DMax2210
Bronze Member
I just recently traded in a 2210 with 62" mower for a 2520 with the 62D deck. My property consists of about 2 acres of very hilly lawn and I was always very pleased with the cut of the 2210. The lawn may not look like a golf course when I'm done, but I do appreciate a nice cut 
I've only got one cut in so far with the 2520 but the deck appears to be very similar cut quality, if not a bit better (new blades are probably the difference!).
I absolutely love the 2520 - great tractor from what I've seen so far, however even though the spec sheet says it only weighs about 600lbs more than the 2210, it feels like it weighs a lot more... (I think that's about the weight difference, it has been a while since I've compared). The added weight I anticipate to usually be a nice benefit, as long as it doesn't adversely affect the lawn. The other part I'm trying to get used to for lawn work is going to R4's from R3's... They are fantastic for climbing the hills but I sure need to be more careful then I used to have to be with the turf tires on the 2210, especially when turning. I'm hoping that when it finally stops raining and the ground dries up, that will be much less of a problem.
All in all, I'm very happy I made the upgrade to the larger tractor and feel that in the end it does just as good of a job mowing as the smaller machine, but for all of my other tasks (snowblowing, driveway maintenance, FEL work, bushhog mowing, and tilling), it was well worth the step up.
Oh, and although I haven't had a tapemeasure out, I have 2 8' doors in the front of the garage and have no problem driving in with the ROPS up. Just make sure that if you have an automatic door opener, it is pulling the bottom of the door up equal to or slightly above the door opening when in the up position. I've seen some doors that are adjusted a bit lower and where the clearance is very close to the size of the opening anyway, the door not coming up ALL of the way could put you in danger of striking it! Unfortunately, my back garage bay is only a 7' door and that's where the tractor will live for the summer season so I definitely have to fold the ROPS to get through the door. When the cab goes on for the winter season I'll have to park my truck in the smaller bay out back when folding the ROPS is no longer an option - it will then get the larger front bay!
Good luck with your upcoming purchase - hopefully some of my ramblings can be of benefit to you during your decisionmaking process! :confused2:
I've only got one cut in so far with the 2520 but the deck appears to be very similar cut quality, if not a bit better (new blades are probably the difference!). I absolutely love the 2520 - great tractor from what I've seen so far, however even though the spec sheet says it only weighs about 600lbs more than the 2210, it feels like it weighs a lot more... (I think that's about the weight difference, it has been a while since I've compared). The added weight I anticipate to usually be a nice benefit, as long as it doesn't adversely affect the lawn. The other part I'm trying to get used to for lawn work is going to R4's from R3's... They are fantastic for climbing the hills but I sure need to be more careful then I used to have to be with the turf tires on the 2210, especially when turning. I'm hoping that when it finally stops raining and the ground dries up, that will be much less of a problem.
All in all, I'm very happy I made the upgrade to the larger tractor and feel that in the end it does just as good of a job mowing as the smaller machine, but for all of my other tasks (snowblowing, driveway maintenance, FEL work, bushhog mowing, and tilling), it was well worth the step up.
Oh, and although I haven't had a tapemeasure out, I have 2 8' doors in the front of the garage and have no problem driving in with the ROPS up. Just make sure that if you have an automatic door opener, it is pulling the bottom of the door up equal to or slightly above the door opening when in the up position. I've seen some doors that are adjusted a bit lower and where the clearance is very close to the size of the opening anyway, the door not coming up ALL of the way could put you in danger of striking it! Unfortunately, my back garage bay is only a 7' door and that's where the tractor will live for the summer season so I definitely have to fold the ROPS to get through the door. When the cab goes on for the winter season I'll have to park my truck in the smaller bay out back when folding the ROPS is no longer an option - it will then get the larger front bay!
Good luck with your upcoming purchase - hopefully some of my ramblings can be of benefit to you during your decisionmaking process! :confused2:
