pre buy jitters. Thanks for listening AGAIN!

[smalltown]

Well I think I may have found a dealer I can do busineess with and surprisingly they are somewhat local (30 miles away).
Interestingly although their prices are higher than one shipped in from another state the bottom line with the lower financing makes the prices reasonably close. I now have a clock running as the low % JD financing is do to expire May 1st or 2nd.

But if you knew me I get the pre-buy jitters instead of buyers remorse.
I guess I am just trying to justify a CUT for my 1.8 acres. My mind was spinning so much doing the pros and cons that I stepped outside to do some raking just to calm the my head. That didn't help as I was imagining myself mowing with a new tractor. and filling up the bucket with the leaves..

If you remember I started out wanting the 2305 with a loader, backhoe and mower. Then I switched to waiting for the 1026R. While waiting I considered a used 2320 equally equipped. Apparently used JD tractors have a higher interest rate: high enough that the new 2520 sales incentive of $2,500 combined with low % financing is luring me further up the feed chain.

My latest quote is for a new 2520 with loader, 62D MMM and power beyong kit installed I case I find a used BH maybe that new 270 BH coming out this summer. Don't ask what tires I will choose R3 or R4s as I flop back and forth. I was apprehensive about lawn damage with the weight of a 2320 so the extra 205LBS of the 2520 didn't help that. I would prefere one machine. Can't see getting back on my old Cub Cadet with a nice new green machine sitting there. The Turf tires really appeal to me as I will end up doing mostly lawn mowing. But the R3s are only 4 ply verses 6 ply R4s. I did take a look at the
R3s on a tractor and they are Carlile with what I would call a really agressive "knobbie" tread. Then again I hear they might be some interference with R3s and a backhoes.

Bartender another round over here.

The 2320 would be all I need for power etc., but the small price difference the 2520 is enticing to say the least.

One thing I might ask please don't suggest the 2720 :laughing:

 

[Wacky]

One thing I might ask please don't suggest the 2720 :laughing:

Well............that is what I was going to do. Just listen how it rolls off the tongue 27......20:drool:!!!

 

[ff1221]

I've been reading this particular forum for a week now(I'm generally found in the Massey forum, but own Deere lawn equipment) trying to find the best fit for my new compact, from what I've read the 2520 is the best middle of the road, the 2320 is a 2305 in a bigger frame. What I like is the independent hydraulic pump for the loader, makes it more responsive, I have a 2305 and find the loader a little slow, but the rest of the tractor is amazing. Having used both R4s and turfs, both have their good points, Turfs are lousy in mud, and R4s are lousy in snow and ice, so pick a tire that works for your most common conditions. In my limited opinion the 2520 is the best buy for the dollar, personally I think if you are looking at the 2720, move up to the 3000 series.
Good luck

 

[richamor]

To me, any of those sounds like a lot of tractor for 1.8 acres. If it must be greene, I'd suggest waiting for the 10 series.

 

[RoyJackson]

But if you knew me I get the pre-buy jitters instead of buyers remorse.
I guess I am just trying to justify a CUT for my 1.8 acres.

You're buying a tractor that is a good fit for your property, so no need for those jitters, Bro...

Heck, look what I'm using for 2.5 acres (see attached picture). That's a he77 of a lawn mower, isn't it?

 

[smalltown]

Thanks Roy.
And turf tires to boot!

 

[RoyJackson]

Thanks Roy.
And turf tires to boot!

Actually, I'd rather have R-4's...

 

[glc24]

You're buying a tractor that is a good fit for your property, so no need for those jitters, Bro...

Heck, look what I'm using for 2.5 acres (see attached picture). That's a he77 of a lawn mower, isn't it?

I agree with Roy. The 2520 is a good choice!:thumbsup:

Greg

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

If you remember I started out wanting the 2305 with a loader, backhoe and mower. Then I switched to waiting for the 1026R. While waiting I considered a used 2320 equally equipped. Apparently used JD tractors have a higher interest rate: high enough that the new 2520 sales incentive of $2,500 combined with low % financing is luring me further up the feed chain.
:laughing:

I started out looking at a riding lawn mower and purchased a JD 3320 TLB for 2.2 acres. Don't sweat the extra 250 LBS. I usually mow with the FEL / BH attached = approx 5,000 lbs and it doesn't seem to do the lawn any great damage - not a golf putting green - but reasonably nice. I liked the JD 3x20 series well enough, I have now bought a Cab model TLB.

FEL capacity was a big factor (for me) in moving up to the 3x20 series.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

I have roughly 2 acres. My 770 fits it to a T.

That 2520 will look some nice sitting on that 1.8 acres. Perfect.:thumbsup: