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    Anyone know what a 'market share tractor' is from a dealer?

    hi all, been looking at picking up a slightly used 5 series. One dealer has what he called a 'market share tractor' in the quote he sent. Anyone know what this designation means? Thanks in advance.
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    Tooth bar recommendations for my new 2520 with 61" bucket

    Hi all, I know this is probably a tired subject, but I was unable to search and find anything recent. It looks like Markham was then Gator, and now North American implements???? Is that still the recommended approach? Do I need to wait and measure my actual bucket or are all the 61's...
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    Finally pulling the trigger on my 2520 - 48" box blade OK? Other?

    HI all, FINALLY pulling the trigger on my 2520. I am just getting it with the FEL and BB for now. Dealer has a leftover BB2048 which can save me aboug $300 vs the 60" box blade. I am going to be working on clearing out about 3 acres of sloped woods and want to cut a few trails. 48" is wide...
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    Would you please review my 2520 quote?

    Got a few quotes on a new 2520. This is the better of the two. Please let me know if you think this is a fair price. Thank you! JOHN DEERE 2520 4-Wheel Drive Tractor (iMatch and 60lb wheel weights) $ 15,161.70 JOHN DEERE 200CX Loader $ 3,030.68 Frontier BB2048 Standard Duty Box Blade $...
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    end of season pricing on 2520?

    here I am in the frozen tundra. With winter on its way, local Dealer has a leftover 2520 that somehow survived the spring incentives. what would be a fair price for a 2520 with 200cx and ballast? I just couldn't quite pull the trigger this spring, but now am reconsidering. Any type of...
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    Buying Advice  Almost ready to pull the trigger - price help

    First of all, thanks to all who responded to my other thread about picking my 2nd implement... I settled on the Box Blade Anyway, here is my best quote so far... Feedback? 2520 Tractor ($11,808) after $2,500 200CX Loader (no Ballast Box) $3,099 BB2065 Box Blade $1,092 Total of $16,000 not...
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    Buying Advice  Help me pick my 2nd attachment/implement

    Hi all, I am ready to pull the trigger on a new 2520 (like everyone else lately!), and am struggling what to get for my 2nd implement. I know I want the FEL, but am not sure what for the 2nd. I have about 5 acres (mostly wooded) and just a small area of grass (have an X304 for mowing). I...
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