Considering a FEL for my 2305
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cantbeatadeere
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even have a loader for my 728...cant live without one now.
Really appreciate all the responses!
Seems to be a little difference of opinion as to what bucket size to go with. I understand the concern with choosing the larger bucket and the potential for being too heavy but since it is an option for the 2305 and if the "boss" approves of the upgrade price, I am going to defer to the old aviation adage...."better to have and not need then to need and not have".
I will definitely get the rear ballast box as part of this package. Should be getting this ordered this week.
Seems to be a little difference of opinion as to what bucket size to go with. I understand the concern with choosing the larger bucket and the potential for being too heavy but since it is an option for the 2305 and if the "boss" approves of the upgrade price, I am going to defer to the old aviation adage...."better to have and not need then to need and not have".
I will definitely get the rear ballast box as part of this package. Should be getting this ordered this week.
fuseboxer
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I like my loader and try to show it in use a little for the wife. It is hard to justify with very little use but sure nice to have. Make shure you do a little work using it for you wife. I have a dump 3pt rear bucket that I have had for about 15yrs and seldom use my tractor but after finding a temporary use for my wife its golden.
lowechj
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When I bought my 2520 5 years ago I got the FEL and front blade which I used the first year for plowing snow. The next year the snow was heavier so I put on the loader and traded my mid mount mower for a rear snow blower. I never thought that I would use the FEL that much but I use it all the time for scraping hay off the field, moving manure around and in the winter I can pile snow and/or blow it.
I have taken it off a few times but I always seemed to have a problen reconnecting the hydraulic lines with pressure in the lines while trying to connect so now I never take it off. Should put the ballast box on but am too lazy, in the winter the snow blower provides the weight. Short answer you will find all kinds of uses for it.
I have taken it off a few times but I always seemed to have a problen reconnecting the hydraulic lines with pressure in the lines while trying to connect so now I never take it off. Should put the ballast box on but am too lazy, in the winter the snow blower provides the weight. Short answer you will find all kinds of uses for it.
hink10
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I thought about getting the largest bucket (60" or 62"?) when I bought my 2305. Things to consider are where and how you will use it. If you will use it to clear snow on sidewalks, or if you have gates or other narrow areas to get through, you might get one of the other buckets. When I sought advise, the weight capacity was a factor also. Sure, the large bucket would carry a full load of mulch but when you get into dirt/rock etc, there is always the risk of overloading and/or making the tractor less stable. I ended up with the 54" bucket I believe, so far I'm pleased. Hope you get the loader, it really is worth it. Sure it may sit sometimes, but when you need it it's priceless and so is being able to mount it in minutes.
