John Deere 1520


John Deere 1520 tractor photo
1968 - 1972
Utility tractor
Series map:
1020
1520
2020
43.1hp*
51.7hp*
59.9hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Utility tractor
FactoriesDubuque, Iowa, USA
 Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price was $5,300 in 1973
John Deere 1520 Engines
John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
John Deere 1520 Transmissions
8-speed collar shift
16-speed two-speed power shift
8-speed power shuttle
Transmission details ...
John Deere 1520 Power
Drawbar (tested)38.48 hp
28.7 kW
PTO (tested)47.86 hp
35.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drivesplanetary
Differential lockmechanical rear OptOptional
Steeringpower assist
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
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
Tractor hitch
Rear lift2300 lbs
1043 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
 independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type540
 540/1000 OptOptional
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase80.7 inches (straight)
204 cm
 74.3 inches (swept)
188 cm
Weight4490 to 5855 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire14.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
1520 Serial Number Location
John Deere 1520 serial number location
Serial number plate on the right side of the 1520 transmission housing.
1520 Serial Numbers
196876112
196982405
1970102061
1971117500
1972134700
1973157109

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
References
1520 references literature
The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain
Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474)
1020, 1520, and 2020 Tractors published in 1968, by John Deere
Tractors 31 to 54 H.P. published in 1969, by John Deere*
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
*Publication contains known errors.
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