Tractor · 1968Unverified
John Deere 1520
John Deere 1520 — Utility tractor · 47 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.