Compare/John Deere 2030 vs John Deere 2520

John Deere 2030 vs John Deere 2520

Verdict: John Deere 2030 vs John Deere 2520

The John Deere 2030 and the John Deere 2520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2520 leads on rated power with 61 hp against 60 hp. John Deere 2030 is the lighter machine (4,800 kg vs 7,130 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2030 is the newer design (1971 vs 1968). In short: choose the John Deere 2520 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2030 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

61 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Optional reverser. Similar to standard transmission with additional shift-on-the-move forward/reverse selector on the steering column. Reverse range on left lever is removed.Reference

Four shift stations with two forward gears each plus reverse gear in some stations. Shifts between gears within a station are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift between stations.Reference

Factories

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Total built

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8 (gas High-Crop)Reference

Engine

50.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

37.6 kWReference

40.6 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Power

50.7 kWReference

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Compression

8:1Reference

7.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

30.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

13.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dry typeReference

Power at rated engine speed

45.2 kWReference

44.9 kWReference

Max power

37.6 kWReference

40.6 kWReference

Fuel tank

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98.4 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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23.3 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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3.23x3.31 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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19.2:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

collar shift - reverserReference

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

single dry discReference

Transmission Type

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E-HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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hydrostatic - infinite F and (2-range)RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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spur gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

45.0 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

45.2 kWReference

45.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

81.2 ciReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

Pump flow

70.0 lpmReference

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Total flow

92.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

41.2 kWReference

39.7 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Engine RPM

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1000@2100Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

73.8 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

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3.8 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

4800 to 5230 poundsReference

7130 to 7425 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28/38Reference

13.6-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

13.6-38Reference

Length

354 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

218 cmReference

Height (hood)

141 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

206 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2177 kgReference

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Operating weight

2372 kgReference

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Front tread

134 to 185 cmReference

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Rear tread

137 to 198 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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188 cmReference

Ballasted

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4100 kgReference

John Deere 2030 attachments

2030 Serial Number Location

2030 Serial Numbers

1972

134700Reference

22915Reference

1973

157109Reference

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1974

140000L (Germany)Reference

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1975

145500L (Germany)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

370Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

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500 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

2935 kgReference

3243 kgReference

John Deere 2520 attachments

2520 Serial Number Location

2520 Serial Numbers

1969

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17000Reference

1970

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19416Reference

1971

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22000Reference

Final

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23865Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

SCV control

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joystickReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

PTO

PTO Power

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20.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,100 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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10.5 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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650 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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227.8 cmReference

Overall Length

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276.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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133.6 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

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27.9 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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31.8 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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33 cmReference

Overall weight

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845.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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36x14.00-15Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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95.5 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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24x8.5-14Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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83.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.