Search
John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2330
Verdict: John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 2330
The John Deere 1520 and the John Deere 2330 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. John Deere 2330 is the lighter machine (3,061 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 2330 is the newer design (1975 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.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
47 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Factories
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
—
Final drives
planetaryReference
—
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
—
Steering
power assistReference
—
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
28.7 kWReference
—
Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
102 x 110 mmReference
Air cleaner
dry with paper elementReference
—
Compression
8.0:1Reference
16.7:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
—
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
10.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
35.7 kWReference
—
Max power
27.8 kWReference
—
Engine
—
39.1 kWReference
Power
—
39.1 kWReference
Oil capacity
—
5.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
35.7 kWReference
—
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
open centerReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Pump flow
39.7 lpmReference
—
Rear lift
1043 kgReference
—
Rear PTO
independentReference
continuousReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
32.8 kWReference
—
PTO (claimed)
—
35.1 kWReference
Rear Type
—
IReference
Capacities
Fuel
73.8 LReference
95.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
188 cmReference
182 cmReference
Weight
4490 to 5855 poundsReference
3061 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
5.50x15Reference
Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
13.6x24Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
5.50x15Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
13.6x24Reference
Length
314 cmReference
303 cmReference
Width
175 cmReference
249 cmReference
Height (hood)
134 cmReference
138 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
200 cmReference
—
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
—
Gasoline Shipping
2036 kgReference
—
Diesel Shipping
2063 kgReference
—
Gasoline Operating
2617 kgReference
—
Diesel Operating
2655 kgReference
—
Ballasted
3161 kgReference
—
Height (steering wheel)
—
140 cmReference
Shipping weight
—
3061 kgReference
Ground clearance
—
24 cmReference
1520 Serial Number Location
1520 Serial Numbers
1968
76112Reference
—
1969
82405Reference
—
1970
102061Reference
—
1971
117500Reference
—
1972
134700Reference
—
1973
157109Reference
—
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
—
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
alternatorReference
Charging amps
—
28Reference
Battery AH
—
70Reference
Test results
Fuel use
15.5 l/hourReference
—
Max pull
2479 kgReference
—
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.


