The John Deere 1530 tractor has 45.4 hp engine horsepower and 46 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower45.4 hp
PTO horsepower46 hp
Drawbar horsepower38.1 hp
Rated RPM2,500 rpm
Torque120 lb-ft
Operating weight4,800 lb
John Deere 1530 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
45.4 hp
PTO horsepower
46 hp
Drawbar horsepower
38.1 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,500 rpm
Engine torque
120 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.7 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
a 3-cylinder
Operating weight
4,800 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
45.4 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
46 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
38.1 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,800 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 1530 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 1530 loses roughly 16.1% from engine horsepower to drawbar horsepower, which reflects drivetrain, traction and ground-contact losses.
PTO note
The John Deere 1530’s 46 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,500 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
At 38.1 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 1530 is about 7.3 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
At 4,800 lb and 45.4 hp, the John Deere 1530 works out to about 105.8 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere 1530 come together as engine model a 3-cylinder, 2.7 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 2,500 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 1530 are 120 lb-ft and 2,500 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load.
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.
