John DeereModel A
John Deere 1520
Utility
- power
- 29.5 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Tractor comparison: Utility
John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 3120
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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
John DeereJohn Deere 1520
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 3120
Main specifications
Main specifications and the Utility category median
Engine Power
= Equal152029.5 hp
312029.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1520 is in the 21st percentile and 3120 is in the 21st percentile (5,383 models in the category).
Engine Displacement
▲ 1520 is higher by 73.5 ci (+80%)1520165 ci
312091.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1520 is in the 44th percentile and 3120 is in the 20th percentile (5,580 models in the category).
Cylinders
= Equal15203
31203
Median Utility Tractor4
1520 is in the 23rd percentile and 3120 is in the 23rd percentile (5,720 models in the category).
Operating Weight
▲ 1520 is higher by 2,857 lb (+95%)15205,855 lb
31202,998 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1520 is in the 55th percentile and 3120 is in the 23rd percentile (5,107 models in the category).
1520 (A)3120 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
All specifications
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 1520 | 3120 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Yanmar | — |
| Model | 3164G (Diesel) | 3TNV84 | — |
| Power Output | 29.5hp | 29.5hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 3120+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 165ci | 91.5ci | ▲ 1520+73.5 ci · +80% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.3in | ▲ 1520+0.7 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 3.5in | ▲ 1520+0.8 in · +23% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttle | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 124in | 120in | ▲ 1520+4 in · +3% |
| Width | 69.3in | 52.4in | ▲ 1520+16.9 in · +32% |
| Height | 53in | 92.9in | ▲ 3120+39.9 in · +75% |
| Operating Weight | 5,855lb | 2,998lb | ▲ 1520+2,857 lb · +95% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 2,100rpm | ▲ 3120+1,560 rpm · +289% |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Power Rating | 29.5hp | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 14-Jul | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 11.2-24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,300lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3gal | 1.4gal | ▲ 1520+1.6 gal · +114% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 1520 | John Deere 3120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | — |
Category ranking
Category percentiles
Engine Power
median 55 hpA: 21st percentile (29.5 hp)B: 21st percentile (29.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA: 44th percentile (165 ci)B: 20th percentile (91.5 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A: 23rd percentile (3)B: 23rd percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA: 55th percentile (5,855 lb)B: 23rd percentile (2,998 lb)
Length
median 137 inA: 33rd percentile (124 in)B: 27th percentile (120 in)
A: 1520B: 3120Median Utility Tractor