fgross335_2210
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I would appreciate input from all TBNer's.
Looking to go from two JD's to one. I have a 355 JD with 400 hrs, 54" deck, 42" snowthrower. I also have a 2210 JD with 250 hrs, 210 Loader, 62" deck. I mow 4 wide-open acres in summer, bush-hog another 2 with the 2210 and a 4 ft rotary, and maintain a 500 ft driveway in the winter. Use the loader for firewood, mulch and occasional dirt-moving duties. We mow with both tractors in the summer, but mainly the 2210. The winter chores are equal between the 355/blower and the 2210/loader, but only because the 2210 also has a 5 ft rear blade which sometimes works better for wet snow.
I'm thinking of moving up to a 2520 with the 47" blower, 72" deck and 200CX loader, and a 6 ft bb with hyd angle. Looks like I would gain cruise control, more power, faster cutting and a smoother ride due to the larger tires. I can reuse my 4 ft rotary cutter, quick hitch and other misc accessories.
Why go from 2 to 1? 2 tractors = 2 sets of mower blades to sharpen, 2 oil changes every fall, switching 2 tractors over in the spring and fall, etc. Chains go on the 355 every fall and I switch out the turfs for the bars on the 2210. More space in the garage for 2 tractors, 2 mower decks, etc. Awesome when we mow or do snow removal with both tractors, but for the most part my son mows during the day so one tractor or the other sits most of the time. (Yes I miss the seat time...but he will be off to college in 4 years.)
Questions:
- Other than a larger size, turning radius and weight, any drawbacks to the 2520 for mowing versus the 2210? Not sure how the cutting height control is acheived on the 2520. I already have a folding rops on the 2210 and have very few low-hanging branches.
- I am in West Michigan with 4-5 large dealers within 60 miles or so. Do I even attempt to trade either tractor or should I just go with the 36 month financing and put everything up for sale? Was thinking of requesting bids from all the dealers, with or without trades, to see what responses I get. I bought the 355 used and the 2210 was a 40th birthday present from my wife so I have not really had to negotiate with the JD dealers before. Trade, sell or what? Is there any way to get an idea on what the value of these units are without talking to the dealer?
I'm thinking the 2520 would be a nice step up from the 2210. Sometimes when using the loader the hydraulics are really slow, and more weight would be nice at times. (I have a "country yard" so more weight is not a "turf" issue.) I added an X series suspension seat and I think the 2520 would be similiarly equipped right from the get go. Anything else I should consider in comparing the two?
Probably the best part - I mentioned this to the wife and she thought it was a good idea! What's up with that? Like I was going to ask her! I just said "great" and got out of there as fast as I could!
Thanks guys!!!!
Looking to go from two JD's to one. I have a 355 JD with 400 hrs, 54" deck, 42" snowthrower. I also have a 2210 JD with 250 hrs, 210 Loader, 62" deck. I mow 4 wide-open acres in summer, bush-hog another 2 with the 2210 and a 4 ft rotary, and maintain a 500 ft driveway in the winter. Use the loader for firewood, mulch and occasional dirt-moving duties. We mow with both tractors in the summer, but mainly the 2210. The winter chores are equal between the 355/blower and the 2210/loader, but only because the 2210 also has a 5 ft rear blade which sometimes works better for wet snow.
I'm thinking of moving up to a 2520 with the 47" blower, 72" deck and 200CX loader, and a 6 ft bb with hyd angle. Looks like I would gain cruise control, more power, faster cutting and a smoother ride due to the larger tires. I can reuse my 4 ft rotary cutter, quick hitch and other misc accessories.
Why go from 2 to 1? 2 tractors = 2 sets of mower blades to sharpen, 2 oil changes every fall, switching 2 tractors over in the spring and fall, etc. Chains go on the 355 every fall and I switch out the turfs for the bars on the 2210. More space in the garage for 2 tractors, 2 mower decks, etc. Awesome when we mow or do snow removal with both tractors, but for the most part my son mows during the day so one tractor or the other sits most of the time. (Yes I miss the seat time...but he will be off to college in 4 years.)
Questions:
- Other than a larger size, turning radius and weight, any drawbacks to the 2520 for mowing versus the 2210? Not sure how the cutting height control is acheived on the 2520. I already have a folding rops on the 2210 and have very few low-hanging branches.
- I am in West Michigan with 4-5 large dealers within 60 miles or so. Do I even attempt to trade either tractor or should I just go with the 36 month financing and put everything up for sale? Was thinking of requesting bids from all the dealers, with or without trades, to see what responses I get. I bought the 355 used and the 2210 was a 40th birthday present from my wife so I have not really had to negotiate with the JD dealers before. Trade, sell or what? Is there any way to get an idea on what the value of these units are without talking to the dealer?
I'm thinking the 2520 would be a nice step up from the 2210. Sometimes when using the loader the hydraulics are really slow, and more weight would be nice at times. (I have a "country yard" so more weight is not a "turf" issue.) I added an X series suspension seat and I think the 2520 would be similiarly equipped right from the get go. Anything else I should consider in comparing the two?
Probably the best part - I mentioned this to the wife and she thought it was a good idea! What's up with that? Like I was going to ask her! I just said "great" and got out of there as fast as I could!
Thanks guys!!!!