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John Deere 1520

The John Deere 1520 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 164.55 ci 2.7 L engine. The listed engine power is 47.86 hp 35.7 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4490 to 5855 pounds.

Engine Power
47.86 hp 35.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
19.5 gal 73.8 L
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
4490 to 5855 pounds

Overview

John Deere 1520 tractor photo
1968 - 1972 Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Factories
Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price was $5,300 in 1973
John Deere 1520 Power
Drawbar (tested)
38.48 hp 28.7 kW
PTO (tested)
47.86 hp 35.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
mechanical rear OptOptional
Steering
power assist
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
19.5 gal 73.8 L
Hydraulic system
10 gal 37.9 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Capacity
10 gal 37.9 L
Pump flow
10.5 gpm 39.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear lift
2300 lbs 1043 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
live
independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
540
540/1000 OptOptional
Dimensions & Tires
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 ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
1520 references literature
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.

Engine

Engine options
John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 164.9 ci / 2.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
164.9 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke
4.016x4.331 inches 102 x 110 mm
Air cleaner
dry with paper element
Compression
16.7:1
Rated RPM
2500
Firing order
1-2-3
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
12 qts 11.4 L

Engine Detail — 164.55 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
John Deere 3164G
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
164.55 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke
4.02x4.33 inches 102 x 110 mm
Air cleaner
dry with paper element
Compression
8.0:1
Rated RPM
2500
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed collar shift
16-speed two-speed power shift
8-speed power shuttle

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse collar shift

Type
collar shift
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range.
1520 collar shift speeds

Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse two-speed power shift

Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash.
1520 two-speed power shift speeds

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse power shuttle

Type
power shuttle
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.
1520 power shuttle speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 1520 Tires
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
14.9-28
Ag front
7.50-16
Ag rear
13.6-28
16.9-28
13.6-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
80.7 inches (straight) 204 cm
74.3 inches (swept) 188 cm
Length
124 inches 314 cm
Width
69.25 inches 175 cm
Height (hood)
53 inches 134 cm
Height (exhaust)
79 inches 200 cm
Clearance (front axle)
21.1 inches 53 cm
John Deere 1520 Weight
Gasoline Shipping
4490 lbs 2036 kg
Diesel Shipping
4550 lbs 2063 kg
Gasoline Operating
5770 lbs 2617 kg
Diesel Operating
5855 lbs 2655 kg
Ballasted
6970 lbs 3161 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 991: diesel 16-speed 2WD
NTTL 1004: gasoline 16-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 991
Diesel 16-speed 2WD October 14 - 22, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 991 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
46.52 hp 34.7 kW
Fuel use
3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
42.97 hp 32.0 kW
Fuel use
2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
38.48 hp 28.7 kW
Fuel use
3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Gear 5-High used for power test.
Max pull
5,082 lbs 2305 kg
Gear 3-Low used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 1004
Gasoline 16-speed 2WD March 28 - April 2, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1004 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
47.86 hp 35.7 kW
Fuel use
4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
43.95 hp 32.8 kW
Fuel use
4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
37.24 hp 27.8 kW
Fuel use
4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Gear 5-High used for power test.
Max pull
5,467 lbs 2479 kg
Gear 3-Low used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 1520 based on its 47.86 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm)Medium DutyStandard utility farm tillage.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
6 ft (72 in)1.8 mMedium DutyMedium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
66 to 72 in165 - 180 cmMedium DutyStandard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙Medium DutyField leveling and clod breaking behind plows.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm)Medium DutyClassic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay.
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 1520.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.8 hrs

Approximately 7.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (19.5 gal / 73.8 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.5 gal/hr (9.4 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

John Deere 1520 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1520.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)47.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)35.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)48.5 PS

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