JDdude
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Get pallet forks for your second attachment and a aftermarket tiller like King Kutter..
When buying new.....
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Gobblin Tom
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I hear ya Gobblin Tom. You will enjoy the 2520 to its max.
For plowing that 1/4 mile, here is a ride on mine....2 minutes down, another 2 back, and 2 down. Plus time at the three turnarounds, for a total of about 15-20 minutes.
YouTube - 4300 Deere snowplowing 1
Something to look forward to in the future. Took me 30+ years to finally get to this point.
Good video but is that tractor bigger than the 2520?
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Last I knew it was. That video makes things look a bit small. Surprised me that the 7' Western plow looked small compared to real life.
Deere 2520 is 26.5 hp, and 1865# shipping
Deere 3320 is 32.5 hp, and 2900# shipping (this is a better comparison to frame size of my 4300 which is 32 hp)
The newer profile has a puffed up hood that makes it look bigger than the 4300, but frame size is the same (between the 2000's and the 4000's). Bought this 4300 in '99.
That video makes things look a bit small. Surprised me that the 7' Western plow looked small compared to real life. Deere 2520 is 26.5 hp, and 1865# shipping
Deere 3320 is 32.5 hp, and 2900# shipping (this is a better comparison to frame size of my 4300 which is 32 hp)
The newer profile has a puffed up hood that makes it look bigger than the 4300, but frame size is the same (between the 2000's and the 4000's). Bought this 4300 in '99.
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Gobblin Tom
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Last I knew it was.
Deere 2520 is 26.5 hp, and 1865# shipping
Deere 3320 is 32.5 hp, and 2900# shipping (this is a better comparison to frame size of my 4300 which is 32 hp)
The newer profile has a puffed up hood that makes it look bigger than the 4300, but frame size is the same (between the 2000's and the 4000's). Bought this 4300 in '99.
Well that's interesting! Maybe you can let me borrow that plow..:licking: (when I get mine)....
CompactTractorFan
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Holy cow! If that is what you consider a "lawn mower",I'd shutter to see how big your tractor would be!
Greg
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revitupfaster
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Great video beenthere. I have a 2520, and she pretty much works the same way, although I don't have the driveway length you do. I'm sure the length wouldn't matter, she'd just keep on truckin'.
She's some kinda' lawnmower let me tell you.
By the way, to the OP, if you plan on using rear attachments, get the "I" match. The only thing I use on the 3pth is the ballast box, but the "I" match makes hooking it on and taking it off a breeze. REV
She's some kinda' lawnmower let me tell you.
By the way, to the OP, if you plan on using rear attachments, get the "I" match. The only thing I use on the 3pth is the ballast box, but the "I" match makes hooking it on and taking it off a breeze. REV
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Get the largest bucket for your FEL you can. I believe it's the 61". Have them weld tow hooks the bucket as well. If you are going to use the MMM, opt for the hydraulic independent lift kit. I have and love the 54" drive over, however, many prefer the 62". The imatch is a must have. Worth every penny. Mulch kit for MMM works well. Go with the r4 tires too. I use my BB for counterweight, but it does stick out a bit. I couldn't justify spending money on a ballast box that only adds weight. Extra lights are always nice too.
I dont have as much land as you and my drive is asphalt and concrete with no chance of snow. I primarily mow in the spring and summer with the MMM and move dirt and firewood with the FEL during winter. I opted for the 2320. Great unit.
Oh yeah, make sure they have the rear wheels set up for max width.
Get the largest bucket for your FEL you can. I believe it's the 61". Have them weld tow hooks the bucket as well. If you are going to use the MMM, opt for the hydraulic independent lift kit. I have and love the 54" drive over, however, many prefer the 62". The imatch is a must have. Worth every penny. Mulch kit for MMM works well. Go with the r4 tires too. I use my BB for counterweight, but it does stick out a bit. I couldn't justify spending money on a ballast box that only adds weight. Extra lights are always nice too.
I dont have as much land as you and my drive is asphalt and concrete with no chance of snow. I primarily mow in the spring and summer with the MMM and move dirt and firewood with the FEL during winter. I opted for the 2320. Great unit.
Oh yeah, make sure they have the rear wheels set up for max width.
jenkinsph
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Tom,
From your description of jobs I would suggest a good used 4500 to 4600. Much better for your needs imo.
mjncad
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I agree with Steve, you need something bigger.
pdp11
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I have a 2520, and while I do use it for road grading and a variety of landscaping and general tasks, it spends most of it's time mowing with a 62D MMM. I don't do any logging, and I thankfully don't plow snow.
If I had not been looking at using for mowing, and was instead looking at more agricultural and ground engaging tasks, I'd have looked more seriously at the 3x20's. They just seemed a little too big and more tractor than I really needed.
If I had not been looking at using for mowing, and was instead looking at more agricultural and ground engaging tasks, I'd have looked more seriously at the 3x20's. They just seemed a little too big and more tractor than I really needed.
