John Deere 4520 vs New Holland Workmaster 60

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, the New Holland Workmaster 60 leads 6 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 4520 and New Holland Workmaster 60.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4520	New Holland Workmaster 60
Engine HP (hp)	60 hp	60 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 52 hp	51 hp
Weight (lb)	3,700 lb	▲ 5,059 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,486 lb	▲ 3,549 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,701 lb
Lift Height (in)	112.8 in	▲ 122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,934 lbf	3,527 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	17.1 gpm	▲ 17.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.3 mph	▲ 19.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4520New Holland Workmaster 60

Engine HPhp

▲60 hp

PTO HPhp

▲52 hp

51 hp

Weightlb

3,700 lb

4,442 lb

▲5,059 lb

ROPS 2WDROPS 4WD

Loader Liftlb

2,346 lb

2,194 lb

2,486 lb

2,477 lb

2,486 lb

2,477 lb

1,940 lb

▲3,549 lb

2,447 lb

400X400CXH180 NSLH180 MSL440R NSL440R MSL616TL621TL626TL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 lb

▲2,701 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere4520	New HollandWorkmaster 60


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	FPT
Engine Model	PowerTech 4024T	R753
Engine Type	4-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel, direct injection	Turbocharged, intercooled 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	149 in³	136 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	60 hp	60 hp
PTO Power	52 hp	51 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	2-stage
Fuel System	Direct injection, mechanical fuel pump	Common rail direct injection (CRDI)
Alternator	70 A	75 A

Pump Type	Dual tandem gear pump	Dual engine-driven gear pumps, open center, fixed displacement
Implement Flow	12 gpm	12 gpm
Steering Flow	5.1 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.1 gpm	17.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.1 gpm	17.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 gal (open station); 13.8 gal (cab)	17.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.6 gal (open station); 2.2 gal (cab)	10.6 qt
Crankcase Capacity	7.9 qt	6.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.3 gal (PowrReverser); 9.6 gal (eHydro)	ROPS 2WD: 6.1 gal; ROPS 4WD: 6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	4WD: 8.0 qt

PTO Type	Independent, wet disk clutch and brake	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (540/540E optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2100 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category II/I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3130 lb	3,307 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2500 lb	2,701 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control with mechanical draft control

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R standard; eHydro hydrostatic optional (4WD)	8x8 synchronized shuttle
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser); infinite forward and reverse, 3 ranges (eHydro)	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.3 mph (PowrReverser); 16.9 mph (eHydro)	19.1 mph (13.6x28 rear tires); 19.8 mph (14.9x28 rear tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	17.3 mph (PowrReverser); 16.9 mph (eHydro)	20.2 mph (13.6x28 rear tires); 20.9 mph (14.9x28 rear tires)
Clutch	Multiple stage wet disk, 5.1 in (PowrReverser)	Dry, 11 in organic plate (LUK)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock (foot pedal); 4WD front axle with limited slip and front differential lock

Frame Type	Folding ROPS; ComfortGard cab optional; four-wheel drive standard	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Individual mechanically actuated wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Air ride seat optional	Deluxe contoured suspension seat, adjusts to operator height
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges	4WD: limited-slip front axle with front differential lock, mechanical FWD engagement
Front Axle Rating	3528 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1103 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.2 in	ROPS 2WD: 129.5 in; ROPS 4WD: 134.0 in
Overall Width	65.6 in (minimum, R1 tires); 89.1 in (maximum, R1 tires)	ROPS 2WD: 66.5 in; ROPS 4WD: 67.5 in
Wheelbase	71.5 in	ROPS 2WD: 77.6 in; ROPS 4WD: 77.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	ROPS 2WD: 19.5 in; ROPS 4WD: 15.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	ROPS 2WD: 122.0 in; ROPS 4WD: 190.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.2 in	ROPS 2WD: 96.5 in; ROPS 4WD: 97.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	ROPS 2WD: 75.9 in; ROPS 4WD: 77.0 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	92.4 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3700 lb (open station); 4345 lb (cab)	ROPS 2WD: 4,442 lb; ROPS 4WD: 5,059 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 8.00-16 front and 13.6-28 rear; R3 27x10.5-15 front and 44x18.00-20 rear; R4 10.00-16.5 front and 17.5L-24 rear; golf 27x12LL-15 front and 22.5LL-16.1 rear	R1 agricultural, R3 turf, R4 industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16	8.3X24, 6 ply
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	14.9x28 R1, 6 ply
R3 Turf - Front	27x10.5-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	44x18.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	10.00-16.5	12.5x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	18.4x24 R4

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	600TL Series quick-attach loader (611TL, 621TL, 616TL, 626TL)
Loader Model	400X; 400CX	611TL, 616TL, 621TL, 626TL (611TL and 621TL non self-leveling; 616TL and 626TL mechanical self-leveling)
Loader Lift Height	400X: 112.8 in; 400CX: 112.8 in; H180 NSL: 109 in; H180 MSL: 109 in; 440R NSL: 109 in; 440R MSL: 109 in	611TL: 112 in; 616TL: 115 in; 621TL: 119 in; 626TL: 122 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	400X: 2346 lb; 400CX: 2194 lb; H180 NSL: 2486 lb; H180 MSL: 2477 lb; 440R NSL: 2486 lb; 440R MSL: 2477 lb (to maximum height at pivot pin)	616TL: 1,940 lb; 621TL: 3,549 lb; 626TL: 2,447 lb (at the pivot pin, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	400X: 3453 lbf; 400CX: 3435 lbf; H180 NSL: 3934 lbf; H180 MSL: 3917 lbf; 440R NSL: 3934 lbf; 440R MSL: 3917 lbf (at pivot point)	611TL: 2,998 lb; 616TL: 3,130 lb; 621TL: 3,086 lb; 626TL: 3,527 lb (at 31.5 in ahead of pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	Not Published

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John Deere 4520 vs New Holland Workmaster 60: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4520 or the New Holland Workmaster 60?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 60 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4520 or the New Holland Workmaster 60?: The John Deere 4520 leads on pto hp at 52 hp hp, compared to 51 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 60.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 4520 or the New Holland Workmaster 60?: The New Holland Workmaster 60 leads on weight at 5,059 lb lb, compared to 3,700 lb lb for the John Deere 4520.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4520 or the New Holland Workmaster 60?: The New Holland Workmaster 60 leads on loader lift at 3,549 lb lb, compared to 2,486 lb lb for the John Deere 4520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4520 or the New Holland Workmaster 60?: The New Holland Workmaster 60 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4520.

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4520	New Holland Workmaster 60
Engine HP (hp)	60 hp	60 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 52 hp	51 hp
Weight (lb)	3,700 lb	▲ 5,059 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,486 lb	▲ 3,549 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,701 lb
Lift Height (in)	112.8 in	▲ 122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,934 lbf	3,527 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	17.1 gpm	▲ 17.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.3 mph	▲ 19.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4520New Holland Workmaster 60

Engine HPhp

▲60 hp

PTO HPhp

▲52 hp

51 hp

Weightlb

3,700 lb

4,442 lb

▲5,059 lb

ROPS 2WDROPS 4WD

Loader Liftlb

2,346 lb

2,194 lb

2,486 lb

2,477 lb

2,486 lb

2,477 lb

1,940 lb

▲3,549 lb

2,447 lb

400X400CXH180 NSLH180 MSL440R NSL440R MSL616TL621TL626TL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 lb

▲2,701 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere4520	New HollandWorkmaster 60


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	FPT
Engine Model	PowerTech 4024T	R753
Engine Type	4-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel, direct injection	Turbocharged, intercooled 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	149 in³	136 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	60 hp	60 hp
PTO Power	52 hp	51 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	2-stage
Fuel System	Direct injection, mechanical fuel pump	Common rail direct injection (CRDI)
Alternator	70 A	75 A

Pump Type	Dual tandem gear pump	Dual engine-driven gear pumps, open center, fixed displacement
Implement Flow	12 gpm	12 gpm
Steering Flow	5.1 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.1 gpm	17.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.1 gpm	17.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 gal (open station); 13.8 gal (cab)	17.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.6 gal (open station); 2.2 gal (cab)	10.6 qt
Crankcase Capacity	7.9 qt	6.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.3 gal (PowrReverser); 9.6 gal (eHydro)	ROPS 2WD: 6.1 gal; ROPS 4WD: 6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	4WD: 8.0 qt

PTO Type	Independent, wet disk clutch and brake	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (540/540E optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2100 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category II/I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3130 lb	3,307 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2500 lb	2,701 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control with mechanical draft control

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R standard; eHydro hydrostatic optional (4WD)	8x8 synchronized shuttle
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser); infinite forward and reverse, 3 ranges (eHydro)	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.3 mph (PowrReverser); 16.9 mph (eHydro)	19.1 mph (13.6x28 rear tires); 19.8 mph (14.9x28 rear tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	17.3 mph (PowrReverser); 16.9 mph (eHydro)	20.2 mph (13.6x28 rear tires); 20.9 mph (14.9x28 rear tires)
Clutch	Multiple stage wet disk, 5.1 in (PowrReverser)	Dry, 11 in organic plate (LUK)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock (foot pedal); 4WD front axle with limited slip and front differential lock

Frame Type	Folding ROPS; ComfortGard cab optional; four-wheel drive standard	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Individual mechanically actuated wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Air ride seat optional	Deluxe contoured suspension seat, adjusts to operator height
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges	4WD: limited-slip front axle with front differential lock, mechanical FWD engagement
Front Axle Rating	3528 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1103 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.2 in	ROPS 2WD: 129.5 in; ROPS 4WD: 134.0 in
Overall Width	65.6 in (minimum, R1 tires); 89.1 in (maximum, R1 tires)	ROPS 2WD: 66.5 in; ROPS 4WD: 67.5 in
Wheelbase	71.5 in	ROPS 2WD: 77.6 in; ROPS 4WD: 77.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	ROPS 2WD: 19.5 in; ROPS 4WD: 15.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	ROPS 2WD: 122.0 in; ROPS 4WD: 190.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.2 in	ROPS 2WD: 96.5 in; ROPS 4WD: 97.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	ROPS 2WD: 75.9 in; ROPS 4WD: 77.0 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	92.4 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3700 lb (open station); 4345 lb (cab)	ROPS 2WD: 4,442 lb; ROPS 4WD: 5,059 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 8.00-16 front and 13.6-28 rear; R3 27x10.5-15 front and 44x18.00-20 rear; R4 10.00-16.5 front and 17.5L-24 rear; golf 27x12LL-15 front and 22.5LL-16.1 rear	R1 agricultural, R3 turf, R4 industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16	8.3X24, 6 ply
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	14.9x28 R1, 6 ply
R3 Turf - Front	27x10.5-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	44x18.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	10.00-16.5	12.5x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	18.4x24 R4

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	600TL Series quick-attach loader (611TL, 621TL, 616TL, 626TL)
Loader Model	400X; 400CX	611TL, 616TL, 621TL, 626TL (611TL and 621TL non self-leveling; 616TL and 626TL mechanical self-leveling)
Loader Lift Height	400X: 112.8 in; 400CX: 112.8 in; H180 NSL: 109 in; H180 MSL: 109 in; 440R NSL: 109 in; 440R MSL: 109 in	611TL: 112 in; 616TL: 115 in; 621TL: 119 in; 626TL: 122 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	400X: 2346 lb; 400CX: 2194 lb; H180 NSL: 2486 lb; H180 MSL: 2477 lb; 440R NSL: 2486 lb; 440R MSL: 2477 lb (to maximum height at pivot pin)	616TL: 1,940 lb; 621TL: 3,549 lb; 626TL: 2,447 lb (at the pivot pin, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	400X: 3453 lbf; 400CX: 3435 lbf; H180 NSL: 3934 lbf; H180 MSL: 3917 lbf; 440R NSL: 3934 lbf; 440R MSL: 3917 lbf (at pivot point)	611TL: 2,998 lb; 616TL: 3,130 lb; 621TL: 3,086 lb; 626TL: 3,527 lb (at 31.5 in ahead of pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	Not Published

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John Deere 4520 vs New Holland Workmaster 60: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4520 or the New Holland Workmaster 60?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 60 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4520 or the New Holland Workmaster 60?

The John Deere 4520 leads on pto hp at 52 hp hp, compared to 51 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 60.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 4520 or the New Holland Workmaster 60?

The New Holland Workmaster 60 leads on weight at 5,059 lb lb, compared to 3,700 lb lb for the John Deere 4520.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4520 or the New Holland Workmaster 60?

The New Holland Workmaster 60 leads on loader lift at 3,549 lb lb, compared to 2,486 lb lb for the John Deere 4520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4520 or the New Holland Workmaster 60?

The New Holland Workmaster 60 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4520.

John Deere 4520 vs New Holland Workmaster 60

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