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3020 Vs. 2520

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Jon from WI

02-27-2005 12:39:13




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I'm trying to learn more about the JD line so I can find the right tractor for my hobby farm.(I currently have a Ford 8N that is not enough tractor for me) I have seen a few 3020's and 2520's for sale that I thought might suit me well. Can anyone explain the pro's and cons of each. I would also like to find a site that can help me with the specs of other JD's and possibly their values so I can calculate how much I might have to spend for the right tractor. Thanks and I love the site, keep up the good work!

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dk in WI

02-28-2005 16:33:06




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 Re: 3020 Vs. 2520 in reply to Jon from WI, 02-27-2005 12:39:13  
I grew up on a 2520 gas which now has 9300 hrs on it. As you can imagine the engine is a little worn out but still runs good, it did have a top-end job at 3000hrs. I have never driven a nicer tractor. My brother had a '66 3020 for a few years and it was close to the 2520 but didn't have the side console and seemed a little clumsy but still very good. The 3020 did have more low-end lug and hold back but the 2520 pulled a 10ft disc just as well-3020 was a gas with a fresh overhaul vs a tired 2520. A 3020 with a side console may match or have just a little more power. To me the side console would be the biggest thing, that 3020 with levers on the dash drove us nuts.We never really worked either one very hard while we had both to directly compare fuel use since our massey 1100 does the heavy lifting. What we did notice 20 years ago when we got the 1100 was that it din't burn any more fuel than the 2520, both took about 4 gallons/hr and the massey had 35-40 more hp.Hey MSB, I did get that 44-6 if you remember my posting a few weeks back.

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2 Cylinder

02-28-2005 06:37:05




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 Re: 3020 Vs. 2520 in reply to Jon from WI, 02-27-2005 12:39:13  
What about a 4010/4020? They are about the same size tractor sitting side by side. They have a bit more power with the 6 cylinder engine, but maybe a little harder on fuel. But all in all they sell for about the same money as the 2520/3020. Just my 2 cents worth.



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Indydirtfarmer

02-28-2005 04:19:24




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 Re: 3020 Vs. 2520 in reply to Jon from WI, 02-27-2005 12:39:13  
Should you elect to go with the 2520, or a simular tractor, remember that the 2030 and then the 2440 have the same engine. You MIGHT find a newer tractor for the same (or even LESS) money. The 2510/2520's are very popular as collectors items nowdays too. That is artificially inflating the prices for a WORKING tractor. I started looking for a 2520 a couple years back, and found a 1978 2440 for less $$$$$$$$$$$. I'm very happy with it too.

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txblu

02-28-2005 05:48:34




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 Re: 3020 Vs. 2520 in reply to Indydirtfarmer, 02-28-2005 04:19:24  
Yeah and it's all pretty and shiny with it's new knobs and paint and decals and rubber and engine and all the amenities and it's matching 3-16 that's gonna have to get dirty one of these days. LMAO. Just ribbing.

Mark



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Bill_40S

02-28-2005 04:00:00




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 Re: 3020 Vs. 2520 in reply to Jon from WI, 02-27-2005 12:39:13  
The 2510 and 2520 are really just 3020's with smaller Dubuque engines in them. The original 3020 had 65HP, the later models 71HP. The 2510 came out in 1965 and uses the 2020 engine at about 55HP. The 2520 replaced the 2510 a few years later using the 2030 engine at 60HP. All of these are good tractors. Depending what you want to do a 2020 or 2030 would be goog options also.
Any of these tractors, 2020 thru 3020, will handle a 3 bottom plow. Even a 1520 or 1530 at 45HP is way more tractor than your old Ford.

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rla

02-27-2005 17:27:38




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 Re: 3020 Vs. 2520 in reply to Jon from WI, 02-27-2005 12:39:13  
I've ran than both, more on a 3020. But If I had a 2520 I'd be grinning from ear to ear. Will do the same work with less fuel, maybe a tad shorter on h/p than a good 3020? But my choice now & forever more would be a 2520!



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Paul in WI

02-27-2005 16:43:18




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 Re: 3020 Vs. 2520 in reply to Jon from WI, 02-27-2005 12:39:13  
I agree with the comments msb made. The 2520 will have better throttle response given how the balancer shafts are designed. A couple of years ago I was looking to get a JD new generation tractor. The 2510 and 2520 were very interesting to me because the new engine came after the first new generation tractors. So far I have collected a couple 25xx gas and diesel models. They are great tractors. In the end it depends on what you are going to do with it and what kind of soil and hills you plan on working. Paul

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msb

02-27-2005 15:59:17




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 Re: 3020 Vs. 2520 in reply to Jon from WI, 02-27-2005 12:39:13  
For me it would be an easy choice.GO with a 2520 unless you need all the horsepower you can get in a tractor that size.The newer designed 2520 engine is much improved over the 3020,even the later 1969 and up 3020s.The 2520 uses 2 balancer bars insead of the big heavy balancer block on the 3020.The 2520 is a cross flow design and will run cooler and the 2520 injection pump is driven off the front of the engine.The 3020 injection pump is driven off a gear on the camshaft that also drives the oil pump.These are the differences that add to the reliability of the model that I see as important.There are also other less significant improvements.

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