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Head to head · Utility
CaseIH 385 vs John Deere 1520

John DeereModel B
John Deere 1520
Utility
- power
- 29.5 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
CaseIHCaseIH 385
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 1520
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
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 tied3853
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
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | John Deere | — |
| Model | 385 | 1520 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | John Deere | — |
| Model | D-155 | 3164G (Diesel) | — |
| Power Output | 43hp | 29.5hp | ▲ 385+13.5 hp · +46% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 385+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 155ci | 165ci | ▲ 1520+10 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 3.8in | 4in | ▲ 1520+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Collar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 122in | 124in | ▲ 1520+2 in · +2% |
| Width | 68.3in | 69.3in | ▲ 1520+1 in · +1% |
| Height | 97.4in | 53in | ▲ 385+44.4 in · +84% |
| Operating Weight | 4,930lb | 5,855lb | ▲ 1520+925 lb · +19% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power assist | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Power Rating | Not recorded | 29.5hp | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,161lb | 2,300lb | ▲ 1520+139 lb · +6% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3gal | 3gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH 385 | John Deere 1520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 37th percentile (43 hp)B · 21st percentile (29.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 42nd percentile (155 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 47th percentile (4,930 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,855 lb)
A · 385B · 1520Median Utility Tractor