b2320 enough power for a 60 in. mmm?

steverichmond · Sep 17, 2008

b2320 with 60 in. mmm owners,
I'm considering a b2320 with a 60 in. mmm. Does the 2320 "handle" the 60 in. mmm from a power prospective well? Your opinions are appreciated!

Thanks,
Steve

MessickFarmEqu · Sep 17, 2008

Its more than adaquate.

KeithInSpace · Sep 17, 2008

I have a 60" mower on my BX running WITH a PTO powered Kubota bagger on hilly terrain in High Range with no trouble at all. And I'm running a "mere" 22 hp vs. the 23 hp of the B2320.

The 60" deck is a dream. I can mow and bag about an acre of grass while dodging trees in under 45 minutes. And that's taking my time, getting all the odd little stragglers.

mcrame01 · Sep 17, 2008

I have a B2320 and it has more than enough power for my 60 inch MMM. I planted new grass around the yard and didn't want to mow my surrounding grass in fear that I would blow the straw off of my new lawn so I haven't mowed my yard for 3 weeks. The grass got to at least 6 inches tall. I mowed it wet last night and the mower didn't complain in the least. I mowed some taller pasture (two feet tall) with it in early spring and it grumbled a little but not bad. It is not something I normally do but I was just mowing it to increase the size of my yard a little.

With that being said, if I could do it over again, I would buy the 2620 for the increased loader size and extra HP for box scraping and other tractor work. Mine worked just fine for doing those tasks also but I could tell it was working harder. If mowing is your concern though, you don't have much to worry about.

Tom_H · Sep 17, 2008

Unless you're trying to do rough cutting with a MMM, you should have more than enough power.

steverichmond · Sep 17, 2008

Thanks Guys! Your reponses were exactly what I was looking for. I believe in going up one size above what you need rule and I'm thinking the 2320 just that for me any application. I know for a few dollars more you can get a b2620 and It's somewhat more of a tractor. I just can't justify it with my 95%mowing of 2.5 acres and very light garden work.

Thanks again,
Steve

eb542 · Sep 17, 2008

I have a B2320 with a 54" MMM, I wish I had the 60" instead. The 54" is barelly wider than the rear tires and that makes it very difficult to cut close to fences, minimize trimming, etc. The power is definitely not an issue, this thing can cut the grass in high range and you will not even notice any change in RPM when you hit tall grass patches.

Go for the 60" without hesitation.

Good luck.

steverichmond · Sep 20, 2008

One last question!!

I'm seriously considering the B2320, however I concerned about how it will handle my 5ft boxblade. Anyone have any experience with this combination?

Thanks,
Stevd

LBrown59 · Sep 20, 2008

steverichmond said:
One last question!!

I'm seriously considering the B2320, however I concerned about how it will handle my 5ft boxblade. Anyone have any experience with this combination?

Thanks,
Stevd

I assume you have been using the box blade on the BX2350.
If the B2320 won't handle i't better keep the BX2350.

steverichmond · Sep 21, 2008

Actually I've not been able to determine how the BX2350 does with a 5ft box blade because it is has turfs and traction is a issue. The B23320 I'm considering will have R4's.

Thanks,
Steve