Backhoe John Deere 2305 backhoe being introduced

[gamble77]

That was for the dealer meeting they had in Sarasota

 

[Sukee]

Does this mean the John Deere 2305 will now come with (or be available as an option) a foldable ROPS?

 

[BleedGreen]

Sukee,

No one at the dealer meetings brought up the folding ROPS issue when the backhoe was being introduced. As the 2305 is an "Advantage" series tractor, and only has 2 package codes for ordering (R3 or R4) tires, I doubt we will see it as a factory option. (the "Advantage" series tractors usually have very few, if any options from the factory)

I would be glad to ask my rep if he has heard anything about it next time I talk to him. Hope I was of some help!

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

They will actually be building this as a TLB package from the factory also. They had a Kubota BX backhoe as well as the Wood's unit at the show and JD's backhoe is much better built unit than either of those machines. It will have a curved boom and also be available with a 16" bucket which neither of the other backhoe's in this class offer. It is labeled JD, not Frontier.

Woods does have a 16" bucket.

 

[LBrown59]

The deck is removed with the Woods BH6000 because the lifting mechanism on the 3ph interferes and must be removed. I have not tried to lock the deck and leave it on, but it should work. I always want the clearance when digging so I remove the mower.

You don't have to take the mower off on the BX23 to use the Kubota BH.

 

[Shawk]

John Deere commercial products: Features for Attachment 260 Backhoe

Looks like it's now on the JD site... just over $5100 list.

 

[ducati996]

You don't have to take the mower off on the BX23 to use the Kubota BH.

Looks like you dont have to either with the Deere

 

[JDFANATIC]

Just looked at the 260 BH today; Jack sends his regards Duc. And it looks like a well-engineered and thought-through set-up. It uses a subframe that remains attached to the tractor even when the backhoe isn't being used. The system is quick-tach, meaning it can come off and be put on in less than 5 minutes and with no tools. The mower deck can be left on or taken off. The 2210 uses a special seat ($120) that isn't necessary with the 2305. It is entirely backwards compatible, unlike the Kubota BX owners who didn't purchase the backhoe package. Here are a few more pics:

 

[archerynut]

When I called the local JD dealer I got a price of $4680. Anyone had a chance to use one yet?

 

[cast_and_blast]

Must...resist...

That would be really handy for several projects I have!

Scott