John Deere 2025R 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 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 2025R and John Deere 2520.

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Spec	John Deere 2025R	John Deere 2520
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 26.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.2 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,660 lb	▲ 1,865 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,023 lb	800 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	915 lb	▲ 1,150 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 78.9 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,508 lbf	2,239 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.3 mph	▲ 13 mph

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John Deere 2025RJohn Deere 2520

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲26.5 hp

PTO HPhp

17.2 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,660 lb

▲1,865 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,023 lb

803 lb

800 lb

H130NSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

915 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 Deere2025R	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 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	17.2 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid-cooled)	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	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	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	0.84 gal	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.84 gal	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.5 gal	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.89 gal	3.6 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	1433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	1150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	13.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	13.0 mph
Clutch	wet disc	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	Not Published

Frame Type	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Power	Power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Fore/aft adjustable; seat flips forward for weather protection; no mechanical suspension listed	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges, engages on the go
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	1940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.2 in	108.9 in
Overall Width	37 in (min); 51 in (max)	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	63 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	12.5 in	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	89 in	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	66.8 in	68.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1660 lb	1865 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	~2,005 lb (open station shipping weight 1,872 lb / 1,871.7 lb base; with H130 loader approx. 2,005 lb estimated)	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	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	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	31x12.00-16.5	14-17.5

Quick Attach Loader System	H130 Loader (Quik-Park); 120R Loader (NSL standard, MSL optional, Quik-Park)	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools
Loader Model	H130 or 120R	200CX
Loader Lift Height	H130: 78.9 in; 120R: 72 in (at pivot pin)	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	H130: 1,023 lb; 120R (NSL): 803 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	H130: 2,508 lbf (at pivot pin); 120R: Not Published	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	2-year bumper-to-bumper (comprehensive) + 6-year/2,000-hour powertrain warranty	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)

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John Deere 2025R vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 17.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,660 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2025R leads on loader lift at 1,023 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,150 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	John Deere 2520
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 26.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.2 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,660 lb	▲ 1,865 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,023 lb	800 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	915 lb	▲ 1,150 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 78.9 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,508 lbf	2,239 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.3 mph	▲ 13 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2025RJohn Deere 2520

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲26.5 hp

PTO HPhp

17.2 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,660 lb

▲1,865 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,023 lb

803 lb

800 lb

H130NSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

915 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 Deere2025R	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 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	17.2 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid-cooled)	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	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	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	0.84 gal	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.84 gal	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.5 gal	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.89 gal	3.6 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	1433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	1150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	13.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	13.0 mph
Clutch	wet disc	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	Not Published

Frame Type	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Power	Power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Fore/aft adjustable; seat flips forward for weather protection; no mechanical suspension listed	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges, engages on the go
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	1940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.2 in	108.9 in
Overall Width	37 in (min); 51 in (max)	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	63 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	12.5 in	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	89 in	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	66.8 in	68.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1660 lb	1865 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	~2,005 lb (open station shipping weight 1,872 lb / 1,871.7 lb base; with H130 loader approx. 2,005 lb estimated)	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	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	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	31x12.00-16.5	14-17.5

Quick Attach Loader System	H130 Loader (Quik-Park); 120R Loader (NSL standard, MSL optional, Quik-Park)	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools
Loader Model	H130 or 120R	200CX
Loader Lift Height	H130: 78.9 in; 120R: 72 in (at pivot pin)	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	H130: 1,023 lb; 120R (NSL): 803 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	H130: 2,508 lbf (at pivot pin); 120R: Not Published	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	2-year bumper-to-bumper (comprehensive) + 6-year/2,000-hour powertrain warranty	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)

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John Deere 2025R vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 17.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,660 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2025R leads on loader lift at 1,023 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,150 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

John Deere 2025R vs John Deere 2520

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