Tire Clearance on 2520 - Page 2

Hillstone · 12-31-2007, 10:17 AM

I am a new 2520 owner and questioned tire clearance before I bought it. Sounded like it would not be a problem running chains on r4 tires using I-Match.Well. I am disappointed,I can tell you first hand chains would not work on my 2520.I have alot of hills and the tires have worn the paint of the three point hitch arms when fully raised in just 3 hours use. And yes I have the turnbuckles adjusted tight.Chains just wouldn't work right now even with the wheels flipped.I am machining 3" spacers now that should solve my clearance problems and enable my to run chains.Plus I will get the added stability on side hills. Still, I am kinda pissed I need to do this especially when I asked the dealer about this before i bought this tractor.

newt92 · 12-31-2007, 10:37 AM

You said the wheels are switched and still rub? The valve stems are in correct?

Hillstone · 12-31-2007, 12:41 PM

No my wheels aren't flipped,I beleive it will only gain about 1/2 " clearance.Maybe enough to stop the tire rub now. But will not gain enough clearance for chains.

newt92 · 12-31-2007, 01:15 PM

With my valve stems in I have 1 3/8" clearance at the 3pt arms. What if you remove the quick hitch through winter, might give some clearance. Just attach your blade or blower the old way. Also if you just put chains on front tires would that be enough? Just a suggestion.

AKKubota · 12-31-2007, 03:49 PM

I appreciate the honest feedback. I wonder if there is a tire with the same diameter, but about .75/ .80 of the width that would be available as a turf tire?

The spacers that you are making- is that for the 3 point on the tractor side or wheel spacers?

thx

IllinoisWoods · 01-04-2008, 08:47 PM

I posted a formula some time ago for calculating overrun ratio as well as the MFWD ratios (front to rear) for both the 2320 and 2520. The formula can be used to determine if a particular front/rear tire size combination is acceptable. It is best to measure actual tire size when possible vs using the size printed on the tire sidewall. Check the following link:http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/j...ml#post1182104

AKKubota · 01-05-2008, 03:43 PM

Illinios...thx. That answers that.

Now if Deere would make a small mod to the 2520 they could sell one more..if not..I guess I will need to go with a 2320 or a new Kubota model.

AKKubota · 02-01-2008, 06:14 PM

Gordnova - did the chains work?

ChuckinNH · 02-01-2008, 07:23 PM

Here are a couple of 2320 pictures.... hope they help I also attached a picture of a 2008 JD 2320, and it looks like they might have changed the turf tires to taller, and a little less wide. The Deere web site doesn't confirm that yet though.

Deadman · 02-02-2008, 09:17 PM

Those tires look super-skinny compared to my 2520's, wow!

12-31-2007, 10:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hillstone New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southeast Pa. Posts: 18	Re: Tire Clearance on 2520 I am a new 2520 owner and questioned tire clearance before I bought it. Sounded like it would not be a problem running chains on r4 tires using I-Match.Well. I am disappointed,I can tell you first hand chains would not work on my 2520.I have alot of hills and the tires have worn the paint of the three point hitch arms when fully raised in just 3 hours use. And yes I have the turnbuckles adjusted tight.Chains just wouldn't work right now even with the wheels flipped.I am machining 3" spacers now that should solve my clearance problems and enable my to run chains.Plus I will get the added stability on side hills. Still, I am kinda pissed I need to do this especially when I asked the dealer about this before i bought this tractor.

12-31-2007, 10:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
newt92 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Secor Illinois Posts: 166	Re: Tire Clearance on 2520 You said the wheels are switched and still rub? The valve stems are in correct? __________________ 2006 JD 2520 w/200cx loader, Harbor Freight quick hitch, homemade pallet forks, 5' KK tiller, 5' KKxb disc, 4' landpride pulverizer, 6' Karm King finish mower, Frontier RB1072 blade, homemade 5 1/2' lawn roller at 3500lbs, 2007 and 2008 Exmark 66" with 25hp Kubota deisels, 2003 JD gator TS w/power dump, 1990 Simplicity Sunstar

12-31-2007, 12:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hillstone New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southeast Pa. Posts: 18	Re: Tire Clearance on 2520 No my wheels aren't flipped,I beleive it will only gain about 1/2 " clearance.Maybe enough to stop the tire rub now. But will not gain enough clearance for chains.

12-31-2007, 01:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
newt92 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Secor Illinois Posts: 166	Re: Tire Clearance on 2520 With my valve stems in I have 1 3/8" clearance at the 3pt arms. What if you remove the quick hitch through winter, might give some clearance. Just attach your blade or blower the old way. Also if you just put chains on front tires would that be enough? Just a suggestion. __________________ 2006 JD 2520 w/200cx loader, Harbor Freight quick hitch, homemade pallet forks, 5' KK tiller, 5' KKxb disc, 4' landpride pulverizer, 6' Karm King finish mower, Frontier RB1072 blade, homemade 5 1/2' lawn roller at 3500lbs, 2007 and 2008 Exmark 66" with 25hp Kubota deisels, 2003 JD gator TS w/power dump, 1990 Simplicity Sunstar

12-31-2007, 03:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
AKKubota Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alaska Posts: 98	Re: Tire Clearance on 2520 I appreciate the honest feedback. I wonder if there is a tire with the same diameter, but about .75/ .80 of the width that would be available as a turf tire? The spacers that you are making- is that for the 3 point on the tractor side or wheel spacers? thx

01-04-2008, 08:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
IllinoisWoods New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5	Re: Tire Clearance on 2520 I posted a formula some time ago for calculating overrun ratio as well as the MFWD ratios (front to rear) for both the 2320 and 2520. The formula can be used to determine if a particular front/rear tire size combination is acceptable. It is best to measure actual tire size when possible vs using the size printed on the tire sidewall. Check the following link:http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/j...ml#post1182104

01-05-2008, 03:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
AKKubota Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alaska Posts: 98	Re: Tire Clearance on 2520 Illinios...thx. That answers that. Now if Deere would make a small mod to the 2520 they could sell one more..if not..I guess I will need to go with a 2320 or a new Kubota model.

02-01-2008, 06:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
AKKubota Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alaska Posts: 98	Re: Tire Clearance on 2520 Gordnova - did the chains work?

02-02-2008, 09:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
Deadman Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WI Posts: 306	Re: Tire Clearance on 2520 Those tires look super-skinny compared to my 2520's, wow! __________________ JD 2520 --- FEL, I-Match, LX4 Rotary Cutter, DR Brush Chipper, Ballast Box, 71 Flex Planter!

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