John Deere 1520: all source data

All 92 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Utility tractor
FactoriesDubuque, Iowa, USA
FactoriesMannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
(no label)Original price was $5,300 in 1973
Engine
(no label)John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
(no label)John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasoline
Transmission
(no label)8-speed collar shift
(no label)16-speed two-speed power shift
(no label)8-speed power shuttle
Power
Drawbar (tested)38.48 hp | 28.7 kW
PTO (tested)47.86 hp | 35.7 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Final drivesplanetary
Differential lockmechanical rear
Steeringpower assist
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel19.5 gal | 73.8 L
Hydraulic system10 gal | 37.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity10 gal | 37.9 L
Pump flow10.5 gpm | 39.7 lpm
Hitch
Rear lift2300 lbs | 1043 kg
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase80.7 inches (straight) | 204 cm
Wheelbase74.3 inches (swept) | 188 cm
Weight4490 to 5855 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire14.9-28
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the right side of the 1520 transmission housing.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine options
(no label)John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
(no label)John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement164.9 ci | 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke4.016x4.331 inches | 102 x 110 mm
Air cleanerdry with paper element
Compression16.7:1
Rated RPM2500
Firing order1-2-3
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)12 qts | 11.4 L
(no label)John Deere 3164G
(no label)gasoline
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement164.55 ci | 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke4.02x4.33 inches | 102 x 110 mm
Air cleanerdry with paper element
Compression8.0:1
Rated RPM2500
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed collar shift
(no label)16-speed two-speed power shift
(no label)8-speed power shuttle
Transmission
Typecollar shift
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range.
Typetwo-speed power shift
Gears16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash.
Typepower shuttle
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear14.9-28
Ag front7.50-16
Ag rear13.6-28
Ag rear16.9-28
Ag rear13.6-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase80.7 inches (straight) | 204 cm
Wheelbase74.3 inches (swept) | 188 cm
Length124 inches | 314 cm
Width69.25 inches | 175 cm
Height (hood)53 inches | 134 cm
Height (exhaust)79 inches | 200 cm
Clearance (front axle)21.1 inches | 53 cm
Weight
Gasoline Shipping (Gasoline)4490 lbs | 2036 kg
Diesel Shipping (Diesel)4550 lbs | 2063 kg
Gasoline Operating (Gasoline)5770 lbs | 2617 kg
Diesel Operating (Diesel)5855 lbs | 2655 kg
Ballasted6970 lbs | 3161 kg