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    3PT Spreader

    I went to tractor supply tonight and when I walked in the door the had the 3pt spreaders sitting there on clearance. I ended up buying one. They are normally $299 and they were on clearance for $199. Thought it was a good deal, this is the electric model not the pro driven....
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    2520 and King Kutter Rototiller Question?

    I was looking at the different rototillers at tractor supply and was wandering which would work with my 2520? Also can it be made to fit onto my quick hitch and will the drive shaft work?? Has anyone used this setup with the 2520?
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    Adding extra chain to tire chains

    I was looking for info on how to add extra chain to my existing rear chains on my 2520. I went in the woods the other day and plowed the snow off of my trails and had a hard time coming back up the hill on frozen dirt. I had to go real slow while the chains would grab and move me forward. I was...
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    Help with 3-point slack...

    Hey all, I have a JD2520 that I just had chains put on, (Some of you all ready know this) Anyway I got the chains tight and put 6 bungees on each tire. I went down my driveway tonight with my 3pt up the whole way and it went (swayed) to the left and started hitting the chain on the tire... I...
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    Do you add any kind of Additive to fuel?

    Just curious if anyone adds anything to their diesel fuel for the winter months?
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    Looking for input on open trailers?

    I have been looking for an open car hauler for my 2520, it has to be an 18' model do to having the front bucket and rear blade on the tractor. I am just looking for a decent trailer that will last a long time... I have looked at Appilacian Trailers in Ohio. Have also contacted a couple of other...
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    How tight are your chains?

    The dealer took my tractor the other day and added the chains to the rear wheels. They have a little slack in them and are not hitting anything, not sure if I should use bungees and tighten them some? The ride definitely got a lot worse!!!!! They are some serious chains.... My other garden...
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    Block Heater Question???

    I am just curious to know at what temperature do you plug in the engine block heater?
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    Need help with wires behind the seat?

    I just bought some really good light s to hang on the top of my Rops. I know the tractor has the wires behind the seat for extra lights on the 2520. Can anyone direct me in which wires are which? The light packages I both have relays with them also.
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    What is Float with the FEL?

    I have had my 2520 for a while now and have been reading a lot about the Float feature. Is this on every tractor? How do you know?
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    2 Year Old Severely Hurt by Brush Hog

    This is a friend of my wife's from Warren, PA. This was a terrible accident. He turned his tractor and doing so the Brush Hog went over top the little girl. Here is the story below, I know they say it is a riding lawn mower but it was a tractor and brush hog.... The family of Morgan Zaffino...
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    Used / New Rototiller

    Has anyone ever found a good deal on a used or new tiller? Every time I have ever looked for a used one they are way expensive or look beat to death... I would really like to get one for next spring but don't know that I can afford one then... I can rent one for $100 a day but my time is limited...
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    What is the best 2 cycle oil?

    After reading some of the post on my Stihl chainsaw, it got me wandering what everyone thinks which 2 cycle mix is the best? I always run high test in my equipment, do you? So let's see what everyone says!!!
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    My saw is broke....

    I have a Stihl MS361 that I fired up yesterday or should I say when I tried to fire it up... I replaced the plug and got it started but it is popping, banging, stalling. I can get it running for a bit then it shuts down. I can restart it right away then its the same thing again. I am just going...
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    Do you think any of the tractor companies.....

    So do you think any of the tractor companies monitor sites like this one for feedback? With some of the issues I have been having, it would be good to know that people look into things.... Maybe it is just wishful thinking but it would be smart on their part!!!
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    2520 popping out of 4WD

    OK so I don't want to sound like I am causing problems but I just want to make sure I am not doing anything wrong. Yesterday while carrying dirt down my steep path my 4WD popped out on my 2520 three-four times, it got to the point that I was holding my foot on the 4WD lever. Has anyone else...
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    My 2520 broke today...

    I was getting ready to take my rear blade off today and grabbed the adjustment arm on the 3 PT and it was slippery, so I looked under the tractor and saw everything was wet on the right side of the tractor from under the seat down and the inner wall of the rear tire. I then check the site glass...
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    A question about washing my tractor??

    I have been doing a lot of work in the woods with my new JD 2520, I have been trying to get my paths straightened out but have run into 5-6 springs along the way so things have been interesting to say the least!! Anyway I was just curious if it would hurt the tractor to use the power washer? I...
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    Found this one today...

    just looking at craigs list today and thought this would be a good deal for someone! @ John Deere 4300 4WD Hyddrostatic Loader 32 HP Diesel MID PTO MINT ++
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    Sub Soiler on a 2520?

    I was thinking about getting a sub soiled for some wet spots in my yard and my dads yard. Has anyone ever used one with the 2520? Also are there any models that are iMatch compatible??
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    Break in Period????

    After reading the post about running out of power, is there a reasonable break in period on tractors? I have worked my 2520 pretty hard and have around 15 hours on it. Sometimes I think it is under powered and other times it surprises me! It makes me curious what everyone else thinks????
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    Chain Hooks on my iMatch

    Just thought I would post a pic of the chain hooks on my iMatch. I have used them several times for skidding trees out carrying chains and straps and I'm sure you could use it to pull fence post or small trees.
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    Look what showed up today!!!!!!!

    Along with my other thread... "Took the Plunge, Finally" my 2520 showed up today. So I had to work a half day, already have a couple of hours on it!!!!!
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    Thinking about adding a winch to the 3pt...

    Once again I am not sure what I would have to do to add a winch for electrical. I am sure I can come up with a way to make a quick add on / remove platform for the winch (3pt). I have a lot of tree tops down in the valley of my property that I would like to get out for firewood and I wouldn't...
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    When adding lights to a tractor......

    How do you do your wiring? Do you run wires directly to the battery, the alternater, splice into existing wires?? What is the best way to wire the aftermarket lights and how big and how many lights can you add to a tractor?? I have a new JD 2520 coming any time now and want to make sure it's lit...
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    Home Owners Insurance etc.

    My wife asked the question about insurance on the tractor, do I need to add it to my policy? Or is it already covered from being on the land? I was also told by many people that the extended warrranty is not worth it from JD??? Just looking for opinions.....
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    Took the plunge, Finally!!!

    I just went and ordered a new 2520 with FEL, bucket teeth, drive over MMM, 57" Frontier tiller, i-match, 3pt receiver, rim guard in rear tires, rear tire chains, also had them put hooks on bucket and one on top of my 3pt receiver. I hope I didn't miss anything? I have been looking/lurking here...
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    When buying new.....

    What options should I ask for or anyone else for that matter?? I have read a lot on the forum and this is all new to me. I am looming at ordering a 2520 soon but it seems lime there is a lot the dealer dont tell you. (Or maybe. Ecause I don't know any better) getting the tractor with a 61" cx200...
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    Difference between imatch and.......

    What is the difference between the imatch and the quick hitch from tractor supply and the woods etc. besides the color? Does the john deere fit the attachments better??
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    John Deere / Frontier Tiller info

    I am really close to pulling the trigger on a john deere 2520 and was looking at the frontier tiller, I can't remember if it was a 48" or 55" but I can get the tiller for $600 of with the John Deere special going on. I am just wondering if it is a quality unit worth $1600 (Normally around...
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    The best for the money?

    Just wondering what attachments everyone has bought for a 25-26hp tractor? What make and model is the best for price and quality? Rear blade, rototiller, box blade, etc.
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    when do the New Models come out?

    I have been looking at a JD2320 or JD2520 and I was wondering if anyone knows when the 2011 models come out?
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    Traction  Chains on all four?

    Just wandering if anyone has put chains on all four tires on a 2320 or 2520?
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    Buying Advice  John Deere 2320 / 2520 ??????

    I am in the process of picking out a new tractor either the 2320 or the 2520, I am trying to sell my 2008 Cub Cadet GT 2544 on craigslist but have had no bites yet.... I hate to loose that extra $500 on a trade in because I still owe some money on the cub. Anyway I was really leaning toward the...
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    Hello from Gobblin Tom

    Hey everyone, I have been reading the post on my phone but I couldn't sign up using my phone?? So anyway I finally got a chance to get on the computer and sign in!!!
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