John Deere 1530

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 1530 is a utility tractor that was part of the Generation II series, produced by John Deere in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany from 1973 to 1975. This model comes with an optional power steering and features a three-cylinder, 2.7 L diesel engine with liquid cooling and a natural aspiration system. Two transmission options were offered: an 8-speed collar shift with dry disc clutch, and a partial power shift with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears. Essential features include hydraulic wet disc brakes, an open operator station, a 62.5-liter fuel tank, and a 540 rpm independent rear PTO. It has an operating weight of 4800 lbs and is capable of accommodating ag tires (6.00-16 front and 13.6-28 rear).

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 50

Transmission: Collar shift, Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4800

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 1530 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 49% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 42% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 164.4
Bore (in): 4.02
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 50

Transmission

Type: Collar shift, Partial power shift
Forward Gears: 8 (collar shift), 16 (partial power shift)
Reverse Gears: 4 (collar shift), 8 (partial power shift)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 4800

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: Manual or power (optional)
Coolant Capacity (qts): 11
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1975
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center