Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1530 vs John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)

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John Deere 1530

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
164 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1530 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1530
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
153050 hp
2240 (1976-1979)50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1530 is in the 45th percentile; 2240 (1976-1979) is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2240 (1976-1979) higher · +15 ci (+9%)
1530164 ci
2240 (1976-1979)179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1530 is in the 43rd percentile; 2240 (1976-1979) is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15303
2240 (1976-1979)3
Median Utility Tractor4

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 2240 (1976-1979) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2240 (1976-1979) higher · +8 (+100%)
15308
2240 (1976-1979)16
Median Utility Tractor12

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 2240 (1976-1979) is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

1530 (A)2240 (1976-1979) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15302240 (1976-1979)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recorded3179DL—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement164ci179ci▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+15 ci · +9%
Bore4in4.2in▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
TypeCollar shiftTwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
LengthNot recorded135in—
WidthNot recorded63in—
HeightNot recorded78in—
Operating Weight4,800lb4,949lb▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+149 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed centerSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
TypeIndependentLive or independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,250lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
Coolant2.8gal0.7gal▲ 1530+2.1 gal · +300%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 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 · 46th percentile (4,800 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,949 lb)
A · 1530B · 2240 (1976-1979)Median Utility Tractor
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