CoachEarl
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Picked up my new package today.
Finally joined the club
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Einthewoods
Gold Member
Nice looking selection. Ah, the first day. I thought I was crazy for spending the money for my tractor. In the short month since I bought mine, I can't believe how much more I am now willing to spend on it. LOL
Congrats!
Congrats!
sideskraft
Silver Member
Very cool -- looks like a 2500 series model? As far forward as that tractor is on the trailer, there must have been some serious tongue weight on that truck hitch!!
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CoachEarl
Member
2538 HST. Love it for the short time I've driven it at the house. This is how they packed it up, I think next time I haul it, I'll balance the tractor over the axles better.
OLV1071571
Bronze Member
Real nice! Congratulations! You will enjoy the heck out of it!
Creamer
Elite Member
Welcome to the club! That looks like lots of fun!
duffer
Platinum Member
Nice Coach !! Looks like a bush hog (vs finish mower).
If you have a large area to "mow" or grade, think about getting the cruise control for the 2538. Sure helps on the knee for the HST.
Also, don't make the mistake(s) I made in putting it in the garage, and forgetting about the height of the roll bar. Took out the bottom panel of my overhead door (twice)...(I'm an old fart is my excuse)
I've had mine for about 15 months, 400 hours, and put it thru the wringer on a regular basis, and it just keeps going.
Congrats and good luck !! And welcome to the forum !
If you have a large area to "mow" or grade, think about getting the cruise control for the 2538. Sure helps on the knee for the HST.
Also, don't make the mistake(s) I made in putting it in the garage, and forgetting about the height of the roll bar. Took out the bottom panel of my overhead door (twice)...(I'm an old fart is my excuse)
I've had mine for about 15 months, 400 hours, and put it thru the wringer on a regular basis, and it just keeps going.
Congrats and good luck !! And welcome to the forum !
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CoachEarl
Member
Did you install the cruise control yourself? How difficult. I also want to mount some lights to the ROPS for the front and one for the back. Need to figure out the wiring.
duffer
Platinum Member
Cruise control install is a piece of cake. Took me about 15 minutes, should have been 10. All of the elec connections are already installed on your 2538. All you have to do is bolt on the HST electro magnet on a pre-drilled hole for it, and install the switch on the dash. There's even a pre-installed idiot light on the dash board that lights up when cruise is enabled.
Definitely..do NOT pay a dealer to do this. Get the kit ($150'ish) and DIY.
Private message me if you need further instructions.
Definitely..do NOT pay a dealer to do this. Get the kit ($150'ish) and DIY.
Private message me if you need further instructions.
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CoachEarl
Member
Thanks! For sure on my list of things to do!