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Hi folks. I recently had my 1025r serviced at the JD dealer (oil change, hydraulic change, etc.) I've put maybe 15 - 20 hours on it since. When out mowing last, the engine was running hotter than I've ever seen it. Usually the temp gauge stays right at the bottom, but this time it registered...

I've had my 1025r now for less than two months. It has 14 hours on it. I've had a problem from day one with the machine chewing up my lawn when making turns (either direction). When making turns it would bind and at times push the front wheels in a straight line even when they are turned. The...

Well guys & gals after pondering many tractors - used 2210, 2305, Kubota equivalents, etc., (delays in purchase due to two girls in college, a house and 4 cars to maintain :-/) I FINALLY DID IT!!! My new 1025r will be delivered next week!!!!! When doing the paperwork a few hours ago, a couple...

Here is my x540 I just sold. I had it 5 years and put 235 hours on it. What a great machine and good investment. I paid $7100 for it in 2008 and got pretty close to my asking price of $5400. I sold it to an older gentleman and his wife. They were thrilled. The power steering and hydraulic...

Thanks for your response. Here is one of the first things I want to do with this tractor: These stones were displaced from a 200 year old wall when we cleared the land. I want to pick them up and rebuild the wall. We have hilly land and I can imagine that I may be on the edge of tipping. I...

I've decided I am NOT going to get my tires filled or add wheel weights as I want to keep the 1025r as light as possible when I go over my septic mound. Deere says in the H120 manual that you need one of the following three options: 1. Fluid filled tires and ballast box 2. Fluid filled tires...

Hey thanks, guys for all your responses... Extremely helpful info. I appreciate it. I've considered a BH but maybe I'll pull back from that. I was planning on getting a box blade... Found a good used one for $350. I'm going to look at it tomorrow. Yes, our soil is very rocky, so I guess I...

Well to further hijack this thread (sorry, I can't resist), here is what my dad flew in WWII - B29 over Japan. I would have followed in his footsteps and gone into the Air Force. But physical condition didn't allow it. My hats off to all you military guys & gals!!

I went to a local Kubota dealer today to look at a bX2670. Nice machine. I mentioned a number of projects I plan to do including building a stone patio next to our deck. He told me I shouldn't try to dig with the FEL as it's not designed for that and will be hard on the tractor. Is this true? I...

Hi guys: I'm close to purchasing one of two tractors (Deer 1025r v. Kubota BX2670) but have two concerns: The 1025r FEL can only do one function at a time that is it can't curl and raise/lower simultaneously. I just demoed a Kubota BX 2670 which can do that. It works well. The 1025r has a...

Hi everyone. I'm about to purchase a 1025r with FEL and 60 deck. The tractor has been sitting outside at the dealer now for four to five weeks up here in Vermont. We've had hot sunny days as well as lots of rain. I've always stored my equipment inside, and the thought of this new tractor sitting...

Hi folks! I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on a 1025r with H120 loader. Does anyone know the footprint dimensions of the tractor (front of frame to tip of 3pt hitch) and loader (front of bucket to back of mounting post), as well as the whole package (loader on tractor)? I"ve never seen the...

Hello, my friends. My X540 currently has 160 hours on it. I'ts three years old. Ever since new, whenever I engaged the PTO it would stall, or almost stall the engine (even at full RPM.) The engagement seemed awfully violent to me even though numerous dealers (and I called about five) said it...

Hi all. I'm still deciding on what I can afford for a new tractor (2305 or 2520). A local dealer has a new 2305 left, but I'm skeptical about pursuing it because it's been sitting outside at the dealership since October (so roughly 7 months now!) With our drastic Vermont weather, I'm not sure if...

Hi guys... I'm inspired by all the great talk going on about the 2520. I've been longing for a few years now to move out of our x540 into a CUT... considering the 2305, 2320 and the soon to be released 1026r. But the buzz (and Deere's promotion) about the 2520 has me thinking... I'm looking for...

All of you guys have my deepest respect for serving this great country of ours. I realize this thread is Aircraft Carriers, but I thought you would like this pic: My dad was a WWII B-17, B-24 and B-29 pilot. Here is his group (462nd) taking off from Tinian Island on a mission. I desperately...

Hi folks. Anybody know if there are any planned changes for the 2305 for 2009? Also, when do the new year models generally hit the streets? Thanks!

Hi folks. I'm thinking of buying a York rake to grade my driveway with the 2305. Here is the model: Model RS - 5' Rake - Category 1 [003115] - $1,012.00 : York Modern It's a category 1 attachment but my dealer says because of the 2305 limited lift (height) capacity, the rake may hit the...

Hi guys Looks like I'm going to make a deal tomorrow on a 2305, FEL, 54c (or maybe 62c), independent lift, iMatch, BB, snow blower and possibly a rake. I'm trading in the X540/54c. Can't wait! I have a question on the mulch kit for the deck that I hope doesn't sound dumb... Our grass has some...

2000' VT driveway Hardpack surface Gentle grade Hi folks... I'm thinknig of buying the 2305 to grade/snow blow the below driveway. Is this too much for this tractor? What's best... boxblade or York rake? Also... Should I get the 54" or 62" deck? Lots of contours in the lawn. Thanks for your help.

Hi guys. I bought a new JD X540 tractor with 54 inch deck and am having a problem that hopefully you can help me solve. I have had the tractor about two months now and in that time it increasingly has difficulty engaging the deck without stalling the engine. The manual says to engage the PTO at...

One other question on the X series tractors. Yesterday I was at the JD dealer and when starting up the X500 and X540, blue smoke came out of the exaust for a second or two. Is this normal on brand new engines? Thanks.

Hi all. I'm pretty close to purchasing a JD X500 or X540. What I really want is a 2320 but can't afford it right now. My immediate needs are cutting 2 acres of lawn but would like to also snow blow our 2200 foot driveway. The X series is perfect for lawn cutting but do you think it can handle...

Hi Guys: There is a local family selling their tractor and I want to ask your opinions. Here are the details: 2210 (model year 2005) 35 hours 210 loader 60 mowing deck $10,000.00 I know the 2210 is a fine machine, but what I really would like is a 2320 or 2520 to maintain our property. Due to...

After posting in Skip’s thread re the 4115, I’m starting to look closer at this tractor as a possible choice for me. John Deere 4115 Tractors - Compact (1-40hp.) LV4115H421388 - John Deere MachineFinder.com I will most likely be buying either a 2320 or 2520, but if the price is right on this...

Hi guys. I don't have my tractor yet and am working diligently to try to have it (either 2320 or 2520) by summers end. I hope this doesn’t sound dumb, but the only FEL experience I’ve had is with a rental for a few days… Regarding the toothbar option, what are the uses for it? I see obviously...

Hi folks. I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on a 2320 but I'm not sure if I'm settling in at the best price. Here in VT/NH I’m seeing price swings by as much as $800.00 for the same equipment. And when I see what a few others have paid around the country, my lowest price still seems high...

I'll be making my purchase soon on either a 2305 or 2320. I've been on the fence for quite a while but it is decision time... I recently asked a dealer what the breakin period is for these machines and he said "run it like you stole it" :eek: I looked at him like he was nuts. But then I looked...

Sorry if this has been covered before, but here goes… We have a 2000 foot driveway which is hardpack. Pretty solid stuff. I want to buy either a boxblade or rake to maintain it. It is a gentle rise up to the house and about 12 feet wide. Over time I will have a truck load or two of hardpack...

Hi folks. I have narrowed my tractor search to two machines: JD 2305 or the 2320. Drove them both today. Also drove a Kubota 7610 – also a nice machine. The 2320 was by far the smoothest, most comfortable and quietist. Loved it. But it is a bit out of the price range. My dilemma is this: We...

Hi folks: Newbie here and first time poster. Been lurking for months and I have to say, this is one of the best sites out there. Very informative and nice people. I’ve pretty much decided on the JD 2320 with FEL and 54D mmm. Here is my question: Can anyone tell me the total length of a 2520...