How Do you Like your 2520

[Chris2520]

I have 136 hours on my 2520. It is a good tractor for my needs, but I still want one a little bigger. I keep looking at a 3120 everytime I go by the dealer. I guess the work you will be doing makes a better judge of how you will like the seat. I cut a 5 acre field Monday. I had to stay in low range 90% of the time, just to be able to walk when I got through. When I'm doing loader work, or working around the yard, I don't notice the seat, But when you spend 4-5 hours with a bush hog, you notice it. I also would like more power with the loader when digging up sapplings with my grapple. JC

I agree , sometimes i wish it was bigger to do somethings. but then again. sometimes i wish it was small like a 2305 , so i could get through gates and between certain trees. but for all round use. i am very happy with it.

I guess what we all really need is a 2305 and a 2520 and a 3720 and also a 4720. all with backhoes and loaders with every attachment made. then we would be in good shape....

Chris......

 

[Jksnvly]

I've only owned my 2520 a short time. Spent several of the last days on it. The front end loader is a nice addition, amazing how many different things you can come up with to do with it. Very good power with the loader and the rotary cutter, far superior to my last tractor. It's a keeper!

 

[DAN IN OHIO]

I have owned my 2520 since Oct, 2006 and have had a leaking front axel the whole time. The tractor is back in for repairs now for the fourth time (going on three weeks now). They say it is going to be fixed right this time. I feel bad as it seems I am the only one having this problem but I feel you need to hear the bad as well as the good things. As you can tell by my signature I am no stranger to John Deere tractors, and this is the first one I have ever had that I was afraid to work. This tractor has earned the nick name "sissy tractor" and I would not think calling my others that. Soon as the 2520 is fixed, and it will be, it will be traded or sold. I will be testing a 790 soon since the salesman at the dealership sheepishly said "ya we should have given you something else to use since we have had your tractor more than you have".

 

[ducati996]

I have owned my 2520 since Oct, 2006 and have had a leaking front axel the whole time. The tractor is back in for repairs now for the fourth time (going on three weeks now). They say it is going to be fixed right this time. I feel bad as it seems I am the only one having this problem but I feel you need to hear the bad as well as the good things. As you can tell by my signature I am no stranger to John Deere tractors, and this is the first one I have ever had that I was afraid to work. This tractor has earned the nick name "sissy tractor" and I would not think calling my others that. Soon as the 2520 is fixed, and it will be, it will be traded or sold. I will be testing a 790 soon since the salesman at the dealership sheepishly said "ya we should have given you something else to use since we have had your tractor more than you have".

Im sorry to hear of your issues and I do hope its eventually resolved to your expectations. Problems come up with every brand but if you look at the entire picture - the Yanmar built machines for Deere past and present have been to most trouble free in the industry - (my own opinion as well as many, many others). This includes 4100,4010,4110,4115,2210 and the newer models.
Im not sure why a front axel is not difficult to diagnose and fix or replace or why it hasnt been already resolved by the dealer -that appear to be a bigger issue but I dont know the circumstances.
As for going with a 790, I personally find that as a backward step towards the 2520. The 2520 is stronger (Hydrolic) and more refined. The 790 is a gear unit, which is a combersome and most time consuming method to navigate when loader work is involved. Yes the 790 has more PTO power but that advantage is lost in other areas. Im not saying this to start a debate or comparison war between the models. It is what it is and there shouldnt be any harm in saying such. If the 2520 inst the machine or its turned you off completley i would look a little bigger (3000 series) or try orange.
Let us know what happens either way

Duc