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 listed engine power is 45.38 hp 33.8 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 4800 lbs 2177 kg.
Engine Power
45.38 hp
33.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.5 gal
62.5 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
4800 lbs
2177 kg
Overview
 | 1973 - 1975
Generation II SeriesUtility tractor
Generation II Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price was $8,000 in 1975 | |
John Deere 1530 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 1530 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
power assist optional | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 16.5 gal
62.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 9.5 gal
36.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 1 |
2 OptOptional | |
Battery CCA | 370 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 24 |
References | |
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 | |
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 | |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 1530 based on its 45.38 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard 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 Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 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 1530.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7 hrs
Approximately 7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (16.5 gal / 62.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.4 gal/hr (8.9 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 1530 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1530.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)45.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)33.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)46 PS
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