Deere new models

[unit40]

LB-

You can mount all three implements to the X series tractor at once. You do have to use a hydraulic diverter value to "lock" a rear or mid implement in place when not in use. One common oversight for those (including me) who have owned X series tractors is that they can use the I match hitch. JD has a convoluted "A frame" hitch they market for the Xseries machines. It makes mounting rear attachments harder, not easier. I went with I match and to mount a rear implement while using the front was a snap. Your point is well-taken here, though, one reason I "traded up" was the inability to use two attachments at once. I am frequently in situations where I wish to use my box blade and my loader at the same time, which cannot be done with the X series machine. That said, the X 595 I owned would pull the heck out of a box blade and was the stoutest machine for its size I have ever used. For the purpose of your question: yes one can mount multiple attachments at once.

John M

Are you referring to the Alpha Hitch?

 

[LBrown59]

LB-

one reason I "traded up" was the inability to use two attachments at once. I am frequently in situations where I wish to use my box blade and my loader at the same time, which cannot be done with the X series machine. John M

Im' not sure i'm understanding what you're saying above.

Are you saying that I can put a front blade and a rear tiller on a JDx749 at the same time but I cannot us both of the attachments while they are both attached to the tractor?
I have a front blade and a rear tiller on a BX1500.
If I want to till I just lift the front blade and lower the tiller.
If I want to use the front blade I simply lift the tiller and lower the blade.
Are you saying I can't put the tiller and front blade on a JDx749 and do the same thing with the x749?
As is obvious I'm a little confused by what you said above LOL
== L B ==

 

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Are you saying I can't put the tiller and front blade on a JDx749 and do the same thing with the x749?
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== L B ==

I don't know if it can or can not. But even if it can, I most likely would not want or need to have both on at the same time. For mowing, which is the primary purpose, I think it is best to have only the mower on. With its short turn radius, imagine cutting fast around a small tree with a big heavy tiller mounted on the rear! I think it would affect maneuverability relative with speed and space between trees. Then, even if it could not accept a blade or tiller or both, it still has its purpose. I'm viewing this primarily as a quality mower. The other stuff can be done with the CUT. I would not mind having a BX-1500 as well.

The X749 should be here any time now...

 

[skidoo]

Delivered!

Unfortunately it came on a flat trailer and had road snow on it. It was too cold to wash it. So, the pictures show a dirty tractor.

First thing I did was drive both over the snow to compare the turning radius. It became very clear that the turning radius of the 2520 is much better than advertised. I would estimate that the 8.2 ft advertised in the spec is closer to the turning CIRCLE rather than radius.

Edit: On further observation, it appears that the turn radius may be measured to the front wheels. For that, I can see the 2520 turn radius as 8.2 ft. As you can see in the pictures, the rear wheels can be closer in the circle.


The X749 turns very nicely and is comfortable to ride on.

More to follow..

 

[LBrown59]

1* For mowing, which is the primary purpose,
I'm viewing this primarily as a quality mower
I think it is best to have only the mower on.
2*imagine cutting fast around a small tree with a big heavy tiller mounted on the rear!
3*The other stuff can be done with the CUT. I would not mind having a BX-1500 as well.

*The X749 should be here any time now... xXxXxXxXx

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1*The primary purpose of my new BX1500 with only a MMM is mowing the 15 to 20 % of my place that I can't mow with the BX23 and 60'' mmm.
The CC gt2554 with the MMM that the New BX1500 replaced was really over kill for this usage but it was 2WD manual steering and manual lift so I replaced it.
The fact than the BX1500 also included 4x4 rear pto and 3 point hitch at no extra cost was just icing on the cake.
Actually my replacing the CC GT2554 with the BX 1500 was over killing the over Kill!
It is nice to know that I have a 3PH and rear PTO at the ready for a Box Blade bush hog rear blade or any other number of 3 point attachments should the want/need ever occur.
2*I mow around several trees on the 80 to 85 percent of my place with the BX23 with both the FEL on the front and the BH on the rear.
It's really not all that much slower than mowing around them with the CC GT or the BX1500 with just a MMM on it.
I Doubt if those tractors would save me 3 minutes over the BX23 on mowing around the 12 to 15 trees I have.
Even if it did take 10 to 15 minutes longer to mow around them with the BX23 what's the hurry I can spare them?
3*My other stuff is split between the other BX1500 and the BX23.
The other BX1500 with a tiller and blade replaced 2 Bolens 850 tractors the 1966 with a front blade and THE 1967 with A tiller.
This was also an over kill replacement.

To accomplish what I wanted and to replace the 3 tractors so I could continue what I was already doing with them required purchasing at lest 2 tractors as there was no way to do it with just getting 1 tractor.
2 JD x700 series tractors just wasn't economically feasible for me.
While our wants needs are simliar they were different.
I think we both made good chioces .

*Be careful with that x749 on those slopes.Go slow and easy with a tractor that is new to you.
== L B ==

 

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Then, I take it on some slopes and around some trees. With the snow on the ground, it did not make it up one of the slopes (pic 7017). It needed traction with the Diff lock. But, funny thing is, as more power was needed, the engine would die. No engine problem without the diff lock on. JD is looking into this.

It handled the slopes much better than anything else I have had and it feels very stable!

 

[Gittyup]

Nice tractor! The Rolls Royce of lawn mowers, I say. Just imagine how'd she go with chains. I tried getting my 425 out in the snow without chains. No way. Mostly Just a big sled. I put the chains on and away I went without any trouble. But putting chains on is a PITA.

 

[LBrown59]

Then, I take it on some slopes and around some trees. With the snow on the ground, it did not make it up one of the slopes (pic 7017). It needed traction with the Diff lock. But, funny thing is, as more power was needed, the engine would die. No engine problem without the diff lock on. JD is looking into this.

It handled the slopes much better than anything else I have had and it feels very stable!

Did you have it in 4x4?
Looks like you had a fun day.

 

[skidoo]

Did you have it in 4x4?[/B]

Yes. The X749 is full time 4x4. It did spin a front and rear wheel. I believe it would have made it with the diff lock engaged, if the engine did not die.

Fun yes! It would have been better if I could have washed it...

 

[LBrown59]

Yes. The X749 is full time 4x4. It did spin a front and rear wheel. I believe it would have made it with the diff lock engaged, if the engine did not die.

You should have called me to pull it on up the slope for you with my bx1500. LOL
Sorry I couldn't resist funnin ya a little.