Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1020 vs John Deere 2530

John Deere 1020 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 1020

Utility

power
38.8 hp
displacement
135 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1020 specs
John Deere 2530 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 2530

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 2530 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 2530 higher · +85 ci (+63%)
1020135 ci
2530220 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1020 is in the 33rd percentile; 2530 is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 2530 higher · +1 (+33%)
10203
25304
Median Utility Tractor4

1020 is in the 23rd percentile; 2530 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
10208
25308
Median Utility Tractor12

1020 is in the 23rd percentile; 2530 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1020 higher · +2,440 lb (+70%)
10205,940 lb
25303,500 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1020 is in the 56th percentile; 2530 is in the 29th · 5,107 models

1020 (A)2530 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model10202530—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelJohn Deere 2.2L 3-cyl gasolineNot recorded—
Power Output38.8hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 2530+1 · +33%
Displacement135ci220ci▲ 2530+85 ci · +63%
Bore3.9in4in▲ 2530+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.9in4.3in▲ 2530+0.4 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
TypeCollar shiftManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
Length120in142in▲ 2530+22 in · +18%
Width60.8in88.6in▲ 2530+27.8 in · +46%
Height51.2in86.2in▲ 2530+35 in · +68%
Wheelbase80.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,940lb3,500lb▲ 1020+2,440 lb · +70%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
TypeContinuous, live and independent (option)Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
Front Tire Size6.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size13.6-28Not recorded—

Tread Width

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
Front Tread Width48inNot recorded—
Rear Tread50inNot recorded—
Front Tread Adjustment48" to 74"Not recorded—
Rear Tread Adjustment50" to 78"Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
Hitch TypeThree PointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,009lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 2530Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 33rd percentile (135 ci)B · 60th percentile (220 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 56th percentile (5,940 lb)B · 29th percentile (3,500 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 27th percentile (120 in)B · 57th percentile (142 in)
A · 1020B · 2530Median Utility Tractor
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