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  1. Dale1995

    Where does your dog ride in the vehicle ?

    Re: Where does your dog ride in the vehicle ? In the front seat of course. with me in the cab, either in front or in the back seat of the crew cab of the truck.....never outside or in the elements
  2. Dale1995

    # 40 roller chain

    Hi I'm looking to replace the roller chain on my 54"snowblower, and was going to buy a chunk of it and make my own chain. It would be alot cheaper than going to John Deere to buy it pre made. Is there any brands out there to stay away from, are some better than others or are all roller chains...
  3. Dale1995

    equipment changeover

    I have a 2320 John Deere with a 54 " front mounted blower. I am wondering if i just remove the blower and quick attach bracket, will I be able to leave the drive shaft connected that drives the snow blower and attach my front end loader? Will anything be in the way.... I have never tried to...
  4. Dale1995

    Aftermarket Bearings

    I have a 2320 John Deere with a front mount 54" blower, this spring I want to replace the bearings on the quick attach front pto, these are bearing designed for a hex shaft, plus I also want to replace some of the other bearings instead of waiting for something to go bad and it is 25- in the...
  5. Dale1995

    Z930A PRO, 60-in. MOD Deck Mower Engagment

    Just got in from mowing my lawn last night and my Z930A PRO, 60-in. MOD Deck and it starting giving me problems when I engage the pull knob to engage the mower. The switch shuts off the mower, but when I go to pull the switch on, sometimes the electric clutch engages and sometimes it does not...
  6. Dale1995

    Brake Controller suggestions

    Just pulled the plug and purchased a 2013 Silverado Crew Cab, Couldn't pass up the deals with all the incentives being offered, and my old silverado had 150,000 miles on it. Will be taking delivery on Monday, and am wondering what you guys out there might suggest for a brake controller for...
  7. Dale1995

    54 " Blower fan observation?

    On Saturday afternoon after snow blowing, I was cleaning and checking over my 54" front mount snow blower. I seem to have noticed that there is a lot of play in the blower fan, I am able to rotate the fan about 1/2 " in either direction before the excess slop is taken up. I had a 47"...
  8. Dale1995

    John Deere Zero turns?

    I have been looking at several different brands of zero turn mowers the last couple of weeks. The other day I stopped by my local JD dealer and one of the salesman (who just happens to be a good friend of mine) started discussing the z900 series of mowers he had on the lot. After looking over...
  9. Dale1995

    JD 2320 Mirrors

    I just bought some mirrors from Curtis Cab, and want to mount them on my JD 2320 tractor, which has a curtis soft sided cab.I am wondering how to mount these to the tractor cab, so that in the event I hit a branch while using my rotary cutter or get to close to something I won't destroy the...
  10. Dale1995

    landscape rake for 2320

    I am hoping that you guys out there can shed some light on this subject, I am looking to purchase a 3 point landscape rake for my JD 2320. I looked at the Frontier brand Saturday and the local dealer will sell me a LF20 which is 72" wide for 650$. I know that this will hook right up to my...
  11. Dale1995

    2320 mower height selection knob

    question for any 2320 owners out there.... I have the independent lift option on my tractor. Whenever I try to set the mower deck height using the deck knob, I find that on one setting the deck is either too high and If I change it to another setting it is too low. What gives with this setup...
  12. Dale1995

    62d mower blade selection?

    I have a 2008 62d drive over mower deck mounted onto my 2320. I am looking to get a spare set of blades so that I can change them out quickly and resharpen the spare set whenever I have some spare time. I am wondering what everyone out there is using for blades? From what I understand my deck...
  13. Dale1995

    rotary cutter recomendations?????

    I am looking to purchase a rotary cutter to attach to a JD 2320 tractor, 24 HP, 18 hp pto. In my area I am able to purchase a kodiak, a tarter, and one from tractor supply. All are priced about the same, I also have some other brands but for almost double the price such as Rhino and Woods and...
  14. Dale1995

    Do I need a relay for grappel?

    I am building my grappel for my tractor and with everyones help on this site, I will be ordering this selector valve. https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2468021818355035&catname=&qty=1&item=9-5117-a Do I need to install an electrical relay to power this valve? How is it wired and what...
  15. Dale1995

    Grapple circuit selection?

    I am building a grapple for my John Deere 2320 and am getting ready to order the selector valve from surplus center....Does anybody have suggestions for a switch or special setup to power the grapple when I need to energize the selector valve? I have looked at Scorpion control handles...cost...
  16. Dale1995

    grappel cylinder size?

    I have been building a grappel to help me clear a lot of brush and small trees. This will fit on a 2320 John deere. I am in the process of building the attachment points for the grappel arms. After looking at some cylinders on line, I see that I can purchase some cylinders for 2500 psi or 3500...
  17. Dale1995

    54" snowblower observation?

    I just upgraded to john deere's new 54 " front mount blower. I have only had one chance to use it in the last three weeks. Today I was out in the garage and was examining the new composite impeller (some call it plastic):confused: I noticed that the impeller has a little bit of play on the...
  18. Dale1995

    Finally bought new 54" blower!

    Well I finally pulled the trigger on updating my 47" blower to the new 54" blower....cost me about 1200.00 to upgrade, but I think it will be worth it. My 2320 which I purchased last year was just squeezing through the path the blower was making. When I bought the 2320 I wanted the 54" blower...
  19. Dale1995

    First impression of new 54" blower?

    I am looking at trading in my 47" blower on my 2320 for the new 54" model. It will cost me $1300.00 to trade up, but since my tractor is only 1 year old, I think I will be happier with the larger swath it will take. The 47" is a real workhorse...but I am constantly driving over fresh snow and...
  20. Dale1995

    Recommendations for Front mount snowblower Chain Lube?

    I have been servicing my tractor and snowblower for the upcoming snow season:(! I'm wondering what everyone is using on their chains to keep them lubed up. It would seem that something that is thick and stringy would work best, I had purchased some chain lube but found that its very thin...
  21. Dale1995

    john deere to announce new blower for 2000 series!

    To all of you looking to buy a new 2000 series tractor, and would like to have a front mounted snow blower on it , we had to go with the old standby 47 " blower, which is a great workhorse. My dealer called me this morning and told me JD would be releasing a 54" version specifically for the...
  22. Dale1995

    Tines supplier? for grappel bucket

    Hi there I am looking to build a quick attach grappel on my JD 2320 200x loader. I am wonder if any of you have any sources for spears or some type of tines that I can purchase to build this bucket with. I am clearing a 3 acre lot and want to be able to skim over the land and pick up brush and...
  23. Dale1995

    third function for 2320 Hydraulics?

    I have a 2320 and am looking at getting a grappel attachement or bucket, I have a three acre lot that has brush and trees to clear up. Has anybody out there done this setup? I need suggestions for the 3rd function hydraulic, what is easiest and cheapest. And any suggestion on the grappel...
  24. Dale1995

    Mowing  2320 mid-mount mower adjustment knob!

    I have a 2320 with a 62d drive over deck, since I have had the tractor about 9 months now, I seem to be unable to adjust the finite mower deck cutting height, this is the black knob located between your legs) that is supposed to let you adjust the mower deck height in finer increments. I don't...
  25. Dale1995

    trailer tie down recomendations

    Hi guys I just purchased a big-Tex 60CH tandem trailer today to transport my John Deere 2320. Love the trailer but am wondering what I should use for tie down straps, or chains. I found some at a local auto supply house that have a 1000 working limit, but I believe are rated to 3000...
  26. Dale1995

    trailer recomendations!

    Hey there guys, I have a JD 2320 tractor (1660 lbs)with a 200cx loader, 53" bucket (647 lbs), 5 foot box blade (465lbs)and a 62D Drive over mower deck(422lbs). I have just acquired a piece of property about 4 acres to which I have to do some work on before I can build a new home there. I will...
  27. Dale1995

    Tooth bar suggestions?

    I have a 200cx loader on my JD 2320. I have some soil removal this summer and am thinking that a tooth bar might help to loosen up the hard packed soil. Will a tooth bar make a big difference, or am I just wasting my money? What type / style tooth bar do you recommend? Who has the best one...
  28. Dale1995

    driveshaft sources/parts

    I am going to try to modify the front driveshaft that powers my 47" snowblower,on my 2350 john deere. I am looking for sources for small cv joints and various driveshaft stubs so I can manufacture a better driveshaft, any ideas or websites might help:D
  29. Dale1995

    47" snowblower cv joint 2305

    I just got off the phone with my local john deere dealer, and was complaining that my front shaft that connects the snowblower to the pto has alot of noise and play in it. I was going to try to change or retrofit it to a cv joint. He tells me that john deere had come out with a replacement...
  30. Dale1995

    Box Scraper  Grader Blade or Box Blade?

    Hey there guys I am looking to you for some expert advice! I am looking to purchase a either a grader blade or box blade, I would like to use it for some light landscaping around my home and in the winter time when doing my driveway, I don't have a lot of experience with this, This will go on...
  31. Dale1995

    200CX Loader Cart

    Question for all of you out there, I have a 200cx loader that I store in my garage in the off season, Does anyone make some type of stand,(on wheels of course) that I can put under my loader when I remove it, that will allow me to push it around my storage area so I can better access the...
  32. Dale1995

    Snow  2320 with snow build-up

    I am having a problem with my snowblower, and am wondering if others are having the same problem, and if they have any solutions to it. When ever I go out and blow snow with my 2320 the 47" front mount blower works fine (although I think it is very noisy when you raise it up) but the quick...
  33. Dale1995

    Mig Gun Holder?

    I just purchased a new Lincoln 180-C mig welder, After spending such a large chunk of money, I broke down and am building a cart for it. My question is what are you guys using to hold your mig gun when you put it down? I can see it hitting the floor, or being stepped on and damaged...so I need...
  34. Dale1995

    mig welder preferences

    What are you guys using for a mig welder, what are your recommendations, specific brands to buy or stay away from? should I go for a 110 or 220 model. How much amperage do I really need? I hate to spend money on too much or too little welder. I will be using it for general repairs around the...
  35. Dale1995

    wire welder suggestions?

    I am looking to buy a Wire Welder, any suggestions on brands, specific models, or what to stay away from. I now have a lincoln stick welder, and am in the market to aquire a wire feed. There are so many brands out there. I want to be able to use it to fabricate items for my tractor, Please...
  36. Dale1995

    Grease Gun Dilemma!

    Maybe some of you out there can offer some knowledge on different types and brands of grease guns, After spending some time looking on line, I have come to the conclusion that all grease guns are not the same, why is it that some cost $20.00 and others can cost as much as $150.00. I am looking...
  37. Dale1995

    Chains  types of tire chains

    I have a 2320 John deere, I have been debating on getting a set of 2 link chains for the back when I snowblow my driveway. We have had a lot of ice and freezing rain this year in Northern Maine. After doing some searches online I see alot of cable style chains that have zig zag pattern when...
  38. Dale1995

    Fork lift Frame

    I am in the process of building a set of forks for my 2320 John deere tractor, I just purchased a set of 1000 lb capacity forks from a supplier, since my tractors lifting capacity is only 989 lbs, I figured that the forks would be plenty strong. My question is I am going to build this fork lift...
  39. Dale1995

    Chains  Tractor chains & Tire size

    I own a 2350 with turf tires, does any know a good place to buy a set of chains for the rear with out mortgaging my home, John Deere told me about $240 for a rear set of 2 link chains. I don't think that I will need them but would rather have them hanging up in my garage just in case. Has...
  40. Dale1995

    Oil & Fuel  Breaking oil in new 2320?

    I just visited my local John Deere dealer, and wanted to buy a quart of oil for my 2320, After checking the level I found that it was down a little bit. It probably was never quite full when I took delivery. I only have 17 hours on it. So when I told the salesman I needed a quart of 5w-30 for...
  41. Dale1995

    john Deere 2320 noisy snowblower?

    Hi guys, well snow has finally come to northern maine, and I just took out my tractor and front mount 47" snowblower for the first time. I used to own a x485 with this same snowblower setup and it was very quiet even when you raised it to its maximum level. In the past I remember reading that...
  42. Dale1995

    Ideals on how to build 200cx tractor forks

    Hi there guys, I just received my tractor forks and purchased the hooks and brackets to build a set of forks for my 200cx loader, my question is do any of you have specific measurements of the hook and pin placement for building a set of forks. I suppose I could remove my snowblower, and dig...
  43. Dale1995

    tractor Forks help

    I bought a JD 2320 this summer with a 200cx loader, and am now also wishing that a set of forks for this machine might come in handy for odd jobs around the house, my dilemma is that I don't know if I should go with 36" forks or 42" ones. I am going to buy the fork tines new on line from some...
  44. Dale1995

    Any Ideas for Quick disconnect for tractor light

    I am in the process of adding strobe lights on my 2320 John Deere for winter time use only, I have been trying to figure out a way to make the lights easy to disconnect when I am not using them in the off season, they are held on magnetically, I was thinking of using a trailer wiring connector...
  45. Dale1995

    Rear Cab window

    I just got my new curtis cab on my 2320...Love the cab except for one thing. The Rear curtain on the back of it is very poor, (loose and floopy)...therefore I want to manufacturer a solid back panel that will stay there year round, thought I might use something like diamond plate aluminum. but...
  46. Dale1995

    2320 front bracket question

    I purchased a 2320 this summer with a 62D drive over deck. My dealer just installed my Curtis Cab and bought my 47" snowblower, with the front quick hitch, another type of bracket with the drive shaft attached to it and today they delivered me a front support bracket kit. According to the...
  47. Dale1995

    Radio suggestions

    I just purchase a 2320 this summer and will be getting a Curtis Cab installed in a week or so. On my other tractor an x485 I used ear protection with an fm radio to listen to music etc.... Now on this new tractor I would like to install a fm radio and also a CD player. My concern is that I want...
  48. Dale1995

    rocker pedal conversion

    My co-worker owns a 2003 bx 2200 kubota. Unfortunately he is having problems with his right knee. The foward and reverse pedal is hard for him to manipulate with his bum knee. He and I have been wondering how to retrofit the pedal so that it could be activated like a hand throttle. We are...
  49. Dale1995

    Mowing  62D mower adjustment

    I have a 62D mid-mount mower and it does a great job mowing, but I am not sure how to adjust the front and rear wheels. Where ever I mow there seems to be 2 lines where the wheels have rolled a groove in the lawn. It has rained her alot...but I'm just not sure how this should be adjusted. And...
  50. Dale1995

    2320 air intake screen problem

    I just purchased a new 2320 tractor with a Mid mount mower, 62d drive over deck. I love the tractor and it does a super job mowing, but I have noticed that the air intake screens on the front of the hood seem to fill up with dried grass clippings....without a temperature guage its hard to see...
  51. Dale1995

    2320 and Curtis softsided cab.

    I just bought a new 2320 after having an x485 for 5 years, boy am I glad I made the jump to this tractor. Can anyone tell me the total height of this tractor with a Curtis soft sided cab. I realize I will have to fold the ROPS bar to get this into my garage (7" door) but am concerned about the...
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