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kb....I have the deere 2520 which used to be the largest 2000 series but they came up this year to the 2720 a larger engine version but think everything else the same.
Been happy with it overall only couple problems with front axel that dealer fixed, and he assured me even after the warrantee was over that if it went bad again he would take care of me. I chose the deere over kubota because the kubota dealer around me here would not give me the time of day and the deere dealer did everything he could for me to buy the tractor. see my picks on how i handle firewood only once with rear pallet forks and a pallet. Either tractor will do your job.

Kubota B3200 vs JD 2720
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by nosteiner4me

thx kw...dealer called the other day and working on the problem...said some knuckle was worn in the axel so he had to order more parts, should be done next week. Oh well had guy come mow for the weekend so the neighbors dont kick me out of the alotment. cost me 120.00

John deere 2520 front axle problem again leaking oil
John Deere Tractors
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Eddie...sorry to hear about the steiner problems and ventrac problems and now back to steiner. From the first post, you were tired of using the right hand hydro lever and steering. It seems you are back to the original type of machine, an awkward,hard to use machine with marginal reliablity that beats you up when using.
I think you made a mistake by going backwards and not forward in another choice, but thats my opionion related to steiner and reliability.

New machine
Articulated Tractors
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The 3520 is a big machine...It could handle mowing dry land only, wet and you will sink and leave ruts all over the place. I have the 2520(1000 lbs lighter) to mow 4-5 acres and criss cross directions weekly on dry land and i can feel the ruts i left the week before. Will you really use the 3520 much after all your work is done? If so then buy the 3520 and get another lawn mower for the lawn itself.

3520 too heavy to finish mow
John Deere Tractors
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earthworks....I would order a meal as normal, then instruct waitress if you could talk to manager during the start of your meal, to see if he could do anything about the disruption. If after he/she talks to offenders, and it is still offensive, and still disrupts your meal, i would again ask for the manager. If he says theres nothing he can do, then say sure you can.....take care my check for me!!!

So what would YOU do with a loudmouth in a restaurant
Just For Fun Off Topic
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Carpetman...I think you found your tractor,or on the right tract. Med size and powerful. The only thing i really don't like about my deere 2520 is that it does not have a temperature guage. I think with a temperature guage i can tell alot about whats going on inside...just at a glance. Other than that, Green was more expensive than orange, but i liked the green dealer alot more better than the local orange dealer. Really don't think too many pro's or cons on the 2920 kubota or 2720 deere...they are both new this year i think.

kubota bx25 vs john deere 2720
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by nosteiner4me

Harley.....I think most things are avail for a price. I don't really understand how parts take so long to ship in the tractor business. I guess i am really lucky in my business whether ordering 300 oz of gold or ordering a $15 part for a pc of jewelry....they both can be shipped overnight for $9 to $15 bux FEDEX. Most small parts of a tractor can be shipped the same, just think parts departments want to accumulate orders first when it comes to tractors. Just think if you are buying online, don't really think the price is really that much different whether back ordered or expedited...what was the price difference.

Ever heard of this
New Holland Tractors
Replies 22 Post by nosteiner4me

thespaugh....I looked at the 3000 series JD and went 1000 pounds lighter with the JD2520 for my 5 acres. The 3000 series is very nice too, but at that weight, you better be pretty dry to mow weekly, also you may not get a good finished look after the 3500 lb tractor smashes the grass down before the deck hits it, and you will leave ruts, so you'll need to alternate mowing for sure. I can feel some of my ruts when i alternate weekly mowing and i'm at 2400lbs. good luck with your choice.

3000 series JD too heavy to use as weekly mower in Seattle
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by nosteiner4me

eddie...I was told by the same guy(bill) if that was who it was...For a steiner tractor with deisel engine that the torque was so great that axels are replaced alot and they would try and push the gas models instead. I don't know about the Ventrac but probably has the same issues with the deisel torque since Ventrac owners were once Steiner owners. I think you might have to "take it easy and not over do it" in the long run with that subcompact tractor. Good luck with your unit.

My buddy bought a Ventrac 4200 VXD
Articulated Tractors
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kw....click on my pics to see pallets. good luck. they work great

Firewood labor reduction
Tractor Projects
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I just added pallet forks to work off the rear 3pt hitch. They cost 280 or so and i use them to move pallets full of firewood. think 1/3 to 1/2 chord at a time. They are great and not that expensive. They have saved me time not having to pick up firewood 3 or more times each pc and like you said.....saves my back.

Lifting Attachment for Loader
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by nosteiner4me

John...Yes you did make the right choice of front mounted deck vs a zero turn for a better ride on bumpy ground. The zero turn has very small tires upfront and you will feel all the bumps. A suspension seat will reduce some of the bumps but not all. Just remember the larger the tires the better the ride. I almost went with an F series mower but needed bucket/loader. Your F-series is a long machine so if you are in open spaces you will love it. I always prefered side discharge, thats just my preferece.....Not too many rear discharged zero turns either!!! Whatever deck you get.. its a great ,fast, cutting machine for sure!!!

F2680E front deck mower
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by nosteiner4me

Finally got my machine back after 2 weeks in the shop. They replaced 2 seals in the left front axle gear box. I can't believe how long it actually takes to get something fixed and get parts, 2 weeks. I order things all day long by 5pm and get them tomorrow. I think i can get my car fixed most places in a day or two anywhere. The repair was billed at 3 hours work at 72hr pickup/delivery was 85 and parts seals and sleeves 45. total about $260 covered by warranty.
They covered the pickup and delivery this time. It cost me $120 to have my 5 acres mowed had no idea when i was getting machine back,they dropped the pickup/delivery.

Deere 2520 left front wheel oil leak
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by nosteiner4me

The 2520 will only really handle the 55 inch johndeere tiller not really a 5 fter tiller. You could use a 5ft if you went slow and didn't push her. Its only a 26.5hp tractor so your pto hp is much less than the rated hp. It will do everything you want but till fast. I have 72 inch mid mower and mow 5 acres with it and its nice. I have the 61 inch bucket and will pick up anything i put into it. You could use the 48" or the 55" tiller and be ok. I use the quick attach 3pt thing all the time, its great from ballast box to moving wood with 3pt pallet forks to moving the log splitter all from your seat.

Should I get a John Deere 2520
John Deere Tractors
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