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    2520 and boxblade compatibility

    Good morning! I just purchased a Walco 5.5 HD boxblade for the 2520. However the 2520 3pth doesn't seem to lower enough to allow the blades to engage the ground? The tines have to be fully dropped down in order to engage the ground. They do a great job ripping up the driveway but without the...
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    46 bh removal

    Finally had my 46 bh installed and delivered today. Only problem is the dealer can't find the manual and has ordered a new one. In the meantime I need to remove it to cut my grass. I would love some suggestions and tips on getting it off. I searched the JD website and couldn't find a...
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    2520 first impression

    Used my new 2520 today. He are some thoughts about it. Only other tractor I can compare it to is my 4010. Dual hydraulic pumps on the 2520 make a huge difference. Hydraulics seem much faster and smoother. moved around 15 tonnes of brick sand today with no problem. Loads of power and torque...
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    2520 arrived

    Did the switch. traded in my 2004 4010 for the 2520. Can't believe the difference in power. Bought the last one off the lot. Dealer said next one won't be available until August as JD is re-tooling there line for the 2320. Steve ( Dealer) is amazed at how many orders he is getting for the 2520...
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    Price Check  2520 price check (Canadian)

    Just want to get some feed back on pricing for the 2520. It's on the lot and ready to go Dealer just waiting for the cheque. 2520 R4 mid pto,hst, independant lift $ 19,141.88 (CDN ) 200CX Loader,mounts,ballast box,53"bucket,level indicator,hood gaurd $3521 Going with a 60" RFM-used $800...
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    MMM or Rear finnishing mower???

    Hello, Just pricing out a new 2520 to replace my 4010. The question is wether to go 62mmm or with a 3pth finnishing mower. Have about 2.5 acres to mow which I like to keep looking real nice. Only about 12 large trees to go around,and the house and pool. The rest is pretty much wide open mowing...
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    2520 and 46 bh

    Great wealth of knowledge on this site. Thank you. Decided to trade in my 4010 for a 2520 just to accomadate a 46bh.4010 is a wonderful machine but I really want a hoe. One ? about the 46 is how deep will it dig. Can't seem to find out particulars about it on the jd website.Keep up the great...
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    4010 and Wallenstein 3pth log spliter

    Looking at purchasing a 3pth log splitter for my 4010. I split about 14 bush cord of hardwood/year. My question is will the low gpm of the 4010 run the splitter effeciently or not. Also adding on a power beyond kit. Will this improve its operating ability? I was quoted 350 (cdn) for the PB...
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    4010

    I know this model gets little fan fare so I thought I would put in my 2cents. I have had my 4010 for 2 months know and love it to death. It has saved many agonizing trips with a wheelbarrow and shovel. I agonized over it's size ( HP) for months wondering if I should be going bigger. This forum...
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