2520 bucket size

[Andy man]

I bought a new 2520 today and need to decide on a fel bucket size. The tractor currently has a 54 inch one on it. However, for an extra $30 I can get the 61 incher. I will be using it to mostly move fill, firewood, mulch and gravel. Any thoughts

 

[kennyd]

Get the 61"er and don't look back

 

[hemiguy]

With the 61" on mine, it will easily lift whatever fits in it or fills it up. Just make sure you're set up with plenty of ballast on the rear.

 

[Chris2520]

Get a 61 , there ant no need to play.
2520 will handle anything you put in it. Then weld
grade 70 3/8 hooks on it. from AW-direct . then weld 1/4 inch gussets
on the inside right under the hooks. and it will be bullet proof....
and dont forget the tooth bar. order it from Makham. order it 60 and 5/8 wide and its perfect fit. Did i leave anything out.....

Chris....

 

[gunmaker]

61" bucket with no doubt.

 

[Andy man]

Thanks boys, this is what I got. First, I traded my 04 2210 w/ fel, mmm and box scraper (dealer gave me $11,500 wow!) and bought 07 2520 w/ 200cx, 5' box scraper and loaded r4's for $16,200.

 

[lincolnvt]

Andy -
Congrats! Sounds like a great deal. You will love that machine. Oh yea - 61 in is the way to go. I got the JD toothbar which I know Chris feels is overkill but I like it - it is a PITA to get off though b/c of a tight fit. Need to do some grinding on it. Just switched it out for the cutting edge in prep for winter.

Brad

 

[Chris2520]

Ya Brad , I got fed up with that thing. it weighs a ton. Mine now is a conversation peace in the corner.... not only was it to hard to get on and off. it was just way to heavy to carry around. i put up with it for 4 months.
when you finaly get fed up like i did , get a Markam. for $232 it a deal. and has more teeth closer together. and just slides right on. and at least you can move it around. i have popped stumps out with it. its very strong. the 232 is worth not haveing to fight it no more. I have took it off 2 or 3 times a day. and i dont mind. i would never have done that with the JD bar.

Chris.....

 

[Mayor]

I have a 53 on my 2305 so the 61 sounds right for your size tractor. As for the toothbar Markam makes some nice stuff and the customer service is great.

 

[lincolnvt]

Chris - I couldn't believe how heavy that thing was yesterday when I took it off. I had to but a chain around the two center teeth and hook to a stump then pull back to get the thing off. Not sure how the guys at the shop put it on. I have the cutting edge on now which is much more manageable to put on.

Brad