
Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall M vs John Deere 2520


John DeereModel B
John Deere 2520
Utility
- power
- 26.4 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
FarmallFarmall M
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2520
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ M higher · +9.7 hp (+37%)M36.1 hp
252026.4 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
M is in the 3rd percentile; 2520 is in the 2nd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ M higher · +29 ci (+13%)M248 ci
2520219 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
M is in the 16th percentile; 2520 is in the 11th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedM4
25204
Median Row Crop Tractor6
M is in the 17th percentile; 2520 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 2520 higher · +3 (+60%)M5
25208
Median Row Crop Tractor16
M is in the 7th percentile; 2520 is in the 16th · 1,200 models
M (A)2520 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | John Deere | — |
| Model | M | 2520 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility, Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | John Deere | — |
| Model | C248 | 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | — |
| Power Output | 36.1hp | 26.4hp | ▲ M+9.7 hp · +37% |
| Rated RPM | 1,450RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 2520+1,050 RPM · +72% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 219ci | ▲ M+29 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4in | ▲ 2520+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 4.3in | ▲ M+1 in · +23% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear | Powershift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 133in | 109in | ▲ M+24 in · +22% |
| Width | 83.9in | 39.2in | ▲ M+44.7 in · +114% |
| Height | 78in | 47.2in | ▲ M+30.8 in · +65% |
| Operating Weight | 6,770lb | 7,130lb | ▲ 2520+360 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Mechanical contracting band | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 3.5gal | ▲ M+2.5 gal · +71% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall M | John Deere 2520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 3rd percentile (36.1 hp)B · 2nd percentile (26.4 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 16th percentile (248 ci)B · 11th percentile (219 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 7th percentile (5)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 15th percentile (6,770 lb)B · 16th percentile (7,130 lb)
A · MB · 2520Median Row Crop Tractor