Buying Advice New JD models

[arrabil]

Steve, you will definitely be pleased with the X749 in your current lineup.

 

[jenkinsph]

great so now do I hold off on the 3720

Robert,
I think the 3720 will work for you and handle the foodplots, mowing and other jobs you have. Are you getting a cab tractor or open station? My vote would be Cab.

My real choice would be the 4520 with 400CX fel, 681 tiller and MX6 but were talking more money. The 4x20 series have a wider stance and handle the slopes better than the 3x20 series tractors.

Cabs are the same on both tractors but the wheels are larger on the 4x20 so that the overall width is about a foot wider.

 

[jenkinsph]

Steve, you will definitely be pleased with the X749 in your current lineup.

arrabil,
I am getting closer to deciding, so far the all wheel steering is winning out over the 7 iron deck. Manueverability and 4wd are both important in mountainous terrain.

 

[Rob-D]

arrabil,
I am getting closer to deciding, so far the all wheel steering is winning out over the 7 iron deck. Manueverability and 4wd are both important in mountainous terrain.

It's big bucks, isn't it?

 

[jenkinsph]

It's big bucks, isn't it?

I think it is big bucks for a lawn mower/psuedo tractor.

 

[Rob-D]

I think it is big bucks for a lawn mower/psuedo tractor.

Funny you should mention that, years ago I went to a dealer to get a beefy do-all+mower and he pointed me to the, just introduced, 2305!

Rob

 

[Artesia Aggie]

Mmmmmmmm... I like pickles. Crunchy, spicy dills for me please!

From my understanding, the 2305 is the only CUT that has been redesigned for 2011. I have not seen or heard anything regarding major changes to the 2x20, 3x20 or 4x20 series of tractors. I don't know how long you want to (or can) wait, but very late 2010, very early 2011 would be the first we "could" see a new 2x20 - but again I have no information that says that will be the case. Wish I could be more help!

Yes, the 2305 will have TWO replacements. Call them "standard" and "premium" models if you will. These new models are just that - NEW. It is not just a re-badged 2305 with folding ROPS - not at all. I think most will be very happy with the end result, once they finally come out... As far as position control goes, my personal feeling is that we will NOT see it on these units - otherwise why would you go up to a 2320?

You might look back through this entire post, but it doesn't look like the 2520 will be redone this year. The 2305 that is being replaced is smaller so it doesn't compare with what you are looking at. If you like the 2520 and can get a good deal it proabaly isn't worth waiting. Just my 2 cents.

 

[arrabil]

arrabil,
I am getting closer to deciding, so far the all wheel steering is winning out over the 7 iron deck. Manueverability and 4wd are both important in mountainous terrain.

Thats my thinking too. I have had zero problems with the 54c deck and expect the same would be true of the 62c. And when you use it for a dedicated mower, saving five-ten minutes time to remove the deck once a year really doesn't matter.

 

[jenkinsph]

Thats my thinking too. I have had zero problems with the 54c deck and expect the same would be true of the 62c. And when you use it for a dedicated mower, saving five-ten minutes time to remove the deck once a year really doesn't matter.

Yeah I am not concerned with deck removal, I deal with lots of heavier stuff all the time in my work. I am thinking to go with the 54" deck too. If I had room for a five foot wide deck I would move up in size. The whole purpose in having the smaller unit is to go where the tractors can't go. My 820 is around 5 ft wide, so it fits in some places the 110 and 4520 won't go. So much for assorted sizes.

 

[saskman49]

You guys may be right I guess the truth is I can't see enough difference between all these models in my mind. Why someone would agonize over the difference between a 2320, 2520 or 2720 is hard for me to understand.

What I would prefer to see is better attachment configurations for a more limited tractor lineup. For those who want the mmm for instances this should be available with the 7 iron deck on the 2xxx series. These tractors are lawn maintenance size machines and are not cut out to handle heavy tasks but could benefit by having better mowing decks for the smaller parcels most people have today.

I am hoping that if I add an X749 to the existing 110 and 4520 that I won't have a need for either a 2xxx or 3xxx tractor. Nor do I really need the older 820 canopy either.

THe one combination you all missed for some reason is. Dump the 2520 and lower the price of the 2720 to about halfway between it's selling price now and the the 2520 and give the 2320 a hydraulic upgrade to 2 pumps to get faster hydraulics and maybe bump the hp 1 or 2. I think the 2320 has a place due to it being smaller than it's 25/27 series brothers and the 25 and 27 are basically identical machines so dump the 2520 to make a bigger gap between the 2320 and the 2720. I haven't found anything yet in 2 years the 2320 can't do but faster hydraulics would be nice.

 

[RollTideRam]

I saw a new model on the Deere lot a few weeks ago. It was gone when I had time to stop. It was a big tractor and the ROPS was in front of the steering wheel. JC

 

[JD755]

I saw a new model on the Deere lot a few weeks ago. It was gone when I had time to stop. It was a big tractor and the ROPS was in front of the steering wheel. JC

Probably one of these. Designed for nursery and orchard usage.

A and F Series Specialty Tractors

 

[Rob-D]

THe one combination you all missed for some reason is. Dump the 2520 and lower the price of the 2720 to about halfway between it's selling price now and the the 2520 and give the 2320 a hydraulic upgrade to 2 pumps to get faster hydraulics and maybe bump the hp 1 or 2. I think the 2320 has a place due to it being smaller than it's 25/27 series brothers and the 25 and 27 are basically identical machines so dump the 2520 to make a bigger gap between the 2320 and the 2720. I haven't found anything yet in 2 years the 2320 can't do but faster hydraulics would be nice.

Aren't we assuming that Deere wants to have a large gap between models? maybe they have a reason for the model set up?
Rob

 

[Johndeere3720]

Aren't we assuming that Deere wants to have a large gap between models? maybe they have a reason for the model set up?
Rob

I kinda think that they were on the right track with the 4x00 and 4x10 series machines because they had all the models spaced out enough to where you either got one or the other, not the same machine in the whole series with different hp but most all different in hp and even frame size. The model numbers were easy to remember since they all were in the same series and they all were different tractors. Compare the 4410 and 4510, two different machines with a gap for hp and frame size. a good example is now with the 3320 and 3520, you dont get the benefit of the "larger" tractor since the only change in it is the hp. You get the same frame and every thing else thats on the 3320.

 

[Rob-D]

I kinda think that they were on the right track with the 4x00 and 4x10 series machines because they had all the models spaced out enough to where you either got one or the other, not the same machine in the whole series with different hp but most all different in hp and even frame size. The model numbers were easy to remember since they all were in the same series and they all were different tractors. Compare the 4410 and 4510, two different machines with a gap for hp and frame size. a good example is now with the 3320 and 3520, you dont get the benefit of the "larger" tractor since the only change in it is the hp. You get the same frame and every thing else thats on the 3320.

That's one reason I bought the 3320. I get everything but the extra HP which I don't feel I need....... at this point. Maybe in three years I might have a different idea. Do I go with the 4x20 series? We'll see.

 

[Rogator]

YouTube - John Deere 1 series

 

[Johndeere3720]

Wow, tilt steering wheel too. Deere sure has improved the 10xx series. I like how the deck height gauge is on the side. Very good idea. And look at how easy it is to hook up the FEL. Very nice job. :thumbsup:

 

[architect]

wow, 1026r, 26 hp, auto connect/ drive over mmm, rear implement connect like larger models.
with my older tractors, just hated getting under to connect mmm drive shaft, wanted removable fel bucket for forks, liked the JD rear implement quick connect, but didn't want to get that large of a tractor.
rear tires look like wider bar/ turf which I had on a B1750, great traction in snow.
Impressed.

 

[jimed1]

Well it looks like we are getting several of our wishes with the 1026 R. Wondering what it has that the 1023 D will not. I see no need to contine the 2320 with this machine, and hopefully this will not cost as much at the 2320. Even if it does it will still probably sell well. I think that the cost of the drive over deck with autoconnect is going to jack the price quite a bit. Still wondering if there will be deck options or just the drive over. Maybe that will be one of the differences in between the 1023 and 1026. I really think a suspended deck is what I need and the drive over deck appears in the video to be a floating deck. It does however have a deck height control knob so we'll see which type of deck it is when more information is published.

I personally would rather have one of these instead of a 2000 series because I think it will be more stable on slopes.

Some of my wishes have come true:

I noticed in the video that the little hood ornament stays. Yea!!

Very happy about position control. This will make a big difference with any type of ground engaging attachement.

Throttle appears to be up on the instrument panel and not sticking through the side of the cowl.

Can't tell if the headlights are sealed or not to keep out dust. Crossing my fingers..

Folding ROPS. What more can I say except its about time.



I noticed on another forum that people were really excited about the quik park loader. Wasn't this already available on the 2305? I am also pretty sure the quiktatch for implements was also avalible for the 2305.

The lighting package is cool. Using a loader after dark is killer without extra lights.

The video didn't mention the independent deck lift, but it has been reported that it will have it.

Hoping the specs don't disappoint when they are released. I want to know about hydraulic flow and loader capacity.

Now, I just need to figure out how to get a brush or root grapple for it!!

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Some of my wishes have come true:

I noticed in the video that the little hood ornament stays. Yea!!

DUH! If I wanted a hood ornament I would buy a Kubota!