Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1530 vs John Deere 5204

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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 5204

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5204 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1530
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John DeereJohn Deere 5204

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
153050 hp
520450 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1530 is in the 45th percentile; 5204 is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15303
52043
Median Utility Tractor4

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 5204 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
15308
52048
Median Utility Tractor12

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 5204 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1530 higher · +777 lb (+19%)
15304,800 lb
52044,023 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1530 is in the 46th percentile; 5204 is in the 37th · 5,107 models

1530 (A)5204 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15305204—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,300RPM▲ 1530+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement164ciNot recorded—
Bore4inNot recorded—
Stroke4.3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
TypeCollar shiftCollar Shift Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
LengthNot recorded132in—
WidthNot recorded70.5in—
Operating Weight4,800lb4,023lb▲ 1530+777 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.0x16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9x28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
Coolant2.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5204Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 46th percentile (4,800 lb)B · 37th percentile (4,023 lb)
A · 1530B · 5204Median Utility Tractor
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