Compare/John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 1745F

John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 1745F

Verdict: John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 1745F

The John Deere 1520 and the John Deere 1745F are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. John Deere 1745F is the lighter machine (4,057 kg vs 4,490 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1745F is the newer design (1987 vs 1968). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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John Deere

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John Deere

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Rated power

47 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

GoldoniReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.Reference

Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Factories

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

28.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Air cleaner

dry with paper elementReference

dryReference

Compression

8.0:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2300Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

35.7 kWReference

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Max power

27.8 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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40.1 LReference

Engine

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35.3 kWReference

Power

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35.3 kWReference

Torque

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180.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

35.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

creeperReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Pump flow

39.7 lpmReference

65.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

1043 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

32.8 kWReference

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Pressure

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180.0 barReference

Rear valves

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3Reference

Mid valves

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3Reference

Rear Type

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IIN/IReference

Control

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top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1450 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1624Reference

Capacities

Fuel

73.8 LReference

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Max capacity

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3400 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

183 cmReference

Weight

4490 to 5855 poundsReference

4057 to 4641 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.00-12Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

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Length

314 cmReference

310 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

131 cmReference

Height (hood)

134 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

200 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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Gasoline Shipping

2036 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

2063 kgReference

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Gasoline Operating

2617 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2655 kgReference

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Ballasted

3161 kgReference

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2WD Low-Profile Rear tire

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12.4-24Reference

2WD Low-Profile Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.00-12. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

4WD Low-Profile Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00/75-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

2WD High-Profile Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

4WD High-Profile Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.25-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

2WD Low-Profile Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

4WD Low-Profile Ground clearance

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24 cmReference

2WD High-Profile Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

4WD High-Profile Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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114 to 144 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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112 to 149 cmReference

Rear tread

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99 to 147 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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1840 kgReference

2WD Cab

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1955 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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1989 kgReference

4WD Cab

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2105 kgReference

Low-Profile Steering wheel

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124 cmReference

High-Profile Steering wheel

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134 cmReference

1520 Serial Number Location

1520 Serial Numbers

1968

76112Reference

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1969

82405Reference

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1970

102061Reference

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1971

117500Reference

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1972

134700Reference

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1973

157109Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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35Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

Test results

Fuel use

15.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2479 kgReference

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John Deere 1745F Height

Low-Profile ROPS

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199 cmReference

High-Profile ROPS

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207 cmReference

Low-Profile Cab

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200 cmReference

High-Profile Cab

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207 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.