Yes they have been out for several years. I can't believe it's taken this long for people to notice this. I have two JD implements that barely fit and rub the tires and I need to use one of them with tire chains. Never gonna happen when the arms are that close to the tires. And think about it, if they barely fit once hitched up then that means it's really hard to get the draft arms over the ends of the pins. I basically have to pry the arms out against the tires one at a time to get them over the ends of the pins. This is just not right. I am going to have to fix this one way or the other and I'll be darned if I'm gonna pay $600 to fix a brand new tractor! The biggest problem we're all going to have getting JD to fix this is that the Cat 1 spec. does not say anything about width across pins. So JD can just say that our implements just aren't made right. That's what my dealer first said. I reminded him that they are JD implements that don't fit a JD tractor. Rats, now I'm pissed off again.
Calling all 2520 owners
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Jksnvly
Silver Member
My dealer called me yesterday and told me my new arms are in and they will correct the problem free of charge! I'm glad used it most of the day yesterday with rotary cutter and it is a pain in the butt.
spc
Member
do you know if your dealer has a dtech (and what is the number?) authorizing free replacement of the arms? or is this something he is offering to do on his own? thanks
Skipholiday
Platinum Member
Thanks op
I called and spoke with a friendly gentleman named Isaac.
He documented my problem and said I should contact my dealer.
I will report back with my results.
I called and spoke with a friendly gentleman named Isaac.
He documented my problem and said I should contact my dealer.
I will report back with my results.
Jksnvly
Silver Member
spc- it was done by dtech- I had to answer a few questions on a form for my dealer and he turned it in and a few days later he called with the good news. my tractor is up at the mntn house, where we are this week and I will trailer it home on Sunday for the repairs.
I too complained to JD corporate a few days ago. When the supervisor called me back yesterday I gave her a real earful about standing behind their product. Today, the JD Regional District Manager called me to advise that JD will be issuing an update to the DTAC case in July '08 advising the replacement of 3ph arms on the 2520.
This should give the dealers what they need to begin the warranty replacement claim.
In the interim, he suggested that put a claim in with the dealership so it gets dealt with once the DTAC is amended with the new solution.
GN
This should give the dealers what they need to begin the warranty replacement claim.
In the interim, he suggested that put a claim in with the dealership so it gets dealt with once the DTAC is amended with the new solution.
GN
rssnjr, I have a 7 foot back blade, I think it's called a model 45. I also have the 4 foot rough cut mower (bush hog) which I think is called a model 48. Neither one will fit between my tires and the pins cannot be turned inward on these units. Each unit is about 8 years old. I am so glad some of you have finally gotten news about a free draft arm fix. I'm still have not heard from my dealer but he will hear from me this coming week. I hope this means we all get the fix.
hemiguy
Silver Member
Hi all,
I have been so busy lately that I still haven't stopped by my dealer to do whatever I need to do to get my 3 point arms replaced. And yes, I've also had the problem with the #46 backhoe brackets digging into the front tires. It happens when you turn tight on un-level ground and the front axle needs to pivot to compensate.
As far as anything that has been said about the Cat1 3 point "standard" spacings, all I can say from my experience is the following. I've used the same Woods box blade and landscape rake (that causes rubbing on the 2520) on my old 755, on a 4210 I rented a couple of times (due to 5 weeks waiting for my 2520 to appear) and on my buddy's old Ford 1500, all with absolutely no clearance issues. The hitch on the 2520 is advertised as cat 1, not limited cat 1 like many of the various sub-compacts. I've also heard that 2520owners with Deere I-match hitches are still having the rubbing (correct me if I heard wrong on this one).
Now to throw more fuel on the fire has anyone had these other annoying issues with the 2520:
1) #46BH footrests dig into the rear tires when mounting and unmounting the BH and only have about 1/8" clearance when operating. And yes my tires are in wide position.
2) Power-beyond connector bracket digs into the bottom of the BH seat. I have the newer notched bracket, but it still hits the bottom of the seat.
3) My tractor owners manual had a completely wrong procedure listed for changing the hydro oil and also the wrong oil capacity listed for the engine oil (4 qts is correct but lists 3 qts). Who knows what else is wrong in the manual. The dealer copied the correct Hydro changing pages from his manual, but didn't know if he could replace my manual under warranty
I work for another fortune 500 company (that makes office machines) and issues like these seem like they just shouldn't happen for a reputable company, but frankly I'm not suprised. Sadly, as an engineer now I see on a regular basis a lack of common sense, poor attention to detail, and sometimes just plain bad decision making. Sometimes I even see the dreaded "It's not our problem, someone else will have to figure it out". Problem is, my company is running out of "someones" to figure things out.
OK, off my soap box now. I'll be loading my 2520 on the trailer for a job this weekend. I'll try to fit in a stop at the dealer to see what their marching orders are.
I have been so busy lately that I still haven't stopped by my dealer to do whatever I need to do to get my 3 point arms replaced. And yes, I've also had the problem with the #46 backhoe brackets digging into the front tires. It happens when you turn tight on un-level ground and the front axle needs to pivot to compensate.
As far as anything that has been said about the Cat1 3 point "standard" spacings, all I can say from my experience is the following. I've used the same Woods box blade and landscape rake (that causes rubbing on the 2520) on my old 755, on a 4210 I rented a couple of times (due to 5 weeks waiting for my 2520 to appear) and on my buddy's old Ford 1500, all with absolutely no clearance issues. The hitch on the 2520 is advertised as cat 1, not limited cat 1 like many of the various sub-compacts. I've also heard that 2520owners with Deere I-match hitches are still having the rubbing (correct me if I heard wrong on this one).
Now to throw more fuel on the fire has anyone had these other annoying issues with the 2520:
1) #46BH footrests dig into the rear tires when mounting and unmounting the BH and only have about 1/8" clearance when operating. And yes my tires are in wide position.
2) Power-beyond connector bracket digs into the bottom of the BH seat. I have the newer notched bracket, but it still hits the bottom of the seat.
3) My tractor owners manual had a completely wrong procedure listed for changing the hydro oil and also the wrong oil capacity listed for the engine oil (4 qts is correct but lists 3 qts). Who knows what else is wrong in the manual. The dealer copied the correct Hydro changing pages from his manual, but didn't know if he could replace my manual under warranty
I work for another fortune 500 company (that makes office machines) and issues like these seem like they just shouldn't happen for a reputable company, but frankly I'm not suprised. Sadly, as an engineer now I see on a regular basis a lack of common sense, poor attention to detail, and sometimes just plain bad decision making. Sometimes I even see the dreaded "It's not our problem, someone else will have to figure it out". Problem is, my company is running out of "someones" to figure things out.
OK, off my soap box now. I'll be loading my 2520 on the trailer for a job this weekend. I'll try to fit in a stop at the dealer to see what their marching orders are.
Chris2520
Platinum Member
hemiguy said:Hi all,
I have been so busy lately that I still haven't stopped by my dealer to do whatever I need to do to get my 3 point arms replaced. And yes, I've also had the problem with the #46 backhoe brackets digging into the front tires. It happens when you turn tight on un-level ground and the front axle needs to pivot to compensate.
As far as anything that has been said about the Cat1 3 point "standard" spacings, all I can say from my experience is the following. I've used the same Woods box blade and landscape rake (that causes rubbing on the 2520) on my old 755, on a 4210 I rented a couple of times (due to 5 weeks waiting for my 2520 to appear) and on my buddy's old Ford 1500, all with absolutely no clearance issues. The hitch on the 2520 is advertised as cat 1, not limited cat 1 like many of the various sub-compacts. I've also heard that 2520owners with Deere I-match hitches are still having the rubbing (correct me if I heard wrong on this one).
Now to throw more fuel on the fire has anyone had these other annoying issues with the 2520:
1) #46BH footrests dig into the rear tires when mounting and unmounting the BH and only have about 1/8" clearance when operating. And yes my tires are in wide position.
2) Power-beyond connector bracket digs into the bottom of the BH seat. I have the newer notched bracket, but it still hits the bottom of the seat.
3) My tractor owners manual had a completely wrong procedure listed for changing the hydro oil and also the wrong oil capacity listed for the engine oil (4 qts is correct but lists 3 qts). Who knows what else is wrong in the manual. The dealer copied the correct Hydro changing pages from his manual, but didn't know if he could replace my manual under warranty
I work for another fortune 500 company (that makes office machines) and issues like these seem like they just shouldn't happen for a reputable company, but frankly I'm not suprised. Sadly, as an engineer now I see on a regular basis a lack of common sense, poor attention to detail, and sometimes just plain bad decision making. Sometimes I even see the dreaded "It's not our problem, someone else will have to figure it out". Problem is, my company is running out of "someones" to figure things out.
OK, off my soap box now. I'll be loading my 2520 on the trailer for a job this weekend. I'll try to fit in a stop at the dealer to see what their marching orders are.
Hemiguy, here is the fix for your problems.
#1 yes my foot rest was hitting my tires too.
Took a band saw. took a hafe inch off each side.
same angle as factor cut. problem is solved....
#2 yes power beyond bracket was digging in the seat.
i took a ziz wheel on a air cutter , and cut a 1/2 by 1/2 L
on the left side of the bracket. clean and painted. looks like i
never touched it. seat dont hit no more.....
#3 yes the owners manual is crap. nothing is right.
i just did my 50 hour service and when i changed the oil and
filter it took 4 quarts even .
None of the fluid levels are correct in the book.
it takes usualy more than what it says. i think is all
based on a 2305 or something. I found if i dont like
something i just fix it my self. but i do understand your frustration...
fortunatly , i was a metal fabricator. so i can do all this stuff.
and someone who cant. always has to go to the dealer for a problem.
and thats a pain. then again, after spending $20,000 you would think
there would not be these little problems.
Chris....
