350.1 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,100 rpm
Engine torque
1,650 lb-ft
Engine displacement
12.5 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
a 12.5L 6-cylinder
Operating weight
38,315 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
450 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
316 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
350.1 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
38,315 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 9520 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
With PTO power at roughly 70.2% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 9520 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work.
PTO note
The John Deere 9520’s PTO output is 316 hp, about 70.2% of its 450 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
At 350.1 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 9520 is about 99.9 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
At 38,315 lb and 450 hp, the John Deere 9520 works out to about 85.1 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 9520 uses engine model a 12.5L 6-cylinder, 12.5 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,100 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 9520’s 1,650 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,100 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.
