John Deere 1M 25 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 9 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 1M 25 and John Deere 2520.

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Spec	John Deere 1M 25	John Deere 2520
Engine HP (hp)	23.2 hp	▲ 26.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.8 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,602 lb	▲ 1,865 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	704 lb	▲ 800 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 1,150 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,823 lbf	▲ 2,239 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	▲ 13 mph

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John Deere 1M 25John Deere 2520

Engine HPhp

23.2 hp

▲26.5 hp

PTO HPhp

17.8 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,602 lb

▲1,865 lb

Loader Liftlb

704 lb

▲800 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

758 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	John Deere1M 25	John Deere2520


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV80F-NCJT	3TNV82A-BMJK
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.3 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.2 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	17.8 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	Not Published	20 A

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.0 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	10.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 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	5.57 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	3.6 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	13.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	13.0 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS, standard equipment	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, left-hand pedal	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat with high back and adjustable settings; tilt steering	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	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	Not Published	108.9 in
Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	57.1 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	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	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	Approx. 1,602 lb open station; 2,019 lb cab (shipping weight)	1865 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf, R3 Hybrid, or 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	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	14-17.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools
Loader Model	120R	200CX
Loader Lift Height	120R: 72 in	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R (NSL): 704 lb	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	1823 lbf (at pivot pin)	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-Year / 2,000 Hour Limited Powertrain Warranty; standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)

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John Deere 1M 25 vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1M 25 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 23.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1M 25.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1M 25 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 17.8 hp hp for the John Deere 1M 25.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1M 25 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,602 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1M 25 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on loader lift at 800 lb lb, compared to 704 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1M 25 or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,150 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1M 25	John Deere 2520
Engine HP (hp)	23.2 hp	▲ 26.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.8 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,602 lb	▲ 1,865 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	704 lb	▲ 800 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 1,150 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,823 lbf	▲ 2,239 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	▲ 13 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1M 25John Deere 2520

Engine HPhp

23.2 hp

▲26.5 hp

PTO HPhp

17.8 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,602 lb

▲1,865 lb

Loader Liftlb

704 lb

▲800 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

758 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	John Deere1M 25	John Deere2520


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV80F-NCJT	3TNV82A-BMJK
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.3 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.2 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	17.8 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	Not Published	20 A

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.0 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	10.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 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	5.57 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	3.6 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	13.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	13.0 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS, standard equipment	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, left-hand pedal	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat with high back and adjustable settings; tilt steering	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	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	Not Published	108.9 in
Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	57.1 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	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	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	Approx. 1,602 lb open station; 2,019 lb cab (shipping weight)	1865 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf, R3 Hybrid, or 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	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	14-17.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools
Loader Model	120R	200CX
Loader Lift Height	120R: 72 in	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R (NSL): 704 lb	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	1823 lbf (at pivot pin)	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-Year / 2,000 Hour Limited Powertrain Warranty; standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)

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John Deere 1M 25 vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1M 25 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 23.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1M 25.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1M 25 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 17.8 hp hp for the John Deere 1M 25.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1M 25 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,602 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1M 25 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on loader lift at 800 lb lb, compared to 704 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1M 25 or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,150 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.

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