john deere 2305

Really stuck here. I have aquired a few small farm/estate properties to cut. I want the best built 60 or 72" mid mount mower/tractor I can get with a diesel, 4WD and some versatility to run a small spreader or maybe even a 4' rear cutter in the future or a front mount snowblower. I do not want a...

At 111 hours a few weeks ago the engine will start to die from 2800 to 2000 rpms, then climbs up again. Now it runs and shuts down. Checked forum and tank cap vent is OK. Now I see that my clear fuel filter housing shows the fuel is being used till empty leading to shut down. You can then see...

For the last three times I have cranked up my tractor the yellow caution lights come on and stay on? I have looked for any wiring problems that I could see from just looking around but nothing out of the ordinary. Anyone else have this issue with their 2305 or any JD tractor for that matter?

Well made my first payment today I was surprised how that thing can dig. Four black walnut and 2 apple stumps already.

Hi folks, I own a 2305 with the 200CX FEL and also a 260 BH, as well as the 62 in. MMM deck...using it currently to work on some landscaping, building a waterfall in my garden around the pool....this website is very handy to get top tips on the use of the tractor....thanks to all for their...

Hey guys, Was at the dealer today getting some items for my 316. They had a 2010 2305 on the floor. I was looking it over and noticed JD kind of squared the hood a little on the newer models. IMO,looks pretty good. Slight throwback,eh.:) Anyway,my parts guy tells me this is the last year for...

Don't everyone raise your hands at once!

I finally got around to buying and mounting a set of HDAPs on my 2305. A few others here have them and seemed to be happy. My turfs were fine mowing my lawn, but obviously lousy when snowblowing my long gravel driveway (even with 2-link v-bar chains on the rears), and completely useless when...

looking fior a backhoe for my tractor. so far I see 3 options, a JD260 at about $5500.00, Woods at about the same and a Rhino, which I saw on a thread was about $1600.00 cheaper? Anyone used one? have any comments on which one works best? Thanks Fred

I just purchased a new 2305. It's getting delivered saturday morning. Nervous that this will not be able to do what i need it to do. I mow about 3acres which I feel will be no issue. My real concern is blowing snow. I purchased it with 47" blower, 62" deck and a 200cx bucket. I live South of...

Hi, I have 10.5 mostly flat acres of property - with about 6.5 acres being forested. The rest is about and acre of cleared land for building (barn, house, vehicle turnaround etc.) and then there is a 1 acre meadow, and a 400' gravel driveway. I intend to use a small tractor for brush hogging...

In my quest to purchase a new SC, I didn't find many reviews for the sc2450. There are many for the Kubota and enough for the JD. What was out there seemed to focus mainly on price. To help me decide, I made up a simple table with specs that seemed to matter to me when thumbing through brochures...

In recent searches on noise/vibrations on the JD 2305, I came across references to the engine to transmission U-Joint wear. Evidently some JD2305s have either 0, 1, or 2 grease fittings, none of which are mentioned in the operator manual (thanks JD). Mine appears to have no fittings, but I...

Reading multiple threads, it looks to me like the easiest way to replace this fan is by removing the large MMM bar and then taking apart the rear u-joint next to the fan. I hit a stick with my 2305 today, and appear to have bent the fan blades. None of them actually broke, but now they are...

I've had a diverter valve hooked up on my 2305 since fall. When I use it now, in mower independent lift position, the deck goes up and down but the bucket curls slightly as well. I don't remember this from last fall, maybe I hooked something up wrong this spring, or maybe that valve is...

Hi there, I was hooking up my 3 point rake and the quick hitch caught and lifted rake by just one side, then all of a sudden the 3 point wont lift any longer. Any suggestions? It don't look good because I see the linkage going into a gear box is working. Did I break something inside? I...

I sat on a Kubota BX last night, and was surprised to find that with my more limited right leg mobility these days moving my leg from the forward to reverse pedal on the hydro was an issue. I tried a Massey GC2400, and found it much nicer to reach, but the pedal resistance was pretty...

moving heavy organs-no puns please. pulled this Hammond A100 out of back of my van last Sat. bought at an auction, will either try to fix or sell for parts, have'nt decided. Paynes forks in use,lifted it fine and put it away. they weigh about 400 lb +/- Greenie wants to jam just need coupla...

Hi, does anyone know if Yanmar make a badge engineered version of the JD2305, or at least use common parts like the 2305's front drive axle on their tractors? I'm interested in getting an axle like that second hand for a project I'm thinking of. Thanks!

Hi all: Anyone know how to adjust brakes on a 2009 2305 CUT? Adjusting the brakes is discussed in the ops manual as a solution if the rear wheels will not stop, but the adjustment procedure is not in the ops manual. Before I bought the tractor everything I have read about wet disc brackes...

Kubota Australia don't import the iron wheel weights for the rear 26 12 12. John Deere do have weights for the JD2305 26 12 12. Does anyone know if the JD weights can be attached to the Kubota metal rims , or are the hole alignments/bolts different ? JD service didn't know what the Kubota...

Hello, gentleman, and thank you in advance for your help. I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2010 JD 2305 with the above equipment. The dealer is quoting me $12,373.00 plus tax ($464). I'm feeling like this might be a decent price, but I'd love your input. Would you take this deal? Going to...

Purchased a NEW 2305, with a fel, 54in deck and backhoe, last week. Was supposed to get it today, got a call from dealer this morning. Its making a funny noise when it's in 4 wheel drive I was told. Ok what about switching tractors I asked. (2 more on the lot) It will take to long to switch...

The hydraulics on my JD 2305 seem to have some hesitation, more-so than usual. I figure that its being caused by a low hydraulic fluid level or am I in left field with the diagnosis? Can anyone tell me how to check the hydraulic fluid level in a JD 2305? I thought that the fluid fill under...

My 2305 has an interlock issue somewhere that won't allow the engine to turnover. It's in neutral, the seat safety switch is bypassed (but I did reconnect it, also, to no affect), and the parking brake is engaged. The engine doesn't even try to start... This happened after I tried to lift...

I have a JD 2305 with about 40 hours and I noticed a small transmission fluid leak. It's coming from the square head plug near the back of the filter on the rear axle. This is not the Hex head drain plug. Has anyone else had this problem? What is this plug for, is this just a plugged off port or...

Last night I mowed and noticed that on the discharge side of the deck, the outer sweep of the blade was cutting about 1" lower than the rest of the deck. Didn't matter if the tractor was leaning one way or the other or whether the lawn was smooth or bumpy. When I last mowed 4 days ago...

We are looking for a nice x728 that has a loader ,54 inch deck,and a front blade . Any one that may have one let us know . I have a 2007 2305 to trade for one that only has 100 hours on it as of today. It has a front 200cx loader also. Very nice compact and very claen well kept. Please email at...

My 2305 with the 54" deck and power blower never really worked well. When you cross just a few leaves they usually blow out from under the deck. It seems to pick up grass OK as no grass clippings are left and the 3 bags get full. I thought that putting high lift blades would help but they did...

I have a 2006 2305 w/160hrs on it. Twice I have been running the machine and it will abruptly quit. The first time It stared after cranking 2-3 times. Yesterday I had to let it sit for 2-hours and it started right away. When it happened the other day, I would crank the starter and the...

Thanks to all who answered my post about needing a new mower. I have a couple comments & questions for anyone. First, when the RFM arrived, I was able to quickly get it on the tractor, start it up and start mowing immediately. I can mow the yard a LOT faster now with this 60" mower being...

My dad just bought a JD 2305 (24hp) 4x4 with a FEL. We are looking for a set of harrows for planting food plots on our hunting lease. We don't have a lot of experience in small tractors and are wondering if our machine will handle a decent set of 5 foot harrows or if we will be relegated to a...

I ordered a 60" DR Power Grader back in April to try out and to see if it really worked. They had a sale price, free shipping, extended warranty, and 1 year trial. I figured I could get some work out of in a year and not be out to awful much if it didn't work. My driveway is 200 yards long and...

I am having a real hard time picking a tractor. I want a tractor, loader and backhoe for now. Possibly a tiller, rotary cutter and chipper down the road. I have a some lot clearing to do so I am a little concerned about the ground clearance on the 2305 though it seems like a sweet tractor...

Just wondering if anyone here on the Deere site might have a link to a video of someone removing (and reinstalling) the belly mower on a JD 2305 tractor? A friend of mine just purchased a 2305 and I found a YouTube clip of the removal and installation of the FEL but couldn't find anything for...

For those stuck with the first generation seat swivel, you might find some relief in these modifications to get your swivel to rotate a bit more smoothly. I took a good look at the mechanism to see why it gets hung up much of the time when rotating from front to back and vice versa. It turns...

deciding between 54c or 62c does any body have pro's cons? thanks

The operator's manual has a picture showing where to grease the scv linkage "with access cover removed". Do they really expect you to remove that cover (located right behind your calves when seated) for regular maintenance? It took me nearly 2 hrs to pry it out and around half a dozen...

Keep having a problem hooking up the hydraulic lines when I reattach the loader. I cannot reconnect 2 of the 4 lines. I've tried playing with the stick back and forth both while running and not running. Nothing seems to work. It seems pressure bound and the lines will not hookup??? This is not...

Front axle oil is low, went to dealer to get some, he said it unit is shipped from factory w/ 90 weight oil, and they swap it out with hy-gard as it works better over here, looking at the oil in the axle now it does not look like Hy-gard, anyways the question is, is it OK to put Hy-gard in the...

My property is very sloped with grade changes abound. I rarely get to mow in a straight line for very long. In some spots, the mowing deck will actually bottom out up against the tractor on one side as I squirrel up an off camber turning rise. When the mowing deck bottoms out against the...

got in some serious seat time on the new 2305 this weekend,I turned the cell off and told everyone to leave me alone .LOL. I got about 12 hours in on it and have the sunburn to prove it. First off= very happy now that i bought the deere because on a few of the chores i did right up next to...

Hi, I dug out a stump with my 2305 backhoe the other day. The tree was an Italian Cypress that was right next to our house... in a 5-foot wide planter strip betwen the house and the asphalt parking area. In addition to being a fire hazard, it was also a very dirty tree, holding a lot...

Our resident X700 basher got me thinking about how they actually compare to the sub-CUTs. And while I was sitting here waiting for the laundry to finish drying I had the time to look it all up. Seems to me that the X748 holds its own pretty well and is exactly what it advertises itself to be: an...

I am looking to purchase a compact TLB combinaton with a MMM for my commercial mowing buisness, I am going with this over a z-turn or front mower, so I have something more versitile for my primarily snow buisness, with the thought of being hired out for mini-backhoe work to add more income to...

In case some of you don't know, Deere has a replacement seat swivel for the 2305 with backhoe. I had it installed last week and it is great. The dealer told me that Deere does not notify anyone about it. It is up to your dealer to remember who they sold 2305s with backhoe to and get in touch...

How much can you tow w/ a 2305 and a drawbar? does any know how much weight you can put on the drawbar, and the size of the holes for putting on a ball? How well does the locking kit work and what is it's load rating? I am looking to move a 4,500 pound boat on a tandem axel trailer around at my...

Just picked up a used 54C deck to put on my 2305, and it came with the hydraulic lift kit. I had a previous 2305 that I had the 3-point lifting kit on, so I'm fairly familiar with how the lifting works. My question, where in the heck does this thing mount to? I know one end has to go to the 2...

I was tilling my garden and after the loud bang I got off my tractor looked at the rear PTO only to see the fluid pouring out where the shaft had snapped off. I am a little nauseous. Can one replace the shaft by yourself and how much will a new shaft cost?

Help, I am going nuts reading threads on the topic. I am negotiating between the 2305 and the Kubota BX 2360. They are comparably equipeed with FEL, 60" MMM, Hydraulic snow blade. Currently I have the price the same at both dealers. I think both dealers would be equally good- I have the...

Does anyone know if a 54" mower deck from a JD 445 would be compatible with a JD 2305? Does anyone know of a compatibility chart that will show what parts are compatible with what tractors?

Am trying to install the mower on the 2305, I cannot get the knob to move, stuck in the lock position, is there something I am missing? Thanks Fred

I picked up a Mulch kit yesterday for the 62c deck. I put on both baffles and then the blades. I turned the drive shaft by hand and found the blade near the discharge and the middle were coming in contact with the baffle. I thought I installed the blades according to the directions but after...

Just noticed today that my 2305 did not seem to have as much power mowing. It is ~3 yrs old, with 90 hours. Changed the hydraulic fluid at 50 hrs as suggested in the manual. Note I was recently yanking some trees from the draw out back, but I had mowed since then and did not notice it. I worked...

Hi everyone. I am new to this website but have been reading everyones input for a few months. I have 10 hours on my 2305 and gone through the manual to do the proper maintenance. Since I am not a mechanic, I have a question that seems probably dumb to most of you, how do you lube the ball...

We are looking for a mechanical thumb for a JD 2305. Does anybody know which Wallenstein thumb will work on the 2305? Their website indicates lots of models for the Kubota line, but nothing specific for the JD. Anybody have one of these and the correct model/part number?? Thanks!

Hi everybody! I plan on adding some strobe and work lights to my 2305. Unfortunately, it is not in my possession right now and I need to take measurements of the ROPS for light placement. Can somebody measure the underside of the top of the ROPS on their 2305 from where the curve ends on one...

Looked at a used 07 2305 with loader and 62" rear deck mower. It had 85 hours. THe price was 11500. The seat was ripped and there was rust on the buck only. Any thoughts? Thanks Kevin

small spaces- Greenie went to work with me today. I started back last week part-time for boro, and when they turned water back on for summer-found out press. reg was shot. The boro BH is almost too big to get between the 2 basins w/o ripping one, so Greenie and I dug out the ground to get to...

Hey all! I am new (posted a few times in another thread) but mostly new. Thanks for the tips in advance! Looking at a 2305, but I have some questions. I am also going to look at a Kubota, but have not had the chance yet to talk with either dealer. Both dealers are within 2 minutes of each...

I have a JD 2305 and I have found a used MX5 JD shredder/mower (rotary cutter). Does anyone know if my 24 hp tractor can handle this mower? I think I can get this 3pt mower for a fair price but if my tractor is going to over heat it may be a bad choice. Please advice. Thanks!

Anyone in the market to buy one? I'm getting ready to buy one from Bro-Tek and the price is a little painful so I was thinking of bringing him some more business and maybe getting the price down a bit. I'm not looking to collect anyone's money and buy in bulk, just present them with more...

Well we started the destruction...I mean...construction last night. Below are 'Before' pictures. The only thing we did prior to when the pictures were taken was that we cut the #3 rebar that was inserted in the top of the wall every 8' that held up metal garden fencing. I dont know if you can...

Bought a used 2305 late fall last year from dealer with 330 hours. Decided to change the HST oil since it's age and status was unknown. I am guessing it had never been changed. It is not stated in the manual, but by far the easiest way to get access to the filter and strainer is to jack up the...

At 95 hours I pulled my oil and filter. Oil was pretty clean considering it's original oil. The oil filter I needed to borrow a smallllllllllll filter wrench, and then had to stand on it to get it off. Factory must have used locktite on the gasket. Hydraulic oil looks new and was at correct...

Is it common for these batteries to just die with no warning ? I was using my three year old 2305 for spring cleanup. This machine is garaged. It was starting and running fine all winter with no sign of any issues. I had filled the bucket with soil and I had turned off the machine to rake...

Need some help. just bought a 450 tiller for a 2305. could someone tell me how to properly hook it on? i attached the 3pt first and could not get the pto hooked on. do you hook the pto first?

Just thought everyone would appreciate a picture of my 'new-to-me' JD 2305 TLB. Picked it up last weekend in Mass. I also have a JD 425 with a 54" mmm and 47" 2-stage snowblower sitting in the barn. If I get a good day this weekend I will take them both out and get some group shots. Any...

Hello, I'm looking for some advice regarding what CUT to choose. I'm newly in possession of a country home in a wooded area in central Virginia and I would like to figure out what CUT would best suit my needs. I have a 2.5 acre lot of which about 1.75 acres is grass. The lot varies from flat...

I have been to the board many times, but first time posting. I wanted to let you know a problem I had with my 2006- 2305. 150hrs. My 2305 stopped starting for no good reason. It would turn over fine. The battery checked out good with volt meter and cell inspection. I cleaned the terminals...

I am the newest member to your site. I have admired all of the helpful people and advice on your website for the past couple of months while searching for a new tractor. Last weekend I purchased a used JD 2305 TLB with 130 hours and turf tires. Before then I have owned a JD 425 with a 54"...

Always wanted some mirrors for my JD2305 and this is what I came up with. Had some left over ｾ metal conduit bent at 90 deg. and thought that it should be strong enough to support a mirror. Found that the conduit would fit inside of 1 plastic pipe, but it was a little to loose. However, after...

I bought a used 2305 last month that came with a front loader and backhoe. All worked great two weeks ago. Today I was clearing some land for about three hours with the FEL. I decided to dig out a stump but my backhoe would not work-- also I noticed that the rockshaft does not go up or down. I...

Hi everybody, I'm new to the tractor world and have been researching a variety of compact TLBs. I think I have settled on a JD2305 w/ a 200cx FEL and 260 BH. I'm not quite sure if the quote I got is average, a great deal, or not so good. It seems that the general concensus in this forum is...

i have a 2007 2305 with 54" yellow belly deck, the height adjustment maxes out at either 4 or 5" on the setting but even at highest setting it cuts my grass at about 3.5 inches, is there some adjustment i can make to get it to cut higher? thanks in advance for any info, robb gwaltney richmond...

I have both my local dealers at the exact same price! The JD dealership is about 3 miles away while the Kubota is about 10 miles away.. so that does not matter. Both dealers seem to very helpful... although the JD dealership is not too keen on dealing.. its a heres your price and take it ore...

I want to purchase a single bottom plow with coulter to use on a small garden plot. JD will not stick their neck out and tell me if my 2305 with 4WD and positract will handle a 16" single bottom plow with coulter. Any comments?????

My 2305 has been sitting for about a month at my orchard, but I noticed today that it was leaking clean oil. Not a heavy drip, and it was coming from around the middle of the front axle. I started the machine and it wouldn't drip. Was this from sitting? Or is a seal/gasket shot somewhere? I...

Hi All: I just bought the cover designed for the 2305 to put on my 2210. I have not opened the box yet because, in looking at the picture of the 2305 on the box, it looks as though the loader for the 2305 allows for the cover to go over the tractor. However, with the 2210, there is the...

I had heard that you shouldn't try to teach your wife to drive. I now know that includes tractors. Oh well, practice makes perfect.

We got our first significant snow of the winter last night, finally giving me the chance to blow with my new setup. I found myself a little underwhelmed with the throwing distance, though... We had 12-14" of light/sticky snow. I was running at ~3000rpm, low range, cutting about 3/4 the width...

My new 2305, got 4 hours on it first day on the job.

This is my 2305 with a cab that I fabricated. It has a radio, heater, and electric windshield wiper. I also fabricated a wing but no pictures yet.

Just got our first big snow of the year here in West Central Ohio. Weatherman says 12" you can't tell it by looking at the lawn because of the 30mph winds we had. I had to deal with several large drifts the largest was probably 30x20 by 5' at the tallest. After I had a system down the 2305 is...

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Forgive me if this is a repost. (I'm sure it is somewhere, I can't be the only tractor noob that has ever asked this question.) Would you recommend a one or two bottom plow on a 2305? I haven't had the machine for that long so I haven't really have had chance to give it a good workout. I have...

My 2305 is ready to pickup thursday schould be home by 7 pit her in the shop and wait for friday .on goes the cab hook up the heater and the wires on with the chains . will be taking a lot of pictures this is the first new tractor I have bought. I glad I got the ok from the wife.

ordered it (2305) jan 12 they said week to 10 days still not here cant wait this is worse than christmas.

Has anyone mounted the ATV style tires from the X-series on a 2305? I primarily mow and snowblow and run turfs. They work well, but the added traction looks like it would be nice.

I have a 2305 with the independent (hydraulic lift), and have not been able to cut very high at all. I have searched the site for answers and do not have a problem with adjustment knob as it turns easily. In the pictures below I think my problem is the rockshaft cylinder. In the first picture...

So I finally received my heater, and ran the hoses tonight. Stopping leaks at the T fitting installed on the thermostat where the temp sender sits was a pain, and I'm not 100% sure I'm done tightening that vertical piece. Should there be teflon tape on that or something? Real question...

will the TY25324 rear chains from the dealer fit an r4 rear tire. call john dealer and they said the chains part number will not work for the r4 tires. any help

I was wondering if anyone had the mounting plate for the loader arms so it would accept universal attachments. I am considering forks and a snow box and who knows what else before it's through. Just wanted some other input other than my own.

Hi guys, Longtime Deere user here thats decided to step up from a 345 54"mmm w/ powerflo and 48" Snow plow to a 3205 w/ FEL, 62" mmm and 54" front blade w/ front hitch. Now keep in mind this is a trade in quote and not a straight buy quote as I've read here many times. Just looking for a few...

i have a 2305 with a front mount snow blade. looking at getting a fel to move the snow drifts and piles. My question when i change over from blade to fel do i need to remove the mounting bracket for the fel to mount up. or will it just mount a without any problems.:confused:

I decided I need some relief from the Minnesota cold and snow protection when I'm out either plowing or blowing (it was 8 degrees today :( ). The Curtis cabs are nice but spendy, and I only have a couple of inches clearance into the garage with my ROPS, so it won't fit. I am thinking about the...

I mentioned in my previous post about a fan guard on ebay; I got a lot of PM's about it. It was there: item 250553273141 Nothing posted now. Don't know if the seller plans on making more... CT

hello all !! wondering if you did own install and how tough was it incl heater. also if you are really happy with it and if you dont mind how much you paid. im getting ready to order one and was quoted $5500.00 installed ( hard cab, heater , lights front and rear, inside mirror, and deluxe...

Does anyone know what size drawbar should be purchased for my 2305. Also plan on purchasing hitch receiver for it as well. Any advice on websites to purchase from or should I go see the dealer for these items. Thank you and happy new year to all.

Showing the wife how to check fluid levels. Checking the engine oil is a PITA!

Any one got good large pictures of their 2305 front quick hitch. Looking to make something similar for my plow. Easy on easy off.. Thanks -Craig

The pics I wish I had when deciding to purchase, and then installing, a soft side cab on my 2305. Note that I'm not saying I installed everything correctly, and I'm not quite done. Hope they help others.

I didn't do a search tonight but I remember reading about this topic. Just couldn't what everyone had been saying. I think it was about a 50-50 split on some saying manual showed 250 others said 400 . I have 250.6 hrs on my 2305 so this week I was going to do the 200hr service. Oil and filter...

Anyone know of any salvage yards that may have 2305 parts? Front axle was broke out from under the tractor so the center section and pinion carrier is what is needed. About $1000 new from the dealer. Thanks, WV 2305

Greetings. I'm trying to buy my uncle some Justrite Type 2 fuel cans for Christmas. He will be using to fuel his John Deere 2305. I know nothing about this tractor. Should I buy him the can with the 5/8" hose or 1" hose? I guess the question is will the fuel port on the 2305 accomodate a 1"...

Greetings. I'm trying to buy my uncle some Justrite Type 2 fuel cans for Christmas. He will be using to fuel his John Deere 2305. I know nothing about this tractor. Should I buy him the can with the 5/8" hose or 1" hose? I guess the question is will the fuel port on the 2305 accomodate a 1"...

Hi there, I own a John Deere 2305. I can't seem to figure out how to use the float position. Its not in my owners manual or in my 200cx loader manual. If you could tell me how to use it that would be great. Thanks:)

I put an Original Cab on my 2305 last week and started looking on ways to keep warm with it. I liked the way the gentleman used the Golf Cart heater, but it seemed every time I found one on the internet it was around $100. So yesterday I went shopping for a 12v fan to help with fogging. While at...

Hi: I finally got to install the Original Cab Softcab on my 2305. I was embarassed that I got it last year but never had time to put it on. :) :) For the price it seems pretty nice. I put on the mirror, additional front lights and the warning light. Not sure yet if I'll get the safety glass...

I am a weekend mechanic (at best) am wondering how hard it is to install a power beyond on a 2305. Otherwise I have to get tractor to the dealer and have then do it....have to pay for pick up and delivery + install, look like around $300.00 Any thoughts greatly appreciated Happy Holidays to...

Well, here the good news,''if you can see it that way'' for a mere $338.00 can. plus tx :eek: you can eliminate pretty much all that knocking noise from your 47'' snowblower. I've just install mine and tried it out, big difference. Here a few pic. of what it looks like. The big difference is...

I have been using my backhoe quite a bit lately digging new drainage ditches on my property. The more I use it, the more frustrated I get trying to swivel the seat back and forth from driving to digging. It gets caught up EVERY time and needs plenty of muscle to get it to swivel. Anyone else...

I happened to look at the fan after taking my skid plate off and noticed it seems slightly loose on the drive shaft. Checked the 4 fan bolts and the 2 split half bolts and they all are tight.It seems to be wiggle on the drive shaft or spline. Any one help me on this? Oh, the fan blades are in...

Hi, I have the Deere 2305 subcompact tractor with backhoe. I purchased a log splitter a week ago to run off the tractors hydraulics because I did not want another engine to take care of. I ran 3/8 hydraulic hoses from the splitter to the tractor with 3/8 quick connect connectors which is what I...

I have a 2305 with a 48'' frontier tiller, here my question. If I install an imatch do I have to replace the drive shaft? Will the extra distance from the pto to the tiller make it to short? My drive shaft is presently as long as it can be without being to long. I don't know the extra distance...

Are these in the Texas ballpark? Any reason to choose different implement models? 2305:.......................$9,350 62B MMM:.................$2,800, or 62C MMM:.................$1,950 (inc. $250 "bracket kit") BB2048L......................$775 I'm trying also to compare this offer with the...

what are your uses for a box blade on a 2305

thinking of getting the northern tool 13 ton logsplitter for a jd 2305 and a jd 4115, has anyone had any experience or comments on this set up? Thanks Fred

i haven't heard much but does any one have a snow blade on the front of there 2305 do you like it ? what are your uses for it? thanks

Our driveway is black top and 21000 sqft with rolling hills and curves. The primary issue is I travel for business a lot and it only snows when I am gone. My wife always starts with the smallest tractor 1st(LX279 with a 42" snowblower) and then moves up. Last year she drove a JD 4600 with a soft...

May 2007 I bought a new 2305 John Deere. I like this tractor and use in daily to weekly in the summmer, weekly to monthly in the fall/winter. Winter 2008, I first experienced that it would not start.....I got nothing and the dash lights I recall were dim. The only way I was able to start it...

Just wanted to say Hi from Conn. got a new JD2305 this summer. Sold my old New Holland GT 20 for my JD. wanted one for a long time. As most members did alot of reading on this site and found alot of helpful information. Look forward to reading and learning more. Thx Fred:D

Several weeks ago on one of the discussions about fan blade replacement and removal of the driveshaft I had looked at mine and thought I had seen grease fittings on my driveshaft. Today after removing mower deck and jacking up the tractor . I found mine does have a fitting on the front and rear...

Looking to add a cab before any more snow flies this year here in MN. Original Tractor Cab seems to be the only one that is priced anywhere close to reasonable - so that will most likely be my choice. Comes with Lexan windows, etc. Can add a saftery glass windshield, electric wiper, side...

Has anyone with a 2305 and the hydraulic lift MMM figured out an easier way to mount the mower deck? Today I was having "one of those days" and it took me close to 45 min. to mount my deck. Really hate mounting that thing! No matter what I did I just couldn't get everything lined up...

I plan to be a lot more comfortable battling the lake effect snow this winter. Just left my dealer after ordering a cab and heater for my 2305. According to Curtis, they are "negative 13" with my order. Mine should be built and shipped in about 2 weeks. Price has not increased since last year...

Can anyone make a suggestion for where to pick up a new set of front tires for my 2305? I am looking for standard R4's but cant seem to locate any online sources.

My 60 inch midmount mower deck drops 2 inches after the control knob has been set to the highest cutting position. ANY IDEAS AS TO WHAT IS CAUSING THIS?

Hello all, What would a good price be for a new 2305 with a 54" MMM, mid PTO, independant lift for the mower deck and a 200CX FEL? Thanks Ryan

I think I want a new 2305 with the 62" deck and thats it. I already have a 4300 TLB for other stuff. I just can't see spending that much or more for the X595 or whatever they call it now. Plus the 0% applies to the 2305 not X series. Too much money to spend for a mower?

I have a 2305 with 170 hours on it. After running the tractor for about 30 minutes. I attempted to turn it back on about 15 minutes later and I only got a buzzing noise from under the steering wheel, with no engine turn over. It ended up being the glow plug relay. Also, when "shifting" the...

Hi, I could swear at some point I found some posts here that discussed tapping into a diagnostic port (like the OBD in a car) and getting engine temp data, but I can't find anything about it now. Anyone know anything about that? If I can get the data, I can come up w/ something to display...

OK heres the situation; we have had the 7610+MMM+FEL for 5 years - been a great machine w/o issues, although i never felt it mowed all that great. We are currently on 5 acres wit 800ft driveway. I have in the past used the truck and plow for winter plowing. The changing situation is we are...

I recently read in this forum about a new seat for my 2305. This new seat would eliminate the "joke" that is the seat that has to be "lifted, spun around and then sat on" in order to use my backhoe. I went to my dealer and ordered the new seat to the tune of $590 plus tax. I went to get the seat...

I have a 2305 and my loader is stuck all the way down. Can't lift. I've noticed from time to time when in goes into float it has a tendency to get stuck and I can't lift the bucket, but have usually been able to push forward on the float, lower the bucket then it can be lifted. Now I'm really...

Anyone with a 2305 or similar size tractor ever use it to pull small hay wagon for hayrides? I am thinking around a 6'or7' by 14' haywagon with wood deck and sides, pulling on flat ground;no hills. Probably 10-12 people on board per trip,maybe less if neccessary. Any thoughts on 2305 handling...

Hi guys, I have been reading a lot in these forums, but this being my first post. I find some of the comments quite entertaining. Not only is there some very good advice but a lot of comics appear here to. But I am after some advice myself and having just obtained my JD 2305 I would like to...

I've had my JD2305 for 3 summers now, and finally got around to replacing the blades on it this summer. Shortly after putting on my new Oregon Brand Blades, something didn't feel right with the mower. It looked like the belt was shaking much more than normally, so I assumed (hoped) I had an...

any body have the frontier pallet forks for john Deere 2305 the model Frontier AP12 Series Pallet Forks Frontier AP13 Series Pallet Fork what did you pay for them thanks

Well I can't tell everyone how much I am enjoying the TBN forums. It has provided me with a significant amount of information that has been a great asset is narrowing my search on my first tractor. My previous thread (Green vs Orange) was very informative and helped me in determining the...

I have a engine start issue on my JD2305 that I'm hoping for sounds familiar to someone here while I wait for the tech manuals to arrive. Scenario: - Everything worked perfectly until this past Saturday. About 10 minutes into mowing I killed the mower to help my 5 yr old with something and...

This is in reply to a recent post about fuel consumption on the JD 2305 At about 35 hours on the hour-meter I began to religiously keep track of my fuel consumption. I kept a long in my manuel of the exact hour reading when I would re-fuel. Each time I added EXACTLY 4 gallons of fuel (I have...

Does anyone have any experience with the new John Deere 40 gallon 3PH Sprayer? I am in need of one with both boom capability for the lawn as well as the spray wand to reach cider trees 15 - 25 feet. I understand this sprayer has an adjustable boom up to a 120-in. swath and a 19-ft hose with a...

hi i have a john deere 2305 can some one help me.dose john deere make a sheild for the fan thats cools the transmission. i no it has a small one already but i want some thing to help protect the fan when bushhogging? thanks.

I have been shopping for a new tractor and think I have it narrowed down to a 2305 with 200CX FEL and 54" MMM. I was also considering a 2320 and 2520, but like the smaller size and lower stance of the 2305, since I have trees to mow around and 15-20% slopes to deal with. From what I can gather...

I just installed a Power Beyond kit, JD p/n LVB24981, on my 2305 and thought I'd just mention that it was a real b*tch to add! Anyone buying a new machine with any possibility of adding a backhoe later ought to get this put in at time of machine purchase. This had been advised by my salesman...

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I have a Deere dealer about 5 miles from my house that has a 08, 2305 with a 200CX loader and 260 Backhoe, Hydro Trans, 4WD, R4 Tires, and has 2 Hours on it for $16,500. Is this a fair price? Are there any problems with the 2305 model? He also has a front mount snow blower that will fit the...

Hi, I just hit the 50 hour mark on my 2305. I have a question about greasing the front loader, backhoe and other parts. Should I just pump the grease gun once or should I hit it a few times till grease comes out of the sides? Thanks

I had a front mounted dethatcher on my 425. I now have a 2305, is there a dethatcher for this? I asked this in July 2007, never got an answer.

hi i have a 2009 2305 got it yesterday, dose any one no wherei can buy front weights. and what would be a good weight for my 2305 i have a 4 foot bushhog and a 5''tiller that i will be using.

I replaced my 445 with a 2305 this spring. I have a 47" snow blower for the 445 that I want to put on the 2305. I kept the front quick hitch hopeing that I can refab it to fit the 2305. I think that I need a few brackets from deere (LVA12256 LVB25396 and the short pto shaft that goes through...

I sold my 84 4x4 International 284 w/fel , she was a great machine but I wanted a bh. I really had no intentions of going green due to price but I found a two year old 2305 w 200 hrs TLB in like new condition and was out the door for just over 13k! I worked it over the weekend & fell in love...

:confused:hello am new to the site. i just got a john deere 2305 well i'll have it tuesday i've heard alot of talk about swapping the tires of the 2320 tires to the 2305 will that work,

I just bought a 2305 and was wondering if the fuel consumption will get better after breaking in tractor over time? I am new to diesels!

In this thread http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/137802-bx-neutral-return-position.html they are talking about the tractor continuing to move forward after lifting off the pedal. Had a guy say the same thing happens on his Massey GC. This happen on the 2305 at all?

Newbie here. I am in need of a glow relay, JD part no. RG60042, and can't seem to get my hands on one anywhere. I ordered thru my local JD dealer but I have given up.....braindead folks in parts and the owner is just as bad. Can someone direct me to an online source so I can purchase or maybe...

At first it didn't bother me to have this thing in neutral to start, but now after two days of hopping on and off all day long its become a lil bit of a pain in the ***! Did a search didn't see any post on it, any way to turn off or remove the neutral lock out.. so i can start in high or low...

I was bush hogging down a hill and heard this awful sound come out from under the tractor. After taking a good look, I have busted up the fan that is under the seat...is that to cool down the transmission? What it the best way to replace this part?

Took delivery of a new 2305 last night. Too bad it doesn't have a "4WD engaged" dash lamp like the 2320 had. Also, if I recall correctly, the 2320 had a glow plug lamp that would extinguish after about 3 seconds - the 2305 has an oil pressure lamp and a battery charge lamp that stay...

I picked up my 2305 last August and have the 62" deck and independent lift. I did the 50 hour service including changing out the hydraulic oil. The oil level is 1/2 to 3/4 in the sight glass. When I first start up the 2305 the independent lift will lift the deck at idle. After mowing for an hour...

Looking for a loader for my bx2230 and I see the capacity is pretty shabby around 500lbs. My buddy just bought a JD2305 which states lift capacity of 800lbs. Now I have read on these forums john deere measures at the pins but to testthis we put 900 lbs in the bucket and it lifted it fine! So my...

Hi all, I have the 2305 with a 200CX FEL, and I'm having trouble getting the FEL into and out of 'Float'. I remember reading somewhere in one of my manuals about how to do it, but I can't seem to find those instructions again? The problem I'm having is getting the FEL out of 'Float'...

I have a 2305 2007 with only 30 hours on it . I have a problem with the height control dial not being easy to turn , any comments ,thanks Jim

I have been brush cutting around the front yard for the last 2 hours. Going slow and easy with several idle breaks (5 mins). So I need to move a fallen tree, about 6'' diameter that is rotten. I used the loader to push it into a pile (have down this hundreds of times). I go to lift the...

Are you able to adjust the 3-pt hitch on a 2305? Or is it an "all or nothing" type of 3-pt - i.e. all the way up or all the way down. Nothing in between. I have a TSC 3-pt. frame that I attach a 60 gallon plastic tank to for collecting sap. Wondering if I can set the adjustment at...

Hard to explain here. When i raise my mower deck, sometimes the thick black L shaped piece of steel slips past the black arm that it attempts to raise. I know i am explaining very poorly. The following has you behind the tractor, looking at the rear of the tractor. I have the shaft spacer...

I've had my 2320 for about a year and a half and feel that the hydrostatic drive speeds are just a little off. Especially on inclines. By that I mean, if I had the choice, I'd switch out the gearing ratio on both speeds - or better yet, add a third speed in between. I understand the new...

Got a 6' snow plow for 100 bucks, was a steal I think.. it has a 12v electric motor for moving blade side to side. Just curious if there is an easy way to tap into the power supply, or one way better than the other. Suggestions Thanks --Craig

I bought an X585 and it has turf tires. I am looking for R4s and will swap my turfs and a couple of bucks. Wheels and tires and offset are the same, the turfs on mine are the same as the ones from the 2210 or 2305. I think an X would look bad with the R4s!

Was using my tractor today with a heavy landscape rake which generated my need to want to comment about the experience. Admittedly, I am a rookie using the rake but I was pretty disappointed in the lack of sensitivity in the lever used to raise and lower the 3pt hitch. Specifically, I am...

I am running a 2305 with a KKII tiller. I currently have 4 40# suitcase weights on the front but need more. I want to add a few 100# weights but am not sure which type will work. Has anybody tried 100#ers and if so which kind? Thanks Brent

I pick up my new to me 2305 tomorrow morning with 200CX loader and frontier 48" box scraper with the quick hitch stuff. Question is, I am buying a used 54" mmm for this also and want to make sure I get everything it needs for the mower. Is there any special brackets that mount to the frame for...

While mowing tonight ,very wet grass, it seems like my power steering was hanging up at times and seemed like mower was lugging engine.. Stopped and put tractor on about a 30 degree angle front to back. to see if mower was clogged. Very little grass under deck. backed tractor up to put away...

ok so i have narrowed it down to 2 choices :eek: and i want your feedback on a John Deere 2305 200 CX FEL 260 BH BRAND NEW OR Ditch Witch XT850 600 HRS 52" Front Bucket 36" Back Bucket What is your feed back for either or both of the machines Thanks :)

Morning fellas. Looking for some help in a purchase decision. Currently I have a X300 lawn mower and a B7100 Kubota with FEL and 60" MMM and 48inch box scraper. The B7100 is only 16HP but is a WORK horse. I have my new purchase narrowed down between a few models. Kubota BX1850 or BX2350 OR...

how many owners have swaped side to side their front tires to gain more wider stablity? any problems found? tired it and the vavle steams do clear the hubs. rears i know i will need the spacer plates but saved $$$ from swaping the front tires.:D

Today must be bring new tractor home day. and of course right off the trailer it had to get the test. picked up Escort engine/tranmission off ground; no problem.Test 1 complete and passed. Test 2- lifted a big concrete slab up about 4 foot square by 3"- passed. Test 3-lift up back of car;we used...

I have been visiting this site and MyTractorForum since December of 2008 when I realized the used 2002 John Deere X585 with Curtis Cab, 47 snow blower, and 62" deck that I purchased for maintaining our new home that we were in the process of building was not going to be able handle all of the...

Has anyone found a place that sells replacement wheels for a JD 2305. I have been looking around for a second set of rear wheels and have not had much success. Trying to save a few bucks over the JD OE's. I have sent heywheels.com an email to see if they have them but have not heard back...

I just had this kit installed by my dealer.Just touch the joy stick and the mower slams up and down he says you really have to feather it because the cylinder that deer uses is to big for this tractor. Also the deck slowly lowers because he says there is still air in the line and it will work...

We bought a used 2305 a month or so ago and forgot to order the service manual. It now has 43 hours on it and it sounds like it may need a valve adjustment. It has a tick that is audible. Could someone please give me the settings. A guy I work with has an older 2210 but do not know if they are...

Was helping a neighbour out today towing his jd lawn tracktor out of a ditch when we noticed only 1 wheel bolt holding my rear wheel on. (Other had dropped out where we parked). Someone must be looking out for me. The bolts seem to be a m10 thread and some of the hubs have been stripped...

Hi, I got my 2305 last fall I used it 2X to moe my lawn... loved it, but on the first day I hit a stump with a blade and stalled the engine. ouch, I saw the stump and thought it would clear... anyhow it restarted fine and I finished mowing that day and the next time no problem... then I bought...

Hello, I am new to this forum but have read a lot of reviews. I would like to hear your comments on my specific situation. I am new to tractors, 2 years (about 100 Hours). I have owned an old 1979 Hinomoto E16 tractor I purchased from the grey market but recently sold it because I want to...

Hello, I am new to this forum but have read a lot of reviews. I would like to hear your comments on my specific situation. I am new to tractors, 2 years (about 100 Hours). I have owned an old 1979 Hinomoto E16 tractor I purchased from the grey market but recently sold it because I want to...

Hello everyone. This is my first post on TBN. I am a member of many forums but not one to post. However I am in need of some help/info this evening. I have a 2006, 2305 with only 365hrs. i have the 200cx loader, iMatch, tiller, sprayer, spike aerator, rotary broom and the mighty green 60" 7iron...

Is 5' brushhog too much or can ths 2305 run it OK? no hills ,(so far) just wonder about weight and lift?

I just got a 2305 last week and would like to put a temp guage on it. I was thinking about getting a 2 1/16" guage. Has anyone tried this? Thanks Brent

Has any body tied this hitch setup on a 2305? Skid Steer Attachments Pallet Forks Hay Spears Bobcat Cat John Deere Mount Plate Thanks for any info.

While I have only had it for two days, most of it spent working on the ROPs. I finally took it into the woods to play a little with the loader. WOW, I was overly impressed with this lil unit. Leveled a 40 foot area in about 30 minutes, pushing dead trees over, knocking out rotted stumps...

Would you buy this tractor, configured this way, for this price? J

I've moved off the farm and built a house on the edge of town - will be taking delivery of a new 2305 in a couple days to keep from driving my wife crazy. I've read many posts on this great site to help make that decision and really appreciate the information. The tractor is coming with a 62MM...

I am excited, picking up my first real tractor this weekend.. Just curious if anyone else had to cut and weld on her the first day.. Garage opening 6'2" grrrr.... Tractor 6'5"

Good morning, I have done a lot of lurking, reading and love this site first off... I am in the process of buy a 2305, looked at the 2520, but just to big for the current property. At any rate, I 100% am going to put a small add on grapple to the bucket of the 2305 when I pick it up.. My...

Does The 260 BH have the capibilities of lifting the machine off the ground?

Ok, we've recently borrowed a BX23 to dig some asparagus trenches, and it was great. We used it for other small odd jobs as well. We think we may get one. Here's what I came up with: John Deere 2305---$16,718 Kubota BX24-------$16,673 Kubota BX25-------$18,445 All TLB with R4s and 12"...

Whatever I get will have the wheel kit, but is a 5 ft rake too much for the little 2305? I'm also looking for direction on brand. My land is very hilly with densely packed moist soil and lots of rocks and tree roots of varying sizes (probably obvious given the geography). I need the rake to...

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...

I just got off the phone with my local john deere dealer, and was complaining that my front shaft that connects the snowblower to the pto has alot of noise and play in it. I was going to try to change or retrofit it to a cv joint. He tells me that john deere had come out with a replacement...