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megotatractor
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well, okay. Personally I wouldn't waste my money on cruise control for a tractor IMO unless you plan to mow 20 acres of wide open land, just seems silly to me. No mention what use the tractor will be put to so it would be difficult to express an opinion. For mowing and a some rototilling for example turf tires are fine. And personally I love the imatch hitch, it eliminates that stupid spacer bar and makes 3 pt implement hookup a snap, literally. If you were doing a little light dirt work and snow plowing I like the HDAP tires.
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No mower; no front-end loader - no attachments??
And 12.8% off MSRP?
What are you planning to do with the tractor?
I'd bet that there are better deals to be made - with another dealer... And that dealer might be even more willing to make a deal - if there are a couple of attachments thrown in as part of the package!
IMO
AKfish
And 12.8% off MSRP?
What are you planning to do with the tractor?
I'd bet that there are better deals to be made - with another dealer... And that dealer might be even more willing to make a deal - if there are a couple of attachments thrown in as part of the package!
IMO
AKfish
orlo
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I agree about the cruise. I have a 2305 and I can't say I've missed cruise control. I generally mow flat out in high range most of the time.
The i-Match is great.
Also, why are you getting the high capacity alternator? You don't need it unless there is something you are planning on hooking up.
I have the stock 20 and have the 2 JD (35 watts each) forward lights and a 55 watt rear work light in addition to the stock headlights and the 20amp alt runs all that fine without discharging the battery.
If you were going to put on a cab with a heater/blower and some wipers maybe you'd need the 35 amp alt but not for what you have speced.
As previous posters asked, what will be the use? What else will you be putting on it? Loader, etc.?
Also, the Turfs are probably very nice, but I have R4's on my 2305 and unless I was driving on the lawn after a 6" of rain downpour I won't leave marks and my tires are loaded and I mow with the loader frame (560lbs) on.
I do run Turfs on my 3720cab but that's almost 6000lbs mowing weight.
The i-Match is great.
Also, why are you getting the high capacity alternator? You don't need it unless there is something you are planning on hooking up.
I have the stock 20 and have the 2 JD (35 watts each) forward lights and a 55 watt rear work light in addition to the stock headlights and the 20amp alt runs all that fine without discharging the battery.
If you were going to put on a cab with a heater/blower and some wipers maybe you'd need the 35 amp alt but not for what you have speced.
As previous posters asked, what will be the use? What else will you be putting on it? Loader, etc.?
Also, the Turfs are probably very nice, but I have R4's on my 2305 and unless I was driving on the lawn after a 6" of rain downpour I won't leave marks and my tires are loaded and I mow with the loader frame (560lbs) on.
I do run Turfs on my 3720cab but that's almost 6000lbs mowing weight.
cast_and_blast
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12.8% off MSRP isn't too bad (IMHO). However, you don't have attachments yet. I concur with the others that you can ditch the cruise and may be able to lose the bigger alternator.
You're pretty close though, 15% is a good target to shoot for. At this price point you're within a couple hundred bucks.
Scott
You're pretty close though, 15% is a good target to shoot for. At this price point you're within a couple hundred bucks.
Scott
VABlue
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I'd ditch the alternator and cruise (especially). I suspect you already have some implements to use it with? Do tell...
gary_dsc
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The OP may have good reason for the cruise control. I added it to mine when I bought it 2 years ago and use it frequently when I mow. I have long runs to make (1500') without turning and it allows me to take my foot off of the padals and relax a little. After sitting on the tractor for 4 or 5 hours, I have enough trouble walking.
The other components in the original quote.
The tractor will be used for loading/moving mulch, compost, sand, etc.; mowing orchards -- pear trees, pecan trees, ornamental trees (flowering), etc.; tilling small garden plots, flower beds, lawns (spotty) for reseeding, etc.
I have no means of transporting the tractor .... there's about 0.2 miles between the 2 acre house, yard and "gardens" and the 44 acres of "fields."
Hope this helps with deliberations.
BTW not being able to travel (no truck, no trailer) there's ONLY one JD Dealer with five locations in the eastern half of SC. I live in about the middle of the area.
J
The tractor will be used for loading/moving mulch, compost, sand, etc.; mowing orchards -- pear trees, pecan trees, ornamental trees (flowering), etc.; tilling small garden plots, flower beds, lawns (spotty) for reseeding, etc.
I have no means of transporting the tractor .... there's about 0.2 miles between the 2 acre house, yard and "gardens" and the 44 acres of "fields."
Hope this helps with deliberations.
BTW not being able to travel (no truck, no trailer) there's ONLY one JD Dealer with five locations in the eastern half of SC. I live in about the middle of the area.
J
I found a dealer on EBAY selling just the 2305.
2305 John Deere Compact Tractor - eBay (item 400044580219 end time Apr-27-09 07:37:27 PDT)
2305 John Deere Compact Tractor - eBay (item 400044580219 end time Apr-27-09 07:37:27 PDT)
the setup costs look a little odd to me. the mower deck and lift should be the most expensive of the three because it takes the most time $250-300. the tractor should be the least, around $100. the loader should be around 150-200.
The $300 charge on the tractor looks excessive. The tractors basically come setup from the factory. Start them up and drive them out of a semi truck. The setup costs involve checking tire pressure, checking fluid levels, install smv sign, tearing plastics off seat and fenders, checking parking brake operation. really about it.
i think they could come off the price a little. go in at the end of the month and see if you can catch the sales person with a short handed month. might come off the price even more if they think they can make a quick sale before months end.
The $300 charge on the tractor looks excessive. The tractors basically come setup from the factory. Start them up and drive them out of a semi truck. The setup costs involve checking tire pressure, checking fluid levels, install smv sign, tearing plastics off seat and fenders, checking parking brake operation. really about it.
i think they could come off the price a little. go in at the end of the month and see if you can catch the sales person with a short handed month. might come off the price even more if they think they can make a quick sale before months end.
wheels910,
i think the setup on the tractor is more because of the cruise control, independent lift for the mower deck, the diverter valve for the mower/loader, the high capacity alternator, the warning light guards and the additional forward working lights! A lot of stuff on the tractor for future endeavors!
j
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IMO - I don't think your dealer is really doing you any favors with that bid... The setup charges are "over-the-top"! He's charging you twice to setup the mower! 
You could do better with a dealer that's willing to ship the tractor to you -- from 3-400 miles away!
Lastly; are you confident that a 2305 is enough tractor for 46 acres and a home, etc. (If you could rent out or sell about 40 of that; you'd likely manage things a whole lot better!)
Will you be planting trees, cutting the old ones out and digging stumps, etc.? How much mowing will there be on those 44 acres? It will take some time with a 54" MMM... How much of that will be "rough" mowing? That mid-mount will really struggle (or not work at all) if the grass is mixed with shrubs or really heavy brush.
With the current economy - there's no need to get in a rush to buy - 'cause there's some good deals out there if you're patient.
Good luck.
AKfish
You could do better with a dealer that's willing to ship the tractor to you -- from 3-400 miles away!
Lastly; are you confident that a 2305 is enough tractor for 46 acres and a home, etc. (If you could rent out or sell about 40 of that; you'd likely manage things a whole lot better!)
Will you be planting trees, cutting the old ones out and digging stumps, etc.? How much mowing will there be on those 44 acres? It will take some time with a 54" MMM... How much of that will be "rough" mowing? That mid-mount will really struggle (or not work at all) if the grass is mixed with shrubs or really heavy brush.
With the current economy - there's no need to get in a rush to buy - 'cause there's some good deals out there if you're patient.
Good luck.
AKfish
IMO - I don't think your dealer is really doing you any favors with that bid... The setup charges are "over-the-top"! He's charging you twice to setup the mower!
You could do better with a dealer that's willing to ship the tractor to you -- from 3-400 miles away!
Lastly; are you confident that a 2305 is enough tractor for 46 acres and a home, etc. (If you could rent out or sell about 40 of that; you'd likely manage things a whole lot better!)
Will you be planting trees, cutting the old ones out and digging stumps, etc.? How much mowing will there be on those 44 acres? It will take some time with a 54" MMM... How much of that will be "rough" mowing? That mid-mount will really struggle (or not work at all) if the grass is mixed with shrubs or really heavy brush.
With the current economy - there's no need to get in a rush to buy - 'cause there's some good deals out there if you're patient.
Good luck.
AKfish
Ditto!
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