2520 clearance 3 point

dodgzman · 04-05-2008, 09:18 PM

It was hard to believe that John Deere let a tractor be released with a clearance problem on the the 3 point hitch. I made a set of 1.5" wide wheel spacers to take care of this issue.I read all the posted sites after I purchased
my tractor and it would of been nice to know before hand that this was a problem.I don't know if the 1.5" extra width is going to cause stress on axles and would like to know someone else opinion on this. I made spacers 8" dia.
with counterbore for hub and a boss for the rim and reversed tires from
side to side so I gained a inner tire width measurement of 30" anybody
have same issue or suggestions? Thanks

kennyd · 04-05-2008, 09:28 PM

Welcome to TBN

There has been LOTS of threads on this very issue like THIS one. A couple people have also made spacers with no ill-effects. Try the search function to read more...

Deadman · 04-09-2008, 07:21 PM

Get an I-MATCH, and mount the 3 point arms on the inside of the I-Match. Mine has like 3 inches of clearance on each side.
Its no big deal, and most definately LESS Stress on the rear end of the tractor than by having huge spacers.

Deadman · 04-09-2008, 07:22 PM

OOppppppssss, I see my 3 point arms were still in the standard position in that pic, so disreguard that. Just mount them on the inside now.

bz1 · 04-10-2008, 11:45 PM

I emailed JD and asked about this. I got a reply similar to what someone else on this forum stated. They said there was a fix coming and it would be out some time in May. They didn't say what the fix was. I also asked my dealer to check this out but he hasn't heard back from factory rep. yet.

Jksnvly · 05-12-2008, 03:37 PM

Any word on this factory fix yet? my dealer hasn't heard of it.

dodgzman · 05-14-2008, 01:22 AM

I have not heard a word, the dealer acts like I'm the only one with this problem. I'm also having problem with the quick hitch mount on my 2520.I know whats wrong but the dealer and JD don't.I am very disgusted with JD right now.I hope JD comes thru in the end? Good Luck

kennyd · 05-14-2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

I'm also having problem with the quick hitch mount on my 2520

What problem is that?

nate_m · 05-14-2008, 09:57 AM

The replacement 3PH is now available on the JD Parts website.

See file.

Looks like they just re-bent the arms into a new shape. $150 per side for just new arms. Cheaper than spacers.

I am curious about how much clearance this actually gives you?

YASH2520 · 05-14-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nate_m

$150 per side for just new arms. Cheaper than spacers.

I called to check pricing today, was quoted $300 per link/arm. (makes sence since the original arms are about that price.

04-05-2008, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
dodgzman New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 7	2520 clearance 3 point It was hard to believe that John Deere let a tractor be released with a clearance problem on the the 3 point hitch. I made a set of 1.5" wide wheel spacers to take care of this issue.I read all the posted sites after I purchased my tractor and it would of been nice to know before hand that this was a problem.I don't know if the 1.5" extra width is going to cause stress on axles and would like to know someone else opinion on this. I made spacers 8" dia. with counterbore for hub and a boss for the rim and reversed tires from side to side so I gained a inner tire width measurement of 30" anybody have same issue or suggestions? Thanks

04-05-2008, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
kennyd Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 3,427	Re: 2520 clearance 3 point Welcome to TBN There has been LOTS of threads on this very issue like THIS one. A couple people have also made spacers with no ill-effects. Try the search function to read more... __________________ JD 4110HST FEL, 60" MMM, 60" Rear Blade, Ballast Box, I-Match, #380 Snow Plow, FEL Forks, Goossen 3PH Chipper/Shredder, Markham LD-48 Grapple and much more "stuff"

04-09-2008, 07:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Deadman Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WI Posts: 309	Re: 2520 clearance 3 point Get an I-MATCH, and mount the 3 point arms on the inside of the I-Match. Mine has like 3 inches of clearance on each side. Its no big deal, and most definately LESS Stress on the rear end of the tractor than by having huge spacers. Attached Thumbnails __________________ JD 2520 --- FEL, I-Match, LX4 Rotary Cutter, DR Brush Chipper, Ballast Box, 71 Flex Planter!

04-09-2008, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deadman Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WI Posts: 309	Re: 2520 clearance 3 point OOppppppssss, I see my 3 point arms were still in the standard position in that pic, so disreguard that. Just mount them on the inside now. __________________ JD 2520 --- FEL, I-Match, LX4 Rotary Cutter, DR Brush Chipper, Ballast Box, 71 Flex Planter!

04-10-2008, 11:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
bz1 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MN Posts: 64	Re: 2520 clearance 3 point I emailed JD and asked about this. I got a reply similar to what someone else on this forum stated. They said there was a fix coming and it would be out some time in May. They didn't say what the fix was. I also asked my dealer to check this out but he hasn't heard back from factory rep. yet. __________________ BZ1 From MN

05-12-2008, 03:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jksnvly Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Endless Mntns of Pa. Posts: 103	Re: 2520 clearance 3 point Any word on this factory fix yet? my dealer hasn't heard of it.

05-14-2008, 01:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
dodgzman New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 7	Re: 2520 clearance 3 point I have not heard a word, the dealer acts like I'm the only one with this problem. I'm also having problem with the quick hitch mount on my 2520.I know whats wrong but the dealer and JD don't.I am very disgusted with JD right now.I hope JD comes thru in the end? Good Luck

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