Recent content by Strangerover

Hi. I was wondering what is the proper technique for installing the inner seals in the hydraulic swing cylinders (or any cylinders like this) for my Deere 46 backhoe. It's fitted on a 2520 and had been dripping a little fluid for some time. Well, the drip became a stream (under load) and I...

Just wondering if anybody has a good solution for removing and storing the BH46. I have a 2520 and have never removed the backhoe. I was curious if anybody had made a dolly with casters that facilitates moving that evil thing around, once removed. Or has anybody fabbed up a stand, or something...

So, does anybody else find the 2520 (or similar) loader lever/valve linkage to be a little sloppier than it could be? Has anybody tried shimming up some of the play in the linkage pivot points? I noticed this on my tractor and on the other tractors that the dealer had on the lot. No big deal...

Hey, everybody! I don't post much, but learn a lot from reading all of your posts and would like to say 'Thanks!' I got my new 2520 w/200cx, 46 BH about 1.5 months ago, mostly for clearing, maintaining the woods behind my house, building a patio+landscaping, redoing my lawn in the spring (some...

What's the best 3PH box blade width for my JD 2520? Also, are there any recommended brands or types? What do I watch out for (damage/wear) if I find a used one?

After waiting 2 months, I finally got my new 2520 this weekend. It has the 200cx loader w/61" bucket and 46 backhoe. Put about 3 hrs on it so far, mostly "feeling" it out and learning to use the backhoe. It is my first tractor, so I really have no reference to compare it to. Plan on getting...

Hi, everybody. New member, but have been checking out TBN for some time. I ordered a new John Deere 2520 w/200cx loader and BH46 backhoe a couple weeks ago. I have a tentative delivery date of August 3. I'm going mad waiting for it. I have 2.5 acres of yard/woods/driveway and it's intended...