smalltown
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Just thinking out loud here. If I purchased a 2320 or 2520 without the backhoe would it be a "bear" to add one later.
From time to time I see them used. Usually they are in good shape.
I realize that if ordered with the tractor it would come with a power beyond kit installed. Not knowing hydraulics that sounds like a diverter and a port to get hydo fluid to the rear of the tractor? I also imagine that the backhoe must require a lot of "bulling" to get the backhoe frame to slide underneath the tractor to be secured by quite a few bolts.
My preference would be installed at the dealer, but if it's not a nighmare then it would open up many more possibilites especially buying used without the backhoe.
Am I out of my mind for even considering it?
P.S. Just talked to a dealer and I wasn't aware that on both the 2320 and the 2520 with a backhoe frame installed that not only must the mower deck must be removed, but the mowing deck frame also. I thought the 2320 was ok wih the mower emoveed. He did suggest that if ordered that way I order the power beyond even without the backhoe.
From time to time I see them used. Usually they are in good shape.
I realize that if ordered with the tractor it would come with a power beyond kit installed. Not knowing hydraulics that sounds like a diverter and a port to get hydo fluid to the rear of the tractor? I also imagine that the backhoe must require a lot of "bulling" to get the backhoe frame to slide underneath the tractor to be secured by quite a few bolts.
My preference would be installed at the dealer, but if it's not a nighmare then it would open up many more possibilites especially buying used without the backhoe.
Am I out of my mind for even considering it?
P.S. Just talked to a dealer and I wasn't aware that on both the 2320 and the 2520 with a backhoe frame installed that not only must the mower deck must be removed, but the mowing deck frame also. I thought the 2320 was ok wih the mower emoveed. He did suggest that if ordered that way I order the power beyond even without the backhoe.
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