Life before a 2520.

Just for my near future enlightenment... You're not sorry you didn't go 2720 then? I'm thinking TLB and mowing in either case.

HydroHarold said:

Just for my near future enlightenment... You're not sorry you didn't go 2720 then? I'm thinking TLB and mowing in either case.

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I can honestly say that I have never had any regrets of not going to the 2720. That being said, i would not go any smaller either. The 2520 has great power even when I am really working the 48 inch brush cutter.

So far I have found the 2520 to be able to do everything I needed.

i only wish the 3pt. hitch was the same as the 2720. my 2520 is 6 years old with 275 hours and the tires have been taking it tough. i call them mud scrapers.

mikeoc said:

i only wish the 3pt. hitch was the same as the 2720. my 2520 is 6 years old with 275 hours and the tires have been taking it tough. i call them mud scrapers.

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I thought JD had a recall on that issue?

I don't have a 2520. I have it's bigger brother, the 2720. It's a very nice, highly refined machine. The engine is smooth and powerful. It mows well but really excels in loader & backhoe work. It's quite a worker for it's size and weight! The loader and backhoe are very responsive, even at lower engine speeds which is the result of impressive hydraulic capacity. The compact size and hydro drive make for a very maneuverable package. All that said my previous rig was a larger, heavier 1070 equipped with a 10 backhoe. I do miss the larger capacity front loader & bucket when moving dirt. It was also pretty nice having the extended reach of the 10 backhoe. Might be moving up to a larger machine. Just bought some land adjacent to my property and have another project in mind.

Frank

Gizmo2 said:

I thought JD had a recall on that issue?

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It wasn't a "recall", you had to complain and hope you had a sympathetic dealer to get them replaced.

Well Kennyd, I was close!

Kennyd said:

It wasn't a "recall", you had to complain and hope you had a sympathetic dealer to get them replaced.

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They would replace the draft arms with the new design IF they were rubbing against the inner sidewalls.

Frank

mikeoc said:

i only wish the 3pt. hitch was the same as the 2720. my 2520 is 6 years old with 275 hours and the tires have been taking it tough. i call them mud scrapers.

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I had a 2006 2520 that had the old style 3 pt lift arms. I now have a 2011 that has the updated arms.

i think ill go down and get in his shorts. i did not know that they updated the draft bars.

mikeoc said:

i think ill go down and get in his shorts. i did not know that they updated the draft bars.

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There ya go! Aren't we the coolest guys on the coolest forum? At least I am, just ask me.:lol:

Gizmo2 said:

There ya go! Aren't we the coolest guys on the coolest forum? At least rgd is, just ask me.:lol:

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:banghead:..........:gaah:

Gizmo2 said:

There ya go! Aren't we the coolest guys on the coolest forum? At least I am, just ask me.:lol:

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A legend in his own mind...

rgd said:

:banghead:..........:gaah:

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Dang it! I got it wrong again.:lol: