Just another first tractor thread

[Deere Dude]

I would go with R4 tires as a good compromise tire, good for the lawn installations.

For mowing I have the HDAP tires on the x749 and these seem to be a great tire with good flotation and traction but I haven't seen this type offered in the larger sizes. A separate mower that is light without all the ballast needed for fels and high tractive work is the best way to go.



I built a landplane for smoothing lawn areas with straight set blades. This is 8' wide and does a good job getting the lawn areas smooth and flat (planar). A picture of my rear lawn that I built this landplane to smooth and the last picture of a customer who I built a patio extention for and regraded the lawn area to tie into the adjacent golf course.

That seems like something I was looking for. I looked at the couple pictures you have of your planer. Would you be able to post some more detailed pictures or send them to me of your landplane so I could sort of copy that and make one myself. Possibly tell me what size of steel you used for the pieces that do the grading etc. I know it's winter and cold but the next time you think of it when it is warmer, just snap a few pictures. I have a bunch of 3" channel iron and some other assorted sizes to weld with. I have a 3720 so I could scale it down from yours more than likely.

 

[jenkinsph]

That seems like something I was looking for. I looked at the couple pictures you have of your planer. Would you be able to post some more detailed pictures or send them to me of your landplane so I could sort of copy that and make one myself. Possibly tell me what size of steel you used for the pieces that do the grading etc. I know it's winter and cold but the next time you think of it when it is warmer, just snap a few pictures. I have a bunch of 3" channel iron and some other assorted sizes to weld with. I have a 3720 so I could scale it down from yours more than likely.

I will see about some better pics for you this week but will also be building a new smaller landplane for my x749 very soon. I have worked out some small improvements which I will incorporate into the new design.

For the larger landplane I would recommend a 7' for your 3720. I will see about a material list for you too.

 

[InTheDirt]

Just to get some comparisons, I looked at the Massey 1526.

Anyone know how the JD 2520 stacks up with the MF 1526? Looks like the MF has some nice features too.

 

[jenkinsph]

One thing I like about the MF 1526 is that it has a three range hydro that is a plus in its favor.:thumbsup:
If this is your only tractor I think it is not enough power.

 

[InTheDirt]

The three stage HST is good as is the automatic throttle advance under load. The tractor will change rpm depending upon load without manually adjusting the throttle - great newbie feature.

 

[InTheDirt]

....also, the fenders and hood are metal and they are offering a $1500 discount for cash. Even if I have to go to the next model up, it is about $2k less than a comparable JD. All other major manufacturers have dealers that are too far away.

 

[Martian]

I would go up the next size in the Massey. I'm really unfamiliar with the Massey's system, but from what I see, it's 25HP. I think you'd be best with something in the 2720 range. I'm not informed enough on the Massey's, no dealers around here so I've never shopped for them. I would recommend driving them both and see which is too your liking.

 

[Artesia Aggie]

I would also suggest driving both. Another consideration is the dealer. I could not be more pleased with mine. They were fair on the purchase, took the time to show me how to use my tractor, have been a big help with parts on my 30 year old garden tractor.

In my opinion, the choice of dealer is almost as important as the choice of equipment. I will also put in a plug for the 2520. I looked at the 2320 but stretched a little to the bigger tractor and I am glad I did.

 

[jenkinsph]

I would also suggest driving both. Another consideration is the dealer. I could not be more pleased with mine. They were fair on the purchase, took the time to show me how to use my tractor, have been a big help with parts on my 30 year old garden tractor.

In my opinion, the choice of dealer is almost as important as the choice of equipment. I will also put in a plug for the 2520. I looked at the 2320 but stretched a little to the bigger tractor and I am glad I did.

I agree that we have a good dealer in Pecos.:thumbsup:

 

[InTheDirt]

I'm hoping to drive both on Monday. We will see how the dealers go.

It's is surprising how much taller the tires are on the MF. Not sure how important that is for landscaping (except affecting turning radius) but understand it could help for farming.