Mowing 2520 and the first mow.

[RaisedonDeere]

Well I got to use the tractor for the first time to mow. I absolutely love it. Took the loader and ballast box off. The 2520 is now lite on her feet (Turfs ) I was skeptical of ground compaction as the ground is very soft from all the rain. After I adjusted the independent lift height and wheels for scalping I hit the lawn.

First thing I noticed about the 2520 is how quiet she gets when you raise the rpm's. The diesel rattle at idle disappears as soon as you increase the throttle. I engaged the mower just off idle and spooled the girl up to 2500 rpm's. Smooth as silk.

The turning radius of this tractor is very impressive. Turns on a dime for such a mid sized tractor. John Deere hit a home run with the 2520.

I'm happy !!!

 

[Gobblin Tom]

Good to hear!! I'm still a little nervous about cutting with mine when it comes in. I think I will be doing some bucket work 1st to try and hold the scalping to a minimum. I talked to the dealer today and we are hopefully going to have a Saturday delivery..... :thumbsup: Never having a diesel before it will take some getting used to running it up to that 2500 rpm mark. I guess other than that you can putt around on it at lower rpm??

 

[TNTractor1]

I have gotten in a few mowings on my new 2520 with the 62d deck and have been very happy... No scalping at all. The key is to set your desired mowing height and then adjust the height of the anti-scalp wheels so that they float just above the ground, and touch the ground only on uneven turf.

 

[RaisedonDeere]

Good to hear!! I'm still a little nervous about cutting with mine when it comes in. I think I will be doing some bucket work 1st to try and hold the scalping to a minimum. I talked to the dealer today and we are hopefully going to have a Saturday delivery..... :thumbsup: Never having a diesel before it will take some getting used to running it up to that 2500 rpm mark. I guess other than that you can putt around on it at lower rpm??

You should be fine mowing. I was like you, Skeptical to have such a heavy tractor doing the mowing. I think the large tires are a big part of dividing the weight evenly. The deck took a few minutes of adjusting to get the proper height I wanted to match the cut height of my push mower. I did one pass on the roughest part of my lawn to adjust the wheels so the deck wouldn't scalp the lawn. I set them low enough to stop the scalpping but not so low they were always riding on the ground holding the deck up.

Now I can't wait to get the time to add my concrete and PVC pipes to my ballast box. I have everything sitting in my garage waiting for me to complete the task but now its raining, "AGAIN" !

Once I get my pallet forks from Chris (ensoll) I have a nice rock I want to set in the front yard..

 

[jester156]

I did my first mow of the year on the 2320 saturday. Glad I had the diesel HP to cut through the long first growth of the lawn. We have had so much rain and little sun excpet for this past week. I knew the lawn would explode. now I have to deal with the windrows, or I could just do a nice cross cut this week. SEAT TIME WIN.
RaisedonDeer, it is impressive how well these machines turn, and with the FEL off, its quite nimble.

 

[Gobblin Tom]

I did my first mow of the year on the 2320 saturday. Glad I had the diesel HP to cut through the long first growth of the lawn. We have had so much rain and little sun excpet for this past week. I knew the lawn would explode. now I have to deal with the windrows, or I could just do a nice cross cut this week. SEAT TIME WIN.
RaisedonDeer, it is impressive how well these machines turn, and with the FEL off, its quite nimble.

That's why I got rid of my cub cadet garden tractor. (Trading it in) after I test drove the 2520 I couldn't believe how tight it turned, add the power steering and man what a difference. I think that big tractor will turn just as sharp as the cub mower. (At least it seemed like it).....

 

[Gobblin Tom]

You should be fine mowing. I was like you, Skeptical to have such a heavy tractor doing the mowing. I think the large tires are a big part of dividing the weight evenly. The deck took a few minutes of adjusting to get the proper height I wanted to match the cut height of my push mower. I did one pass on the roughest part of my lawn to adjust the wheels so the deck wouldn't scalp the lawn. I set them low enough to stop the scalpping but not so low they were always riding on the ground holding the deck up.

Now I can't wait to get the time to add my concrete and PVC pipes to my ballast box. I have everything sitting in my garage waiting for me to complete the task but now its raining, "AGAIN" !

Once I get my pallet forks from Chris (ensoll) I have a nice rock I want to set in the front yard..

Do you have a quick disconnect bucket so you can add your forks? I was looking at some but a bit pricey for me.....

 

[RaisedonDeere]

Do you have a quick disconnect bucket so you can add your forks? I was looking at some but a bit pricey for me.....

Gobblin Tom,

Yes I do have a quick disconnect bucket. Go to www.artillian.com and check out the ones I bought. Chris makes some very nice & lite quick connect forks. Factory forks are around 385lbs where Chris's forks are around 210lbs or so. A big savings in weight which let's you lift more.

 

[Gobblin Tom]

Gobblin Tom,

Yes I do have a quick disconnect bucket. Go to Artillian Pallet Forks for John Deere Tractor Loaders and check out the ones I bought. Chris makes some very nice & lite quick connect forks. Factory forks are around 385lbs where Chris's forks are around 210lbs or so. A big savings in weight which let's you lift more.

Yeah they look good, just a bit much for me right now. I have to get a rear blade that offsets tilts and angles 1st. Trying to figure out if the Med. blade from everything attachments will work on the IMatch set up??

 

[JDGreenGrass]

You should be fine mowing. I was like you, Skeptical to have such a heavy tractor doing the mowing. I think the large tires are a big part of dividing the weight evenly.The deck took a few minutes of adjusting to get the proper height I wanted to match the cut height of my push mower. I did one pass on the roughest part of my lawn to adjust the wheels so the deck wouldn't scalp the lawn. I set them low enough to stop the scalpping but not so low they were always riding on the ground holding the deck up.

Now I can't wait to get the time to add my concrete and PVC pipes to my ballast box. I have everything sitting in my garage waiting for me to complete the task but now its raining, "AGAIN" !

Once I get my pallet forks from Chris (ensoll) I have a nice rock I want to set in the front yard..

Something that I like to do is this....When I mow, I start out by trimming all around shrubs and trees and gardens that are in the yard with the push mower. Set it either higher or lower than that of your tractor with deck.

It makes for a beautiful finish.:thumbsup:

 

[RaisedonDeere]

Yeah they look good, just a bit much for me right now. I have to get a rear blade that offsets tilts and angles 1st. Trying to figure out if the Med. blade from everything attachments will work on the IMatch set up??

If this is what your looking at: Medium Duty Scrape Blades


You should be able to use this blade on your I-match as long as you buy these items from agsupplyonline..

QUICK HITCH ADAPTER KIT CAT 1-3

http://agsupplyonline.com/.sc/ms/dd... Link Bushings/34697/TOP LINK BUSHING CAT 1-2

The hitch pin below will hold your top link bushing for I-match.

http://agsupplyonline.com/.sc/ms/dd/ee/23232/Economy Hitch Pin

Also I would get the 5' blade so it is wide enough for your tractor.

Kennyd, ?
Anyone... Correct me if I'm wrong on this setup for Gobblin Tom..

 

[RaisedonDeere]

Something that I like to do is this....When I mow, I start out by trimming all around shrubs and trees and gardens that are in the yard with the push mower. Set it either higher or lower than that of your tractor with deck.

It makes for a beautiful finish.:thumbsup:

I actually do what I call pre-mowing.

I pre-mow around all the shrubs and trees as not to hit the ROPS on any low branches. I'm use to this ritual as my last tractor had a cab on it.

 

[kennyd]

Do you have a quick disconnect bucket so you can add your forks? I was looking at some but a bit pricey for me.....

ALL the John Deere tractors have what is called JDQA (John Deere Quick Attach) standard. Just another selling point over other colors. I HIGHLY recommend the Artillian forks as well.

 

[kennyd]

If this is what your looking at: Medium Duty Scrape Blades


You should be able to use this blade on your I-match as long as you buy these items from agsupplyonline..

QUICK HITCH ADAPTER KIT CAT 1-3

TOP LINK BUSHING CAT 1-2

The hitch pin below will hold your top link bushing for I-match.

Economy Hitch Pin

Also I would get the 5' blade so it is wide enough for your tractor.

Kennyd, ?
Anyone... Correct me if I'm wrong on this setup for Gobblin Tom..

Yes...BUT: You would need to verify that the blade is built to the ASAE standard for QA use. A phone call to Ted at EA would confirm. But I suspect he will say it's not. Unfortunately there are very few implement makers following the standard. They are not hard to modify if you have the tools/know-how.

 

[RaisedonDeere]

Yes...BUT: You would need to verify that the blade is built to the ASAE standard for QA use. A phone call to Ted at EA would confirm. But I suspect he will say it's not. Unfortunately there are very few implement makers following the standard. They are not hard to modify if you have the tools/know-how.

Thanks Kenny,

I knew if Anyone would know it would be you.

 

[ipwanab]

I have discovered (62d on 2520) that although the markings on the lever bear no relationship to inches off the ground, the increments do approximate inches. For instance mine all the way up to 9 is actually 4 inches off the ground, and 8 and 1/2 is about 3 1/2. Does anyone's wash out port do anything. Mine does'nt even start to get any of the built of grass off the deck. We have had so much rain, that the last deck cleanout netted 2 drywall buckets of wet grass.

 

[glc24]

It's nice to see I'm not the only one that thinks the 2520 is a darn good grass cutter.

I have discovered (62d on 2520) that although the markings on the lever bear no relationship to inches off the ground, the increments do approximate inches. For instance mine all the way up to 9 is actually 4 inches off the ground, and 8 and 1/2 is about 3 1/2

That makes perfect sense because I have mine set at 7 and I'm just about cutting at an inch and a half.

Does anyone's wash out port do anything. Mine does'nt even start to get any of the built of grass off the deck. We have had so much rain, that the last deck cleanout netted 2 drywall buckets of wet grass.

Never used it.I have a nice bed of pine needles that I run through after I'm done cutting. Keeps the underside spotless.:thumbsup:

Greg

 

[Gobblin Tom]

If this is what your looking at: Medium Duty Scrape Blades


You should be able to use this blade on your I-match as long as you buy these items from agsupplyonline..

QUICK HITCH ADAPTER KIT CAT 1-3

TOP LINK BUSHING CAT 1-2

The hitch pin below will hold your top link bushing for I-match.

Economy Hitch Pin

Also I would get the 5' blade so it is wide enough for your tractor.

Kennyd, ?
Anyone... Correct me if I'm wrong on this setup for Gobblin Tom..

Hey thanks!! I did talk to EA yesterday and they said it should be compatible but no guarantee..... I was actually looking at the 6' blade so I can get past the tractor to cut and maintain my ditches along my driveway & I will be using it to plow in the winter. They said a 6' blade will be good because of angling it for snow work. I have to be able to reach well past the tractor for the ditches but do you think the 6' blade will be to much??? I will have to order that bushing kit when I order the blade!!!!

 

[Danny Faust]

Hey thanks!! I did talk to EA yesterday and they said it should be compatible but no guarantee..... I was actually looking at the 6' blade so I can get past the tractor to cut and maintain my ditches along my driveway & I will be using it to plow in the winter. They said a 6' blade will be good because of angling it for snow work. I have to be able to reach well past the tractor for the ditches but do you think the 6' blade will be to much??? I will have to order that bushing kit when I order the blade!!!!

I have a 6' Rhino brand rear blade for my 2520. I can easily adjust the L/R angle, tilt as well as off-set. I have used to grade my gravel driveway and plow snow. The 2520 never had any trouble with the 6' blade, but I did have to use 4-wheel drive a few times coming up the hill of my driveway.

 

[Gobblin Tom]

I have a 6' Rhino brand rear blade for my 2520. I can easily adjust the L/R angle, tilt as well as off-set. I have used to grade my gravel driveway and plow snow. The 2520 never had any trouble with the 6' blade, but I did have to use 4-wheel drive a few times coming up the hill of my driveway.

I am guessing that I will be using 4wd a good bit going up my driveway. If you don't mind me asking what did you pay for the rhino 6' blade? I was going with the one from EA because of the price and free shipping. I have a dealer about 20mi away that carrys them, also are they IMatch compatible??