How Do you Like your 2520

[crzysnake137]

How do you guys like your 2520, personal attachments for 3pt and loader everything and experience on you tractor likes and dislikes and everything else.

Pictures are awesome!!!

 

[Chris2520]

I think we all have pretty much covered this for you , in the last couple of weeks. i even sent you a bunch of pictures. you have started about three threads asking almost the same questions. and i pretty much think we all have answered all of them.. you have stated your not going to buy a 2520 for a few years. these machines could change quite a bit in that time. so maybe you should wait til you are a little closer to a buying time , before needing anymore info. cause i think we have told you all the pros and cons.
not really much more could be answered , that is not already on the forum.
I would sugest do a search on the form for 2520. and you will find all you would want to know. I answered a lot of your questions in the many PM's you sent me. as much as i like talking about my 2520. i am starting to feel like we are answering the same questions over and over for you.
do the search. all the info you have asked is there..
for the record. my 3 point attachments work great. never had a problem.
my loader has done all i have ask of it and then some. I as most others that own the 2520 are very pleased with it. for its size i dont think you can do any better. as for dislikes. well , sometimes i wish it weighed 5000 more pounds and had 100 more HP. Dont we all... but if it did where would i park it . other than that i am completely satified....

Chris.....

 

[aesanders]

You like to beat a dead horse don't you?

Anyway, I can't recall any negative post regarding the 2520. So I know the owners like them.

Maybe you can start researching some of the competition like the Kubota B3030 just to give yourself some alternatives. Never hurts.

 

[JDCAN]

After having my 2520 for a few months I can't really complain for a baby tractor.

It has plenty of power, but the few things I don't like, I find the deck is/feels cheap, I also find the dash, wheel and throttle stick have a cheap feel to them. I think for the money the build quality could have been better. Also as others have meantioned the seat is crapola. While the build quality of the seat is good the comfort level is missing.

I also find (mostly when cutting) the 2520 eats alot of fuel for a baby tractor.

In closing great machine, few minor issues but nothing major. If you end up getting one you should be happy. As the above user posted, check out other models, while the 2520 is a great machine it is not the end of all ends. Other brands have great similar units. If you are looking for a little baby machine a 2520 will do the job and some.

Good luck with your search

 

[ducati996]

After having my 2520 for a few months I can't really complain for a baby tractor.

It has plenty of power, but the few things I don't like, I find the deck is/feels cheap, I also find the dash, wheel and throttle stick have a cheap feel to them. I think for the money the build quality could have been better. Also as others have meantioned the seat is crapola. While the build quality of the seat is good the comfort level is missing.

I also find (mostly when cutting) the 2520 eats alot of fuel for a baby tractor.

In closing great machine, few minor issues but nothing major. If you end up getting one you should be happy. As the above user posted, check out other models, while the 2520 is a great machine it is not the end of all ends. Other brands have great similar units. If you are looking for a little baby machine a 2520 will do the job and some.

Good luck with your search

I find your feedback both interesting and somewhat misleading - starting with the composite make up of the dash, wheel and throttle. This composite material is used with most if not all the major brands. It has proven itself with both durability and longevity on the said models and prior models that have superceded them, with little to no complaints or failures. On a personal opinion note, I find the Deere ergonomics and layout to be the most appealing (of course that’s my own opinion). Not sure of the deck you chose but the 62" drive over is one solid piece that will last as long as the machine does. The driver seat is comfortable for the majority, and is in no way poorly designed like its counterpart from Kubota (B2630/3030 series which was mfg recall replaced) - that was a seat that from the outset was uncomfortable for everybody (majority). The seat on the 2320 & 2520 is not uncomfortable for the majority and will never be recalled by the mfg.
Fuel consumption for this size machine under full operating speed is efficient for its size, and within competitive perimeters.
Overall what drove you to choose a machine with all these deficiencies since they were clearly visible before purchase? just curious

Duc

 

[aesanders]

driver seat is comfortable for the majority, and is in no way poorly designed like its counterpart from Kubota (B2630/3030 series which was mfg recall replaced) - that was a seat that from the outset was uncomfortable for everybody (majority). The seat on the 2320 & 2520 is not uncomfortable for the majority and will never be recalled by the mfg.

I like the seats on the Deere's just fine. No complaints from me and always hated the seats on the Kubota's. That may have been the most overwhelming fact that steered me to the Deere lineup.

Has anyone tried out a new Kubota seat?

 

[ducati996]

I like the seats on the Deere's just fine. No complaints from me and always hated the seats on the Kubota's. That may have been the most overwhelming fact that steered me to the Deere lineup.

Has anyone tried out a new Kubota seat?

My 4100 was a comfortable seat as well. This last weekend, I spent 10 hrs straight (except lunch and bio breaks) in the 2520 seat. My butt was fine, the rest of me needed pain killers

I think the Kubotas are good now, I sat on a few "B2630/3030/B26" and "L4240" 2 weeks ago in a dealers lot and they were fine.

 

[Chris2520]

My seat sets fine. i like it. specialy after i cut one ring off the rubber bumpers. and made it set flater...

Chris.....

 

[Stone1]

I bought the 2320 much like the 2520 and it is great. I would say it probably exceeds what I expected from a small tractor. We had a larger Garden tractor also a John Deere but a gas engine. The 2320 cut the amount of fuel needed for mowing nearly in half compared to the garden tractor. The loader is a 100% better than the shovel and wheel borrow.

 

[RollTideRam]

I have 136 hours on my 2520. It is a good tractor for my needs, but I still want one a little bigger. I keep looking at a 3120 everytime I go by the dealer. I guess the work you will be doing makes a better judge of how you will like the seat. I cut a 5 acre field Monday. I had to stay in low range 90% of the time, just to be able to walk when I got through. When I'm doing loader work, or working around the yard, I don't notice the seat, But when you spend 4-5 hours with a bush hog, you notice it. I also would like more power with the loader when digging up sapplings with my grapple. JC

 

[Chris2520]

I have 136 hours on my 2520. It is a good tractor for my needs, but I still want one a little bigger. I keep looking at a 3120 everytime I go by the dealer. I guess the work you will be doing makes a better judge of how you will like the seat. I cut a 5 acre field Monday. I had to stay in low range 90% of the time, just to be able to walk when I got through. When I'm doing loader work, or working around the yard, I don't notice the seat, But when you spend 4-5 hours with a bush hog, you notice it. I also would like more power with the loader when digging up sapplings with my grapple. JC

I agree , sometimes i wish it was bigger to do somethings. but then again. sometimes i wish it was small like a 2305 , so i could get through gates and between certain trees. but for all round use. i am very happy with it.

I guess what we all really need is a 2305 and a 2520 and a 3720 and also a 4720. all with backhoes and loaders with every attachment made. then we would be in good shape....

Chris......

 

[Jksnvly]

I've only owned my 2520 a short time. Spent several of the last days on it. The front end loader is a nice addition, amazing how many different things you can come up with to do with it. Very good power with the loader and the rotary cutter, far superior to my last tractor. It's a keeper!

 

[DAN IN OHIO]

I have owned my 2520 since Oct, 2006 and have had a leaking front axel the whole time. The tractor is back in for repairs now for the fourth time (going on three weeks now). They say it is going to be fixed right this time. I feel bad as it seems I am the only one having this problem but I feel you need to hear the bad as well as the good things. As you can tell by my signature I am no stranger to John Deere tractors, and this is the first one I have ever had that I was afraid to work. This tractor has earned the nick name "sissy tractor" and I would not think calling my others that. Soon as the 2520 is fixed, and it will be, it will be traded or sold. I will be testing a 790 soon since the salesman at the dealership sheepishly said "ya we should have given you something else to use since we have had your tractor more than you have".

 

[ducati996]

I have owned my 2520 since Oct, 2006 and have had a leaking front axel the whole time. The tractor is back in for repairs now for the fourth time (going on three weeks now). They say it is going to be fixed right this time. I feel bad as it seems I am the only one having this problem but I feel you need to hear the bad as well as the good things. As you can tell by my signature I am no stranger to John Deere tractors, and this is the first one I have ever had that I was afraid to work. This tractor has earned the nick name "sissy tractor" and I would not think calling my others that. Soon as the 2520 is fixed, and it will be, it will be traded or sold. I will be testing a 790 soon since the salesman at the dealership sheepishly said "ya we should have given you something else to use since we have had your tractor more than you have".

Im sorry to hear of your issues and I do hope its eventually resolved to your expectations. Problems come up with every brand but if you look at the entire picture - the Yanmar built machines for Deere past and present have been to most trouble free in the industry - (my own opinion as well as many, many others). This includes 4100,4010,4110,4115,2210 and the newer models.
Im not sure why a front axel is not difficult to diagnose and fix or replace or why it hasnt been already resolved by the dealer -that appear to be a bigger issue but I dont know the circumstances.
As for going with a 790, I personally find that as a backward step towards the 2520. The 2520 is stronger (Hydrolic) and more refined. The 790 is a gear unit, which is a combersome and most time consuming method to navigate when loader work is involved. Yes the 790 has more PTO power but that advantage is lost in other areas. Im not saying this to start a debate or comparison war between the models. It is what it is and there shouldnt be any harm in saying such. If the 2520 inst the machine or its turned you off completley i would look a little bigger (3000 series) or try orange.
Let us know what happens either way

Duc