JD46 Backhoe for 2520

[AKfish]

What is a reasonable price to pay for a JD46 backhoe? With 16" bucket. Thanks for the info.

AKfish

 

[JasonL]

If I recall correctly, I paid $5300 one year ago. I installed it myself, and I have a 13" bucket.
Edit: This included 6% tax, but did not include power beyond.

 

[Cliff_Johns]

Deere also says you should have the tall folding ROPS for use with the 46.

At least that was true on the previous models (4110,4115). This may not be true anymore with the 2520.


Cliff

 

[Chris2520]

I paid 5368.00$ for my 46 hoe with 16 inch bucket . it did include the power beyond. and the dealer installed it. but , it was with my package deal when i bought my 2520....

Chris..

 

[JasonL]

Deere also says you should have the tall folding ROPS for use with the 46

I decided not to get the taller ROPS( figured I could get it later if I cracked my head !) I am 6' 1" 230 lbs, and I haven't had any problems. Jason

 

[JDCAN]

Sorry to sound like a dumbass but what is power beyond? And how much more does it cost?

 

[kennyd]

Sorry to sound like a dumbass but what is power beyond? And how much more does it cost?

PowerBeyond is the hydraulics that power the hoe, it should be about $220ish or so...

 

[Cliff_Johns]

I decided not to get the taller ROPS( figured I could get it later if I cracked my head !) I am 6' 1" 230 lbs, and I haven't had any problems. Jason

I'm not sure that they reccommend the tall ROPS because you might hit your head while you're working the hoe, as much as when you roll the tractor while you're working the hoe. To make the saftey space for the person in the hoe seat, I think you need the taller ROPS -- especially if you're tall.

Cliff

 

[JDCAN]

So you need power beyond in order to install the 46backhoe?

If I ordered a 2520 with 46 backhoe installed does that mean they will install the power beyond?

 

[Cliff_Johns]

So you need power beyond in order to install the 46backhoe?

Yes.

If I ordered a 2520 with 46 backhoe installed does that mean they will install the power beyond?

It has to be there for the hoe to work. I'm sure they will itemize it on the bill.

Cliff

 

[kennyd]

So you need power beyond in order to install the 46backhoe?

No, But you need it to operate it The PB supplies the hydraulic fliud from the tractor to the hoe.

If I ordered a 2520 with 46 backhoe installed does that mean they will install the power beyond?

If your dealer is worth a **** they will. They probably just included it in the price.

 

[JDCAN]

Yes they told me fully installed and working, Sorry for the bumb question I got a little nervous

My only concern now is the mid mower, it sounds like everyone is having problems with the wheels digging into the yard, I hope they have fixed the problem.

 

[JasonL]

I'm not sure that they reccommend the tall ROPS because you might hit your head while you're working the hoe, as much as when you roll the tractor while you're working the hoe. To make the saftey space for the person in the hoe seat, I think you need the taller ROPS -- especially if you're tall.

Cliff

That may be, but since there is no seat belt on the hoe, I'm not sure just how much good the ROPS would do anyway Jason

 

[AKfish]

Appreciate the feedback info. Need the tall ROPS. Sounds like the dealer should be able to install the BH (with PB) for $5,300-$5,400.

With the 200CX, looks like around $8K for the whole shootin' match.

Thanks again.

AKfish