Quick answer:
The John Deere 9520T tractor has 450 hp engine horsepower and 371.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower450 hp
PTO horsepower371.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower354.7 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Operating weight39,000 lb
John Deere 9520T Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 450 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 371.5 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 354.7 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,100 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 12.5 L |
| Engine cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine model | a 12.5L turbocharged |
| Operating weight | 39,000 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 9520T Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With PTO power at roughly 82.6% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 9520T keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work. |
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| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 9520T’s practical rating is 371.5 hp, which fits large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 9520T’s 354.7 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 450 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 39,000 lb operating weight and 450 hp engine power, the John Deere 9520T comes out at roughly 86.7 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 | With 12.5 L across 6 cylinders, the John Deere 9520T averages about 2.1 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | Use the John Deere 9520T’s 2,100 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors. |
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.







