I bought a 3520 a couple of months ago and sometimes feel that it is more than I need. I currently have just under 3 acres but will be moving to around 12, with apx 6 acres of "yard". I have a 3520 eHydro, R4's, 300CX and a Frontier BB2060 with IMatch. Around the current property, I obviously have more tractor than I need. Once I move to the new property, the tractors main use will be mowing, but I also would like to do side jobs like brush-hogging, spreading gravel, tilling gardens, clearing lots etc...
I know a guy that really wants my 3520. he has a like new 2210 4WD, hydro with turfs and a few suitcase weights. It also has a JD MMM, 60" I believe.
He wants to trade. I think I probably will not do it, but dont want to decide without at least thinking about it. Since 90% of the usage will be mowing I wonder if I would be making a good decision if I traded. A few questions: Will the 2210 handle the 5' box blade? How much(apx) would a loader cost and how much work will it do on the 2210? Is the 2210 a very capable machine relative to my 3520(I.E. half the $ investment)? I feel the 2210 with turfs and a belly mower will be better for mowing, just dont know if it is sufficient for small to medium side jobs. Bottom line is I will have about 60% as much money tied up in the 2210 after I add a loader, do you guys think it is worth it?
I know a guy that really wants my 3520. he has a like new 2210 4WD, hydro with turfs and a few suitcase weights. It also has a JD MMM, 60" I believe.
He wants to trade. I think I probably will not do it, but dont want to decide without at least thinking about it. Since 90% of the usage will be mowing I wonder if I would be making a good decision if I traded. A few questions: Will the 2210 handle the 5' box blade? How much(apx) would a loader cost and how much work will it do on the 2210? Is the 2210 a very capable machine relative to my 3520(I.E. half the $ investment)? I feel the 2210 with turfs and a belly mower will be better for mowing, just dont know if it is sufficient for small to medium side jobs. Bottom line is I will have about 60% as much money tied up in the 2210 after I add a loader, do you guys think it is worth it?