Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1520 vs Kubota L2550

John Deere 1520 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 1520

Utility

power
29.5 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1520 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L2550

Utility

power
29.5 hp
displacement
85.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full L2550 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1520
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KubotaKubota L2550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
152029.5 hp
L255029.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1520 is in the 21st percentile; L2550 is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1520 higher · +79.9 ci (+94%)
1520165 ci
L255085.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1520 is in the 44th percentile; L2550 is in the 14th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15203
L25503
Median Utility Tractor4

1520 is in the 23rd percentile; L2550 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1520 higher · +8 (+100%)
152016
L25508
Median Utility Tractor12

1520 is in the 73rd percentile; L2550 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1520 (A)L2550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model1520L2550—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model3164G (Diesel)D1402-DI-A—
Power Output29.5hp29.5hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,600RPM▲ L2550+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement165ci85.1ci▲ 1520+79.9 ci · +94%
Bore4in3.4in▲ 1520+0.6 in · +18%
Stroke4.3in3.2in▲ 1520+1.1 in · +34%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
TypeCollar shift, Two-speed power shift, Power shuttleMechanical shuttle, partially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
Length124in109in▲ 1520+15 in · +14%
Width69.3in51.2in▲ 1520+18.1 in · +35%
Height53in78.3in▲ L2550+25.3 in · +48%
Operating Weight5,855lb2,250lb▲ 1520+3,605 lb · +160%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded4.6gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,145psi—
Steering TypePower assistManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
TypeIndependentContinuous or live (optional), Optional Transmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—
Power Rating29.5hp25.1hp▲ 1520+4.4 hp · +18%

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,300lb2,430lb▲ L2550+130 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistManual—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discDifferential wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
Coolant3gal1.3gal▲ 1520+1.7 gal · +131%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1520Kubota L2550Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 21st percentile (29.5 hp)B · 21st percentile (29.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 14th percentile (85.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 55th percentile (5,855 lb)B · 14th percentile (2,250 lb)
A · 1520B · L2550Median Utility Tractor
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