John Deere 1520 Specs ( 1968-1972 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $5,300 in 1973 |
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| Factories | Dubuque, Iowa, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dry with paper element / dry with paper element |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.016x4.331 inches (102 x 110 mm) / 4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 16.7:1 / 8.0:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / John Deere 3164G / gasoline / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.9 ci (2.7 L) / 164.55 ci (2.7 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Rated RPM | 2500 / 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel / John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel / John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Drawbar (tested) | 38.48 hp (28.7 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 47.86 hp (35.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. / Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash. / Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Type | collar shift / two-speed power shift / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 8-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 8-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear OptOptional |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Steering | power assist |
Capacity
| Fuel | 19.5 gal (73.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
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| Pump flow | 10.5 gpm (39.7 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 2300 lbs (1043 kg) |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 21.1 inches (53 cm) |
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| Height (exhaust) | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 53 inches (134 cm) |
| Length | 124 inches (314 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (straight) (204 cm) |
| Width | 69.25 inches (175 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Weight | 4490 to 5855 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (straight) (204 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 14.9-28 / 13.6-28 |
1520 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the 1520 transmission housing. |
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1520 Serial Numbers
| 1968 | 76112 |
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| 1969 | 82405 |
| 1970 | 102061 |
| 1971 | 117500 |
| 1972 | 134700 |
| 1973 | 157109 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 1520 Weight
| Ballasted | 6970 lbs (3161 kg) |
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| Diesel Operating | 5855 lbs (2655 kg) |
| Diesel Shipping | 4550 lbs (2063 kg) |
| Gasoline Operating | 5770 lbs (2617 kg) |
| Gasoline Shipping | 4490 lbs (2036 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1004
| Description | Gasoline 16-speed 2WDMarch 28 - April 2, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1004 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5-High used for power test. / Gear 3-Low used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) / 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) / 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 37.24 hp (27.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,467 lbs (2479 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 47.86 hp (35.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 43.95 hp (32.8 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 991
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 14 - 22, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 991 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5-High used for power test. / Gear 3-Low used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) / 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 38.48 hp (28.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,082 lbs (2305 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 46.52 hp (34.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 42.97 hp (32.0 kW) |
References
| Description | The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain / Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) / 1020, 1520, and 2020 Tractors published in 1968, by John Deere / Tractors 31 to 54 H.P. published in 1969, by John Deere* / Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 991: diesel 16-speed 2WD / NTTL 1004: gasoline 16-speed 2WD |
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