Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 3120

John Deere 1520 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 1520

Utility

power
29.5 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1520 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 3120

Utility

power
29.5 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 3120 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
152029.5 hp
312029.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1520 is in the 21st percentile; 3120 is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1520 higher · +73.5 ci (+80%)
1520165 ci
312091.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1520 is in the 44th percentile; 3120 is in the 20th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15203
31203
Median Utility Tractor4

1520 is in the 23rd percentile; 3120 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1520 higher · +2,857 lb (+95%)
15205,855 lb
31202,998 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1520 is in the 55th percentile; 3120 is in the 23rd · 5,107 models

1520 (A)3120 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15203120—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereYanmar—
Model3164G (Diesel)3TNV84—
Power Output29.5hp29.5hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,600RPM▲ 3120+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement165ci91.5ci▲ 1520+73.5 ci · +80%
Bore4in3.3in▲ 1520+0.7 in · +21%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 1520+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
TypeCollar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttleHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
Length124in120in▲ 1520+4 in · +3%
Width69.3in52.4in▲ 1520+16.9 in · +32%
Height53in92.9in▲ 3120+39.9 in · +75%
Operating Weight5,855lb2,998lb▲ 1520+2,857 lb · +95%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm2,100rpm▲ 3120+1,560 rpm · +289%
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—
Power Rating29.5hpNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14-Jul—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,300lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
Coolant3gal1.4gal▲ 1520+1.6 gal · +114%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 3120Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 55th percentile (5,855 lb)B · 23rd percentile (2,998 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 33rd percentile (124 in)B · 27th percentile (120 in)
A · 1520B · 3120Median Utility Tractor
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