2305 instead of 3320

[earthly2]

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 started from
after the last job is completed. My issue now; is that if the 3320 can not move the boulders I have previously mentioned
Can I do the snowplow work with JD 2305 with 61 Bucket and
the Quick Attach Front Plow Blade, or should I still invest in the JD 3320 to speed up my work.
All replies are appreciated. There is a $8000.00 dollar difference between the 2 machine. I am a fairly large person,
6'4 285 lbs. would the size of the 2305 have any limitation in the comfort category?

 

[beenthere]

I'd suggest you 'try a few on or size' just so you are convinced you are making the right decision. No question in my mind which would be better, and I am only 5'9" and 200 #.
I suspect getting started is the main thing, and the 'right size' will come along later. Seems we always are looking for any excuse to 'trade' up. Other factors, such as 'no cab' will have a comfort level involved that you may not want to tolerate regardless of the size of the tractor.
One hint: Using a snowmobile helmet was a great 'discovery' for me to handle the wind and the blowing snow.

 

[flwiii]

Comfortwise, the crown, I would have to guess goes to the 3320 it's a larger tractor, larger tires, longer wheelbase, all that makes for more comfort. There is plenty of room though on the 2305. I am 6' 2" 350 lbs. and have no trouble operating the 2305. It was this fact that led me to buy the 2305 over the other major brands in the same category.

 

[Dutch445]

Earthly,
You seem to be asking a lot of questions in a lot of different threads, making it a bit hard to follow exactly what you wish to accomplish with this new toy of yours.
Other than snow removal, and your neighborhood contracts, what else to you plan on using the tractor for? Are you going to go into mowing business in the spring? Do you have other landscape projects you want to contract out for? Or is this strictly for moving some snow in winter?
I think with a little more overall information on what your needs are, you may get a little bit better guidance of the right machine for the job.
Also, where are you located? Are we talking about large amounts of snow, ie what could be coming this week in lake affect areas? or maybe just a 50-60 inch winter?
The more background info we have, the better we can help you...
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