Bad Boy Tractors 1022 vs John Deere 2520

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 2520 leads 8 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 1022 and John Deere 2520.

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Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1022	John Deere 2520
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 26.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15.4 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 1,865 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	617 lb	▲ 800 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	679 lb	▲ 1,150 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,253 lbf	▲ 2,239 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.3 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.8 mph	▲ 13 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022John Deere 2520

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲26.5 hp

PTO HPhp

15.4 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,433 lb

▲1,865 lb

Loader Liftlb

617 lb

▲800 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

679 lb

▲1,150 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors1022	John Deere2520


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNM74F	3TNV82A-BMJK
Engine Type	3 cylinder, water-cooled diesel, natural aspiration	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	60.6 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	15.4 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Single dry element	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	20 A

Pump Type	Single gear pump with flow divider	Not Published
Implement Flow	4.17 gpm	5.0 gpm
Steering Flow	2.11 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm	10.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.97 gpm	10.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	3.7 qt	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	2.1 qt	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.6 gal	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 qt	3.6 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,500 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (limited)	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,100 lb	1433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	679 lb	1150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	2 range	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	13.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	13.0 mph
Clutch	Dry single plate	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor, 4WD	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Standard adjustable seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges, engages on the go
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	1940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	108.9 in
Overall Width	44.5 in	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	53.1 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	8.3 in	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	86.6 in	8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 in	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	68.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 lb	1865 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R3 turf standard (24x8.5-14 front, 36x14.00-15 rear); R4 industrial optional (23x8.5-12 front, 14-17.5 rear)
R1 Agricultural - Front	16x7.50-9	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	24x12.00-12	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12.00-12	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12.00-12	14-17.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick attach front loader	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools
Loader Model	BBL100	200CX
Loader Lift Height	78.5 in	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	617 lb	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	1,253 lbf	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine and powertrain: 84 months or 2,000 hours; other tractor parts: 24 months or 1,000 hours; loader and backhoe: 24 months from shipment, 12 months from sale, or 500 hours	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)

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Bad Boy Tractors 1022 vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 15.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.
Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on loader lift at 800 lb lb, compared to 617 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,150 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1022	John Deere 2520
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 26.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15.4 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 1,865 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	617 lb	▲ 800 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	679 lb	▲ 1,150 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,253 lbf	▲ 2,239 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.3 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.8 mph	▲ 13 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022John Deere 2520

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲26.5 hp

PTO HPhp

15.4 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,433 lb

▲1,865 lb

Loader Liftlb

617 lb

▲800 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

679 lb

▲1,150 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors1022	John Deere2520


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNM74F	3TNV82A-BMJK
Engine Type	3 cylinder, water-cooled diesel, natural aspiration	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	60.6 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	15.4 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Single dry element	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	20 A

Pump Type	Single gear pump with flow divider	Not Published
Implement Flow	4.17 gpm	5.0 gpm
Steering Flow	2.11 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm	10.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.97 gpm	10.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	3.7 qt	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	2.1 qt	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.6 gal	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 qt	3.6 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,500 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (limited)	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,100 lb	1433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	679 lb	1150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	2 range	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	13.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	13.0 mph
Clutch	Dry single plate	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor, 4WD	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Standard adjustable seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges, engages on the go
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	1940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	108.9 in
Overall Width	44.5 in	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	53.1 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	8.3 in	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	86.6 in	8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 in	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	68.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 lb	1865 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R3 turf standard (24x8.5-14 front, 36x14.00-15 rear); R4 industrial optional (23x8.5-12 front, 14-17.5 rear)
R1 Agricultural - Front	16x7.50-9	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	24x12.00-12	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12.00-12	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12.00-12	14-17.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick attach front loader	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools
Loader Model	BBL100	200CX
Loader Lift Height	78.5 in	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	617 lb	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	1,253 lbf	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine and powertrain: 84 months or 2,000 hours; other tractor parts: 24 months or 1,000 hours; loader and backhoe: 24 months from shipment, 12 months from sale, or 500 hours	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)

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Bad Boy Tractors 1022 vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 15.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on loader lift at 800 lb lb, compared to 617 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,150 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

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