John Deere JD4520 Discussions

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    Extra 12v plug(s) on rear of 2009 John Deere 4520 ?

    I've received such great information here, I thought I'd press my luck.... I am trying to find an open/extra 12v plug on the rear of my JD 4520 CUT tractor so that I could power a 40 gallon Fimco...
  2. S

    John Deere 4520 CUT thermostat

    Does anyone know the standard thermostat rating (temp) for a 2009 4520? The technical manual shows 8 different thermostats and ratings from 160F to 210F. My machine runs about 3/4 on the gauge...
  3. C

    JD4520 Steering trouble when bucket is full.

    I have a 2007 JD 4520. I have started to notice that I have difficulty steering to the right when the bucket is full of heavy dirt. I turn the wheel to the right but the tires do not turn to the...
  4. M

    John Deere 4520 PowerReverser engagement??

    Just inherited my family's 2012 4520 and as long as I can remember the clutch is all or nothing. it absolutely I'm possible to use the front loader or take easy start offs while brush hogging. I...
  5. S

    John Deere 4520 CUT front axle breather

    I'm confused as heck. I've read about, and have experienced for myself, leaking front axles on John Deere 3 and 4 series tractors. I wanted to vent the front axle on my new-to-me 4520 and have...
  6. R

    John Deere 4520 Compact Tractor Error code 59

    I had a bad instrument cluster no rpm, temp or fuel gauge stuck on 2004 John Deere 4520 Compact tractor. The hour gauge/ mph was the only thing working. I purchased new instrument cluster form...
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    John Deere 4520 intermittent starting problem

    We have a 2014 4520 with about 1200 hours. It only starts intermittently. When it starts it runs fine. Whether it just cranks or starts, it shows an error 207 code. After 3 trips to the dealership...
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    2005 John Deere 4520 (Compact) Oil in Coolant

    We have this tractor that has oil in the coolant. We have flushed the coolant thoroughly using flushing additives, etc several times, but after a day or two of use, the coolant becomes a gray-ish...
  9. N

    John Deere 4520 Wheel weight install

    My son has a YouTube channel and has been putting together some cool videos. We decided since I hadn't seen a wheel weight install video online, we would make one. Also want to give an epic shout...
  10. S

    john deere 4520 loader grapple

    does anyone know the part# for the front hydraulics to operate a grapple for my 2008 john deere 4520 with 400x loader ? I get no where with the dealers
  11. dmrp6510

    John Deere 4520 Oil Change

    I'm looking at using Lucas Oil Magnum CJ-4 15w40 Synthetic does anybody have any reason why I should not use this. Magnum CJ-4 Oil
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    John Deere 4520 surges like governor issues

    My 4520 surges under any load, sometimes worse than others. It seems like the governor is cutting out and back in seconds. It surges about 100 RPM's
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    How many hours is too many? John deere 4520 utility

    I'm looking at a John Deere 4520 utility with almost 2200 hours. It has been well maintained and in good condition. It has a loader with a factory cab and they want $25,500 for it. Is this too...
  14. M

    John Deere 4520 hydraulics for log splitter

    Hi. I own a JD 4520 with a 4 in 1 FEL. Controlling the 4 in 1 function is a 2 part process: I first need to press a switch on the panel on the fender, which directs flow to the joystick. On the...
  15. K

    John Deere 4520

    I'm about to go look at a John Deere 4520 and the guy is asking $5500. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as to anything specific to look for and what issues would be a deal breaker. It...
  16. B

    Make my JD4520 a Kubota L48

    Alas I have had to part with mt Kubotal L48 when I sold a property and the buyer made it part of the sale. I miss the equipment more than the real estate! But I have moved on to greener pastures...
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    Need help with John Deere 4520 Dash Symbols

    I am looking at purchasing a 2012 4520 with a cab. The seller sent me some pictures of the cab and controls. I am having trouble figuring out what options may be installed on this tractor. I can...
  18. T

    John Deere 4520 with Western snow plow

    Retired the old 1996 chevy truck and removed the snow plow from it to mount on the new tractor.
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    john deere 4520 hydraulic pump failure

    This is a jd4520 3 years old and two pump failures, it has a e-hydro transmission. Both pumps have failed while pulling and top dressing athletic fields with a turf tiger top dresser. top...
  20. K

    John Deere 4520 Power reverser Utilikty 4 whl; drive does not release .

    Had posted this question in John Deere Agri forum never had a answer other than pin broken. The problem is display shows the 4 whl. drive or 2 whl. drive when lever is in proper position. but...
  21. B

    JD4520 e-Hydro not pulling up slopes

    I have a 1 year old JD4520 e-Hydro; was set to purchase power reverser right up until last moment but sure am glad I had a change of heart as the hydrostatic is superb on my hilly property...
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    Connecticut looing for R4/Industrial tires for my Deere 4520 - for trade?

    I just bought a 2010 John Deere 4520 with only 105 hrs on it. I live the machine, and thought the turf tires would be gentle on lawns, but they SUCK in the woods/medium mud. I would think...
  23. yukonhunter

    size of box blade and harrow for jd4520

    Looking to get a box balde and disc harrow for my 4520...I have no idea on what sizes to get . And what brand do you guys recommend. Thx
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    John Deere 4520 Error Code

    I have a JD 4520 Compact with Cab and I have an error Code of 210 displayed...Checked with dealer and they said the code does not exist??????? Can any one shed some lite on this!!!!!:confused2...
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    Hydraulics on rear of JD4520

    Bought a 4520 in late fall 2013. Came with a set of rear hydraulics, which were not optional. So I bought a rear blade with hydraulic adjustment to take advantage of the tractor's outlets. Now...
  26. S

    John Deere 4520 weight with filled tires, frontier 6 foot box and 400cx loader

    Hello: Attempting to stay within a safe range on my trailer. And I need to know the weight of my 4520 with filled tires, frontier 6 foot box and 400cx loader. I believe my tractor is over 2 tons...
  27. D

    John Deere 4520 PTO On error wont start

    I had been shredding for a couple hours and then it quit. Pto on was in the status window. 2008 cab e-hydro. Guess I be ec to break out the service manual. Thanks, D.
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    Newbie question - 05 John Deere 4520 Misfiring

    Hello. I am new to the forum. I searched and can't seem to find an answer. (Not sure how to search for an 05 4520. Is it 4520, 4X20, 4xxx, 4000 series, etc? Then there is the 70's vintage...
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    Price Check John Deere 4520

    This is my first post and hopefully, my first purchase of a large tractor. I will own around 50+ acres when my purchase goes thru the end of this month. I live in Indy but my property is in Brown...
  30. R

    2007 John Deere 4520 For Sale

    2007 John Deere 4520 Tractor 4wd - asking $25,000 eHydro transmission, 400x front end loader 356 hrs, turbocharged diesel engine 53 hp, one set rear remotes, rear wheel weights 3rd Hydraulic line...
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    Deere 4520 versus Kubota 5740... I am need of your thoughts and expertise.

    Gentlemen, I have been going back and forth between a John Deere 4520 Cab Tractor with 400X FEL and a Kubota 5740 with the LA854 FEL. I have been test driving these two tractor for two...
  32. R

    2008 John Deere 4520 Error Code 201

    I have a 2008 JD 4520 cab tractor, with about 50 Hours on it. Just this morning when i start it up it gives me error code 201 and won't throttle up. Runs at a low idle, if I try and drive it or...
  33. D

    John Deere 4520 runs but won`t move

    My John Deere 4520 shut down while running mower with PTO. The engine will start but shuts down when gear engaged or PTO engaged. Provides Error Code nEutOF
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    Rotary Cutter Cat 2 Deere MX6 to Cat 1 Deere 4520

    New here seeking some help. I've had a Deere 4520 for several months, it has a cat 1 3pt hitch. I'd been looking for a Deere MX6 rotary mower, I found one and bought it. When I bought it, it...
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    Looking for a smaller one....have a JD4520 now

    I have sold my JD4520, and now I am looking for a smaller tractor. maybe 30 or 35 horse....Im thinking about checking the yanmar out....since they manufactur alot of the jd's anyway....so far I...
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    box blade for JD4520

    I just purchased a JD4520 and am looking for a box blade for it what is the best size and weight for this model. My soil is clay and good topsoil with few rocks or tree roots i was thinking a 6ft...
  37. dconine

    New John Deere 4520 (Pics)

    Here is the 4520, we sure have been enjoying this tractor so far. The other tractor in the pic was our previous 4120. Upgrades so far - cruise control upgrade, rimguard in rear tires, 2 wheel...
  38. R

    John Deere 4520 Fuel Injectors

    Thank goodness I found this forum. I'm not very internet savy. I started having problems with engine surging, pulled hose off in front of tank and found snot like substance in hose, drained all...
  39. canoetrpr

    Loading tires on a JD4520 cab?

    After loading the tires with Calcium on my L3400 Kubota (open station) I was a tire loading convert and wondered why I operated it without. I usually use additional 3PT ballast but there is the...
  40. Edward. S

    John Deere 4520

    Thats right, a 4520, Something you guys think thats big. :cool: . Need to talk to my dealer before I can get a price probably under 30,000 with trades. Might trade some old iron away. One of my...
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    John Deere 4520

    Hi all, I'm new to the site and am on a mission of finding out why I cannot get through a season without jumping or pulling out and charging my two 6 volt batteries for a John Deere 4520. I have...
  42. S

    Can my JD46A loader fit a JD4520?

    I had a really nice JD4020 with a JD46A loader (c1964) that got hit by a drunk driver. The tractor is apparently totaled, but the loader is untouched, and in really nice condition. I'm assessing...
  43. X

    Trouble with shifting John Deere 4520

    Do any of you guys that have the 4520 cab have any trouble shifting the range selector. Mine is very hard to change to different ranges and I have to mess with pushing the pedals back and forth...
  44. T

    John Deere 4520/Cab

    I just ordered one of these from Coufal Prater in Bryan, Texas and I included the following: 400CX Loader Bucket Bale Spear Deluxe Hood Guard R4Tires Cab/stgandard seat ehydro transmission...
  45. eepete

    New JD4520 cab is destroyed

    Only 3 months old, 25 hours. I'll have to carefully remove the barn and see if anything is salvageable. And the new tractor barn will be ready in about 2 weeks... :(:(:(:(:(:( Pete
  46. eepete

    JD4520 and tilt hydraulics - have questions

    I'm trying to locate a tilt cylinder for my 3PH on my 4x20 tractor. A previous thread I started detailed getting my hydraulic top link working, this is the 2nd half of a top and tilt (TnT)...
  47. eepete

    JD4520 and CCM toplink - Have questions

    I've got a CCM toplink I want to put on my JD 4520. I've got two problem/questions about it all: 1) The toplink holder is welded on, not bolted on so it can not be removed. Mine came a bit...
  48. EquineNetworkCO

    JD4520 EHydro Cruise Control Problem

    I just purchased a 2008 4520 (eHydro) with 400CX loader. Overall, I'm very pleased - the 4520 is a big step up from my last tractor (Branson 2910i). I have run into a hiccup though. I can't get...
  49. eepete

    JD4520 - glow plugs or air heater system ?

    I've got a new 4520 (cab). On page 27 of the operating manual, and on the on-line operating manual, under "Starting the Engine" the text refers to the "intake air heater system." I purchased the...
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    Considering JD4520 w/Cab & Ldr,

    Hi All, Considering a JD 4520 w/Cab. Would be interested in any comments, suggestions, or pros/cons on this unit. Is the extra money for the 4520 over the 4320 worthwhile? I have a 75 acre...
  51. D

    John Deere 4520 Cab - Which Backhoe

    I am thinking I want a backhoe for my 4520 cab. Which one fits it? How much are they? How are they to put on and take off? I wonder if I should consider putting one on my 5525 instead...
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    John deere 4520?

    Hello, Looking for some advice. I recently bought 70 acres of land. I have been looking at the John Deere 4520 and the Kubota M 6040. I know the 6040 is not a compact. However, I do like the...
  53. E

    John Deere 4520

    I am almost ready to buy a new 4520 with cab and all options including fel. What would be a reasonable price? I am between the 4520 and the Kubota m 6040. I have almost 70 acres with only 12 in...
  54. M

    Hay Equipment for John Deere 4520

    Hello all. I have a John Deere 4520 and would like suggestions on what type of equipment to use for a small hay operation. 1. Which type of mower? Sickle bar, disk mower, drum mower? 2. What...
  55. M

    John Deere 4520 and 400X Loader problems

    Has anyone had trouble with their 400X Loaders coming of during use? My loader seems extremely loose when it is attatched to the tractor, and has actually come off twice while I was using it. I...
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    Box Scraper box blade for JD4520

    I just purchased a JD4520 and am looking for a box blade for it what is the best size and weight for this model. My soil is clay and good topsoil with few rocks or tree roots i was thinking a...
  57. W

    New JD4520 Owner needs rock grapple

    Hey there: I've just purchased a 4520 tractor and want to clear rock and trees from a field. Is there an adapter for the 400 front loader that will accept skidsteer attachments that I should...
  58. M

    New to the forum with new JD4520

    Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and new to the compact tractor society. I have a John Deere 4520 with FEL and fluid filled rear tires. My question is: I am looking to start mowing about 15...
  59. CWP37

    JD4520 vs. KubotaL5030 vs. NH TC45DA

    Been reading for a while, now I'm looking for opinions. I have 13 acres along a creek in TX. 10 is healthy coastal that I may bale someday. My main uses are shredding 1-3 times per year, box...
  60. C

    JD4520

    I finally made a decision on which compact tractor to buy. I went with the 4520 ehydro model. Hope I picked a good one, will be delivered tomorrow.
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