John DeereModel A
John Deere 2520
Utility
- power
- 26.4 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 2520 vs John Deere 3005
John DeereModel B
John Deere 3005
Utility
- power
- 27 hp
- displacement
- 81.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 2520
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 3005
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 3005 higher · +0.6 hp (+2%)252026.4 hp
300527 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
2520 is in the 18th percentile; 3005 is in the 19th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 2520 higher · +138 ci (+170%)2520219 ci
300581.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
2520 is in the 60th percentile; 3005 is in the 13th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 2520 higher · +1 (+33%)25204
30053
Median Utility Tractor4
2520 is in the 50th percentile; 3005 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied25208
30058
Median Utility Tractor12
2520 is in the 23rd percentile; 3005 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
2520 (A)3005 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 2520 | 3005 | — |
| Category | Utility, Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Yanmar | — |
| Model | 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | 3TNV82A | — |
| Power Output | 26.4hp | 27hp | ▲ 3005+0.6 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,700RPM | ▲ 3005+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 2520+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 219ci | 81.2ci | ▲ 2520+138 ci · +170% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.2in | ▲ 2520+0.8 in · +25% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 3.3in | ▲ 2520+1 in · +30% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Powershift | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 109in | 87.8in | ▲ 2520+21.2 in · +24% |
| Width | 39.2in | 53.9in | ▲ 3005+14.7 in · +37% |
| Height | 47.2in | 81.9in | ▲ 3005+34.7 in · +74% |
| Operating Weight | 7,130lb | 3,262lb | ▲ 2520+3,868 lb · +119% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live with two stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 1 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 816lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Dry shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.5gal | 1.3gal | ▲ 2520+2.2 gal · +169% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 2520 | John Deere 3005 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open with two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 18th percentile (26.4 hp)B · 19th percentile (27 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 68th percentile (7,130 lb)B · 26th percentile (3,262 lb)
A · 2520B · 3005Median Utility Tractor