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 but I opted to wait till/if the day came to add a backhoe.
So now here I am getting a used 260 backhoe this weekend. The only thing I need to add is the Power Beyond. The seller doesn't want to remove it from his 2305, understandably.
I had to remove all of the SCV linkage and bracketry to get at one of the plugs that has to be temporarily removed. Talk about a mouse nest of mechanical components and microscopic clips! To make matters worse, I also have the hydraulic diverter kit which was right in my way and had to be unbolted.
This is not a job for someone lacking on tools and mechanical aptitude, especially since the installation instructions are vague and simplistic at best. Of course now that I've done it once, I'd be fine doing it again but wanted to warn/prepare anyone else doing it for the first time.
So now here I am getting a used 260 backhoe this weekend. The only thing I need to add is the Power Beyond. The seller doesn't want to remove it from his 2305, understandably.
I had to remove all of the SCV linkage and bracketry to get at one of the plugs that has to be temporarily removed. Talk about a mouse nest of mechanical components and microscopic clips! To make matters worse, I also have the hydraulic diverter kit which was right in my way and had to be unbolted.
This is not a job for someone lacking on tools and mechanical aptitude, especially since the installation instructions are vague and simplistic at best. Of course now that I've done it once, I'd be fine doing it again but wanted to warn/prepare anyone else doing it for the first time.