Compare/John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2010

John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2010

Verdict: John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2010

The John Deere 1520 and the John Deere 2010 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. John Deere 1520 is the lighter machine (4,490 kg vs 4,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1520 is the newer design (1968 vs 1960). 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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Fit & specs

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Rated power

47 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

Gasoline 8-speed 2WDJune 13 - 22, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 800 fileReference

Factories

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

power assistReference

powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

28.7 kWReference

29.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

98 x 89 mmReference

Air cleaner

dry with paper elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

8.0:1Reference

8.9:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

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

34.9 kWReference

Max power

27.8 kWReference

29.2 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4-cylinder | 4-cylinder | 4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.625x3.50 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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8.3:1 | 19:1 | 8.9:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

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John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

35.7 kWReference

34.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

30.3 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

open centerReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

30.3 LReference

Pump flow

39.7 lpmReference

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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

28.7 kWReference

Pressure

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79.3 barReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Engine RPM

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540@1900Reference

Capacities

Fuel

73.8 LReference

60.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

221 cmReference

Weight

4490 to 5855 poundsReference

4700 to 5120 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.00/6.50/7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

12.4/13.6/14.9-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

9.00-10 (row-crop)Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

11.2/12.4/13.9-36 (row-crop)Reference

Length

314 cmReference

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Width

175 cmReference

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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

2322 kgReference

Ballasted

3161 kgReference

2899 kgReference

2010 Wheel

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industrial tractorReference

Row-crop Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

Utility Wheelbase

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220 cmReference

Row-crop Length

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355 cmReference

Utility Length

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354 cmReference

Row-crop Width

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218 cmReference

Utility Width

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180 cmReference

Row-crop Clearance (front axle)

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60 cmReference

Utility Clearance (front axle)

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49 cmReference

Gas row-crop Shipping

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2131 kgReference

Diesel row-crop Shipping

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2177 kgReference

Gas utility Shipping

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2199 kgReference

Diesel utility Shipping

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2231 kgReference

Gas Operating

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2292 kgReference

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

positiveReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Gas Battery CCA

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420Reference

Diesel Battery CCA

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625Reference

Test results

Fuel use

15.5 l/hourReference

14.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

2479 kgReference

2084 kgReference

Variants

2010

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ag tractorReference

2010C

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ag crawlerReference

2010 Hi-Crop

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high-clearanceReference

John Deere 2010 attachments

2010 Serial Number Location

2010 Serial Numbers

1961

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10001Reference

1962

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19240Reference

1963

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29001Reference

1964

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42001Reference

1965

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54826Reference

Final

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68259Reference

John Deere 2010 Height

Row-crop Hood

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152 cmReference

Utility Hood

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141 cmReference

Row-crop Exhaust

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217 cmReference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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1,150 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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141.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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355 cmReference

Overall Width

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180.3 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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12.4/13.6/14.9-28 (utility), 11.2/12.4/13.9-36 (row-crop) inchReference

Front Wheel Type

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6.00/Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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powerReference

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.