JD 2305 vs. JD x585

[JDFANATIC]

DJLX,

How are things going? Bet that 2210 has a few hours on it by now! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I'm glad you chimed in . . . I just hope that if there is any chance wxboy intends to do more than just plow/blow and mow, that he makes the right decision now instead of the expensive one later that so many of us have gone through!

 

[RalphVa]

When I was looking, I looked at the 2210, X595 and the 4010 among JD labels. The 4010 has more 3 ph capability than the other two and was slightly cheaper than the 2210. Also, the 4010 with its very slightly wider rear tires started on a hill that the 2210 wouldn't. It also has more clearance underneath, yet had the same fixed ROPS height as the 2210.

The 4010 will move your snow and mow your grass.

Ralph

 

[JDFANATIC]

Ralph,

The 4010 isn't being made any longer. The poster asked us to compare the 2305 and the X585. And, so many of us here have debunked that there isn't a single hill the 4010 will climb that the 2210/2305/X585 won't . . . remember, neutral isn't a climbing gear! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Shawk]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Also, the 4010 with its very slightly wider rear tires started on a hill that the 2210 wouldn't.

The 4010 will move your snow and mow your grass.

Ralph )</font>

Maybe the 4010 was in 4 wheel drive and the 2210 you used was in 2 wheel drive. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I can't imagine for a second that the 2210 wouldn't do anything that the 4010 would do.

 

[DJLX]

JD Fan
In the process of building a patio with flat stone. Just had 2.5 tons delivered so will put the loader to use carting the stone around.
Yes-trading up can be an expensive move as I can attest to! Best to buy what you need or want the first time, at least financially speaking.

 

[danbike]

People will defend their choices of almost everything with RELIGIOUS ferver. That was once stated about software selection, but applies to everything.

In my situation, I didn't look at money so much as what I'm going to be doing in the next years. I don't need the ability to operate a loader, friend has a skid steer. I also don't need to use a rear 3 point hitch.

That, coupled with my love of gas engines made the X585 the right choice for us. Everyone should use their own needs to make the choice that works for them.

Dan

 

[JDFANATIC]

DJLX,

Glad to hear you're still giving the 2210 a workout! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif For anyone without a loader, it is one attachment that you can fast learn to not live without! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[jcmseven]

I would say that unless you plan to use three point attachments or add an FEL in the future, I would not feel the 2305 would offer much advantage. The key is what you wish to do with the machine. For mowing and pushing and pulling things, the 585 is just fine and would do all you need. If FEL loader work is in the future, go ahead and get the 2305, you will not regret it. Inevitably, you will likely trade again. I started out with a 485 and now have a 4520, so it can happen. There is no harm in upgrading later. If you are one to trade, go with the 2305 because they are popular little tractors, and will sell or trade quickly. But then, my 595 sold in three days.

John M