Quick answer:
The John Deere 1520 tractor has 38.5 hp engine horsepower and 47.9 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower38.5 hp
PTO horsepower47.9 hp
Drawbar horsepower38.5 hp
Torque120 lb-ft
Operating weight5,770 lb
John Deere 1520 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 38.5 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 47.9 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 38.5 hp |
| Engine torque | 120 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.4 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 5,770 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 1520 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With 38.5 hp, the John Deere 1520 falls into the compact utility tractor power range. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 1520’s practical rating is 47.9 hp, which fits larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements. |
| Drawbar note | Use 38.5 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 47.9 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 1520. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 1520 pairs 38.5 hp with 5,770 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | With 2.4 L across 3 cylinders, the John Deere 1520 averages about 0.8 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | At 120 lb-ft of torque, the John Deere 1520 has enough low-speed pull to make the horsepower figure more useful in real work. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.



