John Deere 2032R 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 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 2032R leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 2032R and John Deere 2520.

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Spec	John Deere 2032R	John Deere 2520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 31.2 hp	26.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 24.2 hp	20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,879 lb	1,865 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,120 lb	800 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,356 lb	1,150 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 85 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,949 lbf	▲ 2,239 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	13 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2032RJohn Deere 2520

Engine HPhp

▲31.2 hp

26.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲24.2 hp

20.5 hp

Weightlb

▲2,879 lb

1,865 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,120 lb

800 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,356 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 Deere2032R	John Deere2520


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT2	3TNV82A-BMJK
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	31.2 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	24.2 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	85 A	20 A

Pump Type	Tandem gear	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.0 gpm
Steering Flow	4 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 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	8.5 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.2 qt	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	24.8 qt	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	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	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

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

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Power	Power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	MFWD, standard, all ranges, on-the-go engagement
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	1,940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	55.1 in	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	67.8 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	9.8 in (front axle)	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in (R4 tires)	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	67.5 in	68.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	117.5 in (with 3-point hitch)	108.9 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,879 lb (with all fluids)	1,865 lb (with all fluids)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	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	23X8.50-14	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	14-17.5

Quick Attach Loader System	220R Loader (Quik-Park)	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes
Loader Model	220R	200X; 200CX
Loader Lift Height	220R: 85 in (at pivot pin)	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	220R: 1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)	200CX: 2,239 lbf (at pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)

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John Deere 2032R vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2032R leads on engine hp at 31.2 hp hp, compared to 26.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2032R leads on pto hp at 24.2 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2032R leads on weight at 2,879 lb lb, compared to 1,865 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2032R leads on loader lift at 1,120 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2520?: The John Deere 2032R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,356 lb lb, compared to 1,150 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2032R	John Deere 2520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 31.2 hp	26.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 24.2 hp	20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,879 lb	1,865 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,120 lb	800 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,356 lb	1,150 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 85 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,949 lbf	▲ 2,239 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	13 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2032RJohn Deere 2520

Engine HPhp

▲31.2 hp

26.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲24.2 hp

20.5 hp

Weightlb

▲2,879 lb

1,865 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,120 lb

800 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,356 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 Deere2032R	John Deere2520


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT2	3TNV82A-BMJK
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	81.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	31.2 hp	26.5 hp
PTO Power	24.2 hp	20.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry type, two stage
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	85 A	20 A

Pump Type	Tandem gear	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.0 gpm
Steering Flow	4 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 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	8.5 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.2 qt	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	3.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	24.8 qt	3.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	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	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,150 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

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

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS	Folding ROPS standard
Steering	Power	Power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	MFWD, standard, all ranges, on-the-go engagement
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	1,940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	55.1 in	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)
Wheelbase	67.8 in	65.2 in
Ground Clearance	9.8 in (front axle)	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in (R4 tires)	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	67.5 in	68.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	117.5 in (with 3-point hitch)	108.9 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,879 lb (with all fluids)	1,865 lb (with all fluids)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	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	23X8.50-14	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	36x14.00-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	14-17.5

Quick Attach Loader System	220R Loader (Quik-Park)	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes
Loader Model	220R	200X; 200CX
Loader Lift Height	220R: 85 in (at pivot pin)	200CX: 78.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	220R: 1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)	200CX: 2,239 lbf (at pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)

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John Deere 2032R vs John Deere 2520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2032R leads on engine hp at 31.2 hp hp, compared to 26.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2032R leads on pto hp at 24.2 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2032R leads on weight at 2,879 lb lb, compared to 1,865 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2032R leads on loader lift at 1,120 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2520?

The John Deere 2032R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,356 lb lb, compared to 1,150 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

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