John Deere 2520 vs John Deere 3025E

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the John Deere 2520, 4 to the John Deere 3025E. Machine pages: John Deere 2520 and John Deere 3025E.

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Spec	John Deere 2520	John Deere 3025E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 26.5 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 20.5 hp	17.4 hp
Weight (lb)	1,865 lb	▲ 2,266 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	800 lb	▲ 1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,150 lb	▲ 1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	▲ 84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,239 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.5 gpm	9.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13 mph	n/a

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John Deere 2520John Deere 3025E

Engine HPhp

▲26.5 hp

24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲20.5 hp

17.4 hp

Weightlb

1,865 lb

▲2,266 lb

Loader Liftlb

800 lb

▲1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,150 lb

▲1,356 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 Deere2520	John Deere3025E


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV82A-BMJK	3TNV88F-EPJT2
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	81.2 in³	95.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26.5 hp	24.4 hp
PTO Power	20.5 hp	17.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water pump
Air Cleaner	Dry type, two stage	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	20 A	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Implement/steering pump: Tandem gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	5.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.5 gpm	9.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.5 gpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 2 (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	7.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.1 qt	1.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.0 qt	4.5 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.9 gal	5.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.6 qt	1.0 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Not Published
PTO Rear	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1150 lb	1356 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published

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

Frame Type	Folding ROPS standard	Open operator station (OOS)
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges, engages on the go	4WD (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	1760 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	880 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108.9 in	115.9 in
Overall Width	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)
Wheelbase	65.2 in	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)	12.7 in (R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	9.4 ft (2.9 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	95.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1865 lb	2266 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2972 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 turf standard (24x8.5-14 front, 36x14.00-15 rear); R4 industrial optional (23x8.5-12 front, 14-17.5 rear)	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	36x14.00-15	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	200CX	D160
Loader Lift Height	200CX: 78.5 in	84 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	1,186 lb
Loader Breakout Force	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)	1,704 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

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John Deere 2520 vs John Deere 3025E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 24.4 hp hp for the John Deere 3025E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 17.4 hp hp for the John Deere 3025E.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2520 or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 3025E leads on weight at 2,266 lb lb, compared to 1,865 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2520 or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 3025E leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2520 or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 3025E 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 2520	John Deere 3025E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 26.5 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 20.5 hp	17.4 hp
Weight (lb)	1,865 lb	▲ 2,266 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	800 lb	▲ 1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,150 lb	▲ 1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	▲ 84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,239 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.5 gpm	9.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2520John Deere 3025E

Engine HPhp

▲26.5 hp

24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲20.5 hp

17.4 hp

Weightlb

1,865 lb

▲2,266 lb

Loader Liftlb

800 lb

▲1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,150 lb

▲1,356 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 Deere2520	John Deere3025E


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV82A-BMJK	3TNV88F-EPJT2
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	81.2 in³	95.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26.5 hp	24.4 hp
PTO Power	20.5 hp	17.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water pump
Air Cleaner	Dry type, two stage	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	20 A	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Implement/steering pump: Tandem gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	5.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.5 gpm	9.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.5 gpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 2 (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	7.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.1 qt	1.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.0 qt	4.5 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.9 gal	5.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.6 qt	1.0 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Not Published
PTO Rear	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1150 lb	1356 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published

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

Frame Type	Folding ROPS standard	Open operator station (OOS)
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges, engages on the go	4WD (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	1760 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	880 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108.9 in	115.9 in
Overall Width	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)
Wheelbase	65.2 in	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)	12.7 in (R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	9.4 ft (2.9 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	95.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1865 lb	2266 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2972 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 turf standard (24x8.5-14 front, 36x14.00-15 rear); R4 industrial optional (23x8.5-12 front, 14-17.5 rear)	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	36x14.00-15	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	200CX	D160
Loader Lift Height	200CX: 78.5 in	84 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	1,186 lb
Loader Breakout Force	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)	1,704 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

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John Deere 2520 vs John Deere 3025E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 24.4 hp hp for the John Deere 3025E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 17.4 hp hp for the John Deere 3025E.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2520 or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 3025E leads on weight at 2,266 lb lb, compared to 1,865 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2520 or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 3025E leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2520 or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 3025E 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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