keerym
Bronze Member
I have been thinking about small tractors a lot lately. Currently I own a 318, my father-in-law has a 445 and my dad has an X700. Each tractor has its benefits like dual brakes on the 318, suspension seat on the 445 and the forward/reverse pedal layout on the X700. I also like the 2305 for the 3pt hitch, PTO, 2 speed rear end, and loader capability.
What I don't like on all sub compacts is the seat! When you spend that much money for a tool/toy, it shouldn't ride like a lumber wagon. I do like the joystick hydraulics on the 2305, but I wish they would fix the slop in the linkage. I also like the tach on the dash, but I wish they would make it a little more attractive like the X700's dash.
Some people want or need all wheel steer. Some need four wheel drive. Other want a 7-iron deck for mowing performance. Most would like four wheel drive, 3 point hitch and 540 rear PTO like all subcompacts. I think this thread could be fun if we all contribute what our ultimate small tractor would be like. We can't let the Kubota guys have all the fun with their "Describe the Ultimate BX" discussion.
My tractor would be based on a 2305. I would like to add the fully opening hood and dash from an X700 series. I would also like to add the true suspension seat (X720 & up and not the SE) and tilt steering wheel from the X700s. I think most would agree on that seat! I would also like HDAP tires and individual rear brakes. I know this would be more costly, but I would be willing to pay more for these features before I would pay for simply more horsepower. In many ways I'm describing a 2320, but those tractors are getting a little large for a few yards.
What would be your ultimate Subcompact?
What I don't like on all sub compacts is the seat! When you spend that much money for a tool/toy, it shouldn't ride like a lumber wagon. I do like the joystick hydraulics on the 2305, but I wish they would fix the slop in the linkage. I also like the tach on the dash, but I wish they would make it a little more attractive like the X700's dash.
Some people want or need all wheel steer. Some need four wheel drive. Other want a 7-iron deck for mowing performance. Most would like four wheel drive, 3 point hitch and 540 rear PTO like all subcompacts. I think this thread could be fun if we all contribute what our ultimate small tractor would be like. We can't let the Kubota guys have all the fun with their "Describe the Ultimate BX" discussion.
My tractor would be based on a 2305. I would like to add the fully opening hood and dash from an X700 series. I would also like to add the true suspension seat (X720 & up and not the SE) and tilt steering wheel from the X700s. I think most would agree on that seat! I would also like HDAP tires and individual rear brakes. I know this would be more costly, but I would be willing to pay more for these features before I would pay for simply more horsepower. In many ways I'm describing a 2320, but those tractors are getting a little large for a few yards.
What would be your ultimate Subcompact?
