Purchased a 4520 Open Station

[Honey Dealer]

Options and attachments:

eHydro
R1's
Dual mid and single rear scv's
4th and 5th scv's
Electric diverter
iMatch
Top and tilt
Engine block heater
Automotive style cruise load match, speed match and upgraded motion match switch
Air seat
Armrest kit
Large seat cover
4, 110lb rear wheel weights

400 cx loader

PHD400 post hole digger with hook up stand downforce kit and auger positioning handle

BB4284 Hydraulic Scarifier Box Blade

AV20H 60" root grapple

681 Rotary Tiller

I traded my 2007 2520 on this new 4520. I am looking forward to the size, power and hydraulic capacity. 7 foot implements should speed up any job!

I forgot to mention I got the 3rd function lines for the loader and a 72" heavy-duty bucket.

 

[dusty3030]

Sounds great to me! Congrats

 

[Martian]

Wow! You sure got it loaded up! Any reason for not getting a cab besides $$$?

 

[AKfish]

You really did it up well! :thumbsup: Great option package and a sweet attachment package, too!

Congrats!

Lookin' forward to your pics.

AKfish

 

[Honey Dealer]

Wow! You sure got it loaded up! Any reason for not getting a cab besides $$$?

I didn't get a cab because I trailer my tractors to my Bee yards. I don't think the glass would last on gravel roads behind my truck.

 

[Martian]

I didn't get a cab because I trailer my tractors to my Bee yards. I don't think the glass would last on gravel roads behind my truck.

Makes perfect sense. As much as I would love a cab, I've never found myself to need one. I'm in and out of woody areas a lot, and much like traveling on dirt roads, I don't want broken/cracked glass. I keep saying the next tractor I get will be a cab model, but I've said that more than once now:laughing:

Congrats on the new tractor!! Can't wait to see the pics:thumbsup:

 

[Zebrafive]

Sounds nice. I also did not get a cab (6415), too much woods work, maybe next time?

 

[Honey Dealer]

The only thing I am questioning is whether I should have got the Frontier AV20E root grapple rather than the AV20H. The E has two "thumbs" rather than the one of the H.

 

[trook]

WOW!! Nice package. Can't wait for the pics!

 

[jenkinsph]

Sounds like a real nice package to me.:thumbsup:

I do think you should have ordered six rear wheel weights rather than the four you listed. You will need them for the boxblade work.

 

[Honey Dealer]

Sounds like a real nice package to me.:thumbsup:

I do think you should have ordered six rear wheel weights rather than the four you listed. You will need them for the boxblade work.

Do 3 weights on each side protrude much? Since I have a wider box blade than you, am I going to have serious traction issues?

 

[Martian]

Do 3 weights on each side protrude much? Since I have a wider box blade than you, am I going to have serious traction issues?

Steve has the same box blade as I now do and should be the same size as yours, assuming they are going by the usual numbering and yours is a 84 inch width. I do believe it is a newer model that you are looking at, though. Shouldn't have any problems lugging it around with 2 per side, but I do think the 3 looks very nice from his pics. If you want to keep it narrower you might consider getting some Rim Guard in the tires.

 

[Zebrafive]

The only thing I am questioning is whether I should have got the Frontier AV20E root grapple rather than the AV20H. The E has two "thumbs" rather than the one of the H.

I have two "grapples" on my root rake grapple. Real nice for "lopsided" loads.
What is the weight difference between the two? If the weight will not take away too much capacity I would go for two grapples. Since the "E" is also for 400 & 500 series loaders, not just 300 & 400 series.

I also find it easier to see where the grapples are when lining up on something, vs a single grapple in the center.

 

[Zebrafive]

Do 3 weights on each side protrude much? Since I have a wider box blade than you, am I going to have serious traction issues?

Not sure on this model, but sometimes you can mount one weight inboard on the wheel.

I would also check the owners manual for maximum number of weights, my 6415 states 3 max. per side.

 

[jenkinsph]

Do 3 weights on each side protrude much? Since I have a wider box blade than you, am I going to have serious traction issues?

As Martian mentioned these boxblades are very similar, the new model is IMatch ready which is a nice improvement. The older model is 50lbs heavier and weighs in at 1250lbs.

My tractor weighs in about 5500 lbs, it needs all of that when you sink the rippers down.

Here is a picture from the rear of the 4520 and 8'landplane I built, last two pictures are of the BB1284 as you can see very similar to yours. Very satisfied with these and topntilt makes it that much better.

 

[TCowner]

I'm telling you Steve, You need to quit your day job and start building land planes for a living. The 8' model on your 4520 and the 4' on your X749 look like they could take care of every rough driveway, road and uneven lawn that is out there.

I have the AV20H grapple on my 3720 and it is the most useful tool in the fleet. With my pine thinning project I couldn't survive without a grapple. I loose some of the smaller material through the tines but overall its a good product and its light enough where it doesn't consume all of the loader's lifting capacity just to move the grapple itself.

 

[jenkinsph]

I'm telling you Steve, You need to quit your day job and start building land planes for a living. The 8' model on your 4520 and the 4' on your X749 look like they could take care of every rough driveway, road and uneven lawn that is out there.

I have the AV20H grapple on my 3720 and it is the most useful tool in the fleet. With my pine thinning project I couldn't survive without a grapple. I loose some of the smaller material through the tines but overall its a good product and its light enough where it doesn't consume all of the loader's lifting capacity just to move the grapple itself.

Thanks for the compliment, for cleanup after the grapple I would use a landscape rake and/or a pine straw rake. The pine straw rake doesn't leave anything to pick up afterwards. One of the handiest tools I own. Incidentally today we are going to work over this lawn area in the picture for one of my customers, till, smooth and rake it out. Will plant Fescue and roll the seeds in.

 

[Honey Dealer]

As Martian mentioned these boxblades are very similar, the new model is IMatch ready which is a nice improvement. The older model is 50lbs heavier and weighs in at 1250lbs.

My tractor weighs in about 5500 lbs, it needs all of that when you sink the rippers down.

Here is a picture from the rear of the 4520 and 8'landplane I built, last two pictures are of the BB1284 as you can see very similar to yours. Very satisfied with these and topntilt makes it that much better.

Do you find the land plane essential when finishing a new lawn or does your box blade do a fair job?

 

[jenkinsph]

Do you find the land plane essential when finishing a new lawn or does your box blade do a fair job?

I can do it with the boxblade but it would take me alot longer. The boxblade is better for jobs like cut and fill. The landplane is better for smoothing and as the name implies making it flat and or planar.


I added the picture of the landplane above as it was the only good profile shot I had of the rear wheel weights.

 

[Zebrafive]

Looking at Steve's pictures, I think one weight could be mounted on the inside of the wheel, then they would not hang out as much.