Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1530 vs John Deere 4049R

Image not recorded
John DeereModel A

John Deere 1530

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
164 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1530 specs
John Deere 4049R Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 4049R

Utility

power
49 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4049R specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1530
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 4049R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1530 higher · +1 hp (+2%)
153050 hp
4049R49 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1530 is in the 45th percentile; 4049R is in the 44th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1530 higher · +42 ci (+34%)
1530164 ci
4049R122 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1530 is in the 43rd percentile; 4049R is in the 29th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4049R higher · +1 (+33%)
15303
4049R4
Median Utility Tractor4

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 4049R is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4049R higher · +4 (+50%)
15308
4049R12
Median Utility Tractor12

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 4049R is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1530 (A)4049R (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15304049R—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereYanmar—
ModelNot recorded4TNV84T—
Power Output50hp49hp▲ 1530+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ 4049R+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders34▲ 4049R+1 · +33%
Displacement164ci122ci▲ 1530+42 ci · +34%
Bore4in3.3in▲ 1530+0.7 in · +21%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 1530+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
TypeCollar shiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
LengthNot recorded131in—
HeightNot recorded100in—
Operating Weight4,800lb3,770lb▲ 1530+1,030 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
Coolant2.8gal1.4gal▲ 1530+1.4 gal · +100%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 4049RDifference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 44th percentile (49 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 29th percentile (122 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 · 33rd percentile (3,770 lb)
A · 1530B · 4049RMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 1530Full spec pageJohn Deere 4049R