Price Check JD 2320 alternator and block heater pricing

[smalltown]

I had a block heater added to my 2520 this summer before I took delivery and although I can't put my hands on the sales receipt it was ~$80.

 

[JackDWaller]

Parts tells me the block heater requires 3 separate packages - the heater, the cord, the gasket and some screws. For a complete kit it's $150. Couldn't get the salesman to verify a possible mistake on the $477 but I've pretty much decided I'll not bother with this anyway.

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

Fascinating stuff here - I was sleepless and got reading about the cab that was fabricated for the 2320 - very impressive. I can't wait to start some of my own fabrication projects for this toy. The first will be a ballast that can also double as a kind of tray or small shelf for transporting items such as a rear end, a sheet of plywood etc. I have some 1" thick plate that will be the starting point. Any such item been built before?? How about adding a hitch receiver to the iMatch itself??

Jack

 

[RickB]

Parts tells me the block heater requires 3 separate packages - the heater, the cord, the gasket and some screws. For a complete kit it's $150. Couldn't get the salesman to verify a possible mistake on the $477 but I've pretty much decided I'll not bother with this anyway.

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

Fascinating stuff here - I was sleepless and got reading about the cab that was fabricated for the 2320 - very impressive. I can't wait to start some of my own fabrication projects for this toy. The first will be a ballast that can also double as a kind of tray or small shelf for transporting items such as a rear end, a sheet of plywood etc. I have some 1" thick plate that will be the starting point. Any such item been built before?? How about adding a hitch receiver to the iMatch itself??

Jack

I checked my local dealer's pricing on the block heater through Deereparts.com. $150 is essentially correct, although I come up with two part numbers to get to that total; an adapter kit and the heater kit which comes with the cord. AM134805 and AR87167.

 

[JackDWaller]

Thanks guys. I will now forget this issue and hopefully start playing with my toy on Friday.

Is there anything to be watchful for when picking up the tractor. I suppose it should be nice and clean and unscratched etc. My wife is very particular and will be along so sometimes that creates a little tension (makes me think of a recent new car purchase where the dealer showed us the freshly washed car in their service bay and let us inspect ; and inspect she did )

I haven't been sleeping well lately!

Jack

 

[ggassner]

I upgraded to a 50 amp alternator from the usa. Just search yanmar alternator or John Deere 2320 alternators on ebay. It will give you the alternators that fit right on. I got mine from Rarelectical.

 

[ggassner]

I upgraded to a 50 amp alternator from the usa. Just search yanmar alternator or John Deere 2320 alternators on ebay. It will give you the alternators that fit right on. I got mine from Rarelectical.

For around $100.