John Deere lawn tractors X520 tractor specifications

2006 - 2008

2006 - 2008 Select X500 SeriesGarden tractor

Series:

Series:X500 ← X520 → X534X530 ↓

2006 - 2015

Model year 2006-20102011-2015

Select X500 Series

Garden tractor

Series:

X500

→ X520

Production

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	Garden tractor
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

John Deere X500 Engine

John Deere X500 Engine
25HP Kawasaki 675cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	5 gal 18.9 L
Engine details ...

John Deere X500 Transmission

John Deere X500 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Steering	manual sector-and-pinion
Cab	Open operator station with 15-inch seat and 7-inch adjustment. Cupholder, toolbox, and 12-volt outlet standard.

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	51.2 inches 130 cm
Weight	655 lbs 297 kg
Front tire	16x6.5-8
Rear tire	24x12-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

X500 Serial Numbers

X500 Serial Numbers
2006	010001
2007	020001
2008	030001
2009	040001
2010	050001
2011	060001
2012	070001
2013	080001
2014	090001
2015	100001
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

X500 Serial Location

X500 Serial Location

Front-right of main tractor frame, above front axle.

Electrical

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging amps	15
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12

Production

Production ManufacturerJohn Deere TypeGarden tractor FactoryHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

John Deere X520 Engine

John Deere X520 Engine 26HP Kawasaki 675cc 2-cyl gasoline Fuel tank5 gal
18.9 L Engine details ...

2006 - 2008

Select X500 Series

Garden tractor

Series:

Series:	X500 ←	X520	→ X534
		X530 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FD731V
gasoline
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement	675 cc 41.2 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.96x2.99 inches 75 x 76 mm
Power (gross)	26 hp 19.4 kW
Fuel system	carburetor
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.004 inches (cold) 0.102 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.004 inches (cold) 0.102 mm

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L

John Deere X520 Transmission

John Deere X520 Transmission hydrostatic Transmission details ...

2006 - 2008

Select X500 Series

Garden tractor

Series:

Series:	X500 ←	X520	→ X534
		X530 ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission	Tuff Torq K72B
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	5.6 qts 5.3 L
Hydrostatic transmission operated with two foot pedals and dash-mounted cruise control.

Speeds

Speeds

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis4x2 2WD Differential lockmechanical rear Steeringmanual sector-and-pinion CabOpen operator station with 15-inch seat and 7-inch adjustment. Cupholder, toolbox, and 12-volt outlet standard.