John Deere 1520 vs Minneapolis-Moline 445

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1520

John Deere 1520

51 HP · 1968–1972

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Minneapolis-Moline 445

Minneapolis-Moline 445

51 HP · 1956–1959

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1520 and the Minneapolis-Moline 445 deliver the same power: 51 HP.
  • The John Deere 1520 is the more recent model: production started in 1968, versus 1956 for the Minneapolis-Moline 445.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1520Minneapolis-Moline 445
Power51 HP51 HP
Production years1968–19721956–1959
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders34
Displacement2.7 L3.6 L
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearPower shift
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 410 / 2
Rear lift capacity1 043 kg
Wheelbase204 cm219 cm
Length314 cm331 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1520 or the Minneapolis-Moline 445?

The John Deere 1520 and the Minneapolis-Moline 445 deliver the same power: 51 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1520 or the Minneapolis-Moline 445?

The John Deere 1520 is the more recent model: production started in 1968, versus 1956 for the Minneapolis-Moline 445.

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