Tractor · 1973Unverified
John Deere 1530
John Deere 1530 — Generation II Series · 45 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
45 hp
Max power
28.4 kW
Weight
2177 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Original price was $8,000 in 1975Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)28.4 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference
Compression16.2:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Idle RPM650-2650Reference
Operating RPM1500-2500Reference
Torque166.8 NmReference
Torque RPM1500Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed33.8 kWReference
Max power28.4 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed collar shiftReference
16-speed partial power shiftReference
Typecollar shiftReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)34.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)33.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system36.0 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity36.0 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Pump flow41.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2074Reference
Power at rated PTO speed30.8 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel62.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase187 cmReference
Weight2177 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Ag front6.50-16Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-24Reference
Ag rear14.9-28Reference
Ag rear16.9-28Reference
Length338 cmReference
Width167 cmReference
Height (hood)133 cmReference
Height (exhaust)198 cmReference
Operating weight2177 kgReference
Ballasted weight3113 kgReference
Front tread124 to 200 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference
1530 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on tractor's main frame, right side, above front axle.Reference
1530 Serial Numbers
1974108811LReference
1974176601TReference
1975145500LReference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Batteries1Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA370Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery Group24Reference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 13 - 18, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1147 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use12.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference
Gear 5H used for power test.Reference
Max pull2331 kgReference
Gear 3L used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.