JJKJ
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Well today was the big day; my 2720 finally made it to it's new home. 
The dealer had been waiting for the mower deck, ballast box and 61" bucket for the FEL. Unfortunately none of those items had shown up by today. We both decided it was time to go ahead and deliver it without the FEL or mower installed. I really need it for plowing during this time of year anyway so waiting a bit for the FEL and mower won't be a big deal.
As a recap, here's what I ordered:
2720 with R4's, aux lighting kit front and rear, and independent lift
200CX loader with 61" bucket (not here yet)
Ballast box (not here yet)
62D mower deck (not here yet)
54" Quickhitch front blade
I-match
2" 3-pt hitch receiver (not here yet)
Of course I went and played in the snow a bit. I had already cleared most of the snow on the drive but I used my new tractor to push back some of the piles I had accumulated. I was very impressed with the traction in 4wd. I was almost trying to get the tractor stuck in some of the deeper stuff and it just didn't happen. My X500 would've been stuck for sure. Only once did I get the 2720 in a spot that felt a bit like it may be stuck, but I engaged the diff lock and it pulled right out. I also pushed back some of my drifts while trying out plowing in high gear. I think I'll be able to push an easy 4-5" of snow in high if I desire. Exactly what I was looking for.
I really look forward to getting the FEL and start getting comfortable using it.
My wife really likes the tractor. She took a turn sitting on it but didn't drive it yet. She thinks we got the perfect size and that the 3320 I was considering would've been a bit too big. At this point I agree and I'm sure I'll be able to accomplish all the chores I want with this tractor.
One thing I didn't anticipate was how nice power steering would be. It really made manuevering much easier.
I've included the obligatory new tractor pics. I've also included a couple that may be of interest. As I mentioned in a different thread on the fwd aux lights, the owner's manual container does interfere with aiming the left fwd aux light. I did try the lights at night and the current aim is fine, but I think I'm going to remove the container so I can aim the light a more towards center. I took a pic of the lights so you can see what I'm referring to. I also took a pic of the independent lift control for the mower deck. I was very suprised by the location of the deck height knob. I was told by everyone that the knob would be located down near the brake pedals. Apparantly JD changed this setup and it is now located at the base of the ROPS as shown. I'm very happy with this setup, and I think it alleviates any regret I have over not choosing the 2320 with its integrated deck height control.
For your viewing pleasure:
(P.S. disregard the embarassingly dirty truck in the background. We had some very sloppy weather followed by extreme cold, so it hasn't gotten it's much-needed cleaning.)
A pic of the aux lights and owner's manual container:
A pic of the location of the independent lift mower deck height knob:
John
The dealer had been waiting for the mower deck, ballast box and 61" bucket for the FEL. Unfortunately none of those items had shown up by today. We both decided it was time to go ahead and deliver it without the FEL or mower installed. I really need it for plowing during this time of year anyway so waiting a bit for the FEL and mower won't be a big deal. As a recap, here's what I ordered:
2720 with R4's, aux lighting kit front and rear, and independent lift
200CX loader with 61" bucket (not here yet)
Ballast box (not here yet)
62D mower deck (not here yet)
54" Quickhitch front blade
I-match
2" 3-pt hitch receiver (not here yet)
Of course I went and played in the snow a bit. I had already cleared most of the snow on the drive but I used my new tractor to push back some of the piles I had accumulated. I was very impressed with the traction in 4wd. I was almost trying to get the tractor stuck in some of the deeper stuff and it just didn't happen. My X500 would've been stuck for sure. Only once did I get the 2720 in a spot that felt a bit like it may be stuck, but I engaged the diff lock and it pulled right out. I also pushed back some of my drifts while trying out plowing in high gear. I think I'll be able to push an easy 4-5" of snow in high if I desire. Exactly what I was looking for.
I really look forward to getting the FEL and start getting comfortable using it.
My wife really likes the tractor. She took a turn sitting on it but didn't drive it yet. She thinks we got the perfect size and that the 3320 I was considering would've been a bit too big. At this point I agree and I'm sure I'll be able to accomplish all the chores I want with this tractor.
One thing I didn't anticipate was how nice power steering would be. It really made manuevering much easier.
I've included the obligatory new tractor pics. I've also included a couple that may be of interest. As I mentioned in a different thread on the fwd aux lights, the owner's manual container does interfere with aiming the left fwd aux light. I did try the lights at night and the current aim is fine, but I think I'm going to remove the container so I can aim the light a more towards center. I took a pic of the lights so you can see what I'm referring to. I also took a pic of the independent lift control for the mower deck. I was very suprised by the location of the deck height knob. I was told by everyone that the knob would be located down near the brake pedals. Apparantly JD changed this setup and it is now located at the base of the ROPS as shown. I'm very happy with this setup, and I think it alleviates any regret I have over not choosing the 2320 with its integrated deck height control.
For your viewing pleasure:
(P.S. disregard the embarassingly dirty truck in the background. We had some very sloppy weather followed by extreme cold, so it hasn't gotten it's much-needed cleaning.)
A pic of the aux lights and owner's manual container:
A pic of the location of the independent lift mower deck height knob:
John
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