Thoughts on 3520 Cab

CinderSchnauzer · Jun 1, 2014

If only you had also bought a Backhoe - could have used the stabilizer arms to lift the rear............

BigMike50 · Jun 2, 2014

dsparks1024 said:
I was thinking the same thing, I asked my dealer if he put them on the "widest" setting possible which he said he did. I just assumed that flipping them was part of doing that, but the stance still seemed kind of narrow to me. I definitely agree that they aren't flipped. Looks like ill just have to do it myself..

Those wheels are definatley not flipped. I have the same tractor and same tires. Those valve stems should be on the inside and when you flip them, they will be plenty wide enough. You don't need spacers. Next chance you talk to the guy that said that the wheels were put at the widest setting, tell him thanks for making sure because they weren't. Your tires are tucked into the wheel wells. As you can see in my picture with the valve stems in and at widest setting the wheels extend past the fenders a few inches

JD3520Turbo · Jun 9, 2014

If i remember correctly, the valve stems should be on the inside for max width.
I put wheel spacers on mine as well, and it felt much more stable on hillsides.

BIGTOOLRACK · Mar 15, 2015

dsparks1024 said:
Here she is!!

just stumbled upon this just sold my 2520 looking to get a 3039r wanted to ask how do you like the 3520 so far? It looks like and awesome machine set up exactly the way I want mine turfs and all, I also want to add the snowblower. How do you like the mower?

BIGTOOLRACK · Mar 15, 2015

BIGTOOLRACK said:
just stumbled upon this just sold my 2520 looking to get a 3039r wanted to ask how do you like the 3520 so far? It looks like and awesome machine set up exactly the way I want mine turfs and all, I also want to add the snowblower. How do you like the mower?

do you feel the cab is large enough that is my biggest concern seems real tight?

BIGTOOLRACK · Mar 15, 2015

BIGTOOLRACK said:
just stumbled upon this just sold my 2520 looking to get a 3039r wanted to ask how do you like the 3520 so far? It looks like and awesome machine set up exactly the way I want mine turfs and all, I also want to add the snowblower. How do you like the mower?

just saw you have an LS now did you sell the 3520

forestcreature1 · Mar 15, 2015

BTR - I have a 3046r / cab and am happy with the cab size, it is much larger than the 3rd party cabs I have seen on that platform.
[side question - do you have plans to make a wider rack, say 6 feet x 4 feet?]

dsparks1024 · Mar 15, 2015

BTR I love the 3520! I'm 6'4 and the cab is a comfortable size for me. I currently have both tractors, the LS is my hunting clubs tractor.

The mower is great! It's so simple to put on and the cut is very good. My only minor complaint with 3520 is with the loader on it the engine struggles in High range, especially with any sort of grade. This however is not a huge concern as I rarely see the need to travel in high range except for traveling on the road.

This is my first winter with the tractor and it kicked butt! We had a very brutal winter in pa this year and the tractor was a big help to clear the snow. I am only using the 60" HD Bucket for snow removal and can only imagine how nice a snowblower would be! The turf tires did surprisingly well in the snow, I didn't feel the need to add chains. I was able to drive the tractor trough my field with at least a foot of snow! They are also very gentile on the lawn as long as it the ground is not saturated. I did notice a little ground compaction after this summer as some other members have pointed out.

Bottom line is I love this tractor, but would not mind a few more hp (who wouldn't haha). It far surpasses my expectations and the I would not trade the cab for anything, it's truly awesome!

If you have any other questions ask! I was in the same position as you just one year ago and really valued the opinions and stories I read here on TBN!

BIGTOOLRACK · Mar 15, 2015

dsparks1024 said:
BTR I love the 3520! I'm 6'4 and the cab is a comfortable size for me. I currently have both tractors, the LS is my hunting clubs tractor. The mower is great! It's so simple to put on and the cut is very good. My only minor complaint with 3520 is with the loader on it the engine struggles in High range, especially with any sort of grade. This however is not a huge concern as I rarely see the need to travel in high range except for traveling on the road. This is my first winter with the tractor and it kicked butt! We had a very brutal winter in pa this year and the tractor was a big help to clear the snow. I am only using the 60" HD Bucket for snow removal and can only imagine how nice a snowblower would be! The turf tires did surprisingly well in the snow, I didn't feel the need to add chains. I was able to drive the tractor trough my field with at least a foot of snow! They are also very gentile on the lawn as long as it the ground is not saturated. I did notice a little ground compaction after this summer as some other members have pointed out. Bottom line is I love this tractor, but would not mind a few more hp (who wouldn't haha). It far surpasses my expectations and the I would not trade the cab for anything, it's truly awesome! If you have any other questions ask! I was in the same position as you just one year ago and really valued the opinions and stories I read here on TBN!

That's great to hear! I have always been a Deere guy have had many of them through the years! The size of the cab was my main concern, that said I looked at the Massey 1742 and the cab was huge which I liked but some other things the deere offered it did not have.... Thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it!

BIGTOOLRACK · Mar 15, 2015

forestcreature1 said:
BTR - I have a 3046r / cab and am happy with the cab size, it is much larger than the 3rd party cabs I have seen on that platform. [side question - do you have plans to make a wider rack, say 6 feet x 4 feet?]

Thanks I had a Curtis Cab on my 2520 I liked it but it was a little noisy I just sold it and I wanted a little larger machine with the factory cab. As far as the Bigtoolrack's I have a smaller one coming out for the zero turns and smaller garden tractors as well as AtV's. This rack will be the same concept but smaller and lighter weight. As far as the larger unit I have plans for it it will be the third phase of racks for a very large tractor. I have sold the current rack to lather machine owners 60 plus HP it is very heavy duty substantial piece of equipment. Thank you for your feedback I really appreciate it! If you decide you want a rack email me I will give you guys a special discount code. Thanks again!