B2320DTN Measurements - hilling potatoes

peter_vii · Jun 29, 2011

To all B2320DTN owners,

Can you post drawbar and front axle clearance?

Also, what is the inside width of rear and front tires?
(distance between inside of rims on rear and front wheels)

I'm trying to find a good tractor for hilling potato rows.

I have JD5083E but that is too big for this job with its 18.4" tires.

Kubota is the lightest from the big three. L models are too small for
two rows, too big for one row. Need either a small tractor to drive over one row, or a bigger one to take two rows but with narrow tires (9.5"). Today's tractors are not made for hilling potatoes :-( Hard to find light, bigger tractor
with 9.5" rear tires. L2800 is too wide for one row, too narrow for two rows.

Any advise, B2320DTN measurements would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Peter

bp fick · Jun 29, 2011

peter_vii said:
To all B2320DTN owners,

Can you post drawbar and front axle clearance?

Also, what is the inside width of rear and front tires?
(distance between inside of rims on rear and front wheels)

I'm trying to find a good tractor for hilling potato rows.

I have JD5083E but that is too big for this job with its 18.4" tires.

Kubota is the lightest from the big three. L models are too small for
two rows, too big for one row. Need either a small tractor to drive over one row, or a bigger one to take two rows but with narrow tires (9.5"). Today's tractors are not made for hilling potatoes :-( Hard to find light, bigger tractor
with 9.5" rear tires. L2800 is too wide for one row, too narrow for two rows.

Any advise, B2320DTN measurements would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Peter

The DTN version is a little rare here, it calls for a bit of patience on getting the right response, I suppose.

I have the standard B2320. We run a market garden operation and the 2320 had more ground clearance than everything else, in its class, of all the major name plates and that is why it is working my gardens now. The R1 Ag tires make the standard tractor very narrow and would be excellent for your purposes. But, the DTN, along with being narrower, has position control on the 3 pt which is a huge plus.

peter_vii · Jun 29, 2011

bp fick said:
The DTN version is a little rare here, it calls for a bit of patience on getting the right response, I suppose.

I have the standard B2320. We run a market garden operation and the 2320 had more ground clearance than everything else, in its class, of all the major name plates and that is why it is working my gardens now. The R1 Ag tires make the standard tractor very narrow and would be excellent for your purposes. But, the DTN, along with being narrower, has position control on the 3 pt which is a huge plus.

BP,

What are the above measurements for B2320? Are you taking one row between the wheels when you do cultivation/hilling?

I agree, small Kubotas are the only option available with their high clearances and light weight. JD, NH completely ignored homesteader's/gardener's market.

Thanks,
Peter

bp fick · Jun 29, 2011

Peter,

I'll get you some "real world" measurements within the hour.

Yes, I needed a one row tractor and got it.

bp fick · Jun 29, 2011

Peter,

I have the R4's. Same R4 as the 2620/2920 so my sizes need to be factored. But, nonetheless, I have 13" of ground clearance under front axle and the same under the drawbar.

With R1s, you might lose an inch. I cannot say for sure, but I think so. JohnThomas has R1s on his and perhaps you could pm him, but just an inch is all you'd lose with R1 in ground clearance.

As for width, the R1s would give you an outside with of approx 40" and an inside width of 23" give or take. Again, these are dimensions on the standard B2320. JohnThomas could give you precise measurements on the inside/outside tire width. Trying to think if anyone else has R1s.

peter_vii · Jun 29, 2011

bp fick said:
Peter,

I have the R4's. Same R4 as the 2620/2920 so my sizes need to be factored. But, nonetheless, I have 13" of ground clearance under front axle and the same under the drawbar.

With R1s, you might lose an inch. I cannot say for sure, but I think so. JohnThomas has R1s on his and perhaps you could pm him, but just an inch is all you'd lose with R1 in ground clearance.

As for width, the R1s would give you an outside with of approx 40" and an inside width of 23" give or take. Again, these are dimensions on the standard B2320. JohnThomas could give you precise measurements on the inside/outside tire width. Trying to think if anyone else has R1s.

Thanks BP.

That is very helpful. The clearance on yours is ok for hilling potatoes, right?
Would you go for DTN version if you had to buy B2320 again?

Thanks,
Peter

bp fick · Jun 29, 2011

peter_vii said:
Thanks BP.

That is very helpful. The clearance on yours is ok for hilling potatoes, right?
Would you go for DTN version if you had to buy B2320 again?

Thanks,
Peter

Yes, I cultivate and hill potatoes and all the normal tasks. The ground clearance is great!!! I don't think you can match ground clearance until you are into a HUGE tractor, which doesn't really work in this application.

Narrow? No, I don't think so. The lack of a FEL would be difficult for me. I have to clear snow in the winter.

chriscos · Jul 1, 2011

When I was first looking at new tractors the DTN got my attention too, but then I saw you could not use a loader with it.

I always wondered about the position control on the DTN... I wonder what would be involved (besides a bunch of money) in adapting the position control from a 2320DTN to a regular B2X20. It can't be as easy as unbolting a couple things and bolting on new ones, could it?

peter_vii · Jul 4, 2011

I found one dealer in Ontario who has a used B2320DTN in stock for $10.5K

Used 2010 KUBOTA B2320DTN Heavy Equipment For Sale | DUNDAS ON

Brand new is $11,850.

Would you go for used one for 10.5K or a new one for $11,850?