Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab vs John Deere 2520

Across 9 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab leads 9 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab and John Deere 2520.

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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 Tractors4035 Cab	John Deere2520

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Yanmar
Engine Model	A1700N4-BUTC_4	3TNV82A-BMJK
Engine Type	Vertical, 4-stroke, water-cooled diesel	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	104.7 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	35 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	29.5 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	20 A
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	5.0 gpm
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.6 gpm	10.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.6 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	Up to 2	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.13 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.32 gal	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.14 gal	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.77 gal	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.69 gal	3.6 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306.9 lb	1433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	1150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 3-range	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	3 range (HST)	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.21 mph	13.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.21 mph	13.0 mph
Clutch	None (HST)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Not Published
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Electro-hydraulic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Heated leather seat (cab)	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
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	134.88 in	108.9 in
Overall Width	56.3 in	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	65.7 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	13.19 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	Not Published	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	68.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.9 in	Not Published
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	3,551 lb	1865 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	R1 ag 7-16 / 11.2-24 (standard); R4 industrial 28x8.50-15 / 43x16.00-20	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	7-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	28x8.50-15	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	14-17.5
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools
Loader Model	BBL400	200CX
Loader Lift Height	104 in	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,200 lb	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine and powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; other tractor parts 24 months or 1,000 hours	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection Branson TYM 15/20 Series--Bad Boy 40/50 Series Brush Screen $250.00 Branson / TYM 15 Series Fuel Tank Cover $250.00	None tagged yet

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Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab or the John Deere 2520?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab leads on engine hp at 35 hp hp, compared to 26.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab or the John Deere 2520?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab leads on pto hp at 29.5 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab or the John Deere 2520?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab leads on weight at 3,551 lb lb, compared to 1,865 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab or the John Deere 2520?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab leads on loader lift at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab or the John Deere 2520?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4035 Cab leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,150 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

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