Compare/John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2010 Hi-Crop

John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2010 Hi-Crop

Verdict: John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2010 Hi-Crop

The John Deere 1520 and the John Deere 2010 Hi-Crop 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 5,345 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

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

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

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

28.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

98 x 89 mmReference

Air cleaner

dry with paper elementReference

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Compression

8.0:1Reference

19:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

35.7 kWReference

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Max power

27.8 kWReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

mechanical dry discReference

Transmission

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John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

35.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

30.3 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

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

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

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34.8 kWReference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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34.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

73.8 LReference

60.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

227 cmReference

Weight

4490 to 5855 poundsReference

5345 to 5450 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

13.6-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

12.4-38Reference

Length

314 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

191 cmReference

Height (hood)

134 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

200 cmReference

236 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

87 cmReference

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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2010 Wheel

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industrial tractorReference

Gas Shipping weight

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2424 kgReference

Diesel Shipping weight

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2472 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

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

15.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2479 kgReference

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Variants

2010

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ag tractorReference

2010C

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ag crawlerReference

2010 Hi-Crop

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high-clearanceReference

Speeds

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.