2210 Year Model???

megotatractor · Apr 1, 2011

Come to think I haven't heard of any such issues with the 2305, Anyone?

Zebrafive · Apr 3, 2011

hotiron01 said:
I just checked my serial number. The first 3 digits are 319. So that makes it an '04, correct? Wondering if they had the tranny and pto issues worked out on these? Have no complaints whatsoever, other than it could be a little bigger sometimes..........

I would next go to JDParts.com and look up your model, then the trans or PTO, and look for a serial number break in the replacement parts. See if you serial number is above or below the serial number break and that will tell you.

Ray2210 · Apr 29, 2011

Well I have an 04 2210. It's in the shop now for the rear PTO. The repair bill is probably gonna push 8 grand. To a point the 2305's have the identical transaxle. Mine will be upgraded to the heavier case but the amount of extra material is not inspiring. Beware any kind of shock load and make darn sure your slip clutches and shear bolts on your implements are set up weak!

Ray2210 · May 16, 2011

Final bill was just over 10 grand. Pretty scary.

mkoreen · May 17, 2011

Ray2210 said:
Final bill was just over 10 grand. Pretty scary.

You paid over $10K for a repair? You must L-O-V-E that machine! :confused2:

RoyJackson · May 17, 2011

mkoreen said:
You paid over $10K for a repair? You must L-O-V-E that machine! :confused2:

Yeah, considering the tractor isn't worth 10K...
Well, the man did what he did...and the tractor would have only been worth parting out if he didn't fix it.

Ray2210 · May 18, 2011

Maybe know the story before talking about me like i'm and idiot. I wouldn't have paid that but the insurance company figured it was in their best intrest. The parts were around 6 grand alone. I guess loader and mower would have to be replaced or modified to fit something new. As I recall the tractor, loader and mower were around 20K new and the tractor has fairly low hours. I'm pretty happy I had insurance that covered it or I'd a been in a spot. I still had to pay a substantial amount in deductible and depreciation but nothing close the actual repair cost. The ease with which the failure occured with the as supplied shear hardware in place was stunning. I'll be throwing the shear bolt in the lathe and weakening it substantially. Even though the new style case is reinforced it still isn't inspiring. JD doesn't seem to have a good record of stepping up to the plate for this obvious weakness. I have raised a stink about it but am not expecting much to come of it. The dealer handled the repair but could be far more supportive to me as a customer. I'm thinking an orange tractor is pretty attractive right now and if finances allowed I'd trade the green one in a heartbeat. JD has lost my loyalty.

RoyJackson · May 18, 2011

Ray2210 said:
Maybe know the story before talking about me like I'm and idiot. I wouldn't have paid that but the insurance company figured it was in their best interest.

Boy, that was good news! Was it your standard Homeowner's insurance, or did you have a rider?

I'd read your other post describing how this failure occurred, BTW.