Which Deere to purchase?

[MoreBoostPlease]

I also enjoy being out in the snow. Another thought, we have private well water and sewer, could a 2520 drive over a sand mound without damaging it? Or would I need to get out the push mower?

 

[RoyJackson]

I also enjoy being out in the snow. Another thought, we have private well water and sewer, could a 2520 drive over a sand mound without damaging it? Or would I need to get out the push mower?

My well is off (borders into a wooded area I do not mow) the lawn area so no effect there and the water line runs under a fenced in yard which I mow with a walk behind mower (fenced in area is about 1/8th acre and is for the dog).
As far as the drain field, I run that 4400 across it and the septic tank weekly with no problems. The 2520 is considerably lighter then my 4400.
However, my system is not a sand mound.

 

[fabsroman]

Yea, i know exactly where York is. Nice area out there. I'm about 15 miles southwest of Allentown. I almost assumed I would need turf tires so as not to tear up the lawn.

Of course the wife thinks I don't need a loader,...she keeps telling me to put a plow on the Excursion.

LOL - That is what my father in-law and wife's uncle told me this past weekend. Put a plow on the F350. Like I really want to drive around with a plow all winter long, or like I want to put it on and take it off every time it snows. Luckily, I have other reasons for the loader besides just moving snow, so it is going to be purchased with the tractor.

 

[charleyfarmall]

the first time she wants to work in the yard and move something and you drive over with the loader, you'll be a saint. In fact, once she drives it, you'll never see it again. That's what happened to me!

 

[foggy1111]

I've got a Deere 4400 with 7' RFM for two acres...now, that's serious overkill!!!
But, I wanted a reverser transmission (after 2 non-sychro gear transmissions) and the salesguy I've dealt with for 10 years made me a great deal. The reverser just came with a bigger tractor then I needed.
I really like the tractor a lot. But the mower is really just way too big.

Roy.....I always thought you were more "manly" when you had a straight gear-shift tractor and a verticle exhaust. You'r softening up in your old-age....I see a hydro in your future. :laughing: :laughing:

 

[RoyJackson]

Roy.....I always thought you were more "manly" when you had a straight gear-shift tractor and a vertical exhaust. You're softening up in your old-age....I see a hydro in your future. :laughing: :laughing:

Never know...but I wouldn't put money on it.

Always liked the simplicity of those gear transmissions, but having only two reverse speeds (too slow and too fast at PTO RPM) were something I didn't care for (when mowing or brush cutting), but I lived with it.
I always liked the reverser since I'd tried out a 3320 back in 2007. If you can't find the right gear when you got 12 to work with...well, you best go set on the porch swing.
Anyway, my dealer's sales guy called me about a very nice sync-reverser transmission attached to a 4400 and you know the rest of the story...

I'd still prefer the vertical exhaust, but I'm not going to modify the 4400 to add one. Any mods I make will be a better hood guard and maybe the Under-Armor kit (if I can find one).

First compact tractor I operated was an HST, BTW. It was a friend's 855 (this was in 1997 or 1998).

 

[scottrh]

I haven't yet decided. Im still thinking a 2520 is my best option however, for a short term solution, I may pick up a used 455 for mowing. I usually buy more than I need also, but appreciate the power/capability/etc when needed. Im concerned I really don't need a loader though, but im sure I "could" find uses for it.

I have the 2520 with 200cx loader and mid mower 62D, plus KK 5ft tiller. You would be foulish to not get the loader - it will be the most used implement after mowing, for doing a large list of stuff.

 

[Goodscout]

I just purchased a 1026R. I got the first one in town. I will take delivery in 2 weeks. I almost bought a Massey Ferguson for the $1,000 price difference.
The Deere was a better machine. The hydro was much smoother, better seat and lighting, user friendly and uncomplicated controls, good leg room. I ordered a 60" mower, FEL and snow blower. I have 10 acres. 250 foot of drive to maintain, 1 plus acre to mow and 9 acres to play on. I'll keep you posted. This is my first venture in sub-compact. I have had 4 garden variety Deeres in the past.

 

[glc24]

I haven't yet decided. Im still thinking a 2520 is my best option however, for a short term solution, I may pick up a used 455 for mowing. I usually buy more than I need also, but appreciate the power/capability/etc when needed. Im concerned I really don't need a loader though, but im sure I "could" find uses for it.

Well,are you still on the fence deciding.
Like Roy stated,get everything that you may possibly use (need) with the initial purchase. It ends up being a whole lot less expensive,and you may regret it later. If you haven't decided yet...Good Luck shopping.:thumbsup:

Greg

 

[JD230511]

I just bought a JD 2305 on July 2. Came with a 200cx FEL and a 62" mmm. I have 2 drives to mantain and have 2.34 acres. I was looking at a JD 3005. but decieded that was way to much tractor for my needs. ( atleast for now. had to come to heads with the better half) I am very impressed with the little tractor, so is my 3 year old. I kinda kick myself for not buy OVER KILL like i usually do, but the deal i was offered i couldnt turn down. Boss lady said use it for a while and trade it in. i love the way she things. good luck on your choice of tractor!!!!:thumbsup: