Head to head · Utility

Ford 4000 (1968-1975) 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
FordFord 4000 (1968-1975)
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 1520

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 4000 (1968-1975) higher · +36 ci (+22%)
4000 (1968-1975)201 ci
1520165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4000 (1968-1975) is in the 54th percentile; 1520 is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4000 (1968-1975)3
15203
Median Utility Tractor4

4000 (1968-1975) is in the 23rd percentile; 1520 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1520 higher · +8 (+100%)
4000 (1968-1975)8
152016
Median Utility Tractor12

4000 (1968-1975) is in the 23rd percentile; 1520 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1520 higher · +970 lb (+20%)
4000 (1968-1975)4,885 lb
15205,855 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

4000 (1968-1975) is in the 47th percentile; 1520 is in the 55th · 5,107 models

4000 (1968-1975) (A)1520 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
Model4000 (1968-1975)1520—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
ModelNot recorded3164G (Diesel)—
Power OutputNot recorded29.5hp—
Rated RPMNot recorded2,100RPM—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement201ci165ci▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+36 ci · +22%
Bore4.4in4in▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.4in4.3in▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
TypeGear typeCollar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
Length137in124in▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+13 in · +10%
Width67.3in69.3in▲ 1520+2 in · +3%
Height84.6in53in▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+31.6 in · +60%
Operating Weight4,885lb5,855lb▲ 1520+970 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed center—
Steering TypeManualPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
TypeTransmission or independentIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—
Power RatingNot recorded29.5hp—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,197lb2,300lb▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+897 lb · +39%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—
Brake TypeMechanical wet discDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
Coolant3.5gal3gal▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+0.5 gal · +17%

Operator Station

SpecFord 4000 (1968-1975)John Deere 1520Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 54th percentile (201 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 (4,885 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,855 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 50th percentile (137 in)B · 33rd percentile (124 in)
A · 4000 (1968-1975)B · 1520Median Utility Tractor
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