Pulled the trigger on a JD 2305

[Piedmont]

First let me say thanks to everyone who offered advice to my many questions, TBN rocks.
I take delivery Saturday and I will post pictures but in the meantime...
JD 2305
62" MMM
200CX Loader
Frontier 60" rear blade
Frontier Core Aerator 48"
Frontier broadcast spreader
I worked with a great dealer out of SC (recommended to me from someone on TBN) and he was super, a real pro from start to finish.
Thanks again and stay tuned for the picture show!

 

[chipsndust]

Congratulations! Another owner to swap 2305 stories with. Can't wait to see the pics!

 

[flwiii]

Congrats on the new machine. A very capable machine.

 

[flwiii]

I assume by your handle that you live in the mid-section of North Carolina. Again congrats on the new machine.

 

[Piedmont]

Western NC, up in the mountains, Highlands to be exact. How long have you had your 2305 still happy?

 

[flwiii]

I really enjoy the 2305 and find it a very capable machine. I have had it for about 4 months, or 20 hours. Its main use is box-blading the wash and the horse corral. In this regard it has plenty of power to handle a 48" box blade. Also it is small enough that I can get in and out of the horse stalls without any problems.

The FEL is only used to move bales of alfalfa from the truck to the feed room for storage and a little smoothing of areas in the wash after box-blading.

I think you will find it to be a well designed sub-compact tractor.

 

[JDFANATIC]

Piedmont,

Congrats on your new toy . . . I mean necessary tool! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[tb1472000]

Would you mind sharing what the core aerator cost? I've thought about getting one, but don't have a clue what they should run.

Thanks,
Bruce

 

[BCNU]

Yes please post the core aerator price if you wouldn't mind, I am looking into one also. Thanks!

 

[Piedmont]

It's a Frontier CA 1048 medium duty and I paid $1,650. The dealer did not carry as part of his regular inventory so I paid the freight to have it delivered.
It is Heavy Duty reinforced fram that can hold an additional 1,000 Lbs. The unit itself weighs 316 Lbs.

 

[JohnnyTractor]

Could you share with us which frontier blade you purchased and what you paid for it? I'm in the market for a new blade for my 2305.

 

[Piedmont]

You bet it is a Frontier RB2060, 5 foot. I paid $375 but got $100 off for buying that and the MMM