Which Deere to purchase?

[MoreBoostPlease]

I'm new to the forum, and new to tractors in general, so please forgive my lack of knowledge. I recently purchased a house with a little more than 2 acres. I plan on mowing 1 acre, tilling/cultivating/planting the other acre, moving firewood/mulch/stone, and plowing or blowing snow from a 600 foot driveway in the winter. I've got my eye on a 2520 or 2720 with a 200cx loader, 62" mower deck, and a plow or blower. Should I be looking at smaller tractors like the 2305, or perhaps even something in the garden tractor category instead? Thanks for any advice you can provide!

 

[wsp617]

With just 2 acres a 2520 or 2720 might be a little big, but other might disagree. There are still some 2305's out there but that unit is being replaced by the new 1 series from JD. I just watched "John Deere Live" on RFDTV. The show had both 1 series tractors on there, the 1024E and the 1026R. I liked the nicer features of the 1026R. One of the really cool features is the "auto-connect" for the mowing deck. Just drive over the deck and the PTO connects by itself. The loader also is VERY easy to connect by yourself. The problem is that they are not coming out until June after they were delayed.

 

[JDdude]

2520 is the ticket..

 

[JDOneDay]

I would agree that the 2520 would probably be a bit overkill for you. You should probably take a look at the new 1 series and also the X7xx series with a rear pto and 3PH.

 

[Rogator]

I would agree that the 2520 would probably be a bit overkill for you. You should probably take a look at the new 1 series and also the X7xx series with a rear pto and 3PH.

I would agree with JdOneDayas far as the 2520 being overkill. I have a 2520 and can't imagine that much tractor for only 2 acres. I have one patch of lawn that is a bit over an acre that take about 40 minutes to cut. I think I would go with a 2305 or the new 1024e or 1024r at the most. I had a 2305 and think it would be a good fit for 2 acres or even more. The X7xx series is about the same price with no ROPS and can use a multitude of aftermarket three point hitch attachments.

 

[JDdude]

2520 has $2500 off price.. I can tell you after owning a 2210 since 2003 I was over working it with Tilling and loader work..I had the hydrostatic so hot once from moving dirt I had to cool it with a water hose, then changed the fluid immediately..At 280 hrs it was time to trade it and it had given me no troubles..The 2 pumps on the 2520 seem to cure that problem.. The 2210 is great for mowing and snow blade work..

 

[Edward. S]

I'm new to the forum, and new to tractors in general, so please forgive my lack of knowledge. I recently purchased a house with a little more than 2 acres. I plan on mowing 1 acre, tilling/cultivating/planting the other acre, moving firewood/mulch/stone, and plowing or blowing snow from a 600 foot driveway in the winter. I've got my eye on a 2520 or 2720 with a 200cx loader, 62" mower deck, and a plow or blower. Should I be looking at smaller tractors like the 2305, or perhaps even something in the garden tractor category instead? Thanks for any advice you can provide!

A 6430 Premium Tractor shall do well on your property of 2 acres to do DONUTS WITH! :laughing: This 2520 should suit you pretty well.

 

[jcmseven]

The 2020 series is not too big for your need. I have a 2320 and think a machine like that might just be the trick for your needs. The 2520 and 2720 are both excellent also, and would likely make short work of what you are needing. I have never been a fan of the 2305 as for just a little more money one can get the 2320 which is a lot more machine with many more features. The new 1000 series appears to have addressed most, if not all, of my concern with the 2305. Given the fact that Deere in most cases works hard to make sure its new releases are trouble free, I would have no reservation about pricing that machine for potential purchase when it is available. As for the X 700 series, do not overlook them. Many on the forum poo-poo them as a "garden tractor". They are; but they have the capability of a sub-compact or low HP compact for everything but loader work and are available in diesel (which I would recommend). They also would be well-suited to the type work you are planning. They are also simply the nicest machine of this type you can buy. My neighbor has a 4720 with a Frontier tiller and a 595 (the predecessor to the 748) with a 648 tiller also. He almost exclusively uses his 595 for his garden beds due to its maneuverability and it will tear up some ground with the tiller. All this said, my order of recommendation: new 1000 series; 2320 or 2520 (not 2720--too expensive for what limited extra it would add on a two acre plot); X 700 series and distant last a 2305.

John M

 

[MoreBoostPlease]

I would agree that the 2520 would probably be a bit overkill for you. You should probably take a look at the new 1 series and also the X7xx series with a rear pto and 3PH.

That's what I was thinking however, an X7xx series can approach the price of the 2520, especially with the current $2500 discount on the 2520.

I may end up doing side work with the tractor such as landscaping, hardscaping (paver patios), fence installations, etc., so I'd probably rather get the larger tractor.

 

[Kep]

Your in the same boat I was in with about 4 acres or so, 2520 may be just a bit more tractor then I need but it beats being a bit to small.