Brand new JD 2305

[flwiii]

If my memory serves me right, Apex is Southwest of Raleigh? I can imagine it is quite populated around there. I haven't been to Henderson since the early 80's and relatives tell me it has really grown since then, so I can imagine how much Raleigh has grown.

BBQ (it'll cure what ails ya)

 

[EasyE]

I moved here in 1998 and there were around 17,000 folks living here at that time. I heard now it's around 37,000! I have seen and been through some changes in that length of time.

 

[qstott]

Very interesting photos! I have a 445 now, and was just in the dealership today pricing a 790 and a 2305. They didn't have a 2305 on the lot, but did have a 790. I was pleased to see a side by side comparision of the 455 and 2305!

 

[JDFANATIC]

EasyE,

You need to shrink the pic size down, or just use a hosting service like photobucket and use their software to create HTML and IMG code. This way you can insert a clickable hi-res image that is easy on the dial-upper's.

As for weight, the 210 loader book (the 200CX is the same) lists full bucket loads of gravel at: 49" = 695#, 53" = 882#, 61" = 1017#. On the next page they list ballasting requirements and for lifting 715# (the max they list) you should have loaded tires (220#), 6 wheel weights ((350# I think), and hitch ballast of 683#. That adds up to a whopping 1253# of ballast!

These small tractors can sure get upset quick, and so I urge you to pay attention to the ballasting requirements.

Be Safe! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[EasyE]

Thanks JDFANATIC for the info. Gravel will not be my main use for the unit. I will mainly use it for mulch and debris removal. I think with the box blade I will be OK with weight distribution. I didn't have any problems with the gravel I moved. It was around 20 tons total that I spread out. As far as the photo, I did use photo bucket I just probally used the wrong attatchment.

 

[JDFANATIC]

EasyE,

Just check the box below the pic in photobucket, then scroll down to the bottom of the page to the "please select action" pull down menu. Choose "generate HTML and IMG code" and "Go" and there will be appropriate choices for the different forums you deal with. Here is the cab I am waiting for, as an example:

 

[EasyE]

JDFANATIC, I followed your proceedure on the pictures in photobucket and I get a cannot proceed message with this:
The files you may upload must have the following extension: .zip,.txt,.gif,.jpg,.jpeg,.bmp,.wav,.mp3,.mpeg,.mpg,.avi,.pdf,.png

I've used it before with no problems?

 

[JDFANATIC]

EasyE,

Sign in on photobucket, click on browse and find the pic you want to upload, select it and click on OK, then click on submit. The pic should upload to photobucket. Below the pic will be a check box. Click on it and then scroll down to the bottom of the page where there will be a pull down menu with "please select action". Choose "generate HTML and IMG code" and then Go. The third choice "IMG clickable thumbnails for message boards - recommended" works on this forum. Copy this and paste it into your post. You should have the same results as my cab pic. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[EasyE]

How's this?

 

[JDFANATIC]

EasyE,

Very nice! But please don't let it be a trailer queen! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif