60" loader bucket on a b2920?

[JJPP]

I've been looking at upgrading from my little bx that I just can't stop getting stuck to the new b-series. My dilemma is I would like the B3200 but prefer the floating mower deck on the Bxx20's over the ground engaging one on the B3200. So until they make a Floating Deck for the B3200 I guess I'm looking at the B2920 or B2620. I would like a larger bucket capacity than the standard 50" bucket and was wondering if anyone has tried the 54" or 60" bucket from the B3200 on one?
Also does anyone have the weights on the buckets them selves?
I know that with the 60" I would not be able to completely fill the bucket with heavy loads but then they wouldn't be falling out on the lawn and for lighter loads and snow it would come in handy.
Thanks in advance,
Jason

 

[brandoro]

Check your pin centers to see if the bucket you want would even fit.
Most people who need a "light material" bucket get one made at a local machine shop.

 

[PUSHINDIRT]

The 60" will fit on the loader of the 2x20's. One member BLUESKY has the 3200 loader with the 60" bucket on his 2920. I have a 2920 and will be picking up the larger bucket my next time in. The cost for the bucket is about $450.

 

[JJPP]

he actually has the whole b3200 loader on a b2920 or just the bucket?

 

[ChuckinNH]

I have the QA attachment from a B3200 on my B2620, and it's a perfect fit. So far, I have the B3200 forks, but may get a larger bucket for snow, etc. too.

 

[bstrom]

I'm also wondering how much the 60" bucket weighs over the 50". It looks quite a bit bigger when you look at it from the front.

 

[bstrom]

I'm also wondering how much the 60" bucket weighs over the 50". It looks quite a bit bigger when you look at it from the front.

whoops - double post, darn server hosed up.

 

[PUSHINDIRT]

he actually has the whole b3200 loader on a b2920 or just the bucket?

If I remember correctly it is the whole loader. I remember seeing the pictures and thinking I wish I could have done that. The only question I have is if the hydraulic pumps/ capacity is enough to make the loader work like it was on the 3200. I know the Bx20 series put out ~8.1 gpm. The 3200 pumps out over 10. Good luck!

 

[JJPP]

Thanks for the replies so far. What I really want is a B3200 with a floating mower deck which I think can't be had??? Could the floating deck on the Bxx20 series be used on the B3200? I have a hilly and some what uneven yard yet a nice lawn and my bx keeps a pretty even cut so I would like to stick with a floating mower on the new tractor. So it's looking like the Bxx20 series but the loader bucket 50" isn't much larger than the bx bucket and that was one thing that I really wanted to upgrade from the bx. I've been able to lift almost anything that I can fit in the bx bucket so I think the loader on the B2620/2920 should handle the 54" buck fine and the 60" with dirt/gravel may not handle full capacity but that would just help keep it in the bucket. The weights of the buckets themselves would obviously come into play. I am just looking for input and any real world experiance to help with choosing then I'll have to try to convince the Wife that I need it.

 

[PUSHINDIRT]

JJPP,

The 3200 only has a floating mowing system, the same for the 2630 and 3030. I had the BX 24 and like you found the bucket to be a bit small. I was shocked to find the bucket on the 2920 to only be slightly bigger. I have moved alot of stone, topsoil, and mulch this year and at times I wish I had a bigger bucket.
Go sit on both machines. After the 3200 came out I had tractor envy until I sat on it. Now I'm still very happy with the machine I have. If anything I wish I could get my hands on a 3030! What ever machine you get you will love having M vs. Low and High!

 

[taborekle]

Ok, lets talk mowing,

On my JD 420 mower, it has a mid mount mower deck. Now I've mowed for years with the mower deck wheels on the turf (slightly to mid weighted) and it did a fine job. My cousin-in-law who works at a JD dealership stops by and tells me that I need to set the wheels all the way up, so that they don't touch the lawn, and then use the 'lift' on the hydralic lift coupled with the mower deck height fine adjustment. That way the mower deck floats over the terrain and the wheels are not carrying any weight.

I tried it, and found that when cross cutting on a hill, even though the mower is tilted to the tilt of the hill, the mow deck floats to the level position, which means that the uphill side of the mower deck is floating closer to the land, and makes a lower cut, then the down hill side of the mower deck, which leaves a higher cut. The result is a terrible looking lawn.

I reset my wheels and now again use the wheels in addition to the mower deck height fine adjustment to do my cutting. The wheels ensure that the mower deck follows the land and that the deck is the same tilt of the land. And I have a much better looking lawn.

So I guess my question is, do you really want a mower deck to float? It doesn't seem to work for me.

YMMV

Larry

 

[red4now]

Similar experience - previous tractor had a floating deck but I always put the wheels lower to almost touch the ground on pavement and it did a better job that way since on grass they were basically touching. Now with the ground contact MMM on the B3200, one of the lawns I cut always looks better than it has in the past and it is mostly flat and open. Likewise for my own lawn which rolls and dips and dives in a lot of places, it is more evenly cut now - and the hard to please boss even agrees. ;-)

Ok, lets talk mowing,

On my JD 420 mower, it has a mid mount mower deck. Now I've mowed for years with the mower deck wheels on the turf (slightly to mid weighted) and it did a fine job. My cousin-in-law who works at a JD dealership stops by and tells me that I need to set the wheels all the way up, so that they don't touch the lawn, and then use the 'lift' on the hydralic lift coupled with the mower deck height fine adjustment. That way the mower deck floats over the terrain and the wheels are not carrying any weight.

I tried it, and found that when cross cutting on a hill, even though the mower is tilted to the tilt of the hill, the mow deck floats to the level position, which means that the uphill side of the mower deck is floating closer to the land, and makes a lower cut, then the down hill side of the mower deck, which leaves a higher cut. The result is a terrible looking lawn.

I reset my wheels and now again use the wheels in addition to the mower deck height fine adjustment to do my cutting. The wheels ensure that the mower deck follows the land and that the deck is the same tilt of the land. And I have a much better looking lawn.

So I guess my question is, do you really want a mower deck to float? It doesn't seem to work for me.

YMMV

Larry