John Deere 2520 vs Kubota B2920

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 5 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 2520 and Kubota B2920.

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Spec	John Deere 2520	Kubota B2920
Engine HP (hp)	26.5 hp	▲ 27.2 hp
PTO HP (hp)	20.5 hp	▲ 21 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,865 lb	1,554 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	800 lb	▲ 952 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,150 lb	1,058 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,239 lbf	2,144 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.5 gpm	8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 13 mph	12.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2520Kubota B2920

Engine HPhp

26.5 hp

▲27.2 hp

PTO HPhp

20.5 hp

▲21 hp

Weightlb

▲1,865 lb

1,554 lb

Loader Liftlb

800 lb

▲952 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,150 lb

1,058 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	KubotaB2920


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV82A-BMJK	D1305-E3-D22
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel (E-TVCS)
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	81.2 in³	77.0 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26.5 hp	27.2 hp
PTO Power	20.5 hp	21 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled, pressurized radiator
Air Cleaner	Dry type, two stage	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Alternator	20 A	14.5 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Dual pump
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	4.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	3.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.5 gpm	8.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.5 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	1 or 2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	6.9 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.1 qt	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.0 qt	3.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.9 gal	4.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.6 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)	540/960 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	2500 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lb	1,356 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,150 lb	1,058 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Quarter inching valve

Transmission Type	2-range hydrostatic	Main-hydrostatic transmission, 3-range
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges	3-range (3 forward, 3 reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13.0 mph	12.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	10.0 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Differential lock standard

Frame Type	Folding ROPS standard	Two-post foldable ROPS (sunshade optional)
Steering	Power steering	Integral type power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disk type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD, standard, all ranges, on-the-go engagement	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)	49.0 in
Wheelbase	65.2 in	61.5 in
Ground Clearance	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)	12.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	6.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	85.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	108.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	95.1 in (without 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,865 lb (with all fluids)	1,554 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
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)	Standard farm 7-12 front, 11.2-16 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-16
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	36x14.00-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	23x8.50-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	12-16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes	Not Published
Loader Model	200X; 200CX	LA364
Loader Lift Height	200CX: 78.5 in	LA364: 78.5 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	LA364: 952 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	200CX: 2,239 lbf (at pin)	LA364: 2,144 lbf (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	Not Published

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John Deere 2520 vs Kubota B2920: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota B2920?: The Kubota B2920 leads on engine hp at 27.2 hp hp, compared to 26.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota B2920?: The Kubota B2920 leads on pto hp at 21 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota B2920?: The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,554 lb lb for the Kubota B2920.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota B2920?: The Kubota B2920 leads on loader lift at 952 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 Kubota B2920?: The John Deere 2520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,150 lb lb, compared to 1,058 lb lb for the Kubota B2920.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2520	Kubota B2920
Engine HP (hp)	26.5 hp	▲ 27.2 hp
PTO HP (hp)	20.5 hp	▲ 21 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,865 lb	1,554 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	800 lb	▲ 952 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,150 lb	1,058 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,239 lbf	2,144 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.5 gpm	8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 13 mph	12.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2520Kubota B2920

Engine HPhp

26.5 hp

▲27.2 hp

PTO HPhp

20.5 hp

▲21 hp

Weightlb

▲1,865 lb

1,554 lb

Loader Liftlb

800 lb

▲952 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,150 lb

1,058 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	KubotaB2920


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV82A-BMJK	D1305-E3-D22
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel (E-TVCS)
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	81.2 in³	77.0 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26.5 hp	27.2 hp
PTO Power	20.5 hp	21 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled, pressurized radiator
Air Cleaner	Dry type, two stage	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Alternator	20 A	14.5 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Dual pump
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	4.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	3.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.5 gpm	8.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.5 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	1 or 2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	6.9 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.1 qt	4.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.0 qt	3.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.9 gal	4.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.6 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)	540/960 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	2500 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lb	1,356 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,150 lb	1,058 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Quarter inching valve

Transmission Type	2-range hydrostatic	Main-hydrostatic transmission, 3-range
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges	3-range (3 forward, 3 reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13.0 mph	12.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	10.0 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Differential lock standard

Frame Type	Folding ROPS standard	Two-post foldable ROPS (sunshade optional)
Steering	Power steering	Integral type power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disk type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD, standard, all ranges, on-the-go engagement	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)	49.0 in
Wheelbase	65.2 in	61.5 in
Ground Clearance	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)	12.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	6.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	85.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	108.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	95.1 in (without 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,865 lb (with all fluids)	1,554 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
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)	Standard farm 7-12 front, 11.2-16 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-16
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	36x14.00-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	23x8.50-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	12-16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes	Not Published
Loader Model	200X; 200CX	LA364
Loader Lift Height	200CX: 78.5 in	LA364: 78.5 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	LA364: 952 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	200CX: 2,239 lbf (at pin)	LA364: 2,144 lbf (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	Not Published

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John Deere 2520 vs Kubota B2920: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota B2920?

The Kubota B2920 leads on engine hp at 27.2 hp hp, compared to 26.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota B2920?

The Kubota B2920 leads on pto hp at 21 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota B2920?

The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,554 lb lb for the Kubota B2920.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota B2920?

The Kubota B2920 leads on loader lift at 952 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 Kubota B2920?

The John Deere 2520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,150 lb lb, compared to 1,058 lb lb for the Kubota B2920.

John Deere 2520 vs Kubota B2920

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