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New Holland 1520

The New Holland 1520 is a utility tractor that was made from 1987 to 1998. It's a small but useful machine for farms and other places that need help with work. This tractor has a 2WD chassis and power steering, which makes it easy to drive. The 1520 has a Shibaura J843 engine with 3 cylinders. It runs on diesel fuel and has 23 horsepower. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use extra air pressure. The tractor has a gear transmission with 9 forward gears and 3 reverse gears. It also has a Category I hitch at the back that can lift up to 1,934 pounds, which is above average for its size. The tractor is 112.2 inches long, 48 inches wide, and 84.3 inches tall. It weighs 2,156 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors.

ManufacturerNew HollandPower23 hpEngine3-cylTransGear
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Quick specs

Category
Utility
Engine Power Output
23hp
Operating Weight
2,156 lb
Transmission
Gear
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At a glance

How the 1520 compares

vs. Utility median

Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Utility tractors

23 hp · 12th

This model

9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383

The 1520 ranks at the 12th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.

Overview

About the New Holland 1520

The New Holland 1520 is a utility tractor that was made from 1987 to 1998. It's a small but useful machine for farms and other places that need help with work. This tractor has a 2WD chassis and power steering, which makes it easy to drive. The 1520 has a Shibaura J843 engine with 3 cylinders. It runs on diesel fuel and has 23 horsepower. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use extra air pressure. The tractor has a gear transmission with 9 forward gears and 3 reverse gears. It also has a Category I hitch at the back that can lift up to 1,934 pounds, which is above average for its size. The tractor is 112.2 inches long, 48 inches wide, and 84.3 inches tall. It weighs 2,156 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerNew Holland
Model1520
CategoryUtility tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1987–1998
Operating weight2,156lb

Engine

MakeShibaura
ModelJ843
Power23hp
Cylinders3
Displacement81.2ci
Bore3.31in
Stroke3.15in

Transmission

TypeGear
Forward gears9
Reverse gears3

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
SteeringPower
BrakesWet disc
CabOpen with two-post ROPS

Hydraulics

TypeOpen center

Power take-off

Rear PTOOptional Transmission or Live PTO
PTO speed540rpm

Dimensions

Length112.2in
Width48in
Height84.3in
Operating weight2,156lb

Capacities

Cooling system1.05gal

Head to head

1520 vs. Utility median

How the New Holland 1520 compares to other Utility tractors

SpecThis modelUtility medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power23 hp55 hp-58%12th
Engine Displacement81.2 ci183 ci-56%13th
Cylinders34-25%23rd
Forward Gears912-25%35th
Operating Weight2,156 lb5,303 lb-59%13th
Length112 in137 in-18%18th
Width48 in66 in-27%14th
Height84.3 in94.1 in-10%31st
3-Point Hitch Capacity1,934 lb3,197 lb-40%21st

Medians and percentiles are computed from the utility tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 1,0835,720 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

What years was the New Holland 1520 manufactured?

Production of the New Holland 1520 ran from 1987 through 1998.

What hydraulics does the New Holland 1520 have?

The New Holland 1520 uses an Open center hydraulic system.

What three-point hitch category does the New Holland 1520 use?

The New Holland 1520 has a Category I three-point hitch rated to lift 1,934 lb.

How powerful is the New Holland 1520?

The New Holland 1520 has an engine power output of 23 hp. It is powered by a 3-cylinder engine displacing 81.2 ci.

What is the working weight of the New Holland 1520?

The operating weight of the New Holland 1520 is approximately 2,156 lb.

What type of transmission does the New Holland 1520 have?

The New Holland 1520 uses a Gear transmission offering 9 forward gears.

What routine service does the New Holland 1520 need?

Regular maintenance for the New Holland 1520 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.