- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1996–2003
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 1546 FA specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 3029 DFG-21 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 45.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
45.1 hp
33.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,508 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,453 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
John Deere 1546 FA specs: key facts
The John Deere 1546 FA was built from 1996 to 2003.
The John Deere 1546 FA has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 33.6 kW (45.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 1546 FA is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 1546 FA has a John Deere 3029 DFG-21 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.94 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 1546 FA weighs 2,045 kg (4,508 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 1546 FA has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 750 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 1546 FA lifts 1,566 kg (3,453 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 1546 FA delivers 26.0 L/min (6.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A”
How does the 1546 FA compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 40 L fuel tank is low for its class — 26% below the median of 54 L across the 277 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 308 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 1546 FA have?
The only figure for the 1546 FA is 45.1 hp (33.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A”
What engine is in a 1546 FA?
A 1546 FA has a John Deere 3029 DFG-21, a 3-cylinder 2.94 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 3029 DFG-21 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179.4 ci · 2.94 L |
| Max torque | 114 lb·ft · 155 N·m @ 1,302 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection method |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A”
How much will a 1546 FA lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1546 FA lifts 3,453 lb (1,566 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 6.9 gpm · 26.0 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,176 psi · 150 bar |
| Lift at ends | 3,453 lb · 1,566 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 750 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 2,160 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A”
What transmission does a 1546 FA have?
Transmission specifications for the 1546 FA are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry LuK double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated wet Goldoni multi-disc brake designed as individual wheel brake |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A”
How much does a 1546 FA weigh?
A 1546 FA weighs 4,508 lb (2,045 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,508 lb · 2,045 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 75.3 in · 1,912 mm |
| Length | 128.6 in · 3,267 mm |
| Width | 57.5 in · 1,460 mm |
| Height | 83.1 in · 2,110 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in · 340 mm |
| Front track | 49.1–54.0 in · 1,248–1,372 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 46.5–58.6 in · 1,180–1,488 mmthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A”
What oil does a 1546 FA take, and how much?
A 1546 FA engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 33.8 qt · 32.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 4.8 qt · 4.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1546 FA?
Within 10% of its 45.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- WHITE 4344.9 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1988Side by side with the 1546 FA →
- Case-IH 385 (DT)45.3 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1990Side by side with the 1546 FA →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 3.1046 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1990Side by side with the 1546 FA →
- New Holland 3435 (A)44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the 1546 FA →
- ZETOR 3321/3341 Super44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2004Side by side with the 1546 FA →
- Case-IH 321044.4 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1998Side by side with the 1546 FA →
Common questions about the John Deere 1546 FA
Is a 1546 FA two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 1546 FA is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 1546 FA have?
A 1546 FA has a independent 540 rpm / 750 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1546 F/A”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 1546 F/A — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106983 · revision 885855. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document