john deere 2305

I ran a Terrapro with a Woods RC-42 rotary cutter over this property until it just wore out, so I purchased a 2305 with an LX4 to replace it. However, after following the set-up procedure, the front end of the mower wants to dig in whenever the front wheels start to climb. I have the hitch...

Can anyone tell me how well a moldboard plow works behind a 2305? I am looking for one but I don't know how large of a share my little tractor can pull. Is it possible to get 6 inches or more deep?

Okay folks, after many months of indecision (my wife can attest to that) I finally ordered a 2305 from a local dealer. The reason that I am sorry is that now that I have ordered one, all of yours should begin falling apart... and many problems with this specific model will be discovered. I...

Finally ready for a tiller. I will be using it for some yard work (grading, reseeding) Repairing all the trenches I've dug, and a small garden. I've decided to just buy local and not pay for the extra freight associated with CCM. Deere is out of my budget range with $1800 for a John Deere or a...

Hi Folks, I was using my 2305 to spread some dirt around this weekend. It was the first time I actually got to give the 2305 and FEL a real workout. I noticed that when I was backblading with the FEL that if I was trying to drop the bucket more while in backing up it didnt respond. I had to...

My Situation - I have 7.5 acres, 3.5 will be finish mow (relatively flat and unobstructed), and about another 3 will be rough cut once or twice a year. (I currently have a 4' brush hog to use) 500' driveway to clear in the winter. Land has not been tilled in about 5 years Will need tractor to...

Rock Pickin\' with the 2305 My neighbor across the road had a bunch of rocks near his telephone pole the glaciers must've brought in ages ago! He didn't have a need for them so he let me go rock pickin! Over the course of 3 hours, I moved about 30 or so rocks ranging from 200 to I figure 950...

The specs for the 2305 owners manual state that the lift capacity of the 3PH at 24 inches behind the lift links is 681 lbs. Yet when I read in the 200CX FEL manual it calls for fluid filled tires, one wheel weight per wheel plus 772 lbs of 3PH ballast. I assume that the link arms are the 2...

I'm looking for a light duty pallet fork attachment for my 2305 but JD does not offer one. Any help in the aftermarket?

I bought my 2305 in Dec. and had it delivered with R4's due to the fact I was hoping for snow and mud and all that. No such luck so, now it is spring and 99% of my tractor work involves driving across turf. I was thinking that I should put on a set of R3's turfs and switch back to R4's in the...

Long time lurker close to a purchase on a 2305. Here's my deal (please advise your thoughts): 2305 w/Turfs, 200CX Loader, 54"MMM, Ballast Box $14,050 I have a 200' flat driveway and will need to use the 2305 for snow removal during the New Hampshire winters. My question is whether or not the...

Just received 2305 with 54C MMM, 200CX, I-match, and independent lift today. It joins JD4500 and 6x4 diesel gator and biggest brother CAT 953 track loader.

Update for anyone purchasing a Woods BH6000 bracket kit for a John Deere 2305. Left offset bracket may not clear the mower linkage. I was told some clear and some don't. Woods has an updated bracket that is 1/2" lower and will clear the linkage. Mine is being made and will ship in a few days...

.....and making me money in the process:)

First let me say thanks to everyone who offered advice to my many questions, TBN rocks. I take delivery Saturday and I will post pictures but in the meantime... JD 2305 62" MMM 200CX Loader Frontier 60" rear blade Frontier Core Aerator 48" Frontier broadcast spreader I worked with a great dealer...

After going back and forth on the 2305 vs 2320 debate, I've finally settled on the 2305. I may change my mind again if the dealer takes too long to get back to me with the quote. I believe my dealer will come back with competitive costing on the 2305/200CX/62C, but I'm equally confident he...

It’s hard to admit it when I mess something up, but I have learned so much from other TBNer’s who were willing to share their experiences (good and bad), I decided to share mine. Today was the first day I had time to spend with my new tractor. It was cold, and the ground was damp, but I spent...

First time utility tractor owner - first time Deere owner! Needless to say i'm thrilled & just had to post a few pictures of her. Used TBN quite a bit in making my choice - lurked for quite awhile. Want to say thanks to all the posters & thanks in advance for all the help i'm sure i'll need...

The specs in the manual and the brochure say 17.9kW/24HP but my engine says 18.8kW which I guess would be 25 HP. Anyone else have a 2305 that says something different than 18.8kW on the engine itself? Not that one horsepower is a big difference but if my engine is really 25HP I'd like to...

I was just wondering if anyone else has had any trouble with the FEL on their 2305. I'm not sure if this is normal or not but the curl/dump on my loader seems to be really "touchy". It seems that when I want to dump it hesitates for a few seconds before moving, and when it does move, sometimes...

Thanks again to you guys on TBN for information and advice. This is a great site. Tractor was delivered yesterday , my dealer is great to work with. Boxscraper came with no top link pin and no lynch pins for the bottom links. Also, very little fuel in the tank. He was back in 1/2 hour with...

I've narrowed it down to either the JD 2305 or the Kubota 2350 and I'm really stuck on which way to go. I have 3 acres of grass to cut, fertile and aerate. I will do some loader work but truth be told it will act more like a wheel barrow. I know I will need either a rear implement or weights to...

My ineptness with tree branches and a FEL on an uneven sloping pasture have me contemplating a landscape rake. Is a 5' the way to go with a 2305? Is there some benefit to sticking to the width of the tractor (4') or is much larger better (6')? I just had three big hemlocks taken down. Now...

I have been trying to figure out tractors since we bought land last year to build a house. The house is about three months from completion and the time is coming quickly when I will need to get the tractor to get the land in shape. The land was farmland and is adjacent to a golf course. I...

After months of decision making and weeks of waiting for the machine to be ready I finally picked it up today. I played with the tractor for an hour or so just moving leaves and sticks in the bucket, even tried out float mode for picking up piles of leaves, worked great. This is a great...

Found a used sprayer, 50 gallon, 3pt, PTO driven. It has a hose that goes from the sprayer to the PTO and hooks up. My question is how does this work? This hose hooks to the PTO and generates pressure back to tank? Sorry but I have never used one! Help?

I am currently waiting for arrival of my new 2305 but I have a question about a tiller for it. I'm not looking to buy one so my question is not what size is the best fit but whether or not this tractor can handle a 60" tiller? A friend of mine has a New Holland 60" tiller for his Boomer...

Looking at a Midwest 22 series blade. I would like to go with the 72", anyone with a 2305 or 2210 think that it would be too big?? I can get a 60" easy enough if I have to.

I have a jd 2305 and I am about to purchase a Midwest RB22 series blade. The only thing left to decide is, do I go with a 60" or a 72". I wondered if anyone has tried a 72" on a 2305 or similar size tractor. My biggest concerns are, will the blade rotate 360 on the tractor, and will a full foot...

I took delivery of my new 2305 less than a month ago and tested the tiller for a few minutes then parked it in the garage. We finally got some snow this week to test the snow blower and I hit a construction joint in the driveway. I was going pretty slow because I was getting the feel of how well...

Thanks to what I learned from lots of you guys on TBN, here's what I ended up with: 2305, 200CX, 47" snowblower w/ attach pts, 62C MMM, Woods 48" box scraper. Tractor and 200CX are at dealer, the rest is on order. Dealer should deliver next week!

I just ordered a 2305 with 200cx loader and was poking around on Stonehams.com while I wait for the new machine to arrive. I noticed that the speed of the loader as far as raising and lowering is much slower on the newer machine. Does anyone know if the specifications are accurate? It says...

I've been lurking on this site all winter, and learned a lot from reading. Obviously lots of wisdom and experience is shared here. Visited my dealer today and got the following quote: $9799 2305 tractor $2300 200CX FEL $2499 47" snow thrower $1650 62C mmm $16248 Total Also...

JD 2305 Folding ROP\'s Done A friend bought a 2305 and he wanted a folding ROP's, when he found out he could not buy one from JD he was going to take it off. I told him we could make it fold, that would be better than taking it off and leaving it off. So here is what I came up with.

I used my 2305 with the FEL this weekend for the first time and noticed I could not lift and curl the bucket at the same time, is this normal?

Here is the link, I thought it belonged in the customization topics. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=custom&Number=842146&fpart=&PHPSESSID=

anyone have some guidence on how the glow plugs work? I'm used to a light that goes out when they are ready. Is it just something that you have to time yourself?

Anyone have any input on what pressure I should have in my front tires? The tire recomends 22psi, but it sure seems soft, especially when there's weight in the FEL. I was thinking about bumping it up to about 26psi. Also, what would be the minimal amount of weight you would use for the...

My husband and I have narrowed our search to a Cub Cadet 5264 subcompact tractor with a 26 HP Daihatsu diesel engine, front loader and a 60" mowing deck or a John Deere 2305 subcompact tractor with a 24 HP engine, front loader and 62" mowing deck. We are also considering the Cub Cadet 6284...

Makes life easier when doing a 1,000 pound lime job.

I just spent the day on my new ( has been here a while done some light snow blowing with it) 2305. Today I pushed back a bunch of Pucker brush that has been closing in on my yard for the last ten or so years, I just pile drove it with the bucket, "MAN" was it stress relieving, I kept yelling I'm...

Just got the new baby home on saturday. Drove all over the yard and mowed a little bit as well, even though it was about 45 out. Much better than the 28 when the girl was delivered. the particulars. JD 2305. 200CX FEL, 62 inch MMM, 5 foot Frontier rear blade, and a dump wagon as well. Will...

I just picked up new tire chains from my local JD dealer, $125 CDN, 2 link. They're 26X12s for my 2305. I put them on last night and went for a test run. What a difference!!! I can actually scrape down the built up packed ice/snow that's accumuated in front of the garage over the winter. I...

Hey Folks I just purchased a 2305 with FEL 200C with Wallenstein GX500 Backhoe from my local dealer. I was a little worried after reading some of the forum here about the 2210 with BH My dealer did not stop me from buying it (it was already installed) He is also a friend of mine, so i trust...

Thanks to everyone on the board for their input on my decision. Here's how the deal ended up: 2305 62mmm w/independent lift 200cx ballast box OTD:$13,200 I'll take and post some pics after I get everything situated.

It is recommended in my service manual on my 2305 to change transmission fluid/filter and clean the suction screen @ 50 hours. I bought this machine last Dec. and I only have about 12 hours on it at this time. My question is two fold, at the rate I am going with hours should I change it before...

Okay, Here it is. I've have the 2305 for a few weeks now but finally got all of the accessories installed, bugs worked out, tires changed (got rid of turfs and went R4's) and of course slapped a coat of wax on it. I do not have the MMM 54C on it now in case we get more snow to clean. I found...

This was a 15 ton gravel job I did this past Saturday, the object was to fill in a 3ft wide gap between the concrete and the fence. Once I got down to the shoveling by hand part it was suprising as to the weight of that stuff. Each time I would hit the pile with the bucket and tilt back you...

Just bought a 2305 tractor today. I got a MMM with the independant lift kit. Does anyone know if this works off the joystick or not? Is it a good choice as opposed to the mech. lift? I still have time to change the lift if the mech. lift is better

I know most of you don't transport your tractor on a regular basis but, I do and I presently use my 14' mowing trailer and all is well however spring is coming and I need that trailer back for all my mowers. I want a 16' cause when I add a spreader it is too tight. I have borrowed a few 16'...

I just attempted to install the aux. lighting kit (LVB25546), and hit a snag. The mounting of the brush guards and the lights went well. Even had no trouble fishing the wires thru the ROP. Now, the only additional wires in the 2305's rear harness, was a rectangle shaped connector with one...

Glad I got my 2305 before spring as I've had a chance to assess possible weak spots and hopefully make it more bullet proof. After hearing some peoples complaints about the radiator movement and how it may send the radiator into the fan with a little extra bouncing, I decided not to take any...

Well, after reading just about every post known to man on log splitters, I pulled the trigger on the TSC 3pt splitter. $645 was a good price, and I can wait for the long cycle times. From what I can see, there is a cap on the hydraulic pump that looks like it could be replaced with an in/out...

I am looking to purchase a larger tractor than my GT235 for plowing snow and mowing(only an acre). I am considering the X585 or the 2305. One thing that is important to me is to be able to plow just about any snowstorm that hits. I don't want a plow and a snowblower so if the X585 won't be up...

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My dealer has recommended a 300cx loader for a new Deere 2305 tractor, Deere calls for a 200cx, the dealer says the 300cx is a more capable loader, has anyone heard of putting a 300cx on a 2305? Thanks

Hi: Does anybody know any aftermarket kits offered to route 'power beyond' hydraulic couplers to the rear of a 2305 (or a 2210 kit would probably work too). I'm thinking (not sure yet) about a back hoe and maybe a 3pt log splitter and figure it would be silly for me to get both with a PTO...

What a depressing Sunday I had. It finally snowed and I jumped on my shiny new 2305 with FEL to play, I mean clean the driveway. I was on the tractor for 2 minutes and the Loader stopped working. the bucket would tilt and I could raise the loader but it would not go down. So here I am with...

Hey all, After some intensive shopping and kicking tires, I bought a new 2305 from my local dealer today. Woohoo!!! I can't wait to get it home to start some of my projects. I can think of some grass, scotchbroom, and thistle that are going to none too happy with my purchase.... Thanks for...

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I had posted in another post about looking into sub compact tractors, 10-15k max. As JD's 4000 TEN series stuff seems to START at 15k+, they also have the residential 2305 4x4 model. Anyone have one of these? Where online can i find some pictures to compare the size of this compared to the ten...

I have just a couple of questions. The 2305 is in the foreseeable future and I just wondered if 2305 owners would share what they paid for the machine and any attachments? Obviously we know shopping for a car is easy, almost every piece of pricing information is available on the internet. Does...

Has anyone used a 55 or 57 inch tiller on a 2305 or 2210? I have a 50 inch tiller on my x495 and am wanting to put a larger one on my 2305 but I am concerned about having enough power in soft ground and the tiller pushing me in hard ground. The tiller I am looking at is a frontier RT1160. The 50...

Has anyone figured out a toolbox solution for the 2305. I checked out local hardware stores today and all I found were big metal boxes (all red too...) that would not look good on the 2305. thanks...

Has anyone out there tried the HDAP tires (used on X series) on a 2305? I am not sold on the turf tires on my 2305 and I am worried that the industrial tires would rip up my grass when mowing. The HDAP seem to be a "mean" turf tire with some bite to them. Comments anyone???

Hi Everyone, I just finalized a deal on a JD 2305 this morning at my local dealership. I have had it out at my house for a few days testing and all I can say is WOW. What an amazing little tractor. My father has had a JD 445 for over 10 years and I also had a JD 445 until this morning. I...

Anyone get a Cruise Control kit installed on their JD2305? Could it also be put on a JD2210? Thanx, Dave.

Does anyone know of an after-market folding ROP for my 2305? Talked to my dealer yesterday, and was told that there is nothing in the works from JD to accomodate this request. I'm not getting a taller garage anytime soon, and was considering taking original ROP to a local machine shop to have...

Hey everyone, this is my first post so be kind. I have a little over 2 acres of land, about 1 1/2 is cleared and is cuttable, well maintained, grass. I currently own a Scag 61" turf tiger, but have gotten the green light from my wife to buy a 2305 if I sell my scag, my JB185 hydro and JD 924DE...

Where can I get a spreader for my 2305? It doesn't "have" to be a JD brand, I just need one for fertilizer and lime on occasion.

It has been recommended that @ the first 50 hours I change transmission oil & filter, and clean transmission suction screen. Is this something I should do myself or for warranty purposes take it in to the dealer? Is it something I can do myself easily?BTW, I am not exactlly mechanically inclined...

I will be looking at a friends 2305 tomorrow to see if we can figure out why the cruise control will not hold the pedal down. The magnet energizes but will not keep the pedal in place, it slowly slides off and the tractor comes to a stop. Has anyone experienced this problem, and what did you do...

So far the backhoe is working good. I have been digging in 2 places for sewer lines. I am trenching for a propane line to my building and digging a trench drain for my barn. The recent weather has been good. The ground here is soft and a little wet, but not too wet. The hoe goes right down and...

Am I the only one who hates the new style bucket level indicator ??? I replaced the top half and rod on mine with a homemade copy of the old style. Why did they change it? I think they suck!

I have a question for you 2210 and 2305 owners. I am considering buying a compact tractor and my dealer tells me a 2305 would be the tractor for my needs. My question is how good of a job dose the 2210 or 2305 do at running a roto tiller? I would be tilling 2 different 1/2 acre gardens. I will...

I'll post lots of pics once the tractor is sitting in my garage... If there's anything specific anyone would like to see, just post a reply and I'll do my best to get it posted. Order was placed on 12/16/05 for... JD 2305 200cx loader 62c deck Front light kit R4 tires Today I decided to...

I have been reading on this site and found it very useful. I took delivery of my new 2305 today and thought it would be a good time to put up my first post! I'm a groundskeeper by trade and have operated several tractors including a 755 and ford 1910. I also owned an 8N for several years...

I will mow 2-3 acres or so of lawn, no tight turns and plan on using a 60" MMM with either one. Also have a 1000' drive that I'd like to plow. Always figured 790, nice 380A front blade, don't mind the gear, but am nervous it is overkill and expensive for primarily a lawn mower. Have a 2wd...

Long story short.... I've been hashing the two tractors over far toooo long . One of the things that bothered me on the 2305 was the lighter rated axles. According to the JD site, the 2305 axle specs are rated at approx 1/2 the capacity of the 2210. Sooo, I picked up the phone today and talked...

I have enjoyed reading posts from the knowledgeable and new JD owners - haven't seen this particular question raised- I am considering trading my JD 650 for a 2305. I like the "quick-attach" feature, and the requirements on our 25 acres are considerably less than they were 10 years ago when I...

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I am considering trading my JD 650 for either a 2305 or a Kubota BX. I like the "quick-attach" features of both sub-compacts, as I am getting older and less agile. Current attachments are snowblower, rotary mower, rear blade and 3 point sander/spreader plus tire chains. I am not sure if the...

Didn\'t drive 2305 today. But I got out the Triumph with the side car and rode 40 miles to the state capital. About 60 other bikes there, and a few of them were Triumphs. The weather today is overcast and 36 degrees with a chance of rain or snow. Any other nut case out on the bike today? Fitz

2305 vs 05\' 2210 used. Help choose one? 1st thanks for your previous help. This will be a little long but any help is appreciated. Please at least just post a reponse back stating either 2210 or 2305 I've decided to not trade my garden tractor in on a 2305 and instead purchase straight out...

2305 with loaded Turfs 47" snowblower 60" rear blade 200 CX loader w/61" bucket

Just bought this machine last week. Never owned a JD before or any tractor for that matter. I got mine with the loader and box blade. No mower deck though, I have three TORO commercial mowers already for my business. The 2305 is mainly for mulch jobs and debris removal and hopefully snow plowing...

In the middle of lifting a bucket of snow, my 2305 stalled and died. I had been working on the machine for about 40 minutes, during which time it was running fine. Thinking I had a fuel problem, I checked the sediment bowl. There was some sediment floating along with some ice on the bottom...

Anyone put a posthole digger on the 2305 yet, I see the info with the Backhoe and its seems to be coming along well. I don't think I'll be digging, but the 6.23 might need a new fence in some areas, thanks. Fitz

Went to the farm today to do some work. Didn't call ahead to have the 2305 plugged in, but it started after the third try. Let it run while I put on the i-match and reconnected the 6' blade. It must have been a good 10 minutes, and that put me over the 17 hr mark. Anyway, once I got on, it...

Hello, as some of you know I am thinking seriously of the purchase of a 2305, 2320 or 2520 and selling my 430 Garden tractor. As some of you may already know I'm physically disabled and will need something that is easy for me to get on and off, hook up attachments and operate. I'd like to hear...

Thanks to the many that responded to my many questions... In return I will now attempt to return the favor and keep others updated as well. From initial signing to delivery and shortly after I'll try to update this post. When I receive the tractor I'll try to answer questions as well for any who...

My 2305 will be delivered next week , it should make clearing the 5500 sq ft drive area at the new house a little easier then with my 455 AWS. Next up is a 3720 with a cab for the "Up North" house. Configuration: 2305 with R3 Turf Tires (loaded w/Rim Gaurd) 200CX Loader with 53" Bucket 47" Two...

Ok guys... I've been reeled in and it looks as though I'm going to order a 2305 tomorrow (1st brand new tractor ever). I'm not a financing nut, but the offering of 0% for 2 years and a solid offer on my trade in (2210) is making it to hard to pass up. I'm going with the 200cx loader & 62c...

Trading/selling my 2210...Who\'s traded for a 2305? Thinking of trading in my 04' 2210 w/265 hrs for a new 2305... What kind of trade $'s did you spend? My 2210 isn't perfect but it's really nice... I have the 210 loader and 62c deck. I have a couple quotes being worked on and will know...

Service manager from dealer called around 9 this morning. Brackets arrived. He asked if I wanted them delivered. They were at my door by 1 today. We made the exchange. I started on the install around 2:30. Unit was up and running at 6:00. Install went pretty well. I have pictures but no time...

Considering the 2305 for snow work. How is the 54" Front Quick Attach Blade for pushing snow. Does the tractor have enought weight and power to push the snow when it really starts to accumulate? Can it be raised high enough to pull the snow away from the garage doors?(Back Pull) How good is a...

I got my 2305 on the 30th of October and would like to say I am very happy with it. Was able to use the 62mmm for 2 weeks and the FEL quite a bit. Nancy and I bought 6.23 acres on her parents 240 acre farm. We purchased a 345X earlier in the year for the farm yard but since then things have...

I know that JD recommends a 4' rough cut mower for the 2210/2305.. But I am wondering something.. My dad and i have a 790 (30 hp) with the 513 mower (5ft). When I am mowing i have to have some overlap to get a good looking cut. I am assuming this is normal. Since I am already overlapping some...

Hi - First - great community here. Lots of info - I've been lurking for about a month or so. I've been shopping the sub-cut market for a bit, it came down to a bx-2230 or a jd 2210 or 2305. After driving both for just a bit (no real "work" with either) to get a feel for them I'm really...

I think I may be able to "retire" in 5 years and then work myself to a frazzle on my two places. I am trying to get all of my toys bought now for obvious reasons and am thinking of adding another tractor. I have a 5203 which is working out really great for me but would like a smaller tractor...

Does anyone know how high you can lift a 54" blade when installed on the the Front Quick Hitch on the JD 2305. One dealer told me it can be raised 2-3 Feet. Is this correct?

The 2305 JD configurator now list the Cruise Control Kit as one of the accessories that can be ordered. I called my dealer and he confirmed that as of Monday 11/28 he can order the kit. Code for the kit is LVB24813 and cost $125. I have one on order, so will see when it ships.

Looking at a 2305 with a 54" deck. Anyone buy one outright and what was the best price? My dealer is offering a $900. deduct from retail ( plus set up ) I think the shipping is in the retail price already. Thanks in advance.

Brackets are to be shipped from Woods 11/29/05. My dealer should receive them in a couple of days then forward them to me directly. I hope to see them next friday.

I'm interested in a backhoe for my 2305. Do they make 3pt units? I've seen the Woods BH6000 listed with a couple of 2305 owners, but not clear if those units are installed on the 2305 or not. Anybody using a BH with a 2305 (or maybe a 2210)?

New JD2305 Purchased - Here\'s what I paid Bought the machine last week and wanted to share this for comparison pricing. The dealer is located in Wisconsin. 2305 Tractor ---------------$9970 200CX loader ---------------$2411 54cMMM ---------------$1334 Total...

Hello again and thanks for your inputs. I will be driving from house to house in a small sub-division and have contracted out 12 houses so far all with a 1/2 mile radius. My traveling time is very small. I do not need to trailer the the tractor to and from, my route will bring me back to where I...

Looking for feedback on tires for my 2305. The factory tires seem fine, but I've seen a lot of people talking of R4 etc. I don't know what R4 tires are, but I'd like to get some better tires for the front. My seem really soft when using the FEL - would 6 plys help? Also, any feed back on...

Greetings! I just found the site this weekend, which is good because I just took delivery of my new 2305. I also purchased the FEL and a 54" deck. In the first 15 minutes after taking my new toy off the trailer, I almost rolled it on a grade. front left dug in to the hill, and the right rear...

I just got my Bear Cat Chipper out of storage but when I went to use it, the 2305 stalls when engaging the rear PTO. I'm used to a clutched PTO. How does the rear PTO engage on a 2305? How do I overcome the initial load on the PTO to keep the tractor running? Thanks. BobU, new to this tractor.

i am getting ready to make the purchase have narrowed down to the jd 2305, i still think about the massey on occasion...if i get the 2305 or the massey 2300 it will be with a mmm and the rear blade...does anyone use their fel loader for snow removal...i have a 500 ft. gravel driveway, would the...

can't decide!!! i really like and respect all three dealers...i have demoed all of them and really feel that they all will do the job...i probably liked the john deere the most but i am having a rough time convincing myself it is worth the extra money. here is the breakdown all units have a 60"...

Got a price today on a 2305: 2305, filled r4's, scv $10,450 200CX FEL $2,450 I-Match $180 What do ya think?? good? bad??

I had my 2305 delivered about one month ago. Even though I've not even burned the paint off the muffler, all is running well. Just waiting for the CC to become available and to have the MMM installed at the same time. Here's my question: I have the 200cx loader with the 53" bucket. I had...

My 2305 now has 12 hours on it. While driving from my pasture at full speed, I hit a big hole which gave me a good jolt. When I arrived at my garage I smelled coolant. Opened the hood and found the radiator had run into the fan. I can see the top of the radiator has hit the fan. I tried to see...

Hey, does anyone know the overall length of the 2305 including the 200CX FEL? I know from the John Deere website that the tractor is 102.6 inches without the FEL but including the 3 PT hitch. I am trying to determine how much I need to expand the shop to park it with the Loader attached before...

I saw my first 4010 next to a 2305 at the local big JD ag dealer. I was quite impressed with the 4010, seemed more "industrial" less residential in size, tires, loader, tiller, at least how that particular one was spec'd. The 2305 was also very nice. I never even considered the 4000 series as...

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This comming spring I in tend to purchase a compact tractor... I have around 4 acres of field/grass to cut.. plus I need to do some front end loading ... I NEED 4WD beacuse it gets pretty soggy in some areas... I have around 600 ft of creek that has misc. scrap trees that need to be pulled out...

Hello, newbie/compact tractor rookie need to know if my new 2305 will run a 58" tiller. I'm looking at a demo Rotomec. Thanks

Hello, I'm getting delivery of my new 2305 this Friday... *so excited....tee hee* I'm curious about what size of cultivating implement I'll be able to tow behind it. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'd like to overturn the pastures in a few spots just to loosen the ground...which is...

Hello, just signed on the dotted line for a new 2305, 62mmm, CX200, loader, Woods BH6000 Backhoe. Will probably be delivered Tuesday.

Hello, just purchased a 5 acre property. Moving from a subdivision to paradise. Now I'm shopping for a tractor. I'm looking for a tlb. Will be mowing a 2.5 acre yard and probably the remainder which is now a pasture. It is in good condition. Smooth and should be easily mowable after getting the...

I need to replace a 445 with a unit having three point hitch, MFWD and a little more torque for using a box blade on dirt and stone driveways. My dealer recommended the 2210/2305 or 4410/4415. I was just about to order a 2305 when I tried to use a boxblade and discovered there is no way to set...

I just got a Frontier BB2048L for my 2305. After adjusting the center link as short as possible, the BB was still tilted back slightly. I wanted the scarifiers to be as low as possible to tear up a bunch of sod for a driveway so I wanted to tilt it forward slightly. I talked to the JD dealer who...

I am new to the forum and to the world of JD tractors. The manual for my new 2305 calls for SAE 10W-30 oil for hot weather and SAE 5W-30 for cold. It recommends JD Plus-50. The dealer told me that I should use JD Plus-50 15W-40 all year and that they don't make that oil in 10W-30. I contacted JD...

I ordered my 2305 two weeks ago with FEL and 62"mmm. My dealer (in PA) finally got the tractor and the FEL, but claims that he is unable to order the MMM with the ind. lift. He said that it may be available before the end of Sept. Is anyone else finding this problem. BYW: $14,300 with...

If any of you guys have info on the new 2305, what is the best two stage, 3 point hitch snow blower available. My dealer recommended the Normand. Any input?

Dutch445 has been giving us a lot of info on the 2305. but you have to follow thread & break down info. It is all good , but you can also see all of this info along with pictures if you go to John Deere dealer site Stonehams Inc. following urls. URL is http://www.stonehams.com/2305.html for...

Dutch445 has been giving us a lot of info on the 2305. but you have to follow thread & break down info. It is all good , but you can also see all of this info along with pictures if you go to John Deere dealer site Stonehams Inc. following urls. URL is http://www.stonehams.com/2305.html for...

I’m in the process of configuring a JD2305. Ultimately I’ll like to end up with 62C MMM, Rake, 200cx loader, Ballast Box, 47” - 2 stage Snow Blower and iMatch/Quick Hitch everything. However, considering how late in the season it is and guessing that deliveries will be Sept/Oct (with mounting...

Post and pic of 2305 at dealer shows up in Ohio. 2305 post in SHHHHHHHHHHH..

Any Pics of the 2305

I know I want a green tractor and the 2210 looks great--but then the "secret" of the 2305 comes out. I want to get the most bang for the buck and "bargain" used 2210s and X series are hard to come by locally. Questions: 1. I want to mow 3.5 acres of field with 20 or so trees to weave around...

My summer long tractor search has reached it's end. I'd like to thank all the TBN'ers who helped me along the way. Yesterday, I put a deposit down on a new 2305 and all the trimmings! It should ship on 8/19/05, and I'll get it by the end of the month, maybe sooner? For those of you wondering...

The replacement for the 2210 is out! If you haven't seen Dutch's Amazing Thread in JD Owning Operating - get there now!!! Thanks Dutch, you are right, good looking and priced right!