Bad Boy Tractors 1025 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 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 1025 and John Deere 2520.

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Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1025	John Deere 2520
Engine HP (hp)	24.6 hp	▲ 26.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.8 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,610 lb	▲ 1,865 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 992 lb	800 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,101 lb	▲ 1,150 lb
Lift Height (in)	75.5 in	▲ 78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,531 lbf	▲ 2,239 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.5 mph	▲ 13 mph

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Bad Boy Tractors 1025John Deere 2520

Engine HPhp

24.6 hp

▲26.5 hp

PTO HPhp

18.8 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,610 lb

▲1,865 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲992 lb

800 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,101 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 Tractors1025	John Deere2520


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV80F	3TNV82A-BMJK
Engine Type	Water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.3 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.6 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	18.8 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled, forced circulation	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Single element, dry	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	20 A

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	4.2 gpm	5.0 gpm
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.0 gpm	10.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.95 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	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	5.8 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	0.95 gal	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.83 gal	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.85 gal	3.6 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2,000 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,323 lb	1433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,101 lb	1150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST) with mechanical H/L constant-mesh range	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	2 range (H/L)	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.5 mph (H range, Ag tires)	13.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	13.0 mph
Clutch	None (HST)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)	Not Published

Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor; selectable 4WD	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, foot operated	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	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	104 in	108.9 in
Overall Width	45.8 in	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	57.5 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	9.4 in	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	91.3 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)	1,610 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	6-12	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	20x8-10	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	29x12.5-15	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	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	BBL105	200CX
Loader Lift Height	75.5 in	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	992 lb	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 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 1025 vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 24.6 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 18.8 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.
Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,610 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the John Deere 2520?: The Bad Boy Tractors 1025 leads on loader lift at 992 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,150 lb lb, compared to 1,101 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1025	John Deere 2520
Engine HP (hp)	24.6 hp	▲ 26.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.8 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,610 lb	▲ 1,865 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 992 lb	800 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,101 lb	▲ 1,150 lb
Lift Height (in)	75.5 in	▲ 78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,531 lbf	▲ 2,239 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.5 mph	▲ 13 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1025John Deere 2520

Engine HPhp

24.6 hp

▲26.5 hp

PTO HPhp

18.8 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,610 lb

▲1,865 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲992 lb

800 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,101 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 Tractors1025	John Deere2520


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV80F	3TNV82A-BMJK
Engine Type	Water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.3 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.6 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	18.8 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled, forced circulation	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Single element, dry	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	20 A

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	4.2 gpm	5.0 gpm
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.0 gpm	10.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.95 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	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	5.8 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	0.95 gal	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.83 gal	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.85 gal	3.6 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2,000 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,323 lb	1433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,101 lb	1150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST) with mechanical H/L constant-mesh range	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	2 range (H/L)	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.5 mph (H range, Ag tires)	13.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	13.0 mph
Clutch	None (HST)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)	Not Published

Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor; selectable 4WD	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, foot operated	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	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	104 in	108.9 in
Overall Width	45.8 in	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	57.5 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	9.4 in	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	91.3 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)	1,610 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	6-12	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	20x8-10	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	29x12.5-15	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	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	BBL105	200CX
Loader Lift Height	75.5 in	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	992 lb	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 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 1025 vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 24.6 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 18.8 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,610 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the John Deere 2520?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1025 leads on loader lift at 992 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,150 lb lb, compared to 1,101 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

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