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Tractor · 1968Unverified

John Deere 1520

Name: John Deere 1520
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 1520 — Utility tractor · 47 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 1520 is a compact tractor model rated at 47 hp. Manufactured from 1968 to 1972, it features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a powershift transmission for two-wheel drive. The listed weight of the John Deere 1520 ranges from 4490 to 5855 pounds, suitable for tasks covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

47 hp

Max power

28.7 kW

Weight

4490 to 5855 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

107 rows

Recorded power

47 hp

Transmissions

8-speed collar shift

Production years

1968-1972

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

FactoriesDubuque, Iowa, USAReference

FactoriesMannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Original price was $5,300 in 1973Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Steeringpower assistReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference

John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasolineReference

Drawbar (tested)28.7 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference

Air cleanerdry with paper elementReference

Compression16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM2500Reference

Firing order1-2-3Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity11.4 LReference

John Deere 3164GReference

gasolineReference

Displacement2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference

Compression8.0:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed34.7 kWReference

Max power28.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed35.7 kWReference

Max power27.8 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed collar shiftReference

16-speed two-speed power shiftReference

8-speed power shuttleReference

Typecollar shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range.Reference

Typetwo-speed power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash.Reference

Typepower shuttleReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)35.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system37.9 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity37.9 LReference

Pump flow39.7 lpmReference

Rear lift1043 kgReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed32.0 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed32.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel73.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase204 cmReference

Wheelbase188 cmReference

Weight4490 to 5855 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire14.9-28Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear14.9-28Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear13.6-28Reference

Ag rear16.9-28Reference

Ag rear13.6-38Reference

Length314 cmReference

Width175 cmReference

Height (hood)134 cmReference

Height (exhaust)200 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference

Gasoline Shipping2036 kgReference

Diesel Shipping2063 kgReference

Gasoline Operating2617 kgReference

Diesel Operating2655 kgReference

Ballasted3161 kgReference

1520 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the 1520 transmission housing.Reference

1520 Serial Numbers

196876112Reference

196982405Reference

1970102061Reference

1971117500Reference

1972134700Reference

1973157109Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

NTTL 991: diesel 16-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1004: gasoline 16-speed 2WDReference

Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 14 - 22, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 991 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference

Gear 5-High used for power test.Reference

Max pull2305 kgReference

Gear 3-Low used for pull test.Reference

Gasoline 16-speed 2WDMarch 28 - April 2, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1004 fileReference

Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use15.5 l/hourReference

Max pull2479 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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