John Deere 1520
Production ended · 2WD
PTO power · tested
47.9 hp
- Weight
- 5,770 lb
- Engines
- 2 Diesel · Gasoline
- Built
- no record
- Price new · 1973
- $5,300
Power
| Engine | no record |
|---|---|
| PTO | 47.9 hp tested |
| Drawbar | 38.5 hp tested |
| Listed power | 51 hp PTO basis |
Engines
| John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl | 165 ci |
|---|---|
| John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasolineGasoline · 3 cyl | 165 ci |
Engine details
- John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 4.02 in × 4.33 in
- Rated speed
- 2,500 rpm
- Compression
- 16.7:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Firing order
- 1-2-3
- John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasoline
- Bore × stroke
- 4.02 in × 4.33 in
- Rated speed
- 2,500 rpm
- Compression
- 8.0:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
| 8-speed collar shiftcollar shift | 8F / 4R |
|---|---|
| 16-speed two-speed power shifttwo-speed power shift | 16F / 8R |
| 8-speed power shuttlepower shuttle | 8F / 4R |
Transmission notes
8-speed collar shift: Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range.
16-speed two-speed power shift: Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash.
8-speed power shuttle: Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.
Weight
| Weight | 5,770 lb operating; Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Shipping | 4,490 lb |
| Ballasted | 6,970 lb |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 80.7 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 124 in |
| Width | 69.2 in |
| Front axle clearance | 21.1 in |
Capacities
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 10 gal |
Hydraulics
| System | closed center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 10.5 gpm |
Hitch
| Rear lift capacity | 2,300 lb |
|---|
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 |
Chassis
| Drive | 2WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | power assist |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Cab | Open operator station |
Tires
| Front | 6.00-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear | 14.9-28 |
Electrical
| System voltage | 12 V |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Production
| Price new | $5,300 (1973) |
|---|---|
| Factories | Dubuque, Iowa, USA; Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Built by | John Deere |
Serial numbers
Serial number plate on the right side of the 1520 transmission housing.
| Year | First serial |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 76112 |
| 1969 | 82405 |
| 1970 | 102061 |
| 1971 | 117500 |
| 1972 | 134700 |
| 1973 | 157109 |
Literature
- The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors Benjamin Hain
- Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474)
- 1020, 1520, and 2020 Tractors John Deere, 1968
- Tractors 31 to 54 H.P. John Deere*, 1969
- Tractors 1918-1976 John Deere*
- *Publication contains known errors.