Chains 2520 Turfs, 62D and Chains

[RollTideRam]

Pat's will work on an brand of implement. My LX5 is the only Deere implement that I have, and I did not want to chance something not fitting. JC

 

[pkav32]

Larry111 thanks for the information on the "lock-up kit". I also felt that the mower deck was in the dirt. Seems like an easy solution.

 

[getindirty]

Does the I-Match eliminate the "tire rub" problem? I'm lurking around looking at these posts for when I down size in the early spring. I am considering the 2520 but the undersized snow blower, tire rub and lack of clearance for snow chains is a oncern for me.

The tire rub was solved by the dealer by flipping the tires and tighting the lower links.

I called tirechains.com and they can make a set of chains for those of us with turfs. I belive there is no issue with chains and R4's. JD has a set for this. As far as the undersized blower, I do not own one, yet!

 

[getindirty]

Hey Getindirty, you picked a great tractor, happen to be partial, I also have a 2520. Mine came with the R-4's and one of the first things the dealer did was turn the rear tires around to give me more room, my linkage from the 62D also rubbed. After using it for awhile, I also noticed that when you wanted to use anything with the three point hitch, the mower deck would also continue to go up and down with the three point, not a good thing. I actually disconnected the mower deck and all the linkage that would drag on the ground so I could use the rear three point effectively but I knew there had to be a better way. The 2320's have a knob on the floor board to keep the mower deck up when using the TPH, why didn't they put this on the 2520 I'll never know. Anyway, a call to the dealer and he had me set up with a kit they installed called a "lockup kit" that holds the mower deck in the up position allowing you to use the TPH. The part# is LVB24962 and the total cost with pickup and delivery of the tractor was $151.50, pretty good deal I thought. Everything works great now, bought a I-match system which is the only way to go. Have fun with your new tractor, you picked the BEST!
By the way, this is my first post, what a milestone!

Thanks for the lock up kit info. That might be someting I'll get later when I find another $100 bill lying around.

Congrats on your first post. I'm rather new here as well. Enjoy the tractor.

 

[getindirty]

The I-match does not fix the tire rub. You need to tighten the lift arms. I was concerned that with no right to left movement in the 3 point that hitting something solid migth cause damage. But I guess I would need to traveling about 100 mph for that to be an issue. So far I have flip the tires and I added washers to the rear mower bracket pins and flipped the cotter pins to the inside so that they would not tear up the tire.

The salesman wanted to charge me for the LVB24962. I told him no thanks and they should have had it on the tractor when it was delivered.

 

[AKKubota]

When you flip the tires around - what is the new outside measurement?

 

[Shawk]

When you flip the tires around - what is the new outside measurement?

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/jd-owning-operating/90944-2520-turf-tire-width-info.html

 

[getindirty]

AKKubota,
The I match and others use a fixed top hook vs a adjustable top connection. I have a speeco. It has another part not shown. It is "Y" shaped that pins to the quick hitch. The "tail" has another hole. This is for the non quick hitch implements. I like it better than Pats.

Blain's Farm and Fleet : SpeeCo® Category 1 Quick Hitch

or

3-Point Quick Hitch — Category 1 | Category 1 Attachments | Northern Tool + Equipment

Also tirechains.com can make a set of chains that are thinner than the standard ones that would give you more clearance. This is pretty common for them.