John Deere 2520 vs Mahindra 3016

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 Mahindra 3016 leads 7 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 2520 and Mahindra 3016.

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Spec	John Deere 2520	Mahindra 3016
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 26.5 hp	26 hp
PTO HP (hp)	20.5 hp	▲ 23 hp
Weight (lb)	1,865 lb	▲ 2,437 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	800 lb	▲ 1,650 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,150 lb	▲ 1,720 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	▲ 99 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,239 lbf	▲ 2,650 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.5 gpm	▲ 11.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 13 mph	11.9 mph

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John Deere 2520Mahindra 3016

Engine HPhp

▲26.5 hp

26 hp

PTO HPhp

20.5 hp

▲23 hp

Weightlb

1,865 lb

▲2,437 lb

Loader Liftlb

800 lb

▲1,650 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,150 lb

▲1,720 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	Mahindra3016


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	3TNV82A-BMJK	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel	Three cylinder, four cycle, valve in cylinder head, cross flow porting diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	81.2 in³	80.43 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26.5 hp	26 hp
PTO Power	20.5 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled, pressurized, thermostat controlled bypass, impeller pump
Air Cleaner	Dry type, two stage	Dry type with double filter
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection; Bosch M type ND-PFR (Denso) injection pump, throttle type injectors
Alternator	20 A	50 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear type, front mounted, engine driven
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	7.8 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.5 gpm	11.2 gpm (7.8 + 3.4, computed)
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	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1

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

PTO Type	Independent	Independent (3016 Gear Drive); Live (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
PTO Rear	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1150 lb	1720 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	2-range hydrostatic	Synchro shuttle, constant mesh main with 2 ranges (3016 Gear Drive); Hydrostatic, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges	8F/8R (3016 Gear Drive); Infinite, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13.0 mph	11.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 13.8 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	9.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 6.9 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Clutch	Not Published	Dry single disc, diaphragm type, 8.46 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock, pedal actuated

Frame Type	Folding ROPS standard	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc, mechanical
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges, engages on the go	Mechanical front drive (MFD), spiral bevel gear differential with bevel gear reductions
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	969 lbf

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108.9 in	121.3 in
Overall Width	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)	63 in
Wheelbase	65.2 in	67.3 in
Ground Clearance	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)	11.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	7.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	81.5 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	2437 lb (3016 Gear Drive); 2459 lb (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
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)	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	36x14.00-15	13.6x16
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools	Not Published
Loader Model	200CX	ML115
Loader Lift Height	200CX: 78.5 in	ML115: 99 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	ML115: 1,650 lb
Loader Breakout Force	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)	ML115: 2,650 lb

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

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John Deere 2520 vs Mahindra 3016: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra 3016?: The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 26 hp hp for the Mahindra 3016.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 3016 leads on pto hp at 23 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 3016 leads on weight at 2,437 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 Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 3016 leads on loader lift at 1,650 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 Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 3016 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,720 lb lb, compared to 1,150 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2520	Mahindra 3016
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 26.5 hp	26 hp
PTO HP (hp)	20.5 hp	▲ 23 hp
Weight (lb)	1,865 lb	▲ 2,437 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	800 lb	▲ 1,650 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,150 lb	▲ 1,720 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	▲ 99 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,239 lbf	▲ 2,650 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.5 gpm	▲ 11.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 13 mph	11.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2520Mahindra 3016

Engine HPhp

▲26.5 hp

26 hp

PTO HPhp

20.5 hp

▲23 hp

Weightlb

1,865 lb

▲2,437 lb

Loader Liftlb

800 lb

▲1,650 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,150 lb

▲1,720 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	Mahindra3016


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	3TNV82A-BMJK	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel	Three cylinder, four cycle, valve in cylinder head, cross flow porting diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	81.2 in³	80.43 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26.5 hp	26 hp
PTO Power	20.5 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled, pressurized, thermostat controlled bypass, impeller pump
Air Cleaner	Dry type, two stage	Dry type with double filter
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection; Bosch M type ND-PFR (Denso) injection pump, throttle type injectors
Alternator	20 A	50 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear type, front mounted, engine driven
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	7.8 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.5 gpm	11.2 gpm (7.8 + 3.4, computed)
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	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1

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

PTO Type	Independent	Independent (3016 Gear Drive); Live (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
PTO Rear	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1150 lb	1720 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	2-range hydrostatic	Synchro shuttle, constant mesh main with 2 ranges (3016 Gear Drive); Hydrostatic, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges	8F/8R (3016 Gear Drive); Infinite, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13.0 mph	11.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 13.8 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	9.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 6.9 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Clutch	Not Published	Dry single disc, diaphragm type, 8.46 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock, pedal actuated

Frame Type	Folding ROPS standard	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc, mechanical
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges, engages on the go	Mechanical front drive (MFD), spiral bevel gear differential with bevel gear reductions
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	969 lbf

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108.9 in	121.3 in
Overall Width	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)	63 in
Wheelbase	65.2 in	67.3 in
Ground Clearance	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)	11.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	7.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	81.5 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	2437 lb (3016 Gear Drive); 2459 lb (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
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)	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	36x14.00-15	13.6x16
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park loader mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes with no tools	Not Published
Loader Model	200CX	ML115
Loader Lift Height	200CX: 78.5 in	ML115: 99 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	ML115: 1,650 lb
Loader Breakout Force	200CX: 2239 lbf (at pin)	ML115: 2,650 lb

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

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John Deere 2520 vs Mahindra 3016: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra 3016?

The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 26 hp hp for the Mahindra 3016.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 3016 leads on pto hp at 23 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 3016 leads on weight at 2,437 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 Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 3016 leads on loader lift at 1,650 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 Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 3016 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,720 lb lb, compared to 1,150 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

John Deere 2520 vs Mahindra 3016

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