Hey TBN folks... just a big thanks for all the insight and education I've received by lurking these past few months. Finally joined TBN and wanted to say how much I've appreciated the info. Ordered a 2320 a few weeks ago and got it today with 200cx, 62D, and LP RTR 1050. Waiting on a LP BB, Rake and PHD to arrive. Have 10 acres here in MO with lots of hills... and lately lots of mud! So much rain it has been crazy. Have my Dad's old 17 year old 670 w/o a loader, but needed something w/ more flexibility. Looked hard at the 2305 and the 2520, but it came down to form, function and a little extra $$$ for more implements. I really like the fit of the 2320 for some reason...feels more open to me. I must have sat on all three of the 2000 series a dozen times. Was leaning towards the 2305, but have a Simplicity mower for the level ground mowing, and the old 670 that does pretty well still. But w/o a loader, a deck that needed replaced, and no hyd res to run the loader... and can't run deck w/ off-brand loader on it...etc, etc. So put the $$$ towards a new version and really liked the CX. Got a half hour in the mud today and will work some more tomorrow. I know folks say the R4 tires are not bad on grass, but it's way more aggressive than I'm used to... can't really test it with the soft grass this time of year, but will be curious when I till up 1-2 acres up top for nursery shrubs and such. Any advice on tilling? The 670 has some kind of wide Goodyear semi-bar tires on it that handles the slopes/grass very well for mowing... they don't make that tire anymore I'm told. Our property is like a 6+ acre "bowl" around a 1.5 acre pond, and 2-3 acres up top, so I work carefully. I've got several years of land remediation to do, and just spent the past 6 mos cutting deadwood, limbs and trees. Want to get a a bunch of gravel and rocks for fill work... need to grade the drive and re-grade a new one to the barn. 'Bout hurt myself this past year with a wheelbarrow, shovel, chainsaw and ezgo cart while planting trees, shrubs and moving bark and firewood. Chipper on the 670 works pretty well, but several hundred branches and a few oak trees makes for a lot of chipping! Not a good place to burn around here. But probably should have done this last year for the loader alone... live and learn. Anyway, sorry for the long post- and if you ever wonder if a random comment about your experience does anybody any good, I can tell you it made a world of difference for me in my buying decision... and will continue to help for stuff I have to learn. From engine, tires, pos control, quick hitch, work lights, loader, mower discussions and more... all really helped put the picture together. Thanks again- Here's a few pics before it got dirty!
2320 Arrived Today!
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kennyd
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Welcome to TBN!
Nice looking machine and property you have there
Nice looking machine and property you have there
Thomas
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Welcome to TBN BeauMO.
By the looks the chores will be done w/ease...congrats on your new investment,and blue skies dry ground to you.
By the looks the chores will be done w/ease...congrats on your new investment,and blue skies dry ground to you.
JDFANATIC
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Welcome to the forum! Nice looking green machine and property you have there!
Cliff_Johns
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Very nice set-up. It still amazes me how often the dog gets in the tractor photos on TBN. Nice dog.
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EdC
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Congratulations, the 2320 is a pretty nice rig. I have had mine since Feb 07 and I have about 28 hours on it. Kicking myself for not buying a tractor three years ago when I moved here. It sure is a time (and back) saver. I only have a RL2060 scraper and a 200CX FEL so keep us posted on how useful you find your other implements. I have to decide what to buy next
Well thanks everyone. Got it pretty dirty today working the gravel... uh, mud drive to the barn. That loader is amazing, especially for someone who has never had one before. Should be standard requirement for living in the country. Kept the deck on to test out how it worked with the loader. Had it "up and locked" and did just fine, although I popped the front spring pin out once going over a hump. Put it back in without a problem, but now know why it's better to do loader work without the deck on.
- EdC... that's a good many hours since Feb! I'm kicking myself for not doing this sooner too... but smiling now with the boot in my butt.
- Cliff... that's "Justin" the 8-year 'ole man of the place. Follows me everywhere. He's got competition from my Lab pup now, and a little Shiba tsunami that keeps them both in check.
It's a nice place to live... I appreciate the compliments. Was my folks for 17+ years until Dad passed away in '05. We were fortunate to be able to buy it from Mom, and no other sibling wanted to get dirty. I live for country life and gettin' outdoors, and think we're just stewards anyway... this place will be here long after I'm gone. The 6-year old is going to have a rural perspective to look back on when he grows up, whatever he decides to do. Here's a pic with the pond in the background... shows the slopes I work with, steeper in other parts. Had the tires filled and added weights too. I'll be curious how it does when the ground firms up. The dam is another story... and doesn't involve a tractor unfortunately!
Thanks again, and see y'all around.
- EdC... that's a good many hours since Feb! I'm kicking myself for not doing this sooner too... but smiling now with the boot in my butt.
- Cliff... that's "Justin" the 8-year 'ole man of the place. Follows me everywhere. He's got competition from my Lab pup now, and a little Shiba tsunami that keeps them both in check.
It's a nice place to live... I appreciate the compliments. Was my folks for 17+ years until Dad passed away in '05. We were fortunate to be able to buy it from Mom, and no other sibling wanted to get dirty. I live for country life and gettin' outdoors, and think we're just stewards anyway... this place will be here long after I'm gone. The 6-year old is going to have a rural perspective to look back on when he grows up, whatever he decides to do. Here's a pic with the pond in the background... shows the slopes I work with, steeper in other parts. Had the tires filled and added weights too. I'll be curious how it does when the ground firms up. The dam is another story... and doesn't involve a tractor unfortunately!
Thanks again, and see y'all around.
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BeauMO
Must be something about muddy roads to barns. The first day I had mine stuck in 20 inches of mud trying to level off the driveway to the barn. Bye the way, you do have a Great looking place.
Must be something about muddy roads to barns. The first day I had mine stuck in 20 inches of mud trying to level off the driveway to the barn. Bye the way, you do have a Great looking place.
