Bota BX2350 & Deere 2305

[farmguy]

I'm trying to decide between these two tractors the Kubota is 11,250 the deere is 11,900 both prices are with 60" mower decks. Have these models been around long enough to have all of the bugs worked out? Also tell me your likes about these models.

[Airic]

Put the Massey Ferguson 2300 on your list. They are all good machines. I went through this same process and the Massey, the last on my list ended up being my choice. As everyone will say you need to test drive and go with what best feel right. Do a search on this site and you will find alot in regards to the comparisons of these tractors.

[JDCOMPACTMAN]

As far as the JD2305, very little problems. Just a 2210 with a few nicer upgrades.

[Nuru]

As far as the JD2305, very little problems. Just a 2210 with a few nicer upgrades.

Test Drive/operate all of the vehicles you are considering, operate them with their loaders, and other implements. Notice which one has the best fit and feel for you. I considered NH, JS, and K, before i settled on JD, been with JD ever since 1994

[rpoage]

I drove the Kubota and the JD when I made my decision. Both were fine to me but Kubota 2350 had more leg room and JD dealer was a "tool" so I went Kubota. Test drives and several visits will give you an idea if the dealer fits into the "Good Joe" category or the "tool" category.

[ChuckinNH]

The Kubota BX2660 is here now too, so another one to consider. Around here there is more like $1200 between a JD 2305, and a BX2350, and I can't see that much more for the deere. The Deere does have a larger loader ( in some ways perhaps a bit too large) and the QC bucket, but I think the QC forks available might be a bit much for the tractor. The Kubota does have a little better control of the 3pt hitch, and more integrated attachments. Both are very good small tractors.