John Deere 2305 Compact Tractor Transmission and rear PTO failure

[djb25]

Anyone know how the 1026r PTO compares to the 2305?

 

[yelbike]

I don't know the design, but I think that Deere wound have completely redesigned the case. They were aware of the issue.

 

[DF JD]

I have the identical issue, It looks the exact as your pictures. It happened when using my John Deere rear mower IN MY YARD < 100 hours. I always loved JD but they way this is being handled is absurd and wrong, when I wen to the dealer, Maple Mountain, I was told they had 2 others with same issue, they offered no discount or assistance in anyway other than saying approximately 6000.00 to repair. I removed the broken parts and only use the lower PTO. If there is anything I can do to help press the issue let me know.

 

[yelbike]

I have the identical issue, It looks the exact as your pictures. It happened when using my John Deere rear mower IN MY YARD < 100 hours. I always loved JD but they way this is being handled is absurd and wrong, when I wen to the dealer, Maple Mountain, I was told they had 2 others with same issue, they offered no discount or assistance in anyway other than saying approximately 6000.00 to repair. I removed the broken parts and only use the lower PTO. If there is anything I can do to help press the issue let me know.

What happened to break your case. Some have had success with their home insurance covering the repairs if it hit something.

 

[megotatractor]

Anyone know how the 1026r PTO compares to the 2305?

The external case is obviosly a complete redesign. Not sure of the inside. I do know the new 1 series transaxle/pto case is no longer air cooled but is now oil cooled, which tells me they went to a thicker case maybe. They do know there's an issue and have no intention of issuing any kind of recall. Just hoping my 2210 holds up till I can upgrade to a 1 series in a few years.

 

[yelbike]

The external case is obviosly a complete redesign. Not sure of the inside. I do know the new 1 series transaxle/pto case is no longer air cooled but is now oil cooled, which tells me they went to a thicker case maybe. They do know there's an issue and have no intention of issuing any kind of recall. Just hoping my 2210 holds up till I can upgrade to a 1 series in a few years.

Why not go to the 2 series instead? Pretty much the same money.

 

[country gentleman]

I sympathize with you and your serious trans/pto trouble, and agree that any self respecting manufacturer should stand behind their products better than that. Do you have BBB ( Better Business Bureau ) down there? If you do it might not hurt to see if they might step up to the plate for you too. Even though your tractor is past time date, those low hours should definitely be considered by JD.

 

[megotatractor]

Why not go to the 2 series instead? Pretty much the same money.

I'm sure there are benefits to the 2 series, larger wheels and tires for one. I wish to remain with the smaller 2210/2305/1023 type because of the HDAP tire option which I feel is the perfect tire for my multipurpose needs at this time. Also, the 2320 has no more power and the 2 series have a weekness in the rear final drive. What I'd really like is a 3320 cab tractor but have no building suitable to shelter it, nor the funds to aquire them.

 

[yelbike]

I'm sure there are benefits to the 2 series, larger wheels and tires for one. I wish to remain with the smaller 2210/2305/1023 type because of the HDAP tire option which I feel is the perfect tire for my multipurpose needs at this time. Also, the 2320 has no more power and the 2 series have a weekness in the rear final drive. What I'd really like is a 3320 cab tractor but have no building suitable to shelter it, nor the funds to aquire them.

Which weakness are you referring to in the 2 series?

 

[beemerdr]

Cracked housing where the three point lift arm attaches.... Aluminum is light duty.... where might I find a used transmission?