Compare/John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2010C

John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2010C

Verdict: John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2010C

The John Deere 1520 and the John Deere 2010C 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 8,387 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

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Best match

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John Deere

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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

Diesel 8-speed crawlerOctober 23 - 31, 1962Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 830 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

multiple disc clutchesReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

28.7 kWReference

29.1 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

7.9:1Reference

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

35.6 kWReference

Max power

27.8 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

35.7 kWReference

35.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

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Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Pump flow

39.7 lpmReference

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Rear lift

1043 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540,1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

32.8 kWReference

35.6 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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35.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

73.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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Weight

4490 to 5855 poundsReference

8387 to 9645 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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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

286 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

155 cmReference

Height (hood)

134 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

200 cmReference

185 cmReference

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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2010 Wheel

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industrial tractorReference

Gauge

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121 cmReference

Shipping

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3851 kgReference

Operating

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4374 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

Test results

Fuel use

15.5 l/hourReference

12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

2479 kgReference

4664 kgReference

Variants

2010

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ag tractorReference

2010C

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ag crawlerReference

2010C Serial Numbers

1960

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10001Reference

1961

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10999Reference

1962

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21087Reference

1963

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31250Reference

1964

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44036Reference

1965

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58186Reference

Location:

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Serial number on the right side of the engine. below the alternator.Reference

John Deere 2010C Tracks

Length on ground

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183 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.3 m²Reference

Ground pressure

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0.3 barReference

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.