JD 2520 & 2305 side by side pics
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fireplum said:
Yeah, I suppose... Both tractors are overkill for what I really need... so I'm going to unload the 2520. To big though, hmmm.... The 2520 is nearly as manueverable as my old 425. Less money would be more accurate
gordon21
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You really only need ONE tractor. Take both to the dealer and get one BIGGER tractor. Your garage looks like it will hold a 790 without problems. Plus you get to keep all the attachments you have now. You could probably trade in both and come home with a pile of cash.
Oleozz said:Someone on this site actually bought a tractor that's to big!! What's this world coming to.
If I had never found the tractor sites... it would have never happened.
gordon21 said:
.... hmm... I think the only one that would have a "pile of cash" would be my dealer when he sold both after giving me nothing for them on trade (can't blame him though, he's gotta make a living too). I'd rather have 2 tractors sitting in my garage for a while than try to trade a 2 for 1 stepping down. The 790 looks like a phenomenal tractor.... I even checked them out a bit. But for my needs I would definitely keep my 2520 if I wanted a bigger unit than my 2305. LOVE your profile pic & your machine... the backhoe is the pinnacle of toys/tools IMO... 
KB9UDE
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Shawk said:
I agree about the backhoe. Cant wait to get to use mine. Any operating tips GORDON?? I have ran several CASE 580 series backhoes, but never a 2 stick JD.
slaveToHorses
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KB9UDE said:
No sweat after a 580. Just practice with the throttle at idle so it moves slower. Remember the boom will hit the stabilizers if asked to. Boom swing movements are smoother if the dipper is contracted (smaller moment arm).
gordon21
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This is how I explained the backhoe operation to two college kids doing work for me on weekends. One had lots of experience on a tractor, FEL and 3PT attachments.
It has only TWO joysticks and no BUTTONS. The backhoe movement is logical compared to the joystick movement (and labeled). A modern video game controller may have up to 8 buttons that are NOT intuitive. Go figure it out.
I then show the second kid the danger zone which is basically a 220 degree arc at the back.
It took the tractor kid about 10 minutes and he was OK. The other one continued to do the grunt work.
I will admit I was nervous when I first sat up in that seat. I wondered if I just spent almost $7k on something I might not be able to run. The rule of thumb on operating a backhoe goes like this.
Add your belt and chest sizes together. If your IQ is more than that number, you are good to go.
It has only TWO joysticks and no BUTTONS. The backhoe movement is logical compared to the joystick movement (and labeled). A modern video game controller may have up to 8 buttons that are NOT intuitive. Go figure it out.
I then show the second kid the danger zone which is basically a 220 degree arc at the back.
It took the tractor kid about 10 minutes and he was OK. The other one continued to do the grunt work.
I will admit I was nervous when I first sat up in that seat. I wondered if I just spent almost $7k on something I might not be able to run. The rule of thumb on operating a backhoe goes like this.
Add your belt and chest sizes together. If your IQ is more than that number, you are good to go.