Ready to trade in my 2305 for a 2320

[T185]

After tearing out my transmission fan for the third time last week and struggling to lift a pallet off a trailer (not to mention the numerous pucker moments while doing various chores around the house) I've come to the conclusion that I need to upgrade.
Hmm.... JD 24 month 0% could not have come at a better time

Anyone interested in a used 2305 with 57 hours...

 

[Chris2520]

T185 , Go a head and spend the money. and get a 2520.
dont just buy the same motor and same single Hydraulic pump.
get a bigger motor and 2 pumps. more tractor, You wont be sorry i promise... if your going to step up. then step UP....

Chris...

 

[orlo]

T185:

I mostly agree with Chris. I have a 2305 and a 3720cab. I too would love to upgrade (the 2305) to a 2320 or 2520 but I can't justify it. You'll get bigger tires and more lift capacity, position control, etc. with the 2320 but you won't get any more pump capacity. You'll also get front wheel scraping with the loader with I think both the 2320 and 2520 if you cut the wheels hard - you do not get that with the 2305. Ground clearance will also be greatly increased with either the 2320 or 2520 over the 2305.

As to the pucker factor :O) - If it's regarding balance you are going to get worse not better. The 2305 is about as stable as you can get if you properly ballast it. Mine with a 700lb ballast block and those tiny tires loaded is extremely stable. Use ANY CUT without ballast and they can easily out-muscle their weight and get you into trouble. Once you get taller those puckers get closer and closer in between. When I first got my 3720 with a front grapple I had it up on 2 (and even 1 wheel ) more times that I'd like to admit. That was with unloaded tires, but with an 800lb (and long) stump grinder on the back for Ballast. Loaded tires and wheel extensions helped it immensely and I now use an 1100lb ballast block on it whenever doing serious loader work.

Anyway, being able to contrast I appreciate the 2305's niche - A tiny workhorse with a great power to weight ratio (Even ballasted). I actually appreciate it's small stature at times for maneuvering around more than I curse it.

Good luck on your decision but if you decide to do it I'd go for the 2520. The only negative about the 2520 I've heard over the 2320 is that you have to remove the BH subframe mount (everyone needs a Back hoe) to mount the MMM deck.

 

[kvjohndeere]

After tearing out my transmission fan for the third time last week and struggling to lift a pallet off a trailer (not to mention the numerous pucker moments while doing various chores around the house) I've come to the conclusion that I need to upgrade.
Hmm.... JD 24 month 0% could not have come at a better time

Anyone interested in a used 2305 with 57 hours...

Dont worry T185 Im doing The same thing Im trading in my 2305 to get a 2320 I need more Ground Clearance I 've done alot of research &n talked too alot of people The 2320 is awesome same motor in the 2305 But im happy with The 24 horse yanmar Im just not happy with the HydroFan & the Tranny ! The 2320 compared to the 2305 they are completely different animals I have 30 hours on mine ! I bought mine in June ! I wish I would have known about that Tranny Fan ! Or I wouldnt Have bought the 2305 ! good luck !

 

[ChuckinNH]

I hate to throw fuel on to the fire, but I don't see any real advantage in going to a 2520. You lose good 3pt hitch clearance, the nice deck adjustment if you mow, and get tire rubbing on the loader frame, etc. What you gain is more macho looks, 2hp, and faster hydraulics. The backhoe is the same for both, and weak in comparison to the competition. It actually has very little advantage over the 260 backhoe on the 2305.
I do think there are reasons to move to a 2320 over a 2305. You gain clearance, tougher underbody, weight, steering brakes, position control, loader lift, 3pt hitch lift weight capacity, and height. Those are a lot of advantages.
Two hp isn't going to change much. It's not like you can run a chipper with one, and not with the other. In running a rotary cutter I guess it means being marginal with a 5ft instead of it not being practical. Still, if you have enough open land to warrant a large cutter, you really should look at the 3000 series. Now, you are talking about doubling many capacities, and that is meaningful.
If you are going to do a lot of finish mowing, and have tight places to get into, both on the lawn, and on rough ground like woods, a 2320 will do everything you need done in that size tractor. If you are going to skid logs, lift round bales, etc. you need weight, size, and hydraulic power. I just think the 2520 is too big to be small, too expensive, and too limited to be big.
Load your shotguns, and Bows........ I know I'll take a few hits for this!!


Chris: remember you are looking at a bigger tractor before you hit me too hard!

 

[RollTideRam]

I learned pretty quick how to deal with the 3pt on my previous 2520. I never had any problems with tire rub after that, and I only had to raise the mower and move the knob one click to adjust mower height. I could mow my yard in high range (open yard) and only used low around trees and gas tank around the house. With no ballast, I had no problems mowing steep ditches. I just got tired of swapping out mower and implements a couple of times weekly between my place and the other two places I mow. JC

 

[kvjohndeere]

I hate to throw fuel on to the fire, but I don't see any real advantage in going to a 2520. You lose good 3pt hitch clearance, the nice deck adjustment if you mow, and get tire rubbing on the loader frame, etc. What you gain is more macho looks, 2hp, and faster hydraulics. The backhoe is the same for both, and weak in comparison to the competition. It actually has very little advantage over the 260 backhoe on the 2305.
I do think there are reasons to move to a 2320 over a 2305. You gain clearance, tougher underbody, weight, steering brakes, position control, loader lift, 3pt hitch lift weight capacity, and height. Those are a lot of advantages.
Two hp isn't going to change much. It's not like you can run a chipper with one, and not with the other. In running a rotary cutter I guess it means being marginal with a 5ft instead of it not being practical. Still, if you have enough open land to warrant a large cutter, you really should look at the 3000 series. Now, you are talking about doubling many capacities, and that is meaningful.
If you are going to do a lot of finish mowing, and have tight places to get into, both on the lawn, and on rough ground like woods, a 2320 will do everything you need done in that size tractor. If you are going to skid logs, lift round bales, etc. you need weight, size, and hydraulic power. I just think the 2520 is too big to be small, too expensive, and too limited to be big.
Load your shotguns, and Bows........ I know I'll take a few hits for this!!


Chris: remember you are looking at a bigger tractor before you hit me too hard!

I agree with You If your going to get a 2520 You Just as well spend the extra & get the 3000 series That will do almost every thing you want !

 

[Chris2520]

I hate to throw fuel on to the fire, but I don't see any real advantage in going to a 2520. You lose good 3pt hitch clearance, the nice deck adjustment if you mow, and get tire rubbing on the loader frame, etc. What you gain is more macho looks, 2hp, and faster hydraulics. The backhoe is the same for both, and weak in comparison to the competition. It actually has very little advantage over the 260 backhoe on the 2305.
I do think there are reasons to move to a 2320 over a 2305. You gain clearance, tougher underbody, weight, steering brakes, position control, loader lift, 3pt hitch lift weight capacity, and height. Those are a lot of advantages.
Two hp isn't going to change much. It's not like you can run a chipper with one, and not with the other. In running a rotary cutter I guess it means being marginal with a 5ft instead of it not being practical. Still, if you have enough open land to warrant a large cutter, you really should look at the 3000 series. Now, you are talking about doubling many capacities, and that is meaningful.
If you are going to do a lot of finish mowing, and have tight places to get into, both on the lawn, and on rough ground like woods, a 2320 will do everything you need done in that size tractor. If you are going to skid logs, lift round bales, etc. you need weight, size, and hydraulic power. I just think the 2520 is too big to be small, too expensive, and too limited to be big.
Load your shotguns, and Bows........ I know I'll take a few hits for this!!


Chris: remember you are looking at a bigger tractor before you hit me too hard!

Chuck , i ant going to hit ya.....
but here is a few points. made. as rolltide said. once you know how to set the 3 point up. it ant a problem. as for the loader hitting tires. i never had this happen with R4's , and i have had it twisted up pretty good. i have heard of it happeneing with turf tires. now as for compairing the 46 hoe to a 260 hoe. well you can look at the numbers and see there is no compairing dig power. now as for jumping from a 2305 to a 3000. your not talking $2000 anymore. you are talking serious money. and all new attachments to boot.

And you are right. i will get a bigger tractor. cause i just want more hoe. and more power. so talking about going from a 2520 to eather a L39 or a 110 JD.
now that is apple's and oranges. That is quite a sever Jump...

My wallet will be crying for a while thats such a Jump....

Chris....

 

[ChuckinNH]

I learned pretty quick how to deal with the 3pt on my previous 2520. I never had any problems with tire rub after that, and I only had to raise the mower and move the knob one click to adjust mower height. I could mow my yard in high range (open yard) and only used low around trees and gas tank around the house. With no ballast, I had no problems mowing steep ditches. I just got tired of swapping out mower and implements a couple of times weekly between my place and the other two places I mow. JC

I agree with everything you have said. There are workarounds for the tire clearance issues (barely, and I wouldn't want loose tire chains), and the mower height adjustment is fine if you can mow the whole yard at one setting ( I use three different settings for different sections because of terrain, or wetness). The 2520 is an excellent tractor, but you did nothing that couldn't be done just as well with the 2320, and with the smaller diameter turfs, I suspect that the stability of the 2320 is as good as the 2520.

 

[tomd999]

T185,

You don't have any information in your profile so it's tough to see what your needs are. How heavy was the pallet you were trying to lift? Is your property flat or inclined? Do you need a brush cutter?

I chose the 2520 over the 2320 because of:
1) Larger direct injected Diesel with more torque and easier starting.
2) Dual Hyd pumps
3) Better loader function and slightly more capacity (don't shoot me)
4) The 2.5HP more as I felt they would be better for my 655 and the snow blower (When it arrives someday in '08)

I had the typical 2520 tire/hitch arm interference until I swapped the wheels side to side and added an I-Match, since then, never hits now. I don't have any tire clearance issue with the loader so I can't speak to that, same for the mower deck and Hoe stuff. (I have a Wright Stander for the grass and I borrow my buddy's Case TLB if I need a Hoe, sorry Chris, free beats $5500)

My 2 cents,
Tom