New B2301

debo1683 · May 18, 2015

Hey all,
Does anyone out there have one of the new b2301 tractors? I am currently waiting on one(for about 3 weeks), and just curious. I saw one person that has a b2601. The dealer I ordered from has a b2320 in stock, but I liked some of the features of the new one, so I opted to wait.... The dealer says the tractor will be in this Friday, ready by mid next week. I got it with a quick change loader and a box blade.

This is my first tractor and I bought it to move firewood, maintain driveways, clear snow, do grading in the yard, moving material, and as a toy. At this time I am not going to mow with it because I didn't want to spend the money on the MMM. I may pick one up when my lawnmower quits working.

Thanks!

ddb123 · May 18, 2015

I don't have one but I do like the size and capability of those tractors. If you haven't already, you might consider a rear finish mower (RFM) for mowing your lawn. They are much less expensive than MMMs.

Do post pics when yours arrives!

debo1683 · May 18, 2015

ddb123 said:
I don't have one but I do like the size and capability of those tractors. If you haven't already, you might consider a rear finish mower (RFM) for mowing your lawn. They are much less expensive than MMMs.

Do post pics when yours arrives!

I will take a look at them ... I am sure I will like operating the bigger tractor better than my little cub cadet.

I will definitely post pictures when I get it.

Thanks for the help.

debo1683 · Jun 1, 2015

Here is the machine ... It came in around noon on Friday and I picked it up around 2. I am happy with it ... I put about 5 hours on it this weekend. We used it to move mulch and then took it to a friends place who has a lot more land than us. He also had a big track hoe to play with and dig dirt up. He would dig a bunch of dirt up and let me level it back out... what a crazy waste of diesel fuel, but we had a good time. Our wives just stood there and shook their heads at us ...

gwstang · Jun 1, 2015

Nice tractor! :thumbsup: Tell me about the folding arm rests on the seat? I got a new L2501 a few weeks back and my seat does not have arm rests.

ddb123 · Jun 2, 2015

Very cool tractor! You should take some action shots as well.

debo1683 · Jun 2, 2015

gwstang said:
Nice tractor! :thumbsup: Tell me about the folding arm rests on the seat? I got a new L2501 a few weeks back and my seat does not have arm rests.

I think that seat by itself was worth waiting for the new b series. The armrests are really nice. I am 6'5", so I put the seat all the way back. With the arm rest down, my hand is in the perfect place for the loader control. The operators platform seems a lot bigger on the 2301 than it did on the 2320.

gwstang · Jun 2, 2015

Alright! Now I'm jealous! They should have added that to the L models too!

I did add one of those TSC generic seats with the short arm rests to my '52 Ford 8N tractor a couple of years ago and it is much more comfortable than the old pan seat that came on those. Also keeps me from feeling like I am going to get thrown from the thing, when I occasionally get to going too fast on the old machine. Ya'll know what I mean about the old tractors...they get sort of "loosy goosy" in high gear and wide open throttle :confused2:

chucky79 · Jun 2, 2015

debo1683 said:
I think that seat by itself was worth waiting for the new b series. The armrests are really nice. I am 6'5", so I put the seat all the way back. With the arm rest down, my hand is in the perfect place for the loader control. The operators platform seems a lot bigger on the 2301 than it did on the 2320.

I went and sat on the b2301 this past week and at 6'2" and 250lbs felt a little cramped. I also felt like my leg was laying on the pto engagement level on the left and it was hard to rock my foot back and depress reverse when on the HST treadle. I had to lift my food reposition with my heel then press down on reverse. the BX series felt much more roomy and ergonomic. Did you feel any of what I am describing?

debo1683 · Jun 3, 2015

chucky79 said:
I went and sat on the b2301 this past week and at 6'2" and 250lbs felt a little cramped. I also felt like my leg was laying on the pto engagement level on the left and it was hard to rock my foot back and depress reverse when on the HST treadle. I had to lift my food reposition with my heel then press down on reverse. the BX series felt much more roomy and ergonomic. Did you feel any of what I am describing?

To be honest, I didn't sit on a bx tractor. That could be the case. I only compared the older b to the new b. I can see where the HST treadle could be an issue for a lot of people, but I have really big feet (like clown shoes big, size 16) and it works well for me. I dont notice the PTO lever at all ... but I may be a little narrower than you (no offense), I weigh 220.