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[orlo]

The 200cx (According to JD's new catalog with great specs) If I remember right is about 1200lbs (I think that is to full height but maybe not) 2320 and 2520 (Running about 2400PSI). It's around 800lbs (Again I think) on the 2305 due to the lower PSI hydraulics.

1200lbs is an awful lot to lift with such a small chassis tractor so that's plenty.
(I definitely wouldn't go without a ballast box - I use a 700lb box on my 2305, an 1100lb box on my 3720 WITH loaded tires and you still can make the rear end feel light if you really want to...

Either way they lift about 25-30% (reason PSI) more than the 2305. I don't think the 300 on the 790 (or 3202) lift that much.

 

[jdbower]

As a fellow newbie before I bought the 2520 I appreciate the ease of use of the machine. Even compared to the mowers I used to drive the twin touch pedals make the turning radius irrelevant as it's trivial to mow around even tiny trees. Couple that with an OnRamp drive-over deck, Pat's EZ Change for the three point, and an easy-to-install FEL and I've been shielded from most of the knuckle-busting aspects of tractors but I can still pretend to be a farmer

 

[RoyJackson]

EDITED BY ROY
The 200cx (According to JD's new catalog with great specs) If I remember right is about 1200lbs (I think that is to full height but maybe not) 2320 and 2520 (Running about 2400PSI). It's around 800lbs (Again I think) on the 2305 due to the lower PSI hydraulics.

It's 798 lbs (see the link) at max lift of 78.7" for the 200cx on the 2520. The 1200 lbs is probably the break out force.
If it could lift as high as the 300 (on the 790), it would be down around 700 lbs ± 20 lbs (my estimate). But again...how many are going to lift that much, that high?
And...don't forget...always install the loader before you rig that ballast box!

200cx specs on 2520

 

[orlo]

It wasn't breakout force. I'll have to check when I get home. The catalog has about 6 specs per loader/tractor combo. Maybe that was to 59" (Where do they get that spec). It's all confusing, too many specs.

Good point about the BB Roy. Otherwise the tractor will do Wheelies....

I actually did a small wheelie in the JD parking lot on a 790 taking a test ride. They had a huge bearcat chipper and no weights on the front. Go to let out the clutch and up the front wanted to go.

 

[RoyJackson]

Good point about the BB Roy. Otherwise the tractor will do Wheelies....

I actually did a small wheelie in the JD parking lot on a 790 taking a test ride. They had a huge bearcat chipper and no weights on the front. Go to let out the clutch and up the front wanted to go.

I'm rather embarassed...
I always...always rig the loader first...except for one time.
I've got my ballast box on a dolly...I always have the tractor outside backed up to the garage door (good thing too!!!).
So, I rigged the ballast box, got back on the tractor (which was in neutral) and raised the 3PH.
Then I engaged 1st low range (RPM was about 1500) to turn the tractor around (Loader is also in the garage).

Well, physics did it's thing. The front end of the tractor did raise...fairly slowly (also a good thing), but up she went. Lowered that 3PH mighty fast (well, it only goes so quick).

Funny thing...even with the rear wheels being the fulcrum, I would have expected the front to stay down since I think there is more weight forward of the rear axle. Maybe I just went a bit quick on the 3PH or forward in 1st low.

Anyway, won't make that mistake again...


BTW, yes, I was belted in.

 

[Chris2520]

JD specs on a 200CX loader on a 2520 is bogus.
complete and utter horse crap...

I own the machine, and have carried twice that with no problem..

Doing my balist box the other day. i bought 12 94pound bags of portland cement . had them on a pallet on my truck. pallet about 20 pounds 12 94pound bags = 1128 JD pallet forks = 317.

can you all add? thats 1465 picked it up from the bed of my truck and drove around the house and put it in the garage with no problem. and i have picked up 1800 a foot and a hafe before the breakout with 317 pound pallet forks.
You want to believe a peace of paper or a man that owns it and done it.
its up to you..

Chris...

 

[RoyJackson]

JD specs on a 200CX loader on a 2520 is bogus.
complete and utter horse crap...

I own the machine, and have carried twice that with no problem..

Doing my balist box the other day. i bought 12 94pound bags of portland cement . had them on a pallet on my truck. pallet about 20 pounds 12 94pound bags = 1128 JD pallet forks = 317.

can you all add? thats 1465 picked it up from the bed of my truck and drove around the house and put it in the garage with no problem. and i have picked up 1800 a foot and a hafe before the breakout with 317 pound pallet forks.
You want to believe a peace of paper or a man that owns it and done it.
its up to you..

Chris...

Just stated what the specs are...
My philosophy is, if I can pick it up, I'll move it...on either end (that sounds perverted, doesn't it?).
You've got yr tractor and like it because it's a good machine...I've got mine and it does the job...

Now that we've totally confused Tonybada, he can decide which tractor (by now, he's probably at Kubota!) best suits his needs and budget.

 

[ducati996]

It's 798 lbs (see the link) at max lift of 78.7" for the 200cx on the 2520. The 1200 lbs is probably the break out force.
If it could lift as high as the 300 (on the 790), it would be down around 700 lbs ± 20 lbs (my estimate). But again...how many are going to lift that much, that high?
And...don't forget...always install the loader before you rig that ballast box!

200cx specs on 2520

This just goes to show the specs are all over the map - this link shows 902 lbs -so what can you believe from Deere? its confusing and dosent do the machines justice

John Deere products for homeowners: Features for Attachment 200CX Loader

I know Chris2520 has posted some crazy weight - I have nothing that is that heavy to try, but I know 1,100 lbs all day long in a 61" bucket is accurate and not overloading the axles or machine

 

[Chris2520]

Just stated what the specs are...
My philosophy is, if I can pick it up, I'll move it...on either end (that sounds perverted, doesn't it?).
Don't get too defensive...you've got yr tractor and like it...I've got mine and it does the job...

Now that we've totally confused Tonybada, he can decide which tractor (by now, he's probably at Kubota!) best suits his needs and budget.

No offence Roy , I just wanted to make it clear. those specs are bogus as all get out. I am like you. if i can pick it up it gets moved.
john deere is doing a complete injustes to there self. with the specs on the 2520. some people would by a kubota of the same size thinking it will out perform it. when in fact it will not. i ask a local kubota dealer to compair performance of the 3030 to a 2520. not even he would lie. he said he seen them both work at the trade show. and said the 2520 was a tuff act to follow... as a dealer. i could not get him over the fence. but i could read between the lines. I did appriciate his honisty though. after talking to many people and different dealers. and reading tractor magazines. i still stand by the fact it will out perform any tractor in its class. but as you said. it all boils down to what we are happy with. you like your 790 , and it does what you ask of it. and thats all that matters. if someone is happy with a kubota or newholland. that is what thay should buy...

Chris. ...

 

[Chris2520]

This just goes to show the specs are all over the map - this link shows 902 lbs -so what can you believe from Deere? its confusing and dosent do the machines justice



I know Chris2520 has posted some crazy weight - I have nothing that is that heavy to try, but I know 1,100 lbs all day long in a 61" bucket is accurate and not overloading the axles or machine

Ya Duc i posted some crazy weight. but as you know it was not talk.
I can back it up....
For all of you who have questions. this machine weighs 1860 pounds..

Chris.....