John Deere 1520 Specs & Features

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John Deere 1520 Technical Specifications

John Deere 1520 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1968 – 1972.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 1520 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

John Deere 1520 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Utility tractor
Factories:	Dubuque, Iowa, USA
	Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Original price:	$5,300 (1973 )

John Deere 1520 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (tested):	38.48 hp 28.7 kW
PTO (tested):	47.86 hp 35.7 kW

John Deere 1520 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Battery volts:	12

John Deere 1520 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Final drives:

planetary

Differential lock:

mechanical rear*Optional

Steering:

power assist

Brakes:

differential hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmissions:

8-speed collar shift

16-speed two-speed power shift

8-speed power shuttle

Capacity

Fuel:	19.5 gal 73.8 L
Hydraulic system:	10 gal 37.9 L

Hydraulics

Type:	closed center
Capacity:	10 gal 37.9 L
Pump flow:	10.5 gpm 39.7 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear lift:

2300 lbs
1043 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	live
	independent*Optional
Rear RPM:	540
	540/1000*Optional

John Deere 1520 Engine detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	164.9 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.016×4.331 inches 102 x 110 mm
Air cleaner:	dry with paper element
Compression:	16.7:1
Rated RPM:	2500
Firing order:	1-2-3
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	12 qts 11.4 L

John Deere 1520 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	collar shift
Gears:	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range.

John Deere 1520 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	80.7 inches 204 cm (straight)
	74.3 inches 188 cm (swept)
Length:	124 inches 314 cm
Width:	69.25 inches 175 cm
Height (hood):	53 inches 134 cm
Height (exhaust):	79 inches 200 cm
Clearance (front axle):	21.1 inches 53 cm

John Deere 1520 Weight
Gasoline Shipping:	4490 lbs 2036 kg
Diesel Shipping:	4550 lbs 2063 kg
Gasoline Operating:	5770 lbs 2617 kg
Diesel Operating:	5855 lbs 2655 kg
Ballasted:	6970 lbs 3161 kg

John Deere 1520 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 991

Nebraska Tractor Test 991
Diesel 16-speed 2WD October 14 – 22, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 991 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	46.52 hp 34.7 kW
Fuel use:	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	42.97 hp 32.0 kW
Fuel use:	2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	38.48 hp 28.7 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Gear 5-High used for power test.
Max pull:	5,082 lbs 2305 kg
Gear 3-Low used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1004

Nebraska Tractor Test 1004
Gasoline 16-speed 2WD March 28 – April 2, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1004 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	47.86 hp 35.7 kW
Fuel use:	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	43.95 hp 32.8 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	37.24 hp 27.8 kW
Fuel use:	4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Gear 5-High used for power test.
Max pull:	5,467 lbs 2479 kg
Gear 3-Low used for pull test.

FAQ

Is John Deere 1520 a good tractor?

The John Deere 1520 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a John Deere 1520 take?

Check out the John Deere 1520 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year John Deere made the 1020

The John Deere 1520 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1968 – 1972