Differences between the 2320,2520,&2720

[Covfam]

I dont need a large tractor but i noticed that the 2320,2520,2720 are all simmilar with a few changes listed, but as a newb none of those changes mean much to me as im not a tractor vet. so what are the real world differences between the 3 and advantages to them?

im finding that the those 3 meet the minimum requirements that needed for what i want. wich is (snowblowing a 300 yard flat driveway),regraveling the driveway every few years, pulling a 1,000 lb 18 hp pto mini round hay bayler, for 2-3 acre field twice a year, rough cut along my fenceline, possible some dirt movie from every once in a blue moon.

Also wich would be better paying 2-3k for a midmount mower deck or just pay for a lawn tractor to mow my 1.5 acres of front lawn?

 

[bigtiller]

You would probably be very satisfyed with the 2320. The 2520 will do the things you listed just a little bit faster. And the 2720 will do the PTO work the best.

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Also which would be better paying 2-3k for a midmount mower deck or just pay for a lawn tractor to mow my 1.5 acres of front lawn?

Depending on how many obstacles you have to mow around a nice rear finish mower could be a good less expensive alternative. I'd think the 2720, for sure, would operate a 72" RFM with no problems.

I find my MMM is just plain stuck in the road sometimes and it's a bit of a PITA to R&R, so in the mowing season it tends to stay installed. The MMM cuts well and is good for getting around trees and things.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Hmm, they all will do the job, but I'm thinking about that 1000 lb. baler, and think that I would prefer the somewhat larger frame size, and the bit more weight of the 2520, or 2720. Years ago, we baled with a small tractor, and the small (50#)square baler had it's own engine, but that baler pushed the tractor around a bit in use, especially on any kind of slope. Of course round balers don't have that ram motion, but can be much higher.

 

[deputy11]

I have never wished I had less HP in a truck, tractor, or boat but have at times needed a little more. Of course HP comes at a price. Where you will notice it most is at the PTO.

 

[Rob-D]

I've had the 2320 and the 2720. The 2720 has more umph than the 2320 and I think it makes a nicer tractor. The 2520 will do what you want and I'll bet you'll find it about right for your needs. It's heavier than the 2320 with larger tires and a nicer floor with a rubber mat. The floor on the 2320 is plastic. Working with a 1000 lbs. I'd go with the heavier tractor too.

Best to try them out or at least seethem in person.

Rob

 

[Deadman]

2520 has alot more power than 2320. Not sure how much difference it is between 2520 and 2720.

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

The 2720 appears to have the same engine as the JD 3320, but rated at different RPM.

 

[Rob-D]

If you're going to run rear implements than the 2720 is the best of the lot at over 30 hp it will do everything possible in the 2x20 range. You won't have anymore power in the loader or a BH but it will run the front snow blowers with ease.
The 3320 has about a horse and a half over the 2720 but it's much more tractor. It has the three speed ehydro, lots of amenities and lots more beef in the loader.
Like I said try out all the tractors and see what appeals to you. My dealer says," nobody trades down!" and he's right, once you see what a tractor will do you'll want more tractor, that's just how it goes. My advice is to buy one level up from what you think you need if you can afford it.
The other thing is don't think you'll start with a 2320, get all the implements then trade up to a 25 or 2720. The chassis are different and the MMM, for instance, is different along with the mounting hardwre for the BH.

Rob