2520 or 2320

[ducati996]

This same tired debate comes by about every 3-4 months. Some say there is a huge difference. Others like myself say their is not that much. I will say I've lifted over 1000 lb log with the front end loader of my measily ole 2320.

Neither the 2320 or 2520 can lift the 1500 Lb round bale and dump it into my bale feeder. Now the 3000 series can, so If I were doing it again I'd be looking at the price difference of the 2520 and 3120 (not much). That 3120 can lift and stack my hay bales and run a 6 foot hog. That extra grand over a 2520 would have been money very well spent. But I'm happy with my 2320. I've just put in about 150 fence post with my post hole digger and haven't had one bit of problem, and mowing my small 6 acres and neighbors acre lane with my 2320's hog is pretty easy as well. In fact their is not one task on my little horse farm that screems that I need the extras the 2520 has. Now others use their machines differently than me so the benefits of A 2520 maybe mre valuableto some. Wasn;t to me and if I were spending more I'd be in a 3000 series and not a 2520. Take it for what it's worth...

You would probably need a 3320 to run a 6' foot hog with good speed. The 3120 is a little light on PTO power. As for lifting a 1,500 bale to max height - that might be pushing it (no guarantee), need the 4120 for that (which Im looking at for the commerical work I do now). Price difference is considerably more than $1k between a 2520 & 3120. I do think what ever the price is, it is worth it to jump up in size - I would never say otherwise like others say to either justify not spending the money, or to feel better about what they purchased. If it costs more you are usually getting more, especially with Deere products. Thats just a fact.

yes this debate comes up every few weeks - it could be worse we could own a Kubota B2630/B3030 or B7800. Those guys having pissing matches too between the spec's and features and which is better....we are all crazy

 

[viking65]

As for talking garden tractors? thats too far off topic and a childish comparision - I'll pass thanks

duc, it's an appropriate comparison, MTD's "best" line of GT's compared to JD's best line of GT's....I guess it's really no comparison....I didn't think you wanted to go down that road. You wisely side stepped that conversation.

 

[ducati996]

duc, it's an appropriate comparison, MTD's "best" line of GT's compared to JD's best line of GT's....I guess it's really no comparison....I didn't think you wanted to go down that road. You wisely side stepped that conversation.

dont be a total dweeb - there is a significant price difference between the models (you paid a few thousand more), so lets hope (and assume) there are a few benefits in that. Its a totally unrelated topic, and if you really wanted to create interest then post a new thread about in the garden tractor section or lawn & garden - I would be happy to comment on it

 

[viking65]

dont be a total dweeb - there is a significant price difference between the models (you paid a few thousand more), so lets hope (and assume) there are a few benefits in that. Its a totally unrelated topic, and if you really wanted to create interest then post a new thread about in the garden tractor section or lawn & garden - I would be happy to comment on it

Bottom line...very few, small differences beteween the 2320 and 2520 and the X Series JD's make the cub 3000 series look like MTD's....oops, they are MTD's. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Now go enjoy your 2520, which is a fine tractor that I like very much, and be happy that you have 2.5hp more than me!

 

[ducati996]

Bottom line...very few, small differences beteween the 2320 and 2520
Now go enjoy your 2520, which is a fine tractor that I like very much, and be happy that you have 2.5hp more than me!

I will and thank you again - dont forget that 27% increase in torque along with the 2.5 HP boost !


----------------2320---------------2520

Hyd Flow-------5.6 gpm------------10.5 gpm
Injection-------Indirect-------------Direct
HP-------------24.0 hp-------------26.5 hp
Torque---------40.3 ft/lb-----------51.3 ft/lb
PTO HP --------18.0 ---------------20.5
HP rated at-----3000rpm------------2600rpm
Weight---------1660 lbs------------1865 lbs
Rear Tires------12"x31"-------------14"x36"
Wheelbase-----63.0----------------65.2

The 2520 engine is the same as is used in the 790 - Yanmar 3TNV82A

 

[viking65]

I will and thank you again - dont forget that 27% increase in torque along with the 2.5 HP boost !


----------------2320---------------2520

Hyd Flow-------5.6 gpm------------10.5 gpm
Injection-------Indirect-------------Direct
HP-------------24.0 hp-------------26.5 hp
Torque---------40.3 ft/lb-----------51.3 ft/lb
PTO HP --------18.0 ---------------20.5
HP rated at-----3000rpm------------2600rpm
Weight---------1660 lbs------------1865 lbs
Rear Tires------12"x31"-------------14"x36"
Wheelbase-----63.0----------------65.2

The 2520 engine is the same as is used in the 790 - Yanmar 3TNV82A

WOW! All of that for $2500! Good job duc.

 

[UpstateNYMarine]

I hope I don't start anything big with this but what does it really matter. I bought a 2320 and I love it it does everything JD says it would do and more. I have a friend that went the 2520 route and he loves it. It does everything JD says it would and more. Down to the original reason this was posted...go out to the dealership get on both pieces of equipment and "give 'em h@ll" then you make your own decision. But if you are just the average "weekend warrior" like me and a lot of the guys around here maybe that extra 2,000-2,500 might be better spent on another implement or a family vacation. Its for you and your family to decide. But best of luck and either route I'm sure you'll be more than happy with your decision.

Semper Fi,
Mike

 

[Chris2520]

I hope I don't start anything big with this but what does it really matter. I bought a 2320 and I love it it does everything JD says it would do and more. I have a friend that went the 2520 route and he loves it. It does everything JD says it would and more. Down to the original reason this was posted...go out to the dealership get on both pieces of equipment and "give 'em h@ll" then you make your own decision. But if you are just the average "weekend warrior" like me and a lot of the guys around here maybe that extra 2,000-2,500 might be better spent on another implement or a family vacation. Its for you and your family to decide. But best of luck and either route I'm sure you'll be more than happy with your decision.

Semper Fi,
Mike

Mike i agree with you 100%. it all boils down to how
much work you want to do. and how much one wants to spend.
What ever makes people happy......
The 2520 made me happy , So i bought it...

Chris....

 

[unreconstructed]

I took the 2320 over the 2305 for the full Cat 1 hitch but did not see any need to spend anymore since I already had a 5203. Just wanted something in between a utility tractor and a lawn mower to get under my oak trees and to do a little work where the 03 was too big. Isn't it great to have so many choices to pick from?