Head to head · Utility

CaseIH 385 vs John Deere 1520

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH 385

Utility

power
43 hp
displacement
155 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 385 specs
John Deere 1520 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 1520

Utility

power
29.5 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1520 specs
CaseIHCaseIH 385
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 1520

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,0835,720

Engine Power

▲ 385 higher · +13.5 hp (+46%)
38543 hp
152029.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

385 is in the 37th percentile; 1520 is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1520 higher · +10 ci (+6%)
385155 ci
1520165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

385 is in the 42nd percentile; 1520 is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3853
15203
Median Utility Tractor4

385 is in the 23rd percentile; 1520 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1520 higher · +8 (+100%)
3858
152016
Median Utility Tractor12

385 is in the 23rd percentile; 1520 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

385 (A)1520 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHJohn Deere
Model3851520
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHJohn Deere
ModelD-1553164G (Diesel)
Power Output43hp29.5hp385+13.5 hp · +46%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM385+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement155ci165ci1520+10 ci · +6%
Bore3.8in4in1520+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
TypeSynchromeshCollar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttle

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
Length122in124in1520+2 in · +2%
Width68.3in69.3in1520+1 in · +1%
Height97.4in53in385+44.4 in · +84%
Operating Weight4,930lb5,855lb1520+925 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed center
Steering TypePowerPower assist

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Power RatingNot recorded29.5hp

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,161lb2,300lb1520+139 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discDifferential hydraulic wet disc

Electrical

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
Coolant3gal3galSame

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH 385John Deere 1520Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSOpen operator station

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 37th percentile (43 hp)B · 21st percentile (29.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 42nd percentile (155 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,930 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,855 lb)
A · 385B · 1520Median Utility Tractor
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