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Ken,
I've had my 2210 for about seven weeks and have put 18 hours on it. Overall, I like it.
The Kubota BX tractors are good machines also, and I would be happy to have one. However, for me I found the BX driving position less comfortable, too low in relation to the foot pedal, and too far away from the steering wheel. I highly recommend driving both machines. The BX single foot pedal control would likely be more convenient for loader work.
I expected when I bought this machine that, being a new model, some problems might crop up. Therefore, I made sure that my dealer would include transportation of my tractor at no charge for any warranty repairs.
I was concerned about the plastic fenders and platform, but they seem fine. I store my tractor indoors, so UV degradation is not a factor. Ironically, the hood is metal (because the muffler is directly underneath it), which I promptly dented while learning the fine art of loader operation.
At the risk of repeating others, some minor issues with my 2210:
At 13 hours, I had a transaxle fluid leak, fixed promptly by the dealer.
No glow plug position on the key switch, an unusual oversight. You can work around it by "fooling" the safety system as mentioned elsewhere. It will start at zero deg. F. without doing this, but the improvement in cold weather startup is dramatic.
No coolant temperature gauge (BX has one), just a warning lamp. The engine cooling air screen is in front, not visible to the seated operator. This combination could be a concern while mowing.
On the other hand, the 2210 has a tachometer (BX does not).
The 2210 loader joystick works fine, but it does restrict access to the point where I only use the left side, a nuisance. The BX joystick, while not as close at hand, is out of the way. Also, I felt the BX loader hydraulic response was faster at lower RPMs.
I take issue with the 2210 three point drop rate/lock valve (DR/LV) operation. If you raise the hitch, then try to lock it in place by closing the DR/LV, it is almost impossible to close the valve. You have to lower the hitch some to close the valve. This is not required with any other JD (or Kubota, etc.?) model. JD says this is not a design defect, I disagree, but chose not to make an issue of it.
If you buy the 2210 with turf tires and want a spare set of bar tires/rims, or vice versa, it will cost much more ($600+) than doing so for a BX ($300), and as I found out, the front tires are in short supply.
The only benefit to no seat belt retractor is that it won't tighten up on you while wearing it.
I was concerned about the plastic deck and platform, but they are fine. I store my tractor indoors, so UV degradation is not a factor. Ironically, the hood is metal, which I promptly dented while learning the fine art of loader operation (the hood is metal because the muffler is directly underneath it).
Fuel tank under hood is harder to fill (BX filler low on rear fender). Fortunately this engine sips fuel compared to a gas engine tractor.
All that being said, it's still a good tractor.
I've had my 2210 for about seven weeks and have put 18 hours on it. Overall, I like it.
The Kubota BX tractors are good machines also, and I would be happy to have one. However, for me I found the BX driving position less comfortable, too low in relation to the foot pedal, and too far away from the steering wheel. I highly recommend driving both machines. The BX single foot pedal control would likely be more convenient for loader work.
I expected when I bought this machine that, being a new model, some problems might crop up. Therefore, I made sure that my dealer would include transportation of my tractor at no charge for any warranty repairs.
I was concerned about the plastic fenders and platform, but they seem fine. I store my tractor indoors, so UV degradation is not a factor. Ironically, the hood is metal (because the muffler is directly underneath it), which I promptly dented while learning the fine art of loader operation.
At the risk of repeating others, some minor issues with my 2210:
At 13 hours, I had a transaxle fluid leak, fixed promptly by the dealer.
No glow plug position on the key switch, an unusual oversight. You can work around it by "fooling" the safety system as mentioned elsewhere. It will start at zero deg. F. without doing this, but the improvement in cold weather startup is dramatic.
No coolant temperature gauge (BX has one), just a warning lamp. The engine cooling air screen is in front, not visible to the seated operator. This combination could be a concern while mowing.
On the other hand, the 2210 has a tachometer (BX does not).
The 2210 loader joystick works fine, but it does restrict access to the point where I only use the left side, a nuisance. The BX joystick, while not as close at hand, is out of the way. Also, I felt the BX loader hydraulic response was faster at lower RPMs.
I take issue with the 2210 three point drop rate/lock valve (DR/LV) operation. If you raise the hitch, then try to lock it in place by closing the DR/LV, it is almost impossible to close the valve. You have to lower the hitch some to close the valve. This is not required with any other JD (or Kubota, etc.?) model. JD says this is not a design defect, I disagree, but chose not to make an issue of it.
If you buy the 2210 with turf tires and want a spare set of bar tires/rims, or vice versa, it will cost much more ($600+) than doing so for a BX ($300), and as I found out, the front tires are in short supply.
The only benefit to no seat belt retractor is that it won't tighten up on you while wearing it.
I was concerned about the plastic deck and platform, but they are fine. I store my tractor indoors, so UV degradation is not a factor. Ironically, the hood is metal, which I promptly dented while learning the fine art of loader operation (the hood is metal because the muffler is directly underneath it).
Fuel tank under hood is harder to fill (BX filler low on rear fender). Fortunately this engine sips fuel compared to a gas engine tractor.
All that being said, it's still a good tractor.
