2005 John Deere 8520
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2005 John Deere 8520
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Equipment Specifications
CategoryTractor
Year2005
MakeJohn Deere
Model8520
SerialRW8520P034776
Hours8434
Equipment Details
Bring legendary, high-horsepower row-crop performance and ultimate drawbar capacity to your farming operation with this dependable 2005 John Deere 8520 Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (MFWD) tractor. Showing 8,434 original operating hours, this heavy-framed powerhouse represents the pinnacle of John Deere's iconic 8020-Series lineup?highly favored across the agricultural industry for its straightforward mechanical dependability, massive frame weight, and pure long-stroke pulling muscle.
At its core is John Deere's legendary, high-displacement 8.1-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine delivering a potent 255 PTO horsepower to handle large planters, deep-tillage rippers, and high-capacity grain carts. Outfitted with a full set of front and rear dual tires, precision guidance infrastructure, and an advanced hydraulic package, this machine is fully prepared to take on immediate field production.
Key Technical Specifications:
Model Year: 2005
Hours: 8,434 (Genuine, productive operating hours)
Serial Number: RW8520P034776
Engine: John Deere 8.1L 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (Renowned for its massive torque rise and extreme longevity under sustained heavy loads).
Transmission: Full 16 Forward / 4 Reverse Automatic Powershift transmission (Provides smooth, clutchless on-the-fly gear transitions to perfectly match ground speed with field conditions).
Drivetrain: Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (MFWD) with integrated differential lock to ensure maximum tractive efficiency through wet low spots or heavy clay.
Advanced Precision Ag Guidance Package:
GPS Hardware: Outfitted with a premium John Deere StarFire GPS receiver cleanly mounted for quick satellite signal acquisition.
In-Cab Interface: Includes a John Deere GreenStar display unit to monitor field maps, coverage metrics, and diagnostic settings.
Hands-Free Steering: Fully integrated with John Deere GreenStar AutoSteer, drastically lowering operator fatigue, minimizing pass-to-pass overlap, and reducing fuel consumption during large-scale field preparation.
Note: Specific sprayer monitors and the classic brown legacy GreenStar monitor are not included in this asset sale.
Elite Hydraulic, PTO & Hitch Infrastructure:
Hydraulic Capacity: Heavily optioned from the factory with 5 complete sets of rear hydraulic remote SCVs to seamlessly run complex multi-folding air seeders or high-demand scrapers.
Power Beyond: Equipped with a dedicated Power Beyond hydraulic circuit, providing direct, unregulated high-flow pressure to external hydraulic blocks on modern continuous-vacuum planters.
Power Take-Off: Large 1000 RPM PTO output shaft, engineered to deliver steady, uninhibited horsepower directly to heavy implements.
Three-Point Hitch: Heavy-duty category 3/4N rear 3-point hitch complete with an adjustable top link and a quick-attach coupler structure for fast, safe implement changeovers.
Electronic Connectivity: Plumbed with both a standard 7-pin implement electrical outlet and an advanced ISOBUS outlet to allow seamless plug-and-play communication between the tractor and modern implement control terminals.
Chassis Ballast & Premium High-Flotation Duals:
Front Ballast Package: Includes 12 factory suitcase weights mounted cleanly to the front weight bracket, optimizing front-axle traction and ensuring solid steering control when hauling heavy rear loads.
Front Wheels: 420/85R34 Dual Front Tire Configuration
Rear Wheels: 480/80R50 Dual Rear Tire Configuration
Note: The full dual-row-crop setup on both axles maximizes your ground contact footprint, significantly minimizing soil compaction across your seedbed while delivering incredible drawbar transfer.
Deluxe CommandView Climate Cab:
Enclosed Operator Station: Premium spacious factory enclosed cab fully equipped with high-output Air Conditioning and Heating systems. Designed with an air-suspension seat, ergonomic right-hand CommandARM controls, and sweeping panoramic glass lines to keep operators comfortable over long, grueling planting windows.
At its core is John Deere's legendary, high-displacement 8.1-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine delivering a potent 255 PTO horsepower to handle large planters, deep-tillage rippers, and high-capacity grain carts. Outfitted with a full set of front and rear dual tires, precision guidance infrastructure, and an advanced hydraulic package, this machine is fully prepared to take on immediate field production.
Key Technical Specifications:
Model Year: 2005
Hours: 8,434 (Genuine, productive operating hours)
Serial Number: RW8520P034776
Engine: John Deere 8.1L 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (Renowned for its massive torque rise and extreme longevity under sustained heavy loads).
Transmission: Full 16 Forward / 4 Reverse Automatic Powershift transmission (Provides smooth, clutchless on-the-fly gear transitions to perfectly match ground speed with field conditions).
Drivetrain: Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (MFWD) with integrated differential lock to ensure maximum tractive efficiency through wet low spots or heavy clay.
Advanced Precision Ag Guidance Package:
GPS Hardware: Outfitted with a premium John Deere StarFire GPS receiver cleanly mounted for quick satellite signal acquisition.
In-Cab Interface: Includes a John Deere GreenStar display unit to monitor field maps, coverage metrics, and diagnostic settings.
Hands-Free Steering: Fully integrated with John Deere GreenStar AutoSteer, drastically lowering operator fatigue, minimizing pass-to-pass overlap, and reducing fuel consumption during large-scale field preparation.
Note: Specific sprayer monitors and the classic brown legacy GreenStar monitor are not included in this asset sale.
Elite Hydraulic, PTO & Hitch Infrastructure:
Hydraulic Capacity: Heavily optioned from the factory with 5 complete sets of rear hydraulic remote SCVs to seamlessly run complex multi-folding air seeders or high-demand scrapers.
Power Beyond: Equipped with a dedicated Power Beyond hydraulic circuit, providing direct, unregulated high-flow pressure to external hydraulic blocks on modern continuous-vacuum planters.
Power Take-Off: Large 1000 RPM PTO output shaft, engineered to deliver steady, uninhibited horsepower directly to heavy implements.
Three-Point Hitch: Heavy-duty category 3/4N rear 3-point hitch complete with an adjustable top link and a quick-attach coupler structure for fast, safe implement changeovers.
Electronic Connectivity: Plumbed with both a standard 7-pin implement electrical outlet and an advanced ISOBUS outlet to allow seamless plug-and-play communication between the tractor and modern implement control terminals.
Chassis Ballast & Premium High-Flotation Duals:
Front Ballast Package: Includes 12 factory suitcase weights mounted cleanly to the front weight bracket, optimizing front-axle traction and ensuring solid steering control when hauling heavy rear loads.
Front Wheels: 420/85R34 Dual Front Tire Configuration
Rear Wheels: 480/80R50 Dual Rear Tire Configuration
Note: The full dual-row-crop setup on both axles maximizes your ground contact footprint, significantly minimizing soil compaction across your seedbed while delivering incredible drawbar transfer.
Deluxe CommandView Climate Cab:
Enclosed Operator Station: Premium spacious factory enclosed cab fully equipped with high-output Air Conditioning and Heating systems. Designed with an air-suspension seat, ergonomic right-hand CommandARM controls, and sweeping panoramic glass lines to keep operators comfortable over long, grueling planting windows.
