New to me 2305

traveling fisher · May 25, 2012

2200 seems to be the right engine speed for me on my hilly land. I lose 50RPM going up hill or on level with a load. A heavy load may need more, but I am waiting for the ballast box my dealer ordered before lifting anything more than mulch. thanks for the input, I will continue to look at RPM levels carefully under various conditions.

Gator6x4 · May 25, 2012

Enjoy your new to you 2305. The JD 2305 has a grease zerk on each end of the main engine to transmisson drive shaft. The zerks are almost impossible to get to. Failure to grease the zerk will result in premature u-joint failure. About the only way to get grease into the zerks is to use a five inch needle grease applicator. Auto supply house sells them. Expensive, 20-25 dollars. Have fun and many happy projects.

traveling fisher · Jun 6, 2012

Too many hills. We don't have any flat land on 6 acres. So, most time I am in low range, operate from 1800 to 2200 RPM. Tractor is quite capable with a ballast box. Now I need pallet forks to move brush and clippings, from two acres of woods and plantings. Thanks for all the tips.

whbrittain · Jun 8, 2012

Gator6x4 said:
Enjoy your new to you 2305. The JD 2305 has a grease zerk on each end of the main engine to transmisson drive shaft. The zerks are almost impossible to get to. Failure to grease the zerk will result in premature u-joint failure. About the only way to get grease into the zerks is to use a five inch needle grease applicator. Auto supply house sells them. Expensive, 20-25 dollars. Have fun and many happy projects.

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dakotagun · Jul 25, 2012

Just bought my first JD, a 2305. Had a craftsman 26hpGT for my 3 acres but there's too much needing to be done and the 2305 looks to be versitile enough to be the resource. Now i need some attachments! Have a 62" mmm and a Sblower (will take a while to figure out how to attach that) but thinking about a scraper/grader for the driveway/road and smooth out the rough yard, and a FEL for snow/dirt/fun...
I don't spin wrenches, but am willing to learn how to do my maintenance and on/off attachments.

traveling fisher · Jul 25, 2012

FEL is a miracle tool. I should have had one years ago. It is the main reason I got the 2305 and I have never gotten as much done as easily as I now can. Ballast Box allows it to move heavy loads with ease. Take your time and go. The 2305 size allows me to work around the house and maneuver around plantings. A blade is on the list for our gravel drive which is about 700 feet. Currently I drag it out with a steel tine harrow. Which I pull with my 445, no need for a three point hitch. I think that there are better tools available with three point.

yelbike · Jul 25, 2012

traveling fisher said:
FEL is a miracle tool. I should have had one years ago. It is the main reason I got the 2305 and I have never gotten as much done as easily as I now can. Ballast Box allows it to move heavy loads with ease. Take your time and go. The 2305 size allows me to work around the house and maneuver around plantings. A blade is on the list for our gravel drive which is about 700 feet. Currently I drag it out with a steel tine harrow. Which I pull with my 445, no need for a three point hitch. I think that there are better tools available with three point.

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