Comparison JD 2305 vs JD 2320

[mjncad]

If your sold on one of those two models...go bigger; but with 10.5-acres, I'd look into a 3000 series rig if I were you and your budget allows for it. Now if you don't intend to do any tractor work in the forested area, the 2000 series may be just the ticket for you.

 

[bp fick]

That's what they have setup.
I doubt I'd ever remove the loader anyways so the 200X will probably suite me just fine.

hmmmm... kinda got my doubts about that statement. For many, many situations, the FEL gets left on the shop floor.

 

[jenkinsph]

If your sold on one of those two models...go bigger; but with 10.5-acres, I'd look into a 3000 series rig if I were you and your budget allows for it. Now if you don't intend to do any tractor work in the forested area, the 2000 series may be just the ticket for you.

I agree, don't buy a lawn mower sized tractor to thin your 'forest'. Something along the lines of a 3032E or 3038E with fel would be alot more capable.

 

[TripleR]

I own a 2305 and have gone from thinking it was "OK" if not good to disliking it. If you are determined to get one or the other, go with the 2320, my choice would be bigger even than that.

I can't believe anyone told you lack of position control was unimportant for bush hogging.

 

[BleedGreen]

Absolutely go with at least the 2320. Although the 2520 is the sweet spot in the 2x20 lineup - more torque, dual pumps, larger front axle, longer wheelbase... I have no idea why your dealer is pushing the 2305, unless he has several of them in stock (and knows the new replacement units are coming out soon) and why would he say that less ground clearance is a good thing? As other commenters said, I would like up to the 3032E, especially if you are not doing finish mowing. You already stated that you are ok with the non quik-tach (200X) loader so the 305 should not be an issue for you. If your main needs are loader and 3 pt work I would be showing you the 3E series - and it should come in less than the 2520 with the 200X. Also, position control is an absolute must - the main reason I would move up from the 2305.

 

[kennyd]

I have no idea why your dealer is pushing the 2305, unless he has several of them in stock (and knows the new replacement units are coming out soon)

Care to elaborate on that a little?

 

[Hammsman]

We are very pleased with the capabilities of our 2320, but with the amount of possible things you will want to do in the future and the amount of land you have I agree you should be looking at the 3000 series with a cab.

 

[BleedGreen]

Care to elaborate on that a little?

Elaborate on why dealers "push" stuff that is on the lot? Sure!

Most dealers are paying interest on the on lot units and therefore prefer to sell a model that is in stock rather than order... Wait, this isnt what you were wanting me to elaborate on, is it?

 

[kennyd]

Elaborate on why dealers "push" stuff that is on the lot? Sure!

Most dealers are paying interest on the on lot units and therefore prefer to sell a model that is in stock rather than order... Wait, this isnt what you were wanting me to elaborate on, is it?

Well now, I guess the proverbial "cat's out of the bag" now isn't it?:laughing:

 

[BleedGreen]

Well now, I guess the proverbial "cat's out of the bag" now isn't it?:laughing:

...or the "deer" is out of the bag??? must have been a pretty big bag!!!