Head to head · Utility

David Brown 880 Implematic vs John Deere 1520

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
David BrownDavid Brown 880 Implematic
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 1520

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
880 Implematic165 ci
1520165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

880 Implematic is in the 44th percentile; 1520 is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 880 Implematic higher · +1 (+33%)
880 Implematic4
15203
Median Utility Tractor4

880 Implematic is in the 50th percentile; 1520 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1520 higher · +10 (+167%)
880 Implematic6
152016
Median Utility Tractor12

880 Implematic is in the 11th percentile; 1520 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1520 higher · +1,540 lb (+36%)
880 Implematic4,315 lb
15205,855 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

880 Implematic is in the 41st percentile; 1520 is in the 55th · 5,107 models

880 Implematic (A)1520 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownJohn Deere—
Model880 Implematic1520—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownJohn Deere—
Model2.7L 4-cyl diesel3164G (Diesel)—
Power OutputNot recorded29.5hp—
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,100RPM▲ 1520+300 RPM · +17%
Cylinders43▲ 880 Implematic+1 · +33%
Displacement165ci165ciSame
Bore3.6in4in▲ 1520+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4in4.3in▲ 1520+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
TypeManualCollar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
Length115in124in▲ 1520+9 in · +8%
Width64in69.3in▲ 1520+5.3 in · +8%
Height52.6in53in▲ 1520+0.4 in · <1%
Operating Weight4,315lb5,855lb▲ 1520+1,540 lb · +36%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
TypeLive (2-stage clutch)Independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—
Power RatingNot recorded29.5hp—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,645lb2,300lb▲ 880 Implematic+345 lb · +15%

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
Coolant3gal3galSame

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 880 ImplematicJohn Deere 1520Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 41st percentile (4,315 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,855 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 20th percentile (115 in)B · 33rd percentile (124 in)
A · 880 ImplematicB · 1520Median Utility Tractor
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