Head to head · Crawler

John Deere 9520RT vs Versatile 520DT

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 9520RT

Crawler

power
520 hp
displacement
826 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9520RT specs
Versatile 520DT Tractor
VersatileModel B

Versatile 520DT

Crawler

power
520 hp
displacement
912 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 520DT specs
John DeereJohn Deere 9520RT
vs
VersatileVersatile 520DT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
9520RT520 hp
520DT520 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

9520RT is in the 90th percentile; 520DT is in the 90th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 520DT higher · +86 ci (+10%)
9520RT826 ci
520DT912 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

9520RT is in the 84th percentile; 520DT is in the 91st · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
9520RT6
520DT6
Median Crawler Tractor6

9520RT is in the 50th percentile; 520DT is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9520RT higher · +2 (+13%)
9520RT18
520DT16
Median Crawler Tractor10

9520RT is in the 87th percentile; 520DT is in the 69th · 179 models

9520RT (A)520DT (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 9520RTVersatile 520DTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereVersatile—
Model9520RT520DT—
CategoryCrawlerCrawler, Articulated—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 9520RTVersatile 520DTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereCummins—
ModelPSSQSX15—
Power Output520hp520hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,800RPM▲ 9520RT+300 RPM · +17%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement826ci912ci▲ 520DT+86 ci · +10%
Bore5.2in5.4in▲ 520DT+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke6.5in6.7in▲ 520DT+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 9520RTVersatile 520DTDifference
TypeFull power shiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 9520RTVersatile 520DTDifference
Width91inNot recorded—
Operating Weight48,650lb58,850lb▲ 520DT+10,200 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 9520RTVersatile 520DTDifference
System TypeClosed-center pressure/flow compensatedClosed center load sensing—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 9520RTVersatile 520DTDifference
Hitch Category4N/4Category 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 9520RTVersatile 520DTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler—
Drive TypeTrackTrackSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 9520RTVersatile 520DTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 9520RTVersatile 520DTDifference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 90th percentile (520 hp)B · 90th percentile (520 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 84th percentile (826 ci)B · 91st percentile (912 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 87th percentile (18)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 91st percentile (48,650 lb)B · 97th percentile (58,850 lb)
A · 9520RTB · 520DTMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 9520RTFull spec pageVersatile 520DT