Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 2520 vs John Deere A

John Deere 2520 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 2520

Utility

power
26.4 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 2520 specs
John Deere A Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere A

Row Crop

power
26.6 hp
displacement
321 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full A specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ A higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
252026.4 hp
A26.6 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

2520 is in the 2nd percentile; A is in the 2nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ A higher · +102 ci (+47%)
2520219 ci
A321 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

2520 is in the 11th percentile; A is in the 35th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 2520 higher · +2 (+100%)
25204
A2
Median Row Crop Tractor6

2520 is in the 17th percentile; A is in the 1st · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2520 higher · +2 (+33%)
25208
A6
Median Row Crop Tractor16

2520 is in the 16th percentile; A is in the 11th · 1,200 models

2520 (A)A (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model2520A—
CategoryUtility, Row CropRow Crop—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model3.6L 4-cyl dieselA—
Power Output26.4hp26.6hp▲ A+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM975RPM▲ 2520+1,525 RPM · +156%
Cylinders42▲ 2520+2 · +100%
Displacement219ci321ci▲ A+102 ci · +47%
Bore4in5.5in▲ A+1.5 in · +38%
Stroke4.3in6.7in▲ A+2.4 in · +56%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
TypePowershiftUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
Length109in134in▲ A+25 in · +23%
Width39.2in86.2in▲ A+47 in · +120%
Height47.2in63.8in▲ A+16.6 in · +35%
Operating Weight7,130lb3,900lb▲ 2520+3,230 lb · +83%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
Coolant3.5gal9.5gal▲ A+6 gal · +171%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2520John Deere ADifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 2nd percentile (26.4 hp)B · 2nd percentile (26.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 11th percentile (219 ci)B · 35th percentile (321 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 1st percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 16th percentile (7,130 lb)B · 5th percentile (3,900 lb)
A · 2520B · AMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 2520Full spec pageJohn Deere A