jcmseven
Veteran Member
I have had 3720's, 4520, 4310, and other John Deere equipment and I have enjoyed using my current 2320 as much or more than anything that I have ever used.
John M
John M
Buying Advice any regrets buying 2320?
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It does have a nitch, that's why they sell well. Bottom line still is what you want to do.
I see it as a small tractor that is great for mowing a couple of acres and things like that. You can't really use it with pallet forks for example, once you get out around the end there isn't much lift.
Rob
jenkinsph
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I think it matters what your expectations are, the 2320 is a nice small tractor but it would depend on what you need to accomplish and how much time you have.
There are some tasks you can handle with the smaller tractor if you have more time and then there are others such as mentioned above where lifting a pallet simply requires a larger tractor.
The one thing you need to really look at is the work you wan't your tractor to do now and in the future. Make sure whatever you buy can handle your tasks. Having to trade up is a common issue on TBN and a costly one at that.
There are some tasks you can handle with the smaller tractor if you have more time and then there are others such as mentioned above where lifting a pallet simply requires a larger tractor.
The one thing you need to really look at is the work you wan't your tractor to do now and in the future. Make sure whatever you buy can handle your tasks. Having to trade up is a common issue on TBN and a costly one at that.
I agree Steve.
We had to bury a dead animal once and I had to dig a 4 foot deep hole with the 46 hoe on the 2320. It goes down to 6 feet but you don't want to ever dig that deep a hole with it. Anyway it took me about 4 hours to dig out the hard pan in November when the snow was falling. Moving the animal was tough too. This was just about the max the 2320 could do but it would have been easy work for a larger tractor, done in 1/4 the time. I ran into the same problems removing stumps and rocks. I finally had it and went to a bigger tractor. Lesson learned!
Rob
We had to bury a dead animal once and I had to dig a 4 foot deep hole with the 46 hoe on the 2320. It goes down to 6 feet but you don't want to ever dig that deep a hole with it. Anyway it took me about 4 hours to dig out the hard pan in November when the snow was falling. Moving the animal was tough too. This was just about the max the 2320 could do but it would have been easy work for a larger tractor, done in 1/4 the time. I ran into the same problems removing stumps and rocks. I finally had it and went to a bigger tractor. Lesson learned!
Rob
lost in wisconsin
Silver Member
I have none. Our tractor is a 2007 with 271 hours on it. Whereas this is the first compact tractor we have owned, it has done everything we have asked of it; from landscaping to clearing brush and trees to make a new pasture. We live on 9 acres and I would not want a larger tractor. The size of the bucket and width of the tractor work well for tight areas around the barn and stalls. Again, this is just my opinion but I agree with the previous comments in that it all depends on how you intend to work this tractor.
Best of luck in whatever you decide to purchase.
Best of luck in whatever you decide to purchase.
dmay
Gold Member
Actually here is a great thread of direct interest about pallet forks. Chris has designed light weight pallet forks that he is offering to TBN members:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...6209-lightweight-pallet-forks-200x-200cx.html
jenkinsph
Super Star Member
Those are nice forks for these smaller tractors. These small loaders still have very limited ability though.
Yes, I saw them, very nice.
Here's the thing. F=MxD (force = mass x distance) so the further you go out the less you pick up. That means if you can lift 800# at the loader lift arms it becomes 400# 2 feet out. At three or 4 feet out you don't gain much. So it's nice to have lighter arms for smaller tractors but the thing that determines what you can carry is still the lift capacity of the loader which I think is about 800# for the 2x20 series. I've personally seen with 2x20 tractors and pallet forks.
Rob
I've had a 2320 since 2007, and I do kind of regret not going bigger. I started out looking at riding mowers, then the 2305, and finally stretched to the 2320. I'm so glad I did, and the tractor has been great, but now as I'm thinking about buying a backhoe i'm also debating trading up to a 2720. on my property (lots of hills) high range is pretty well useless. Mowing in low isn't that bad, since my yard is pretty bumpy, but as I work on smoothing it out there are places where I wish it could go a bit faster. Plowing snow is painfully slow in low, and the 2320 doesn't have enough grunt to do it in high (on my hills at least -- might be OK on level ground). Now that i'm used to the tractor/loader there are times when I find the loader awfully slow too.
I could easily live with the 2320, but find myself wanting more.
I could easily live with the 2320, but find myself wanting more.
jenkinsph
Super Star Member
Phunge,
I can easily understand your concerns, I prefer to use the larger compacts to whip the properties into shape. I prefer riding mowers to maintain the lawns. I will eventually need to decide between an X7xx riding mower and a 2xxx scut. Right now the winner is looking like the mower though. There are so few places I can not fit my 4520 and 110tlb that purchasing a 2X20 is hard for me to justify. Even my employee who has to do the hand work doesn't think it is a big deal and as he says you still have some manual labor work regardless.
I can easily understand your concerns, I prefer to use the larger compacts to whip the properties into shape. I prefer riding mowers to maintain the lawns. I will eventually need to decide between an X7xx riding mower and a 2xxx scut. Right now the winner is looking like the mower though. There are so few places I can not fit my 4520 and 110tlb that purchasing a 2X20 is hard for me to justify. Even my employee who has to do the hand work doesn't think it is a big deal and as he says you still have some manual labor work regardless.
