Deere 1530 tractor specifications

1973 - 1975

1973 - 1975 Generation II SeriesUtility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price:$8,000 (1975)

John Deere 1530 Power

John Deere 1530 Power Drawbar (tested):38.07 hp
28.4 kW
PTO (tested):45.38 hp
33.8 kW
power test details ...

1973 - 1975

Generation II Series

Utility tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1147

Nebraska Tractor Test 1147
Diesel 16-speed 2WD October 13 - 18, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1147 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	45.38 hp 33.8 kW
Fuel use:	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	41.36 hp 30.8 kW
Fuel use:	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	38.07 hp 28.4 kW
Fuel use:	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Gear 5H used for power test.
Max pull:	5,139 lbs 2331 kg
Gear 3L used for pull test.

John Deere 1530 Engine

John Deere 1530 Engine John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1973 - 1975

Generation II Series

Utility tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	164.4 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.016x4.331 inches 102 x 110 mm
Compression:	16.2:1
Rated RPM:	2500
Firing order:	1-2-3
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	6 qts 5.7 L
Coolant capacity:	11 qts 10.4 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
power assist optional
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmissions:8-speed collar shift
16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1973 - 1975

Generation II Series

Utility tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed collar shift
16-speed partial power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	collar shift
Gears:	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:16.5 gal
62.5 L
Hydraulic system:9.5 gal
36.0 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Capacity:9.5 gal
36.0 L
Pump flow:11 gpm
41.6 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:74 inches
187 cm
Weight:4,800 lbs
2177 kg
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tire:13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1973 - 1975

Generation II Series

Utility tractor

John Deere 1530 Tires

John Deere 1530 Tires
Ag front:	6.00-16
Ag rear:	13.6-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	74 inches 187 cm
Operating weight:	4,800 lbs 2177 kg
Ballasted weight:	6,863 lbs 3113 kg
Front tread:	49 to 79 inches 124 to 200 cm
Rear tread:	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm

1530 Serial Numbers

1530 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on tractor's main frame, right side, above front axle.
photo of 1530 serial number
1974:108811L
1974:176601T
1975:145500L

how to read serial numbers...