
John DeereModel A
John Deere 1520
Utility
- power
- 29.5 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
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Utility
Utility
How they compare
1520 is in the 21st percentile; XJ25 is in the 15th · 5,383 models
1520 is in the 44th percentile; XJ25 is in the 12th · 5,580 models
1520 is in the 23rd percentile; XJ25 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
1520 is in the 55th percentile; XJ25 is in the 10th · 5,107 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | LS | — |
| Model | 1520 | XJ25 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Mitsubishi | — |
| Model | 3164G (Diesel) | S3L2 | — |
| Power Output | 29.5hp | 24.4hp | ▲ 1520+5.1 hp · +21% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ XJ25+400 RPM · +19% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 165ci | 80.4ci | ▲ 1520+84.6 ci · +105% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.1in | ▲ 1520+0.9 in · +29% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 3.6in | ▲ 1520+0.7 in · +19% |
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttle | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 124in | 103in | ▲ 1520+21 in · +20% |
| Width | 69.3in | 44.9in | ▲ 1520+24.4 in · +54% |
| Height | 53in | 85in | ▲ XJ25+32 in · +60% |
| Operating Weight | 5,855lb | 1,830lb | ▲ 1520+4,025 lb · +220% |
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Power Rating | 29.5hp | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,300lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | MFWD | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | LS XJ25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
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