Waiting for my new JD2520

[Strangerover]

Hi, everybody. New member, but have been checking out TBN for some time. I ordered a new John Deere 2520 w/200cx loader and BH46 backhoe a couple weeks ago. I have a tentative delivery date of August 3. I'm going mad waiting for it. I have 2.5 acres of yard/woods/driveway and it's intended for odd work and maintenance.

 

[Muhammad]

Welcome to TBN.

 

[Briana03]

Hello & WELCOME to TractorByNet.com!

I have moved your thread to the John Deere Owning/Operating Forum. You'll get a better response there.

 

[smalltown]

Welcome Strangerover good choice I am waiting for delivery of a 2520 myself. :thumbsup:

It will be 6 weeks tomorrow (starting to loose count now :confused2, but I did find out it was released yesterday and should be at the dealers June 20.

 

[charleyfarmall]

Patience....

I have none. That's what pushed me up to the 2720 (which I now have ). I just couldn't wait - I had a lawn to mow you know!

Smalltown, thanks for the dealer reference. They're great.

Charley

 

[Strangerover]

Welcome Strangerover good choice I am waiting for delivery of a 2520 myself. :thumbsup:

It will be 6 weeks tomorrow (starting to loose count now :confused2, but I did find out it was released yesterday and should be at the dealers June 20.

Did you find that it's arriving ahead, or on, the original ETA? The reason I ask is that my dealer told me it is Aug 3 on paper, but in their experience, they always arrive earlier than that, and that the date should move up, etc. Is he just stroking me so the deal doesn't kick, or may it actually arrive sooner? I realize time is flying by faster and faster every year as I age, but man, this wait is dragging. I really want this machine, if only to practice with. I feel like an impatient punk kid!

 

[danedgington]

The original date given to my dealer was June 8th. He also stated that traditionally they are a little earlier. I saw him yesterday and he wrote himself I note to call and check Monday b/c it still hadn't shown up yet...

 

[smalltown]

Strangerover there wasn't a ETA given to me I just imagined that it would take a while as they were selling so well.

The reason I now have a date of June 20 is that I called the dealer and asked if there was any information after having waited 6 weeks.

The dealer went into the database, and saw where it had been listed as released (ready to ship) that very day. I was surprised that it would still take approximately another three weeks to arrive at the dealer on June 20 enroute from Georgia.
Then I expect more wait time as the dealer needs to prep the tractor. So I am expecting (on my own) a call from the dealer around June 27. I am supposed to go down to the dealer and have the tractor operation explained to me before delivery.

charlie glad you were able to do business with the same dealer. They seem like a well run dealership.

 

[Wannabe Tractor Man]

Congrats on the new tractor! It is true, they usually arrive sooner than expected. Under promise and over deliver, that's a smart business model. Mine was due in July 29th and I found out yesterday that the new date is June 29. So let's hope that works out, but remember, the tractor comes without any additional items such as FEL, MMM, lift kit etc. The dealer installs these themselves which takes time, my dealer needs a week a get everything ready. I guess good things come to those who wait! Goodluck

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Welcome and congratulations! My new 2520 isn't due until the middle of August.