Compare/John Deere 2520 vs John Deere 5075M

John Deere 2520 vs John Deere 5075M

Verdict: John Deere 2520 vs John Deere 5075M

The John Deere 2520 and the John Deere 5075M 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 5075M is the lighter machine (6,017 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 5075M holds more fuel (196.8 L vs 98.4 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5075M is the newer design (2008 vs 1968). In short: choose the John Deere 2520 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5075M 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

61 hp

60 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

Operated via three levers and foot clutch plus push button. The speed shift lever selects one of four speeds plus a push-button high or low selection. The range shift lever selects one of four ranges. Reverser lever selects direction of travel. Clutchless power shift between forward and reverse using reverser lever. Synchronized speed change while moving using the speed shift lever with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to change ranges.Reference

Total built

8 (gas High-Crop)Reference

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Original price

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$49,182 (2009 4WD cab)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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shift-on-the-move electro-hydraulic rear differential lockReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

98.4 LReference

196.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

40.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

86 x 105 mmReference

Air cleaner

dry typeReference

dryReference

Compression

7.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

9.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

9.8 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Power at rated engine speed

44.9 kWReference

44.8 kWReference

Max power

40.6 kWReference

48.9 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

3Reference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

23.3 kgReference

300 NmReference

Bore and stroke

3.23x3.31 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

19.2:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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55.9 kWReference

Power

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55.9 kWReference

Torque

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406.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Emissions compliance

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Final Tier 4Reference

Aspiration

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Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooledReference

Transmission

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

PowrReverser PlusReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

Clutch

single dry discReference

WetReference

Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

hydrostatic - infinite F and (2-range)RReference

16x16Reference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

MFWDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

Inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

45.7 kWReference

48.9 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

partially synchronized with power shuttleReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

195.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

0, 2 or 3 (mid)Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

independent electrohydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

1000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

39.7 kWReference

45.2 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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44.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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45.0 LReference

Pump flow

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55.3 lpmReference

Total flow

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79.1 lpmReference

Oil type

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[-12o↔40oC]Reference

-10oF [-23oC]↑

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: JDM J20CReference

10o↔104oF [-12o↔40oC]

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: BIO HY-GARD JDM 20DReference

Steering flow

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23.8 lpmReference

Steering press.

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132.5 barReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2040 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

228 cmReference

217 cmReference

Weight

7130 to 7425 poundsReference

6017 to 7800 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

230/95R32 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

230/95R48 (4WD)Reference

Length

355 cmReference

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Width

218 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

188 cmReference

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Ballasted

4100 kgReference

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Lawn/turf front

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44x18-20 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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23.1-26Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

Front tread

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134 to 190 cmReference

Rear tread

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134 to 205 cmReference

Operating

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3538 kgReference

John Deere 2520 attachments

2520 Serial Number Location

2520 Serial Numbers

1969

17000Reference

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1970

19416Reference

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1971

22000Reference

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1972

22915Reference

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Final

23865Reference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

21.2 l/hourReference

15.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

3243 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

NJDXL02.9,318Reference

SCV control

joystickReference

Joystick: MechanicalReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

Pune, IndiaReference

Creeper

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Not availableReference

Drawbar category

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Category 2Reference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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1,450.1 kgReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

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ElectrohydraulicReference

Display

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Automotive-style light-emitting diode (LED) instrument clusterReference

Radio

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OptionalReference

Working lights

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Standard: Halogen\\nOptional: LEDReference

Type of headlight bulb

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Standard: Halogen\\nOptional: LEDReference

Type of beacon bulb

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Optional: LEDReference

Capacities

Capacity

81.2 ciReference

45.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.8 qtsReference

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Fuel

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117.3 LReference

Front hubs

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0.8 LReference

Front diff.

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5.0 LReference

PTO

PTO Power

20.5 hpReference

57.7 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

540 rpmReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

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PTO torque rise

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26 percentReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

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2,100 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

10.5 gpmReference

94 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

2 ValvesReference

6Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category 2; convertible to 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

650 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

Lower linkReference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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ThreeReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

227.8 cmReference

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Overall Length

276.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

133.6 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

27.9 cmReference

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Ground Clearance

31.8 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

33 cmReference

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Overall weight

845.9 kgReference

3,692.2 kgReference

Turning radius

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3.7 mReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

36x14.00-15Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

95.5 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

24x8.5-14Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

83.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

OptionalReference

Cab Noise level

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78 dBAReference

Cab Seat Type

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Standard: Mechanical\\nOptional: Air Ride or Premium Air RideReference

Electrical

Total cold cranking amps

500 CCAReference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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120 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Alternator size

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90 ampReference

Battery options

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12 VReference

John Deere 5075M attachments

5075M Serial Numbers

Location:

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Tractor frame on front left side.Reference

Speeds

Power

Rated Power

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75 hpReference

Power boost

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0 percentReference

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.