The John Deere 1520 is a 2WD utility tractor manufactured by John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa, USA and Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany from 1968 to 1972.
The John Deere 1520 is equipped with one of two engines: a 2.7 L (164.9 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine or a 2.7 L (164.9 cu·in) three-cylinder gasoline engine and one of three transmissions: a collar shift transmission with dry disc clutch and 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, a two-speed power shift with transmission dry disc clutch and 16 forward and 8 reverse gears or a power shuttle transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- John Deere. It is a 2.7 L, 2,702 cm2, (164.9 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 102.0 mm (4.02 in) of the cylinder bore and 110.0 mm (4.33 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.7:1.
- John Deere 3164G. It is a 2.7 L, 2,702 cm2, (164.9 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 102.0 mm (4.02 in) and the piston stroke is 110.0 mm (4.33 in). The compression ratio rating is 8.0:1.
The JD 1520 is equipped with power assist steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, open operator station, and 73.8 liters (19.5 US gal.; 16.2 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
John Deere 1520 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 1520 |
| Length | – |
| Width | – |
| Height | – |
| Wheel base | 1,870 mm (73.6 in) |
| Weight |
Gas: 2,615 kg (5,765 lbs) Diesel: 2,655 kg (5,855 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 73.8 liters (19.5 US gal.; 16.2 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 2.7 L, 2,702 cm2, (164.9 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 102.0 mm X 110.0 mm (4.02 in X 4.33 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.7:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Coolant capacity: | 11.4 L (12 US. qt, 10 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere 3164G |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 2.7 L, 2,702 cm2, (164.9 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 102.0 mm X 110.0 mm (4.02 in X 4.33 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Power assist |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Collar shift with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 27.4 kmh (17 mph) Reverse: 8.1 (5 mph) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 27.4 kmh (17 mph) Reverse: 8.1 (5 mph) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Power shuttle |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 27.4 kmh (17 mph) Reverse: 8.1 (5 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 9.00-10 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 14.9-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | – |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | 1,045 kg (2,300 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Closed center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 37.9 L (10.0 US gal, 8.3 Imp. gal) |
| Pump flow | 10.5 gpm (39.7 lpm) |