Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1530 vs John Deere 3050B

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 1530

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
164 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1530 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 3050B

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
193 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 3050B specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
153050 hp
3050B50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1530 is in the 45th percentile; 3050B is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3050B higher · +29 ci (+18%)
1530164 ci
3050B193 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1530 is in the 43rd percentile; 3050B is in the 51st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 3050B higher · +1 (+33%)
15303
3050B4
Median Utility Tractor4

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 3050B is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3050B higher · +4 (+50%)
15308
3050B12
Median Utility Tractor12

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 3050B is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1530 (A)3050B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15303050B—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereXinChai—
ModelNot recordedA498BT-23—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,300RPM▲ 1530+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders34▲ 3050B+1 · +33%
Displacement164ci193ci▲ 3050B+29 ci · +18%
Bore4in3.9in▲ 1530+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.3in4.1in▲ 1530+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
TypeCollar shiftMechanical Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
LengthNot recorded141in—
WidthNot recorded69.7in—
HeightNot recorded95.3in—
Operating Weight4,800lb4,409lb▲ 1530+391 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
Coolant2.8gal2.5gal▲ 1530+0.3 gal · +12%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 3050BDifference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

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 · 51st percentile (193 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 46th percentile (4,800 lb)B · 42nd percentile (4,409 lb)
A · 1530B · 3050BMedian Utility Tractor
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