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Tractor · 1973Unverified

John Deere 1530

Name: John Deere 1530
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 1530 — Generation II Series · 45 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 1530 is a compact tractor with a power output of 45 hp, making it one of the smaller models in its class. It was produced between 1973 and 1975. This tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a powershift transmission and two-wheel drive. Its listed weight is 2177 kg, and it is designed for use on areas of around 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

92 rows

Recorded power

45 hp

Recorded weight

2177 kg

Transmissions

8-speed collar shift

Production years

1973-1975

Verified variants

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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.

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