Another 2305 vs 2320 question

[Staghead]

I have gotten some price quotes (only 2 dealers)for these two models with the same attachments/setup (tractor, loader and tiller-no mower). I am finding that the difference between models at about $1700.

Configurator difference is right about $2000. I take that to mean the dealers are willing to discount the 2320 more than the 2305 from list? That seems inconsistent from what I have read in other posts.

By my calcualtions the offers I got would be ~14% off list for the 2320 and ~13% for the 2305 (does that sound like a fair deal?). Not a large difference but I found it interesting.

I had been leaning to the 2305 and getting a mower, but may now get the 2320 without the mower for about the same price.....or I may skip the tiller, get a BB and the mower.....to many decisions. I would like to stay around $16000 pre tax.

 

[lgcivttu]

After operating both of them, I prefer the 2305. I think it is a better value. A tractor is only as useful as it's implements. When you start taking off attachments just to get a larger frame size tractor you need to ask yourself what are you going to do with that larger size with less attachments?

 

[turbo36]

I moving up to the 2320 ( and selling a 2305 with low hours) because I want the larger frame and the full cat 1 capabilities. The rear implements hang pretty low on the 2305 and I'm tired of the back blade hitting the ground when I'm operating on uneven terrain.

From the pricing I got 15% on the 2320 is the norm and slightly less for the 2305.

 

[JDFANATIC]

staghead,

I think you need to stay focused on what your needs are less than the $'s! A few thousand over the years that you will be using the equipment is really insignificant (I know, I know, try telling the wife that!).

The 2305 is a wonderful sub-CUT. It's power to weight ratio is exceptional. It is a great mowing machine with an exceptional turning radius (with the 62C you should expect an uncut circle of 36").

The 2320 is a wonderful small frame CUT. It's power to weight ratio is good, though not as good as the 2305. It's high range really scoots along -- I wouldn't be surprised if it is 4-5 mph faster than the 2305. This may cause problems if you mow or use the tractor on a lot of slopes, as you may have to go to low-range more than the 2305 would and may find the low-range too slow for your liking. The full Cat-1 is nice with position control which makes a box blade (as you mention above) much easier to use. The fold-down ROPS is also nice to have. Now I don't have much seat time on the 2320, but on a tractor I test drove, it was more stable on slopes than the 2305 (my frame of reference is with both having loaded tires with the loaders on). The hydraulics on the 2320 also operate at a higher psi, and with two separate pumps will have faster loader cycle times. Also you get the ability to have a Deere Back Hoe as an option.

If I were you, I would spend some seat time with both; think about your future needs, and then make a decision based on that, less than on the $'s.

Happy hunting!

 

[Staghead]

I fully plan on some seat time before I make my final decision. I have only sat on each one in a dealer lot a pretended to move at this point (my 2 year old thought it was a blast and didn't want to leave!). Based on ergonomics alone I do like the 2320 more.
As I read my post it does appear the money is the main focus, but it really isn't. It may affect how soon I purchase my tractor, but it really won't play that much into which model I ultimately get. The 2305 would suit my current needs, but if we move or I think of more projects/uses I think the larger frame would be nice. Right now my gut is leaning to the 2320, so I would guess that is what I end up.

It does bring up another question I have though. I haven't been following the trends close enough or long enough to get a feeling on financing. Do the financing offers come and go or is it more of a "Wow, the offers in place now are better than ever and you need to take advantage of it"? I don't want to get caught up in any games in that regard or miss the boat either.

Thanks for all the input. I read something new and interesting in these forums every day. Enough so that I almost feel like I already own a tractor. I did say almost!

 

[ducati996]

Deere offers Zero percent Now - based on recent Fed trends, that wont last forever

 

[JDFANATIC]

Duc,

Excellent point. With all that has gone on in this country financially, I'm surprised Deere is still offering 0%/3yrs.

 

[mrjohnnydeere]

HI I have a 2305 and it is a nice little tractor but it is little ,the good thing about being little is you wont mark your lawn. If you get the 2305 take a look at where there the oil filter is for the transfer case it is on the very bottom of the tractor so you have to watch where you put the tractor or you will put a hole in the filter .you might want to add a skid plate.

 

[megotatractor]

JDfanatic has a point about hydraulics. I find my 2210 hydraulics to be a bit frustrating and sluggish when scooping snow with the FEL. For this reason, if I decide to continue using a FEL for snow, I would trade up to the 2320. the 2210 is great for mowing, cutting 3 acres in less than two hours.

 

[RalphVa]

If you have to go into very uneven terrain or go brush hogging into heavy brush, you should go with the extra ground clearance on the 2320 and not have a plastic cooling fan down below.

For me, it was a no brainer when I looked at a 2210 and a 4010. The 4010 was actually $300 less, and I needed the ground clearance and full Cat. 1 capability. Both took the same attachments, because they are essentially both the same weight and width. The 4010 would lift more in front and in the back though.

For the 2305 and 2320, there is no hp difference either.

Does the 2320 have 3 ph position control, or is this only on the 2520? That would be a plus over the 2305.

Ralph