gmcman6000
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well, i picked up my new to me 2014 GR2120 today. it has 88 hours and landed it for $6003 out the door after my 500 trade in. i chose it over a 2016 new one due to the $ saving, as best i found in central alabama was $9300 out the door
heres how i chose a gr. after months and months of research, i decided a small tractor, ie bx series or jd 1 or 2 series, was too heavy for my sodded yard with irrigation. and the clearing i want to do on the property ill be better off with a 25-30hp tractor. like a boda L2900 or such. i have a sloped side yard under alabama powers high line right of way & i needed extra traction. for now, the GR really fit my need.... and budget!!!!
so after dinner i fired it up 1st thing i noticed was when i took off and turned, it made a popping noise. does it turning both ways. i am very familiar on 4wd, locking diffs and how they work. i am an off road guru. so the gr begins to bind up then pops when the glids steer rod finally releases the clutch. it actually stays binding up, scrubbing the inside tire on a gentle turn. it only releases when turning pretty sharp. but theres a lot of popping goin on
i thought the glide steer would be a lot smoother than this. you can actually feel and hear it over the deck bouncing and blades turning.
2nd thing, it cuts crooked!!!!! it gouges the crap outta the grass from the left blade. guess it could be a bent blade, but its bad enough i wont put it on my front yard till its corrected. i did notice the front of the deck goes down first, then after the height setting is reached, it appears the rear of the deck lowers. weird......
3rd is why does it die every time i get off??? im used to deere, set the parking break and exit. keeps running. its basement kept, so i end up letting it die after getting off the close the door behind me kinda annoying
4th i guess im not used to pto whining it engages hard and seems to be loud. i cant figure out if i should ease the blades on or engage quickly.
so i am not all negative. typical bota, purrs like a kitten. power steering is awesome, as ive never had that. all the comments about the seat, i found it comfortable, for now. traction is great!!!!!! some folks dont realize what the front wheels pulling really do. this thing never spun a tire, but thats expected, and one of the main reasons i bought it.
so fellas, offer me some advice. right now im so disappointed im ready to call the dealer and ask to carry it back
heres how i chose a gr. after months and months of research, i decided a small tractor, ie bx series or jd 1 or 2 series, was too heavy for my sodded yard with irrigation. and the clearing i want to do on the property ill be better off with a 25-30hp tractor. like a boda L2900 or such. i have a sloped side yard under alabama powers high line right of way & i needed extra traction. for now, the GR really fit my need.... and budget!!!!
so after dinner i fired it up 1st thing i noticed was when i took off and turned, it made a popping noise. does it turning both ways. i am very familiar on 4wd, locking diffs and how they work. i am an off road guru. so the gr begins to bind up then pops when the glids steer rod finally releases the clutch. it actually stays binding up, scrubbing the inside tire on a gentle turn. it only releases when turning pretty sharp. but theres a lot of popping goin on
i thought the glide steer would be a lot smoother than this. you can actually feel and hear it over the deck bouncing and blades turning.
2nd thing, it cuts crooked!!!!! it gouges the crap outta the grass from the left blade. guess it could be a bent blade, but its bad enough i wont put it on my front yard till its corrected. i did notice the front of the deck goes down first, then after the height setting is reached, it appears the rear of the deck lowers. weird......
3rd is why does it die every time i get off??? im used to deere, set the parking break and exit. keeps running. its basement kept, so i end up letting it die after getting off the close the door behind me kinda annoying
4th i guess im not used to pto whining it engages hard and seems to be loud. i cant figure out if i should ease the blades on or engage quickly.
so i am not all negative. typical bota, purrs like a kitten. power steering is awesome, as ive never had that. all the comments about the seat, i found it comfortable, for now. traction is great!!!!!! some folks dont realize what the front wheels pulling really do. this thing never spun a tire, but thats expected, and one of the main reasons i bought it.
so fellas, offer me some advice. right now im so disappointed im ready to call the dealer and ask to carry it back