John DeereModel A
John Deere 1520
Utility
- power
- 29.5 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 1520 vs Kioti DK50
John DeereJohn Deere 1520
vs
KiotiKioti DK50
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ DK50 higher · +19.5 hp (+66%)152029.5 hp
DK5049 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1520 is in the 21st percentile; DK50 is in the 44th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1520 higher · +43 ci (+35%)1520165 ci
DK50122 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1520 is in the 44th percentile; DK50 is in the 29th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ DK50 higher · +1 (+33%)15203
DK504
Median Utility Tractor4
1520 is in the 23rd percentile; DK50 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1520 higher · +4 (+33%)152016
DK5012
Median Utility Tractor12
1520 is in the 73rd percentile; DK50 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
1520 (A)DK50 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kioti | — |
| Model | 1520 | DK50 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Daedong | — |
| Model | 3164G (Diesel) | 4A200T | — |
| Power Output | 29.5hp | 49hp | ▲ DK50+19.5 hp · +66% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ DK50+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ DK50+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 165ci | 122ci | ▲ 1520+43 ci · +35% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.3in | ▲ 1520+0.7 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 3.6in | ▲ 1520+0.7 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttle | Synchronized Shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 124in | 131in | ▲ DK50+7 in · +6% |
| Width | 69.3in | 61in | ▲ 1520+8.3 in · +14% |
| Height | 53in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,855lb | 3,814lb | ▲ 1520+2,041 lb · +54% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydraulic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Power Rating | 29.5hp | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,300lb | 3,970lb | ▲ DK50+1,670 lb · +73% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydraulic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Wet Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3gal | 2.4gal | ▲ 1520+0.6 gal · +25% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Foldable ROPS or Cab (optional) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 21st percentile (29.5 hp)B · 44th percentile (49 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 29th percentile (122 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 55th percentile (5,855 lb)B · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)
A · 1520B · DK50Median Utility Tractor