john deere 1520
 | 1968 - 1972
Utility tractor | 1968 - 1972 | Utility tractor |
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1968 - 1972 | |||
Utility tractor | |||
1968 - 1972 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Factories | Dubuque, Iowa, USA |
| Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
Original price was $5,300 in 1973 | |
John Deere 1520 Engines | |
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John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 1520 Transmissions | |
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8-speed collar shift | |
16-speed two-speed power shift | |
8-speed power shuttle | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 1520 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 38.48 hp
28.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 47.86 hp
35.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear OptOptional |
Steering | power assist |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
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John Deere 1520 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 19.5 gal
73.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Pump flow | 10.5 gpm
39.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear lift | 2300 lbs
1043 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
| independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| 540/1000 OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (straight)
204 cm |
| 74.3 inches (swept)
188 cm |
Weight | 4490 to 5855 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
1520 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the right side of the 1520 transmission housing. |
1520 Serial Numbers | |
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1968 | 76112 |
1969 | 82405 |
1970 | 102061 |
1971 | 117500 |
1972 | 134700 |
1973 | 157109 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain | |
Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) | |
1020, 1520, and 2020 Tractors published in 1968, by John Deere | |
Tractors 31 to 54 H.P. published in 1969, by John Deere* | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |