John Deere 2520 vs Kubota L2501

Across 9 measurable specs, the Kubota L2501 leads 5 categories to 4. Machine pages: John Deere 2520 and Kubota L2501.

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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	KubotaL2501

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV82A-BMJK	D1703-M-DI-E4
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	81.2 in³	100.47 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26.5 hp	24.8 hp
PTO Power	20.5 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type, two stage	Dry paper single element (dual optional)
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	20 A	40 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Open center tandem pump, gear type
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	5.15 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	3.13 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.5 gpm	8.26 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.5 gpm	8.26 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 3 (self canceling detent valve or float detent valve options)
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	10.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.1 qt	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.0 qt	6.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.9 gal	HST (4WD): 6.2 gal; DT (2WD): 7.1 gal; DT (4WD): 7.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.6 qt	4.8 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Live-continuous running
PTO Rear	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lb	1,918 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,150 lb	1,389 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	2-range hydrostatic	Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges	3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13.0 mph	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear differential lock standard
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Folding ROPS standard	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Integral type power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Suspension seat with fore/aft travel adjustment and suspension tension adjustment
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges, engages on the go	Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	730 lb
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108.9 in	Not Published
Overall Width	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)	55.1 in
Wheelbase	65.2 in	63.3 in
Ground Clearance	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)	13.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	8.2 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	91.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	1,865 lb	2,425 lb (2WD gear); 2,601 lb (4WD gear); 2,623 lb (4WD HST)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
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 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	36x14.00-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	15-19.5
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools	Front Loader (LA525 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler)
Loader Model	200CX	LA525
Loader Lift Height	200CX: 78.5 in	94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	1,131 lb
Loader Breakout Force	200CX: 2,239 lbf (at pin)	2,373 lbf
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	Basic: 24 months or 1,500 hours; limited powertrain: 72 months or 2,000 hours; commercial use limited powertrain: 36 months or 2,000 hours
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Kubota Standard L & MX Series Brush Guard Insert Kit $269.00

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John Deere 2520 vs Kubota L2501: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota L2501?

The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 24.8 hp hp for the Kubota L2501.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota L2501?

The John Deere 2520 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Kubota L2501.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2520 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on weight at 2,425 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 Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on loader lift at 1,131 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 L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,150 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

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