New 2305 Finally Arrived!!!

kljunior · Feb 27, 2006

Your ballast box looks a lot smaller than the one that came with my 2305. I didn't know there were different models of ballast boxes.
Also, your rear r4 tires look different than mine. Are they aftermarket ?
Nice tool box and mounting bracket!

2305JD · Feb 27, 2006

The tires are OEM. My dealer just swapped my turfs for the industrials on Friday off of another 2305 he had. I had the option of tryng the turfs for a couple of weeks and decided on the R4's after getting stuck.

The ballast box is a home made one I used to use on my 445 and yes it is smaller than the John Deere box. I like it because it is bit smaller and doesnt seem to get in the way as much as the JD version. I currently have 4 suitcase weight off an old IH Tractor. I think the are 100 lbs. a piece plus the box get's me to approx 450 lbs. I have room to slide another suitcase wieght in the box so I am going to hunt around to find another suitcase wieght in there. If that's not enough I have a piece of flat stock welded on the box and a rod that allows me to hange the weights on the back and still fill the box with more wieght. I guess I am gong to do some trial and error and see how it goes.

2305JD · Feb 27, 2006

Rear shot of Ballast Box...

JDFANATIC · Feb 27, 2006

2305JD,

Looks great! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

B8FISH · Feb 27, 2006

2305JD--looks like you've got that machine set-up nicely--you must have a great dealer to do all the switch work etc. for you. Then you get it home, and add even more! Nice looking package all the way around!

donaldprice · Feb 27, 2006

Congratulations! I am sure it will serve you well.

Don

rico304 · Feb 27, 2006

Very nice!

impnst8 · Feb 28, 2006

Looks Great!! I love the tool box...how much are you selling them for /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif??? I'd definitely buy one from you.

2305JD · Feb 28, 2006

I looked everywhere and could not find a tool box that would be small enough and sturdy to do the job. This thing was $60 CDN and is solid. Go get one your local electrical store.

The bracket was very easy to fabricate. I grabbed a piece of cardboard and made a template. Then just get a scrap piece of steel thick enough to support the box (approx 3/16" thick) and cut it out, drill holes, spray paint and you are done.

It took less than an hour to do and longer for the paint to dry.

Thanks...

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