JJKJ
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Sorry to beat this to death but I'm confused regarding 2320/2520 performance. I've read through many threads now and here's what I come up with:
While the 2320 and 2520 are only a couple hp apart, the torque difference is more significant. From what I've read the 2520 has a 10-11 ft/lb advantage.
Both tractors use the same trans so the 2520 with its bigger tires has a gearing disadvantage to the 2320.
Some have said the 2320 may possibly be a little underpowered. I find no comments of that for the 2520, in fact, most have commented that the 2520 has plenty of power.
The kicker here is that I see posts commenting that the 2520 has an issue mowing in high gear. This is very confusing to me because the impression I get is that the 2320 with its gearing advantage and lighter weight (about 200lbs) does not have issues mowing in high. However, the 2520 has had complaints.
So which machine is underpowered?
I understand issues of gearing and weight; I've spent many years working with race cars. However, to me a vehicle that can't use high gear on anything but flat ground is just plain underpowered.
Why is the tractor that has some thinking it's underpowered, had no complaints about mowing speeds?
Why does the tractor that most think is adequately powered have complaints about inability to mow in high gear? To me, this means the tractor is underpowered.
As I said, not trying to beat this to death. The dealers are not much help. The dealer that has a 2320 in stock is obviously telling me how much better a 2320 is. He says he only stocks 2320s and 2720s because the 2520 does not provide enough of a performance advantage over the 2320 to warrant the cost. The dealer that has a 2520 in stock says the 2520 is a much superior tractor, and does not stock 2320s because he says it does not provide enough of a performance advantage over a 2305.
The 2320 has fewer threads/posts with complaints or issues. Oddly though, I found no threads where people have bought a 2520 and wished they had bought a 2320. On the flip side, even though the 2520 has a couple issues (gearing/tire rub) I read some threads where people have bought a 2320 and either wished they had bought a 2520 or actually traded the 2320 for a 2520.
I am familiar with the 2520's hyd system advantages. I am mainly looking at each tractors ability to mow, tow, move snow and transport loads (bucket). I want a tractor that has adequate power to do these tasks and not feel like I got an underpowered tractor.
Just driving these tractors around the dealership gives no real feel for what they'll be like working.
Should I only be considering what work can be done with these tractors in low gear? Is that where the comparison is coming from? I understand this is where a majority of the work is done, but as mentioned, I worry about getting an underpowered tractor.
As a person who is new to tractors, where will I notice a lack of power (ability) the most, and which tractor will exhibit this the most?
Thanks,
John
While the 2320 and 2520 are only a couple hp apart, the torque difference is more significant. From what I've read the 2520 has a 10-11 ft/lb advantage.
Both tractors use the same trans so the 2520 with its bigger tires has a gearing disadvantage to the 2320.
Some have said the 2320 may possibly be a little underpowered. I find no comments of that for the 2520, in fact, most have commented that the 2520 has plenty of power.
The kicker here is that I see posts commenting that the 2520 has an issue mowing in high gear. This is very confusing to me because the impression I get is that the 2320 with its gearing advantage and lighter weight (about 200lbs) does not have issues mowing in high. However, the 2520 has had complaints.
So which machine is underpowered?
I understand issues of gearing and weight; I've spent many years working with race cars. However, to me a vehicle that can't use high gear on anything but flat ground is just plain underpowered.
Why is the tractor that has some thinking it's underpowered, had no complaints about mowing speeds?
Why does the tractor that most think is adequately powered have complaints about inability to mow in high gear? To me, this means the tractor is underpowered.
As I said, not trying to beat this to death. The dealers are not much help. The dealer that has a 2320 in stock is obviously telling me how much better a 2320 is. He says he only stocks 2320s and 2720s because the 2520 does not provide enough of a performance advantage over the 2320 to warrant the cost. The dealer that has a 2520 in stock says the 2520 is a much superior tractor, and does not stock 2320s because he says it does not provide enough of a performance advantage over a 2305.
The 2320 has fewer threads/posts with complaints or issues. Oddly though, I found no threads where people have bought a 2520 and wished they had bought a 2320. On the flip side, even though the 2520 has a couple issues (gearing/tire rub) I read some threads where people have bought a 2320 and either wished they had bought a 2520 or actually traded the 2320 for a 2520.
I am familiar with the 2520's hyd system advantages. I am mainly looking at each tractors ability to mow, tow, move snow and transport loads (bucket). I want a tractor that has adequate power to do these tasks and not feel like I got an underpowered tractor.
Just driving these tractors around the dealership gives no real feel for what they'll be like working.
Should I only be considering what work can be done with these tractors in low gear? Is that where the comparison is coming from? I understand this is where a majority of the work is done, but as mentioned, I worry about getting an underpowered tractor.
As a person who is new to tractors, where will I notice a lack of power (ability) the most, and which tractor will exhibit this the most?
Thanks,
John
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