3-Point Hitch How much attachment weight can my 2320 handle

[dgleason]

Just bought my first tractor, a used John Deere 2320 with 137 hours on it. Came with a rotary mower, box scraper, auger and front end loader. Have some manure I want to disc into the soil of a future pasture. I've seen disk harrows weigh from 400 pounds on up. Seems most 2320 attachments are in the 400-450 pound range. Found a good deal on a disc that weighs in at 550 pounds. There's no PTO power involved. I don't see a spec that explicitly states how much I can hang off the iMatch. Would my 2320 handle it okay? Pasture area is pretty flat. Want to stay within the limitations of the tractor. Your comments appreciated.

Thanks. Dave
Colorado Springs

 

[yooper1]

Found at Tractor Data DOT com:

2320:
3-Point Hitch:
Rear Type: 1
Rear lift (at ends): 1,433 lbs [650 kg]
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 1,150 lbs [521 kg]

TractorData.com John Deere 2320 tractor information

 

[North Country]

And if you want it straight from the horse's mouth, you can always go here for all data about your 2320.

Product Specification for 2320 Compact Utility Tractor

 

[dgleason]

Thanks for the info, sounds like a 550 pound attachment is well within the capabilities of the 2320.

Since I'm new to this and still have a lot to learn, I'm probably being over cautious.

Dave

 

[dmay]

Just bought my first tractor, a used John Deere 2320 with 137 hours on it. Came with a rotary mower, box scraper, auger and front end loader. Have some manure I want to disc into the soil of a future pasture. I've seen disk harrows weigh from 400 pounds on up. Seems most 2320 attachments are in the 400-450 pound range. Found a good deal on a disc that weighs in at 550 pounds. There's no PTO power involved. I don't see a spec that explicitly states how much I can hang off the iMatch. Would my 2320 handle it okay? Pasture area is pretty flat. Want to stay within the limitations of the tractor. Your comments appreciated.

Thanks. Dave
Colorado Springs

Congrats on your tractor purchase.

Actually you may find a 550 pound disc is not heavy enough. If your soil is hard pack and established grass pasture you may find it does not offer enough weight to sink in and turn the soil effectively. Then again your 2320 does not have enough weight to pull a big heavy disc rig. A PTO powered tiller might be a better solution. All depends on your soil conditions.

 

[dgleason]

Good point on the weight. I had not thought of that. My soil is somewhat sandy, which is the reason I need to mix in the some manure. The 550 lb disc should do the job.

 

[lost in wisconsin]

Good point on the weight. I had not thought of that. My soil is somewhat sandy, which is the reason I need to mix in the some manure. The 550 lb disc should do the job.

Dave,

First off...congrats on the 2320. We have one also (short-timer as we are upgrading to a 2520) and it has done everything I have asked of her and done it well.

I am curious to hear who that disc works out for you. We were thinking about acquiring something similar. I assume you will be utilizing the MFWD and curious as to whether you need to add to your front for ballast.


Thanks,
Doug

 

[dgleason]

Would be glad to let you know. The local Big R stores are closing out on the Tarter discs. Have one left after I pick this one up. I was also looking pretty hard at the King Kutter. I haven't actually picked it up yet or spread the manure pile yet. Don't have any weight on the front end except for the loader. Is it acceptable to putting some material in the bucket when some weight is needed on the front end? Would keep the bucket high enough for ground clearance.

I'm really excited about the 2320. Was also looking at a used 2520 at the time I bought the 2320, but it got away. I have a lot of things on my to do list that will be so much easier with the 2320.

I see in signature that you have a FM snow blower - assume the FM is front mount. I am planning on a SB1154 rear mount unit. How do the FM and SB1154 compare in performance, ease of use and cost? Cost has steered me toward the rear mount units.

PS: where are you lost in wisc? I've been in the Colorado Springs area for over 20 years now, but born and raised in Merrill, north of Wausau then later lived in Milwaukee (and Calif and Utah).

 

[North Country]

re: FM vs RM snowblowers.

I've used both and as far as ease of use, it's not even close. The FM are much easier to use. Performance is largely based on HP and somewhat on manufacturer's design, and the RM is the cost & maintenance winner.

It takes me about 2 full hours to blow after a big storm. You could not, under any conditions, talk me into driving backwards looking over my shoulder for 2 hours. If I had a smaller area, I'd consider a RM.

 

[dgleason]

I was looking at the rear mount, but am convinced I should get the 54" front mount. The local JD dealer told me the front mount is about $1200 more, including snow blower installation. A couple questions:

How much drveway do you have to clean? I've got a 700' driveway with a couple loops/spurs. I started doing it with a 10hp walk behind blower, took 3-5 hours depending on the amount of snow. Lately I've been doing it with an atv with a 60" blade. It's quicker than the walk behind, but can still take me a couple hours or so. I'm thinking I'll keep the atv for the small 3-6" snows and use the tractor snow blower on the bigger snows.

How long does it take you to switch beteen the bucket and snow blower?

Any traction problems? I've got a box scarper on the 3 pt, might leave it on for the weight in the rear.

Thanks.