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John Deere 1020 vs John Deere 1520

John Deere 1020 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 1020

Utility

power
38.8 hp
displacement
135 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1020 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
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1020 higher · +9.3 hp (+32%)
102038.8 hp
152029.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1020 is in the 32nd percentile; 1520 is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1520 higher · +30 ci (+22%)
1020135 ci
1520165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1020 is in the 33rd percentile; 1520 is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
10203
15203
Median Utility Tractor4

1020 is in the 23rd percentile; 1520 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1520 higher · +8 (+100%)
10208
152016
Median Utility Tractor12

1020 is in the 23rd percentile; 1520 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

1020 (A)1520 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model10201520—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelJohn Deere 2.2L 3-cyl gasoline3164G (Diesel)—
Power Output38.8hp29.5hp▲ 1020+9.3 hp · +32%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,100RPM▲ 1020+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement135ci165ci▲ 1520+30 ci · +22%
Bore3.9in4in▲ 1520+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.9in4.3in▲ 1520+0.4 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
TypeCollar shiftCollar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
Length120in124in▲ 1520+4 in · +3%
Width60.8in69.3in▲ 1520+8.5 in · +14%
Height51.2in53in▲ 1520+1.8 in · +4%
Wheelbase80.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,940lb5,855lb▲ 1020+85 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed centerSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
TypeContinuous, live and independent (option)Independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Power RatingNot recorded29.5hp—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
Front Tire Size6.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size13.6-28Not recorded—

Tread Width

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
Front Tread Width48inNot recorded—
Rear Tread50inNot recorded—
Front Tread Adjustment48" to 74"Not recorded—
Rear Tread Adjustment50" to 78"Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
Hitch TypeThree PointNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,009lb2,300lb▲ 1520+291 lb · +14%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discDifferential hydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
CoolantNot recorded3gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 1520Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.8 hp)B · 21st percentile (29.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 33rd percentile (135 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 · 56th percentile (5,940 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,855 lb)
A · 1020B · 1520Median Utility Tractor
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