Price Check is there much haggle room on 2305 pricing?

[ChuckinNH]

The general feeling here is that the independent lift really isn't worth the extra cost. I have neither, so can't address that from personal experience.

MSRP on the most popular Scuts is interesting. These prices are with 60" mower deck, (mechanical lift on the JD) and loader:
Kubota BX2350 $14,496.00
John Deere 2305 $15,514.00
Massey Ferguson CG2400 (new) $16,436.00

There are things on both the Kubota, and JD that I like, so that is a tough call for me, but I do know that I would rather have a Kubota BX24 with the backhoe for $200.00 more than the Massey with just a loader, and mower. Of course this is all with MSRP, and mileage will vary depending on dealer discounts.

 

[jcmseven]

As I have mentioned before and for what it is worth, if you are looking at the 2305 please also look at the 2320. It is larger, but not dimensionally that much so and has a full cat one hitch and more chassis weight for not much more money. The 2520 has a direct-injected engine and thusly is more expensive. The way I look at it is the 2520 with its better hydraulics might do a little more than the 2320, but the 2320 would likely do a fair amount more than the 2305 for not a alot more money. It also has some functional upgrades that do not really cost that much more, so I personally think you get more for the money with the 2320 v. the 2305. The 2305's are tough little tractors, though. An important note, the subcompact market is highly competitive. Although I like JD products, I would say you might be able to get an equivalent machine from another manufacturer for less money if you were still interested in this size range.

John M

 

[ChuckinNH]

I agree with John M. The 2320 does have a lot going for it, and is in the same price range. Depending on dealer discount, you might buy one for less than a Massey Ferguson GC2400. It certainly is one of the tractors on my short list. It's interesting that it is actually lower than a 2305 with the ROPS folded to get under trees. From most accounts, it is also a better platform for the 200cx loader.

 

[hangnail]

I thought about the bigger tractors, because the price for the machine is bettter in comparision, but I have a 1/2 acre, mostly back yard space, which right now is completly unsuable. It needs quite a bit of fill, brush and tree removal, ect. I also need to regrade my driveway, and get it ready for it to be paved, do some walk ways ect. The nimbleness of the smaller tractor is needed, while the capability of the larger ones would be prefered. We also plan to move in a 2-4 years, so, this tractor will also be used at our next place. We are looking in the 1 plus acreage area.
While alot of quys would say just rent a bobcat for those jobs, well, due to my schedule, I really wouln't be able to get the use out of the 200 plus dollars a day or what ever the weekend charge is here for them. I would rather put 200 bucks a month towards ownership.

I do like the the bx24 and the backhoe on the 2305, however, i would not be using the backhoe right now as much to justify the extra cost. the wife has me on a strict budget too , but down the road I could always add one on, like the woods to either machine. If I do need one, I could get away with renting a small excivator for those jobs.