Strengths Plenty of powerPlenty of power, HST pulls an 8x8 chain harrow through the sand arena with ease (when the sand is dry). Still churns through it when wet, works very hard though. 4x4 drivetrain is unstoppable, and 62D onramp mower makes a perfect cut. 200CX loader can lift enormous loads with only filled rear wheels for ballast, and the controls are precise and responsive. Power steering kicks but, with the mid mower deck and HST I could mow lawns all day and forget I am on a tractor until you snag the corner of a house with your ROPS bar and rip a peice of roof loose. The operator presence switch is buffered, so bouncing on the seat won't make your PTO or engine drop out. 62D mower an engine combo are unstoppable in tall grass.

Weaknesses Can't remove/install mower with 200CX front loader installed. 3 PT hitch draft arms rub rear tires when raised 100% with no implement installed. 62D onramp mower's swivel caster "anti-scalp" wheels gouge your turf. JD needs to give us wheels with rounded edges instead of square edges, and perhaps ball bearing swivels. Battery failure occurred once in first year, free replacement. Now tractor occasionally needs to be charged or it won't start - could be my fault with too many short trips. Hood hangs up on fuel cap, must remove before opening hood. ROPS bar locking positions are almost perfect, but still require rocking to push pins in (something my wife can't master). Standard alternator is weak weak weak... upgrade!

Overall HST is a dream to operate, but a little noisy. JD needs to give us improved mower deck wheels. Wish I had HID lights and LED flashers. Multi-speed(gear range) PTO would have been great. PTO driven 21-pole multi-phase generator/rectifier with 15kw pure sinewave inverter and battery bank with eco-throttle control on engine... oops thinking out loud again.

Strengths nice tractor easy to handle, go anywhere, with a cab makes winter nice , heats up , lots of lights

Weaknesses needs a 55 amp alt comes with a 45 amp, reg is under dash 3 hrs labor to repair

Overall have two 2520,s will buy again

Strengths Powerful engine. Nice to drive, quiet, good fuel economy. The 46 backhoe digs nice for a small unit.

Weaknesses You cant use any of the 3 point hitch implements without the hitch rubbing the rear tires. Dont buy this model if this is your intention! NO power in high range. The hydrostat drive whines alot. Backhoe is a pain to take on and off.

Overall Not a bad tractor, a bit pricey for such a small machine. I sent mine back and have ordered the 3120 model. A little more money, but alot more machine.

Strengths Very user friendly. Plenty of power anything that I have ran across.

Weaknesses As everyone else has said, needs a wider rear end. A three range transmission would also be nice.

Overall I have used several other tractors, BX7800, TC29D, Farmall 31 and the 2520 is by far a superior machine.

Strengths Very Powerful engine, quite, trenmenous amount of torque with no effort. 4WD goes through snow like a hot knife through butter. Easy access to fluids, coolant, rad screen, battery ect. Starts in one revolution under any condition even below -20 with or without block heater. Very reliable tractor for what ever operation it conducts. R1 tires make traction excellent, don't even need chains. Good clearance, and good view from the drivers seat.

Weaknesses None

Overall THis Tractor rides like a cadillac no question hands down. So smooth and comfortable makes it enjoyable and relaxing. I would commendant this tractor to anyone interested a 30-hp , medium sized utlity tractor, for small sized yard , farm.

Strengths Fast, and very nice while mowing

Weaknesses Very tippy

Overall Happy

Strengths stearing, speed, smoothness, power, comfort

Weaknesses refuling, more diesel seems to go on the hood then in the tank when filling from a jerry ca.

Overall My dealer reversed the wheel wheels out to allow for a wider stance helping with stability on hills especially with the loader. This also provides pleanty of room at the 3 point hitch.

Strengths Lots of power, both for digging and tilling. Dug drainage ditch 5'X400'. Recently put in 2 acres of new lawn, tiller was relentless

Weaknesses 3 point hitch crowds the rear tires with or without anything in the I-match hitch. John Deere currently doesn't have a fix.

Overall Happy with the purchase and performance

Strengths Dealer. Financing. Power. 4X4. Differential Lock. Extra hydraulic flow and cooler (over 2320). Independently, all attachments are extremely easy on and off and perform as expected. Loader and Backhoe work well together. Deck and Bagger work well together with 5 front weights. Loader works well with ballast box (no backhoe) when weighted appropriately.

Weaknesses Front tires (R4) rub backhoe brackets attached to loader bracket on hard turns. Rear tires had to be reversed to fit backhoe. When attaching backhoe with independent deck lift kit, there are lift kit brackets that need to be switched and some removed to allow for backhoe. Takes about an hour to remove deck lift brackets to allow backhoe to be attached. Once brackets are removed, backhoe attaches in minutes. I recommend considering other mower options if you plan to get the backhoe. Hood could use a lift assist, a little awkward when loader is attached. Should come standard with a toolbox and rear fender extenders.

Overall Along with the above implements, there were some mandatory items such as Power Beyond Kit for backhoe, Power Flow Kit for Bagger and Belt Cover Kit for Deck included in the above price. If not for the non-compatibility between backhoe and independent deck lift kit this is one awesome tractor and set-up. I would buy it again...without independent deck lift kit of course :).

Strengths Easy to use, Great Dealer support, Lots of power for such a small tractor.

Weaknesses None yet

Overall I just love this tractor with the hydostat transmission. I had Ford 1920 MFWD tractor with the manual transmission and I was constantly having to shift.