Mowing BH / mower question for 2320

[jd2320]

I would also say a backhoe is a must have for that type of digging!!!!
FYI not sure if it's all over the country but I'm on week number 4 of my wait
for my 2320 with the 46BH seems the backhoes are on backorder and my dealer says he's not sure when he can get one I even called John Deere and they told me to check with my dealer go figure!!!

 

[archerynut]

All I can say is I'm very glad I can mow with the BH on my BX23.

All I can say is that I can mow with the BH on my MF GC2310 also and I don't need to take off the 3PH arms to hook up the BH, but that is not what this thread is all about. Plus, people tend to look at you funny when you are mowing with a BH.

Initially when I was shopping for a tractor, I was tried up in all of the discussion between a 2305, 2320, and 2520. It was my understanding at the time that the 46 BH w/subframe had to be removed to have the mower deck on the 2320. However the attaching parts for the mower deck were able to be left on the 2320 vs. the 2520 when the attaching parts for the mower had to be removed. Just my understanding.

About the BH, it's the best tool for the job, other tools can get it done, not as quick and neat however. If you can spring for the BH, get it, you'll find jobs for it.

 

[LBrown59]

All I can say is that I can mow with the BH on my MF GC2310 also and I don't need to take off the 3PH arms to hook up the BH, but that is not what this thread is all about. Plus,
1* people tend to look at you funny when you are mowing with a BH.
About the BH, it's the best tool for the job, other tools can get it done, not as quick and neat however.
2* If you can spring for the BH, get it,
3* you'll find jobs for it.

1*The way i feel about that is if they don't like the way I look when mowing my yard the're welcome to come do it for me and bring their hand push mower I'm not gonna let them suffer being looked at funny mowing with my bx 23.
2*yes
3* So you found that out too!

 

[Cliff_Johns]

All I can say is I'm very glad I can mow with the BH on my BX23.

Since we're talking about a different class of machine, I hardly see how this comment has any relevance. Perhaps you're sugesting that he go for a JD 2305 instead where you can mow with the BH on? Still, I can't imagine why you'd want to do that when the BH is so easy to remove on the 2305. It's a bit more work on the 2320 and the 2520, but then, it's a bigger BH.

And what possible reason could you have to put your comment in all red letters?

Cliff

 

[Efreet]

Thanks for all of the very useful information and suggestions. It seems that the dilemma is getting shifted to money: if I could afford the tractor plus all of the attachments, I would be set. Currently my dealer is quoting me $24K for the 2030 tractor, 200cx loader, 46 bh, 54D MMM, 5' box blade and 4' rotary cutter. That is a whole pile of cash.

A follow-up question on the attaching and removal of the backhoe: how long an operation is this? Since I am planning to use this tractor as the primary mower, but will have frequent dig jobs as well, I would have to do the swap quite often.

 

[jdbower]

A follow-up question on the attaching and removal of the backhoe: how long an operation is this?

It's not horrible, I'm guessing the 2320 is pretty close to my 2520. Removing the 3PH I do at a slow pace in about 10-15 minutes - I could probably do it under 5 if I hurried. Removing the mower deck with the On-Ramp is probably about 5 minutes. Removing the mower deck mounting brackets (if required) is an unknown to me as of now. Mounting the backhoe may be another 15-20 minutes (I've only had to mount it once after I unmounted the dealer install). I'm guessing I can go from lawnmower to backhoe in under an hour once I figure out the cylinder removal. Of course, you may want to set aside a weekend for the first time you do this

If you have to do this frequently you may want to consider evaluating the cost of the mower deck with the cost of a standalone riding mower/ZTR. The MMM is probably the most troublesome attachment since it affects the backhoe and the ground clearance.

 

[Efreet]

My dealer helped me dig up the "official word" on the subject. I am attaching the relevant info from JD for the benefit of all.

Thanks to all who helped me figure this out!

 

[Phunge]

Fantastic, this really clears things up. I am debating 2305 or 2320. I have not had a chance to play with a 2320 / 46BH, but did get to demo a 2305 / 260bh and really liked it. At first I was really excited about the drive-over deck on the 2320, but it sounds like the 2305 will be faster overall for going from dirt machine (FEL, BH) to mowing machine (MMM). Also, I think the 260bh will take up a lot less space in my garage than the 46 bh.

I wish they had an option to mount the 260bh on a 2320.

 

[ducati996]

Fantastic, this really clears things up. I am debating 2305 or 2320. I have not had a chance to play with a 2320 / 46BH, but did get to demo a 2305 / 260bh and really liked it. At first I was really excited about the drive-over deck on the 2320, but it sounds like the 2305 will be faster overall for going from dirt machine (FEL, BH) to mowing machine (MMM). Also, I think the 260bh will take up a lot less space in my garage than the 46 bh.

I wish they had an option to mount the 260bh on a 2320.

Sounds great as long as you understand what you give up in the process by going smaller. Deck gets removed regardless of the machine chosen (2305/2320) when the BH is attached.

 

[LBrown59]

A follow-up question on the attaching and removal of the backhoe: how long an operation is this? Since I am planning to use this tractor as the primary mower, but will have frequent dig jobs as well,
1*I would have to do the swap quite often.

1*That's why i have a S-Cut and a GT.