Snow Snow pics... 2520 in action

[Shawk]

Winter is here and the snow is falling. We saw 5-6" last weekend and another 5-6 last night. Here are a few pics... I asked my wife to snap a few for me. The 1st is a short video clip that's all over the place... she thought she was snapping a pic but didn't switch it off video ... Thought I'd post it with the pics.

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[Mike5252]

Great pictures. That looks like a snow machine.

We finally got 3-4 inches today - our first snow. I was surprised how well the FEL worked to clear snow. I'm sure its no comparison to the snowblower, but I had 3 driveways cleared within an hour. All of them were fairly long - 100+ feet.

 

[Shawk]

Hey Mike... good to hear you got a little seat time in on yours too. They certainly make moving snow more fun.

I've now got a 2305 in my garage as well. I had no idea how much better the 2520 would be in the snow. However I've now moved snow with both machines and I can't believe how much better the 2520 is over the 2305. It's night and day better. Not that the 2305 is a slouch. It isn't... but wow... the 2520 will absolutely run circles around my 2305. Enjoy yours!

You forgot to post pics... Come on now, get 'em posted.

 

[scesnick]

I am sitting at work right now looking at your great pics of the JD blowing snow. We have about 4-6 inches and it hasn't quit all day. I can't wait to get home to start blowing snow too. I have a 2.5 mile driveway and usually use my Yamaha Rhino with a 72" plow but the wind has been pretty bad so I will have to bust out the Yanmar 2000 with the 3 pt. blower to clear the drifts...

 

[Mike5252]

Shawk, I can't compare the 2305 to the 2520 in snow, but you're absolutely right, the 2520 is a tank in the snow (we had about 3-4"). For a while I was actually pushing snow the whole length of my driveway 100+ feet before I realized I hadn't engaged the 4wd. By the time I noticed I was already pushing a good sized pile of snow, and not a hint of wheel spin.

To be honest, I was hoping I might be able to justify splurging for the snow blower (which I notice you now have listed 4 sale), but w/ the success I had w/ the FEL today, I think I might focus on other attachments first.

Sorry, no pictures today. This is the first I've heard of the 2305. When can we expect to see pictures of this one? Here's a thought, keep the 2520 for snow and the 2305 for mowing. Can you sell that?

 

[Thomas]

That's good way to beat some of that cabin fever Shawk...good equipment and warm winter wear.

 

[JDFANATIC]

Shawk,

That's not golf! Actually I'm glad you had a chance to run your 2520 through the paces. When you talk about differences between this machine and your 2305, please tell us what exactly you mean.

 

[Shawk]

Thanks guys...

scesnick... that is A LOT of drive to clear ... Sounds like fun though with the right tools.

Jdf... I'm going to make an attempt to put together some kind of a short review comparing the two machines soon. The 2520's heavier weight, larger tires and higher stance just made the work much faster (with a rear blade). Those large turfs on my 2520 REALLY BITE well. More to come... think spring.

 

[Oleozz]

For seven years I moved snow on the drive with the FEL on my JD 870. It was equipped with turf tires and they did surprisingly well, I had a plow on the back but never used it. The debate over snowblower vs. plow is to me a mute point, I don't need either.

 

[scesnick]

Thanks guys...

scesnick... that is A LOT of drive to clear ... Sounds like fun though with the right tools.

it is fun, Until the wind starts howling and it is 0 degrees outside. ( I don't have a cab on the tractor ) I usually get the backhoe out then just for the cab and heat factor.