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 rated power output is 47.86 hp 35.7 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4490 to 5855 pounds.

Overview

	1968 - 1972 Utility tractor
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
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.

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.

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.

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.