Compare/John Deere 2440 vs John Deere 2520

John Deere 2440 vs John Deere 2520

Verdict: John Deere 2440 vs John Deere 2520

The John Deere 2440 and the John Deere 2520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 61 hp. John Deere 2440 is the lighter machine (2,154 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 2520 holds more fuel (98.4 L vs 73.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 2440 is the newer design (1976 vs 1968). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

61 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) with a left-hand hydraulic shuttle lever.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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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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8 (gas High-Crop)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

73.8 LReference

98.4 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

39.0 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

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

13.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

45.2 kWReference

44.9 kWReference

Max power

37.6 kWReference

40.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry typeReference

Compression

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7.6:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Oil capacity

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30.3 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

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Direction ReverserReference

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

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)

45.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

45.2 kWReference

45.7 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pump flow

34.1 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

Engine RPM

540@2100Reference

1000@2100Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

41.2 kWReference

39.7 kWReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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1000Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

2154 kgReference

7130 to 7425 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

13.6-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

13.6-38Reference

Length

354 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

218 cmReference

Height

155 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

258 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2154 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

64 cmReference

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Front tread

124 to 200 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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188 cmReference

Ballasted

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4100 kgReference

2440 Serial Numbers

1976

235210Reference

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1977

258106Reference

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1978

280789Reference

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1979

305501Reference

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1980

341000Reference

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1981

362173Reference

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1982

376746Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on right side of the 2440 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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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

Speeds

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

1972

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22915Reference

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

Capacities

Capacity

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81.2 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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3.8 qtsReference

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.