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[hillmower]

I have a 2305 on my property as a "demo." I like it, but while driving through my horse pasture it beat the heck out of me. It also seemed a little prone to tipping when going through ruts, etc. I am wondering if the rough ride is simply a function of the size of the tractor, or if it is specific to this model.

 

[hillmower]

I have a 2305 on my property as a "demo." I like it, but while driving through my horse pasture it beat the heck out of me. It also seemed a little prone to tipping when going through ruts, etc. I am wondering if the rough ride is simply a function of the size of the tractor, or if it is specific to this model.

 

[friedlake]

I went through the same thing when I first moved to the country. I mow about 2acres that used to be pasture. I started out with a GT 235 ( garden tractor ) because of the small tires and relativley light wieght I was bounced all over the place. The following year I traded it in on a 4010 ( I believe the 2305 is it's replacement all thought the 4010 is a little bigger in size) I noticed a great difference in the ride but still was bouncy. This year I traded in the 4010 for the 2520. What a differance!! The larger tiers both in height and width also the extra 400-500lbs really made a difference.I am quite satisfied with the ride now. Can only imagine how nice a 3320 would be???Maybe next year!lol. 2520 is about 1900lbs without the deck on. You may want to consider something a little bigger or end up spending way to much$$$$ to get ware you need to be like I did!!!!

Just MHO!

Good Luck!!

Jamie

 

[friedlake]

I went through the same thing when I first moved to the country. I mow about 2acres that used to be pasture. I started out with a GT 235 ( garden tractor ) because of the small tires and relativley light wieght I was bounced all over the place. The following year I traded it in on a 4010 ( I believe the 2305 is it's replacement all thought the 4010 is a little bigger in size) I noticed a great difference in the ride but still was bouncy. This year I traded in the 4010 for the 2520. What a differance!! The larger tiers both in height and width also the extra 400-500lbs really made a difference.I am quite satisfied with the ride now. Can only imagine how nice a 3320 would be???Maybe next year!lol. 2520 is about 1900lbs without the deck on. You may want to consider something a little bigger or end up spending way to much$$$$ to get ware you need to be like I did!!!!

Just MHO!

Good Luck!!

Jamie

 

[friedlake]

There is lots of guys on this site who can help you a lot if your more specific about what you plan to do with your new tractor and were you live. They can steer you into something that will be the perfect fit for your budget and needs.

Cheers!

Jamie

 

[friedlake]

There is lots of guys on this site who can help you a lot if your more specific about what you plan to do with your new tractor and were you live. They can steer you into something that will be the perfect fit for your budget and needs.

Cheers!

Jamie

 

[hillmower]

Thanks, I have about 2 acres of new lawn around my house and about 5 acres of pasture. I need the tractor to mow and for the many projects I have planned for our newly built house. I should also add that the 2305 I tested doesn't have the FEL or mower attached so it is lighter than it will be if I buy one.

 

[hillmower]

Thanks, I have about 2 acres of new lawn around my house and about 5 acres of pasture. I need the tractor to mow and for the many projects I have planned for our newly built house. I should also add that the 2305 I tested doesn't have the FEL or mower attached so it is lighter than it will be if I buy one.

 

[hillmower]

Thanks for this info. Approx. how much for the 2520? Also, does the additional height make it seem less stable than the smaller tractors you have had?

 

[hillmower]

Thanks for this info. Approx. how much for the 2520? Also, does the additional height make it seem less stable than the smaller tractors you have had?

 

[friedlake]

I paid about $ 24, 000 Canadian for the 2520 with 61" 200 cx loader, 62" on ramp mmm, ballast box. You will probaly pay a lot less in the U.S. I believe around $ 18,000 for the same package. I don't have any steep hills to cut on but I can say the added weight and the wider spaced tires makes for a ver stable platform. The other reason I went to the 2520 is the fact it can take the 46 BH. Which I have read on the forum is very capable and perfect for what I need around here. It goes for about $8.000. I can mow my 2acres in about 3hrs now in stead of all day with the gt235. The 2520 also has a higher lift capacity with the 3pth to get those rear implements high off the ground and out of the way.

Good luck!

Jamie

 

[friedlake]

I paid about $ 24, 000 Canadian for the 2520 with 61" 200 cx loader, 62" on ramp mmm, ballast box. You will probaly pay a lot less in the U.S. I believe around $ 18,000 for the same package. I don't have any steep hills to cut on but I can say the added weight and the wider spaced tires makes for a ver stable platform. The other reason I went to the 2520 is the fact it can take the 46 BH. Which I have read on the forum is very capable and perfect for what I need around here. It goes for about $8.000. I can mow my 2acres in about 3hrs now in stead of all day with the gt235. The 2520 also has a higher lift capacity with the 3pth to get those rear implements high off the ground and out of the way.

Good luck!

Jamie