John Deere 1530

The John Deere 1530 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 164.4 ci 2.7 L engine. The rated power output is 45.38 hp 33.8 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 4800 lbs 2177 kg.

Overview

	1973 - 1975 Generation II SeriesUtility tractor
1973 - 1975
Generation II Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price was $8,000 in 1975

John Deere 1530 Engine
John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 1530 Power
PTO (claimed)	46 hp 34.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	38.07 hp 28.4 kW
PTO (tested)	45.38 hp 33.8 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Steering	manual
	power assist optional
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity
Fuel	16.5 gal 62.5 L
Hydraulic system	9.5 gal 36.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	9.5 gal 36.0 L
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Pump flow	11 gpm 41.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	74 inches 187 cm
Weight	4800 lbs 2177 kg
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Batteries	1
	2 OptOptional
Battery CCA	370
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	24

References
Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474)
Operator's Manual 1530 (OML29382)

Engine

Engine Detail — 164.4 ci / 2.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	164.4 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke	4.016x4.331 inches 102 x 110 mm
Compression	16.2:1
Rated RPM	2500
Idle RPM	650-2650
Operating RPM	1500-2500
Torque	123 lb-ft 166.8 Nm
Torque RPM	1500
Firing order	1-2-3
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	6 qts 5.7 L
Coolant capacity	11 qts 10.4 L
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches 0.457 mm

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed collar shift
16-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse collar shift

Type	collar shift
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse partial power shift

Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

John Deere 1530 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	13.6-28
Ag front	6.50-16
	7.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-24
	14.9-28
	16.9-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	74 inches 187 cm
Length	133.4 inches 338 cm
Width	66 inches 167 cm
Height (hood)	52.7 inches 133 cm
Height (exhaust)	78.1 inches 198 cm
Operating weight	4800 lbs 2177 kg
Ballasted weight	6863 lbs 3113 kg
Front tread	49 to 79 inches 124 to 200 cm
Rear tread	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1147
Diesel 16-speed 2WD October 13 - 18, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1147 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	45.38 hp 33.8 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	41.36 hp 30.8 kW
Fuel use	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	38.07 hp 28.4 kW
Fuel use	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Gear 5H used for power test.
Max pull	5,139 lbs 2331 kg
Gear 3L used for pull test.