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JCC, you have that just about right. That was one of the shortcomings of the JD2305 in particular and subcompacts in general (with an exception here and there). Eventually, you do get used to adjusting it on the fly though and it is not all that big a deal.

Oldnslo, I agree, the website is lacking. I have seen a number of adds for PTO hydraulic pumps with no obvious fluid sump. I saw a video of this blower suggesting that one just connects the pump to the power beyond (I think), plug in the blower hydraulic connectors, pull on the PTO and the...

https://www.sheyennemfg.com/products/snowblowers/compact-tractor-loader-mount-snowblower/ KennyD, this option sounds like a too-good-to-be-true option. I have read that the cold weather obviates the need for cooling, but this also sounds too good to be true. still. I am curious as to how...

Western Minnesota, and depending on the year, blizzards can easily dump 18” of snow, but drifts can get as tall as buildings or hedgerows. Though not the normal, I have seen 20’ deep drifts. I was thinking that the FEL blower could really help to take apart tall drifts.

Hi all, Its been a long time since I’ve posted but I have a question I just can’t find anywhere else. Due to some circumstances, the possibility of inheriting a substantial amount of land in snow county is a remote but real possibility. If we were to ever move there we would definitely need a...

Hi all, It痴 been a while since I last posted but I was hoping to get a little input. Recently I have needed to use my tractor in the morning on cold days (about 20 degrees or colder) only to have the engine not start. I turned the key to the 登n position and waited for the glow plugs to turn...

Hello all, About a year ago I pulled the trigger on a JD 2038r with a 6 rough cutter and loader. Firstly I have to mention the rough cutter. JD wanted to sell me a 5 model, but the tractor has no problems with the 6 cutter and I love the little notch for holding the PTO shaft when not in use...

Hello and thanks in advance, I recently purchased a 2038r and LOVE it and I am already thinking it is about time to do some modifications. I have heard that the 2038r is "designed from the start" to have rear hydraulics added. I would like to add rear hydraulics to add the following...

Hello, As many of may already know, I just can't shut up about my new JD2038r. At the moment, the only attachments are the loader and a 6' rotary cutter. However, one of the jobs of the tractor (and the 2305 that preceded it) is some driveway maintenance and especially clearing snow. Our...

Hello all, I am writing this post as a long-term part of my ongoing review of my new JD2038r I purchased this spring. One aspect I truly loved about my old JD2305 was it fuel consumption. I kept a detailed record of how much fuel I used and the time on the hour-meter when I fueled and over...

I am writing this post because of a VERY simple no-money fix to a potentially calamitous problem. As I stated in another post, my old jd2305 that I sold to my next-door neighbor had the PTO fail just after he bought it. I felt pretty guilty, thinking that I had sold him a lemon, but the...

Hello, I never thought I would be posting about my old 2305, but I now have to. Earlier this spring I sold my 13 year old 2305 to my neighbor, and now the first time he went out to mow with it the PTO will not engage. I am looking for any info that might shed some light on why the PTO won't...

WHOOOO HOOO!!!!! my new tractor arrived today Why I made the move: I loved my old 2305 and a small part of my soul is still attached to that tractor. I had it for 13 years, it moved mountains, plowed snow, hauled timber, mowed my lawn, trails and field grass for years. I really could not have...

WhooHooo! I just got a call from my JD dealer telling me that he is going to deliver my brand new 2038r on Saturday! I can hardly wait! I am trimming down the implements to start as I will only have a loader w/ 61 inch bucket w/hooks and a 6' rough cutter. As soon as I get it I will get out...

I asked this question previously but I got no response so I am asking again here. I am about to take possession of a new 2038r and I noticed under the hood that there is no filter screen in front of the radiator. It does have the front grille of course, but my 2305 has an additional removable...

Hello all, In about 6 weeks (June 1) I plan on upgrading from my jd2305 to a 30pto jd2038r. Right now I have a 4' Befco flail mower and I LOVE it. Sometime after I get my new jd2038r I plan on getting a woodmaxx flail mower with hydraulic offset. It will mostly be used for trail maintenance...

Hello all, I have been thinking about this purchase for almost two years and I am about to finalize the deal on a new, 2018 JD 2038r. I went this route because my wife would like me to mow our 5-6 acre or rough grass on a regular basis as opposed to the once per year I do now with the 2305...

Hello all, Lately the 2038r discussions have seemed like discussions of a unicorn, almost mythical and only seen from a distance but never up close. My local dealer finally got a 2038r on the lot and I got to get up close and personal with it. I have to say that the 2038r is a HUGE step up...

Hello, I tried planting bocking 14 comfrey for my garden. All the literature says it should shoot out of the ground like a rocket with little to no help. My first group of 4 plants died in the soil and my second batch did start to take but recent rains have apparently turned wilty (we just had...

Hello all, I am seriously considering upgrading my beloved 2305 with a larger tractor and I just watched a youtube video on the new JD2038R. I had previously been leaning towards a 3039R but was put off by the price. I know that they are not 1 to 1 comparable machines, but the 2038 looked...

Hello all, Its been a while since I posted and this year marks the 10th year since I got my 2305. I just got the machine serviced and it has been a wonderful tractor for me, I have put it through more than it was likely designed for. However, the last 10 years has not been kind on my back and...

Arlen4720, The idea of a forestry skid steer is just along the idea of my main question. Most effective per unit weight, assuming it can be lifted in the first place. I had not thought of that idea (obviously) but I like your line of thinking. Thanks for the input. overszd, I think the...

Hi all, I have totally hypothetical question if anyone should wish to share their thoughts. I recently ran across this Navy Asked to Donate Ex. USS Nassau to Support Humanitarian Relief Worldwide | Defense Update: and I think that this is an absolutely fantastic idea for old military...

This question is mostly about curiosity since I am not in the position to buy right at this moment, but I have some dense wooded acreage on steep terrain. I am in a long term project of trying to rehabilitate my woods after a severe storm about 5 years ago blew down about 20 large trees (and...

I am sure this has been discussed in the past, but could someone out there, maybe even a dealer, give me a concise definition of what exactly a LIMITED CAT 1 hitch really means. From personal experience and dealer info, I have been told that the limited cat 1 hitch means any or all of the...

Help! My 2305 starts just fine in the unheated garage but starts to hesitate, run rough, and occasionally stall. This may happen when under load or just sitting still. I have added winterizer to my entire stash of diesel, including adding some into the engine while it was running--I know, not...

Hello all, After about 8 years of use my old seat on my 2305 was getting pretty worn & torn. I even tried taping it with yellow duct tape, but it looked even trashier. For last Christmas I had gotten my father a new seat for his practically brand new 1023r and it looked amazing with the new...

Hello all, anyone who knows me knows that I am slightly obsessed with one day owning a flail mower. Today's question is about how to adjust the height. I know there is an adjustable rear roller, but what holds up the front part? Is it just the 3pt hitch? If so, doesn't that make for...

I tried posting this in the buying forum with no success and thought it might be more appropriate here. After 8 years of use wear and tear my seat for my 2305 is beginning to look a little ratty. I have tried to use yellow duct tape but this does not seem to work well. I recently bought my...

Hello All, After about 8 years of ownership and subsequent use my tractor seat is starting to look a little ratty and I was thinking of replacing it with a new one. I did get my father a nice high back seat with armrests for his JD 1023 and we placed his old seat on mine and it fit. My dealer...

Hello all, I am planning on adding a grapple from (Temporarily blocked due to reports of company closure) to my JD2305. I know that this is a complex process what with getting the power beyond up and running. I basically have two questions: Hello All I think I accidentally posted this on the general forums section, but it...

Hello all, I am planning on adding a grapple from (Temporarily blocked due to reports of company closure) to my JD2305. I know that this is a complex process what with getting the power beyond up and running. I basically have two questions: Is there a cheaper route than either Deere or everything attachments (both in the...

Hello all, I am thinking of equiping my JD 2305 with a flail mower for some rough cutting along fences and in some woody areas. I know that my tractor is undersized for most flail mowers (judging by pto HP), but the BEFCO H 40 series claims to operable as far down as 16 PTO HP. even for a 6'...

I am looking to helping a neighbor who recently bought a 1023. He loves the tractor, but the one main complaint was that the seat had no armrests. Is is possible to buy a 1026 seat and mount it in place of the seat on the 1023? I would really appreciate the feedback as my neighbor is in a...

Hi All, I know I just posted about this, but I did not realize I posted just on top of a very similar thread. Basically, I am combing the combined knowledge of the TBN site to see if there are any replacement seats for the 2305 that have some suspension in them. My current seat is getting...

Hello All, Its been a while since I last posted, but I was wondering if anyone knows of a suspension seat that will fit my JD 2305. I have two main reasons for this. Firstly, After 7 years of ownership, the original seat is beginning to get a bit beat up. Secondly, as I have stated before, I...

Hello All, I am wondering and asking to anyone out there, has anyone ordered from (Temporarily blocked due to reports of company closure)? I was just on the verge of purchasing a box blade from them (it really did look like a very nice piece of equipment), but their delivery policy requires drop off at a business with a...

Hi all, this is the first post I have written about a problem with my 2305. I have a very slow oil leak that appears to be comming from under the front axel. The rate of oil loss is slow--it makes perhaps a dime sized spot over the course of an evening. I am not overly worried in the...

Hi all, OK, this might sound like an odd request, but it is a personal one for me so I will get right to the point. For all you sub compact owners out there (and even a few CUT) owners, how many of you regularly use your tractor w/o a MMM? My real question is how many of you would purchase...

Hi all, I know that there is a thread on flail mowers already and it is one of the longest one on the entire site. It appears that one becomes very loyal to their flail mower with just a few minutes of use. I am not trying to restart that very dense thread, but I was hoping for some insight...

Hi all, Whenever I get into one of my implement building moods, I have to ask myself "what else can I do"? I have always wanted to run a grapple for picking up piles of brush and securing large piles of loge. At the same time, I have always wanted to have a rear hydraulic in my tph. My...

Hi All, A couple of years back we had a pretty bad storm through here and in the roughly 3 acres of woodland we owned, we lost about 25 large, mature trees--giant oak and hickory mostly. Now, 3 years later, invasive species have taken over and the area looks like Vietnam jungle. To make a...

Hi All, I was reading through some posts and I realized that I promised to follow up on my leaf blower/truckloader project. Some of you out there were particularly helpful as I was weak from pneumonia (back on my feet now), especially Hizoot, EMB, & beenthere. Unfortunately, this did not have...

OK, I should have added this in my first question, but here it is now. I do know that BEFCO offers flailmowers in my PTO range. Since there are none near me (Southern Illinois) I am left with two questions: 1) What is the price of the 60" and 72 " models? 2) Even though BEFCO rates the...

Hi all, I have semi interested in adding a flail mower to my implement collection. Seems like the ultimate mower. The biggest hangup is that I only have 18 pto to play with and many of the specs start at around 20 pto. If I can use a tiller and break through 48 lateral inches of hard clay...

Hello All, This post is about a crazy sized implement for myself now, but perhaps one in a distant future buy. I have looked at specs for grader blades for all different manufacturers. In my mind, someday I own a JD4720 cab but can only get a LandPride (I just like LandPride implements) in...

Hello to all, My last project with my truckloader was a bust--the leaf blower seized on me when it ran out of fuel. It was an old troy-built, the second tool from this brand that met an untimely death. But the failure of this project had me thinking in a totally different direction. I was...

Hi all, I am getting ready for some fall cleanup, particularly leaf collection. Due to my back issues and a recent bout of pneumonia, I am severely physically compromised. My recent hospitalization has all but ruled out all but the cheapest of options. I have been looking at leaf blowers...

Hello all, OK, my rake build has gone quite well and I have raked huge piles of grass from a surprisingly small area--amazing just how much dead grass can accumulate in a small area. I truly thank all who offered advice and insight into my project. This brings me to my next question and...

Hello all, I asked last week for some advice about getting either a landscape rake or some other implement to rake up grass left over from hogging my field area. I want to thank everyone that offered advice or input. I found every single nugget to be quite valuable. So I took that...

Hello all, It has been a while since I posted, but at this time of year, I have several thoughts on my mind. I just got done bushhogging/mowing my 6 acres of tall grass. By now, that orriginal 6 acres has been trimmed down a bit as I have a substantial fruit patch and a growing orchard, all...

Could anyone fill me in on two specific issues on HP ratings? First, my beloved JD2305 has an HP rating of 18 PTO and 24 Gross. My first questions are as follows: 1) Many implements such as box blades, grader blades, and generaly any implement that does not connect to the PTO give a...

Thanks to all who answered my post about needing a new mower. I have a couple comments & questions for anyone. First, when the RFM arrived, I was able to quickly get it on the tractor, start it up and start mowing immediately. I can mow the yard a LOT faster now with this 60" mower being...

Recently I have been the proud owner of both a JD 2305 that I use for general utility work and bush hogging, and an L-120 that I use to mow around the house and some light landscapping. Unfortunately, I think the tranny is gone in the 120. I had it taken to the shop, they replaced the tranny...

Hello all, I have seen in some recent posts about converting from the sandard JD alternator to a much larger, 45 amp alternator. I think the tractor on which it was done was a 2520. I was wondering if the same could be done on my 2305. At times I have thought about adding extra lighting and...

I don't want sound like an advertisement, but I have to relate an experience of mine following the addition of a Pat's Easy Change. Like many others who have owned a 2305 (and other sub-compacts in general), I have been VERY pleased by its performance, with my main concern being its clearance...

This is in reply to a recent post about fuel consumption on the JD 2305 At about 35 hours on the hour-meter I began to religiously keep track of my fuel consumption. I kept a long in my manuel of the exact hour reading when I would re-fuel. Each time I added EXACTLY 4 gallons of fuel (I have...

Hello all, I just posted this on a different sectionn of TBN, so forgive me if I am repetitive. I am wondering if there is a flail mower that will work with my JD2305. This seems like a perfect tool for really cleaning up part of my field and would love to get my hands on one, but most that I...

Hello there, Does anyone know of a flail mower that will run on relatively low HP? I am interested in mowing some of my field right down close to the ground and really chopping the grass clippings to pieces. From what I have heard, the flail mower is really the best option, but most seem to...

Hello TBNR's, Its been a long time since I posted, but I have a question for anyone out there. I have a patch of lawn in my backyard that is darn difficult to grow grass on. It slopes west into a dense wooded lot, is about 25-30 feet wide (East to west) and about 150 feet long (North to...

I recently had the opportunity to put my grader blade into action and I thought I would comment on my experience with it. I have a 500' long gravel driveway that I maintain with my JD 2305, 200 cx and 5' grader blade. Over the past year the driveway had developed a gentle hump in the center...

I was wondering what others are getting for fuel consumption rates. I just calculated mine after using four gallons. I came up with just a shade over .6 gallons per hour. This is quite a ways off the 1.6 gallons per hour that is listed in its specs. Now I know that the official specs are...

I know that I have seen posts about this in the past, but does anyone make/sell an FEL mounted snowblade? This sure does seem like an attractive option for clearing snow on my nearly 600' of driveway. Thanks for the info. JD2305 LX4 200CX

I have a question for all those 2305 owners out there. I am considering buying a box blade and a local 3rd party dealer is selling 4' and 5' models for about $300. Is a 5' Cat 1 Box Blade too big for the 2305 3 pt. hitch? I would buy it to maintain about 600 feet of gravel driveway and to aid...

Hello to all. This is my first post and I am thankful to all who have posted before. I used the forum a lot before buying a 2305 last fall. After about 6 months and almost 25 hours of use I sure am glad that I did buy the 2305. I seriously considered Kubota, Kioti, Mahindra and New Holland...