John Deere 1520

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 1520 is a 2WD utility tractor with a 3-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel or gasoline engine. It has a maximum power output of 29.54 HP (22.03 kW) at 2100 rpm. The tractor features a collar shift, two-speed power shift, or power shuttle transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears. It has a power assist steering system, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an open operator station. The 1520 has a rear hitch with a lift capacity of 2,300 lbs and an independent PTO speed rated at 540 rpm. The closed center hydraulic system ensures efficient operation. Additional performance metrics from independent testing have been incorporated.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Collar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttle

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: Diesel Operating: 5855 lbs

Fuel Type: Diesel, Gasoline

Lift Capacity: 2,300 lbs

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John Deere 1520 Tractor

John Deere 1520 vs. Similar Tractors

Hitch Capacity

Poor

Greater than 4% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 47% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: 3164G (Diesel), 3164G (Gasoline)
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel, Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 164.9
Bore (in): 4.02
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): -

Transmission

Type: Collar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttle
Forward Gears: 16 forward
Reverse Gears: 8 reverse
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 124
Width (in): 69.25
Height (in): Height (hood): 53, Height (exhaust): 79
Operating Weight (lb): Diesel Operating: 5855 lbs

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power assist
Coolant Capacity (qts): 12
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): Unknown
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): Unknown
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 1972
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 2,300 lbs
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: October 14, 1968

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 29.54 HP (22.03 kW) at 2100 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 2.63 Gal/hr (9.95 l/hr)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed: 24.42 HP (18.21 kW)
Drawbar Pull: 4430 lbs (19.71 kN)
Speed: 2.70 mph (4.35 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.531 lb/hp.hr (0.323 kg/kW.hr)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: [Data needed from document]
Torque Rise: [Data needed from document]

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: [Data needed from document]
Pump Delivery Rate: [Data needed from document]
Hydraulic Power: [Data needed from document]

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed: 14.94 Hp.hr/gal (2.94 kW.hr/l)
Fuel Consumption: 2.57 Gal/hr (9.73 l/hr) at 1898 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (1968). Test 991: John Deere 1520. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/420