John Deere

John Deere 1520

The John Deere 1520 is a utility farm tractor produced from 1968 to 1972. It was manufactured in Dubuque, Iowa, USA and Mannheim, Germany. The tractor features a 2.7L 3-cylinder engine available in diesel or gasoline versions, with estimated engine power ranging from 43.1 to 59.9 hp. Transmission options include an 8-speed collar shift, 16-speed two-speed power shift, and 8-speed power shuttle. It has a live rear PTO with optional independent PTO and optional 540/1000 PTO speeds. The tractor has a closed center hydraulic system with 10 gal capacity and 10.5 gpm pump flow. It features two-wheel drive with planetary final drives, mechanical rear differential lock (optional), power assist steering, and differential hydraulic wet disc brakes. The 1520 has an open operator station and weighs between 4490 and 5855 lbs depending on configuration. Tires vary with front sizes 6.00-16 or 7.50-16 and rear sizes 14.9-28, 13.6-28, 16.9-28, or 13.6-38. The original price was $5,300 in 1973.

Power51 hp[P]

Founded1968 - 1972

Model1520

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 1520

Power

PTO (tested)	47.86 hp (35.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	38.48 hp (28.7 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	14.9-28; 13.6-28; 16.9-28; 13.6-38
Ag front	6.00-16; 7.50-16

Engine

Options	John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel; John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasoline
Rated RPM	2500
Air cleaner	dry with paper element
Bore/Stroke	4.016x4.331 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Compression	16.7:1
Displacement	164.9 ci (2.7 L)
Firing order	1-2-3
Diesel engine	John Deere, diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Starter volts	12
Gasoline engine	John Deere 3164G, gasoline, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	12 qts (11.4 L)
Gasoline rated RPM	2500
Gasoline Bore/Stroke	4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Gasoline air cleaner	dry with paper element
Gasoline compression	8.0:1
Gasoline displacement	164.55 ci (2.7 L)
Gasoline starter volts	12

Weight

Ballasted	6970 lbs (3161 kg)
Diesel Shipping	4550 lbs (2063 kg)
Diesel Operating	5855 lbs (2655 kg)
Gasoline Shipping	4490 lbs (2036 kg)
Gasoline Operating	5770 lbs (2617 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	19.5 gal (73.8 L)
Hydraulic system	10 gal (37.9 L)

Dimensions

Width	69.25 inches (175 cm)
Length	124 inches (314 cm)
Wheelbase	80.7 inches (straight) (204 cm); 74.3 inches (swept) (188 cm)
Height (hood)	53 inches (134 cm)
Height (exhaust)	79 inches (200 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	21.1 inches (53 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Type	closed center
Capacity	10 gal (37.9 L)
Pump flow	10.5 gpm (39.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering	power assist
Final drives	planetary
Operator station	Open operator station
Differential lock	mechanical rear (Optional)

Production

Category	Utility tractor
Factories	Dubuque, Iowa, USA; Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price	$5,300 in 1973
Years produced	1968 - 1972

Transmission

Options	8-speed collar shift; 16-speed two-speed power shift; 8-speed power shuttle
8-speed collar shift	Typecollar shift Gears8 forward and 4 reverse Clutchdry disc DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range.
8-speed power shuttle	Typepower shuttle Gears8 forward and 4 reverse DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.
16-speed two-speed power shift	Typetwo-speed power shift Gears16 forward and 8 reverse Clutchdry disc DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash.