2305 fel bucket size

[prater]

i am getting ready to purchase a fel for my 2305...i am questioning the 49" or the 53" bucket...i would per fer the 53 i think but worry alittle about the capability of the tractor to handle it...the dealer i am working w/ reccomends the 49" bucket but it maybe b/c that is what he has stocked...any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[newt92]

Welcome to TBN Prater!! I had a 2210 with the 53" bucket, and worked fine. Have to be really careful if a full bucket of dirt or gravel though. On my 2520 now I still stuck with the 53" bucket. Also the 53" is wider than the tractor, so it is better if pushing snow. Good luck with your loader when you get one, they are very useful!!

 

[kennyd]

My vote goes to the 53"

 

[davkir]

53", You CAN put more of some materials in it then the tractor will lift, but by the time you "shake" off the heaped up material that's going to fall out anyway, it works just fine. (Needs lots of ballast)

 

[prater]

i currently have a box blade for the 2305...if i am moving heavy material will this be enough ballast? i was told by my dealer that it will be just fine and if i am doing light work...the mmm works sufficiently...what do you guys think.

does the loader do a good job of snow removal? i have a blade for my 4-wheeler now...can you push it for a long way before emptying the bucket?

 

[gary_dsc]

How far you can go pushing snow with the FEL just depends on how deep it is. Lots of people here use their loader for snow. I used to do that, but I have a long driveway and found that a blade was better for me. As far as the capability of the loader goes, I have the 53" bucket and haven't found any problems yet with gravel, dirt, mulch, snow, etc. I use a filled weight box and also have wheel weights.

 

[prater]

when using the loadert is it ok to operate in high range...i figure when you are doing heavy lifting you must be in low range but for mulch, sawdust, and other light material is it ok to be in high?

 

[gary_dsc]

When you got a heavy load, keep it low and go slow. Safety first.

 

[VABlue]

Though I have a 49" bucket, the 53" should work just fine. I've yet to have a problem lifting anything I've put in it, including crushed stone and sawed up trees. The MMM, however, should not be counted on as ballast - it won't even out the weight differencial between front and back like a weight box (or heavy implement) will.

Using high range with a full loader works well enough if you're not trying to go uphill or through ...stuff... The low range has more power for moving big loads, and also won't let you back up too fast into a tree or ditch (if you're working in a tight area).

 

[kennyd]

Having the MMM on while doing any real FEL work could prove to be a very costly mistake. There is very little ground clearance while the deck is on, and getting it hung up on something and bending the linkage could be very easy.

 

[BIGWES]

Having the MMM on while doing any real FEL work could prove to be a very costly mistake. There is very little ground clearance while the deck is on, and getting it hung up on something and bending the linkage could be very easy.

I agree with you 100% kennyd. I got the 53" because the difference in price is hardly nothing. Good luck.

 

[Runner]

If you find the box blade is a little light for ballast, you can also add some suitcase weights to the boxblade too. I carry four 42 lb weights on my 5 foot box blade all the time and it makes a good counter weight, even with a bucket full of gravel.

 

[prater]

sounds like the 53 inch bucket will be an ok move...i was just woorried wether the tractor would handle it...i think the 53" bucket make look alittle better on the tractor also...

 

[EasyE]

I have the 53" and a box blade with no problems so far.

 

[Propjob]

Prater;
I've had my 2305 for two weeks with a 53" bucket, a ballast box filled with bags of pond stone and this thing is on steroids......!!! Go 53" and don't look back. JIM

 

[prater]

jim, looks like it will get the job done...do you have anymore pics of the unit w/ the loader attached? i would like to see what it will look like w/ the 53" bucket...have you moved any dirt w/ it yet? looks like it does pretty good w/ the mulch.

 

[RalphVa]

I've a 53" FEL on my 4010. It's almost identical weight to the 2305 and less hp. I've hauled tons of gravel, mulch and dirt in it. Best ballast on the 3ph is my carryall with sides on it and filled 1/2 to 3/4 with about the same material as I'll be putting into the FEL. Otherwise, my 400# brush hog works pretty well as ballast but presents a lot of extension out the back to watch out for.

DO NOT use high range with the FEL. Go slow with it filled. Helps when filling it, too. The curl, etc. actions with the loader are subtle ones. You don't want a lot of forward speed while doing them.

What's your hurry? Want to die young?

Ralph

 

[JiminGa]

I have the 53" bucket on my 2305 and moved about 3 tons of gravel and 9 yards of top soil this morning. ballast the rear and have fun! these little tractors don't know the meaning of the word quit!

 

[mkoreen]

Buy the 53" and have fun trying to stop this beast! Just remeber to follow the manuals specs for proper ballast!

BTW, the MMM is SOOO easy to remove, why risk possible damage while diggin?

Have FUN & Keep it upright!

 

[prater]

i ordered the 53" bucket w/ the fel...i will probably use the 48" bb for ballast to see how it handles it...i can always add some weight to the bb if i need...does anyone have any pics of this size fel loader attached to the unit.