Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Utility tractor |
| Factories: | Dubuque, Iowa, USA |
| Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| Original price: | $5,300 (1973 ) |
John Deere 1520 Power | |
| Drawbar (tested): | 38.48 hp 28.7 kW |
| PTO (tested): | 47.86 hp 35.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Final drives: | planetary |
| Differential lock: | mechanical rear*Optional |
| Steering: | power assist |
| Brakes: | differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmissions: | 8-speed collar shift |
| 16-speed two-speed power shift | |
| 8-speed power shuttle | |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 19.5 gal 73.8 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 10 gal 37.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | closed center |
| Capacity: | 10 gal 37.9 L |
| Pump flow: | 10.5 gpm 39.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear lift: | 2300 lbs 1043 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | live |
| independent*Optional | |
| Rear RPM: | 540 |
| 540/1000*Optional | |
1520 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | On the tractor transmission case, right side. |
| 1968: | 76112 |
| 1969: | 82405 |
| 1970: | 102061 |
| 1971: | 117500 |
| 1972: | 134700 |
| 1973: | 157109 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| diesel | |
| 3-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 164.9 ci 2.7 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.016x4.331 inches 102 x 110 mm |
| Air cleaner: | dry with paper element |
| Compression: | 16.7:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2500 |
| Firing order: | 1-2-3 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Coolant capacity: | 12 qts 11.4 L |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 80.7 inches 204 cm (straight) |
| 74.3 inches 188 cm (swept) | |
| Length: | 124 inches 314 cm |
| Width: | 69.25 inches 175 cm |
| Height (hood): | 53 inches 134 cm |
| Height (exhaust): | 79 inches 200 cm |
| Clearance (front axle): | 21.1 inches 53 cm |