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Hello - I own a 2006 JD 2305 with about 1200hrs. I noticed it occasionally leaks antifreeze. The leak seems like it is coming from beneath the water pump. Or, it could be where the pump attaches to the engine (gasket). The leak is not consistent. As I mentioned, it seems to happen when cold...

Hi Everyone - The last time I posted was in 2007. Wow, does time fly!! Yesterday while using my 2005 2305, as usual, since '05, it started and ran perfectly fine. While cutting up firewood in the woods, I turned off the machine. After loading the bucket with wood, I went to turn on the...

When I was younger, I spent a few summers in Italy at my relatives farm helping out. The tractors they used for nearly all field work, especially plowing were crawlers (50 - 70 hp). They were awesome, unstopable, safe on the hillsides and turn on a dime. I know Struck Inc makes gas compact...

I owned quite a few saws, this saw, by far is outstanding. I previously owned a Husky 455 Rancher. Decent saw, but lacked the power I was looking for. If you are looking for a saw that is fairly light, nimble and has outstanding power - the 357XP is the one for you. We had a few our lots...

I am about to cut 5 huge willows on my property and would rather not drag brush piles and logs across our property, making a mess of the ground. I decided I want to build forks that attach to the loader frame of my JD. I did a similar project over the winter for a snowplow, and it worked out...

I think I have feeling I know what the answer is going to be. I currently own a Lincoln Pro-mig 140, 110V machine. It works great. As I became more experienced at welding, I began to build and modify implements for my tractor, and I am planning on building more. Fortunately, there is a steel...

I have an old moldboard plow that works well w/ my machine. I would love to own a disc harrow, but cannot afford at this time. I need something to beakup and smooth the dirt after I plow. I was thinking of building something out of a bunch of scrap metal I have. I am thinking a 4' x 4'...

I know there was a lot of discussion on this topic. I just received my forks from Payne the other day, and I have to say - I am pretty impressed w/ the quality and worksmanship of these forks. They clamp onto the bucket of my 200cx loader perfectly. They are just right for this bucket, they...

Now I know why many landowners refuse to allow anyone on their property. I tried to be nice - but I have ZERO tolerace for when folks try to take advantage of you. We recently had one of our properties logged. The land is about an hour or so from us, my family pruchased the property many...

I recently had this choker cable made. It has a loop at each end with a sliding hook running in between. The cable I had made is 15' long. It is awesome for dragging brush piles and limbs. Lay cable out flat, pile brush / limbs, slide hook and attach loop. The harder you pull, the tighter...

Last year I added hooks onto the top of the box - they have been incredibly useful, especially for cleaning up the downed tress from that massive ice storm we had last year. I decided I wanted more use out of my Box, and here is what else I added. I added a 2" receiver and heavy duty ring. I...

i just ordered a pair of these light duty (1200 lb capacity) forks for my JD 2305. I am planning on using them to move logs (not huge), and firewood to my rear walkout basement door in pallets. Anyone own these forks or this company?? I also read somewhere that folks have used them to clear...

At one point in time, I thought I noticed someone on this forum owns a smaller turning plow for a JD 2305. I think there are some out there for this size tractor. I have larger one that was given to me, but it is way too big for my machine. If anyone has one for their 2305 - does it work...

I am tryinmg to decide betweeen a 6" or 8" bench grinder. I will be using it to mostly to sharpen blades and grinding metal (bevel edges etc.). Is an 8" better?? Thanks.

I have be wanting to build a snow plow attachment for my 200cx loader on my 2305, I finally had to opportunity to do so, and I thought I would share. Last week I was fortunate enough to come across a used 60" ATV Plow, manual tilt. I went to a steel shop, picked up some 3" x 3" 1/4 & 3/16"...

That's right, A current JD owner, that honestly, is not overly impressed with Deere's quality. I had some issuse w/ my 2305 with under 200 hours. Random items would break under normal use, loader work, mowing etc. The steel used on this machine is cheap, made in China, and some of the items...

I was using my gas pressure washer the other day to clean our concrete patio and decided it would be a good idea to grab one of the plastic lawn chairs w/ one hand and spray it down with other. Well, the pressure washer gun bounced off the chair, swipped my forearm. Of course my wife yelled at...

I have a little over 200 hours on the machine. I am a little frustrated. The problem is that this rear end was, unfortunately, rebuilt b/c the PTO got destroyed while brush mowing (cost around 4k). Thankfully it was repaired and completely covered under warrenty. Based on the scope and...

A lot of folks here have hooks welded on to thier loaders (I just did also). I figure, since we tend to like to drag things behind our tractors, why not get the most use out of our ballast box and weld hooks onto it. The cool thing is that you can wrap a chain around the hooks, tight as you...

Now that I have owned my tractor and implements for few years now, I am begining to realize I do need to invest in a welder. At least a few times a month, I have needed something welded. Most of the wleding I will be doing is pretty basic. Repair cracked steel, adding hooks to implements...

I am thinking of buying one strictly for cutting firewood (not felling trees). Even though it is not a pro saw, I am hoping it has the power and be able to work hard when I use it. I will be cutting a lot of wood, but not everyday (I just had my property logged). Anyone own one? Likes...

I having my property logged. The Logger mentioned to me that they run thier chainsaws for 1 year and buy brand new ones and sell the 1 year used ones. I am thinking about buying one, my question is, is it worth it? The saw is a Husky 575XP professional. I cut wood, but not everyday like these...

Last summer, I posted a thread regarding MY PTO on my 2305 completely getting destroyed while brush mowing w/ a King Kutter 4' mower. I noticed that this happened to someone else w/ an LX-4 on this forum. Luckily, Deere completely reparied the PTO under warrenty. The total cost was a little...

Fist of all I want to thank all of you for your input, this site is great. I also have to say, I learned that buying from a good dealer that provides excellent service really counts - even if he is a couple hundred bucks more than the other guy. The dealer was quite surprised that this...

I walked in the house tonight looking pale as a ghost. I was mowing w/ my 4' bush mower. I hit a large stone, made a loud bang ad notice PTO sounded funny. Turned the machine off, noticed that $1.25 shear pine did not break off. Then I saw the hydralic fluid spewing from the sides of the...

Last week I broke off one of the light set-ups on the ROPS while mowing (I know, probably would not have happened if I had a 62c :o). While replacing the entire light and and fully connecting all wires, I noticed a spare set of wires (red & black) attached to a plastic connector, randomly...

How do you like it? Approximately how many acres do you mow and how long does it take?? Would you have prefered the 62" mmm? I am still trying to decide between the two, is the extra money worth getting the 62c?? Thanks for your input.

I had a previous post indicating that I was either going to purchase a 62" or 54" mmm. Thanks everyone for your feedback, it looks like I am leaning towards a 62" deck. HOWEVER, I am noticing a number of threads indicating that many are experincing problems w/ this deck. Creating divots...

I just want to give all 2305 users a heads up. Since the machine does not have a lot of ground clearance and it is tempting to use it as a dozer to clear heavy brush w/ the loader, be careful. The cooling fan for the hydrostatic transmission is located between the foot rest (notice hump) and...

Hello Everyone, I am new to the forum and I am a proud owner of a JD 2305. When I purchased the machine last year, I did not get a mmm b/c I was in the process of finishing building my house and did (and still doing) quite a bit of landscaping. Now that that lawn is in, I am ready to add the...