currently own John Deere 318 that I'm looking to replace/upgrade in the next year. Have 3+ acres and need to cut/bag grass/leaves, loader for tree clearing and maybe snowblower. Am between the Kubota BX and John Deere 2305, and am investigating dealers that would ship out of state to New England.
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tulenutn2o
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Welcome to the forums. Enjoy your stay.
CompactTractorFan
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Welcome to TBN!!! I would not go with a 2305...John Deere just came out with a new 1000 series that looks very nice...They are replacing the 2305...
mjw357
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Welcome, and happy tractor hunting.
Thanks, I've heard that as well, but have not been able to find any info on it...even at the jd dealers. I get a little nervous about buying any new release/first year product, which brings me back to the BX.
Thanks again
JDforMe
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I was in a very similar situation a few years ago. JD318, 3 acres (all grass) here in CT. Took FOREVER to cut with the 318 (which was a good machine) Picked up a 2305 with Mid-Mount mower and FEL - never looked back. It's been a great machine. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one. I have heard of the new 1000 series, but don't believe delivery will begin until spring, and then I imagine they'd be tough to find. Whatever you decide. Good luck!
CompactTractorFan
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Well, then you can't go wrong with a BX. :thumbsup:
eepete
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No bad choices here. It will probably come down to the quality of your local dealers parts and service department.
I bought a new deck from my 318 last year. I had already changed out the spindle bearings once, and after 20 years the deck was beat up pretty bad. Size went down to a 48 inch deck, found an old one that had never been used at my Deere dealer.
Now the 318 is sem-retired (well, I did get near rears for it so maybee it's really re-tired :laughing and just cuts the immediate area around the house that I can't get with the bigger 4520 and rotary cutter.
Pete
I bought a new deck from my 318 last year. I had already changed out the spindle bearings once, and after 20 years the deck was beat up pretty bad. Size went down to a 48 inch deck, found an old one that had never been used at my Deere dealer.
Now the 318 is sem-retired (well, I did get near rears for it so maybee it's really re-tired :laughing
and just cuts the immediate area around the house that I can't get with the bigger 4520 and rotary cutter.Pete
bakerg
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Don't foget to look into the Massey GC2400 or GC2600. I priced JD, Kubota, NH & IH and got the best deal from Massey. I have 3 acres to cut and MMM works great. FEL has been all I could have dreamed of especially will all the snow I had to move this winter. Massey was having a deal on free MMM if you bought tractor. I think now its a free snowblower. You will need to check their web site to see what they are offering now.:thumbsup: