John Deere Z520A Horsepower & PTO HP

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The John Deere Z520A tractor has 24.5 hp engine horsepower and 23.5 hp PTO horsepower.

Engine horsepower24.5 hp
PTO horsepower23.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower25 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Torque22.5 lb-ft
Operating weight1,099 lb

John Deere Z520A Horsepower Details

Engine horsepower 24.5 hp
PTO horsepower 23.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower 25 hp
Rated engine RPM 2,600 rpm
Engine torque 22.5 lb-ft
Engine displacement 44.2 cu in
Engine model the Kohler SV715
Operating weight 1,099 lb

Horsepower Comparison Chart

Engine horsepower comparison

This model

24.5 hp

Average

117.3 hp

Low

8 hp

High

620 hp

PTO horsepower comparison

This model

23.5 hp

Average

103.8 hp

Low

8 hp

High

620 hp

Drawbar horsepower comparison

This model

25 hp

Average

100.5 hp

Low

7.5 hp

High

620 hp

Operating weight comparison

This model

1,099 lb

Average

9,758.8 lb

Low

340 lb

High

59,000 lb

John Deere Z520A Extra Horsepower Notes

Horsepower note The John Deere Z520A shows 24.5 hp at the engine and 23.5 hp at the PTO, which is a small drop from engine power to PTO power for a low-horsepower compact tractor.
PTO note The John Deere Z520A’s PTO output is 23.5 hp, about 95.9% of its 24.5 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note Use 25 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 23.5 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere Z520A.
Power-to-weight note Using 1,099 lb operating weight and 24.5 hp engine power, the John Deere Z520A comes out at roughly 44.9 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 The John Deere Z520A’s engine setup is engine model the Kohler SV715, 44.2 cu in displacement, rated at 2,600 rpm, matching its low-horsepower compact horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note The John Deere Z520A combines 22.5 lb-ft of torque with a 2,600 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a typical tractor rated-speed range.
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.