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Read articles →This is a real-world snow-cleanup vlog, not a spec review: the owner runs both a Kubota L2501 (with box blade and 72-inch loader bucket) and a vintage 1970 John Deere 2520 (56 hp, Westendorf loader, chains for traction) back-to-back after a January 2021 storm. He gives a direct side-by-side comparison of size, drivetrain, loader valve feel, and finished plow quality. Best for owners comparing these two tractors for winter chores.
Posted by an owner-operator, Tractor Talk With Gary, sharing hands-on impressions from routine use on his own property.
| John Deere 2520 | Kubota L2501 | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 20.5 hp | 19 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 200CX: 2,239 lbf (at pin) | 2,373 lbf |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,433 lb | 1,918 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 5.0 gpm | 5.15 gpm |
