Pulled the trigger on 2520 today....

[Ed G]

Well, the used 2520 I was looking at was sold out from under me, and - after some lengthly soul-searching an web-surfing (especially here on TBN) - I finally decided on a BRAND SPANKIN' NEW 2520.....I just got home from my local JD dealer where I put a deposit on a 2520, 200cx w/61" and 46 BH w/16" ....I am very, very excited (with the occasion bout of buyers remorse)!!

So, now the wait for confirmation of when everything will be delivered - dealer estimates 2.5 weeks...ANTICIPATION!!

QUESTION: I am contemplating having the rear wheels filled (I have a pretty hilly property)...dealer has quoted me $300 for both tires w/Calcium Chloride to include the tubes - any thoughts, suggestions or concerns on this?

 

[bp fick]

Congratulations!!! Wow, how great is that?

Calcium Chloride? Naw, don't put that stuff in there. Sorry to be so blunt. Ask a hundred guys and get a hundred opinions, but I'd put beet juice if I was going to do anything.

BTW, we will want pix!

 

[ChuckinNH]

I would suggest that you try to get some version of Rim Guard, or windshield washer fluid, etc. to load the tires with. I've seen far too many used tractors with rusted rims from the CC.

 

[Ed G]

Yes, yes - pictures are a must, I understand

Thanks for the quick feedback on the CC....

 

[mrtfelton]

I used RV antifreeze that goes in the water pipes from autozone. Want hurt the environment and its 2.50 a gallon. Used about 6 gallons per rear tire.

 

[WH401]

Congrats. I'll suggest that you look into getting RimGuard as well, it can't be beat for a tire ballast. Calcium chloride, even in tubes, is just too damaging to be run in a tire for ballast. We had CC in the rear tires on an IH 340, which caused noticeable damage to the wheels, but thankfully not enough to make them un-usable.

Good luck with your new machine.

 

[deereboy72]

as wh401 said rim guard may not be as heavy but is it less damaging and cheaper was helping a friend move brush and he drove forward and popped the valve off and out comes shooting calcium chloride asked him how much to fix and refill the tires he said 1000$ not sure if it really cost that much or not

 

[Deadman]

You will LOVE the 2520, especially because noone has molested it!

 

[jenkinsph]

Enjoy the new tractor and be careful on those hills.


Steve

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Well, the used 2520 I was looking at was sold out from under me, and - after some lengthly soul-searching an web-surfing (especially here on TBN) - I finally decided on a BRAND SPANKIN' NEW 2520.....I just got home from my local JD dealer where I put a deposit on a 2520, 200cx w/61" and 46 BH w/16" ....I am very, very excited (with the occasion bout of buyers remorse)!!

So, now the wait for confirmation of when everything will be delivered - dealer estimates 2.5 weeks...ANTICIPATION!!

Congratulations! I am looking for a similar set up, how much off list were you able to get?