Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1520 vs John Deere 950

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
John Deere 950 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 950

Utility

power
31 hp
displacement
105 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 950 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 950 higher · +1.5 hp (+5%)
152029.5 hp
95031 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1520 is in the 21st percentile; 950 is in the 23rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1520 higher · +60 ci (+57%)
1520165 ci
950105 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1520 is in the 44th percentile; 950 is in the 25th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15203
9503
Median Utility Tractor4

1520 is in the 23rd percentile; 950 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1520 higher · +8 (+100%)
152016
9508
Median Utility Tractor12

1520 is in the 73rd percentile; 950 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1520 (A)950 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model1520950—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereYanmar—
Model3164G (Diesel)3T90-J—
Power Output29.5hp31hp▲ 950+1.5 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,400RPM▲ 950+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement165ci105ci▲ 1520+60 ci · +57%
Bore4in3.5in▲ 1520+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 1520+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
TypeCollar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttleGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
Length124in122in▲ 1520+2 in · +2%
Width69.3in53.3in▲ 1520+16 in · +30%
Height53in53.1in▲ 950+0.1 in · <1%
Operating Weight5,855lb2,700lb▲ 1520+3,155 lb · +117%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypePower assistManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
TypeIndependentTransmission or live (two-stage clutch)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Power Rating29.5hpNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,300lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistManual—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
Coolant3gal1.6gal▲ 1520+1.4 gal · +87%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1520John Deere 950Difference
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 · 23rd percentile (31 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 25th percentile (105 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 55th percentile (5,855 lb)B · 19th percentile (2,700 lb)
A · 1520B · 950Median Utility Tractor
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