When I was tractor shopping I did compare the NH TC29DA against the JD 2305. If I remember correctly the NH "outspec'd" the JD in almost every area, but not by that much (not that I put much weight on those glossy brochures). In my opinion the 2310 compares to the TC26DA. What it came down to was tractor trade-in price, tractor "feel", price, and dealership loyalty. Jay