jd 2210 vs 790

GreenDeerJohn · Jun 2, 2004

Gary,

I would be concerned about the dealer suggesting a 5ft bushhog for the 2210. Per JD's own literature and website, they only recommend the LX4, four foot bush hog. I've got one that I purchased with my 2210 last September. It is still on the shipping skid as I'm debating whether or not to have it coated with the Rhino lining like I did my 62C MMM.

Anyhow, that LX4 is a large mower! I can't imagine putting a LX5 behind a 2210. Our local dealer has had several 2210's on display with the LX4 mounted on behind. The one sales guy showed my how you couldn't lift the LX4 very high with the 2210. I showed him that they were using the wrong holes for the lift bins. The LX4 has two sets of lift pin holes, the lower ones allowing added lift height when used with the 2210.

I've been reconsidering my LX4 purchase, particularly since I've not been able to sell my old Woods MD40, 40 inch, bush hog that I used with my 445. The Woods is still a good unit, I just wanted to go all green with the new 2210. I'm thinking about returning it and getting center mounted grader blade (from the X-series) or maybe the front broom.

I would not recommend anything larger than the LX4 for your 2210. I think it would tax the 3pt too much. On the flip side, I think a 2210 could do all that you want with your 8 acres. I've got 6.5 acres. About 3.5 to 4 I mow with the 62C in about 3 hours and 15 minutes. (Still very rough ground, I've not put in a finished yard yet) The rest is wooded. This tractors got incredible power and is very agile. The only down side to its size is the ride. With the short tires and small stance, it has a lot of head toss (side to side snapping) over rough turane. Large tired tractors will have less of this.

Good luck with your decission,

John /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

tacbat · Jun 8, 2004

GaryS

I have just over 6 acres that I both finsh mow and bushhog. I have 62c and the lx4 and the setup has served me well but....You have to have at least the loader arms on if you want to be able to steer with the lx4 and if you went to a 5ft you would has a nice green teeter-todder. I know you are getting a fel but something to consider. I have only bogged the lx4 once (finding a roll of fence and 5 inch post) /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif so I am sure it do fine with 5ft. The 2210 is shorter then a 790 and seems very stable on hills and the hydro is very nice. I have not used the 790, but people seem to really like them.

Tacbat
2210,fel,lx4.48bb,I-match

Rainbow6 · Jun 11, 2004

Just a suggestion if you buy used. I just traded a Kubota L3010 ( 30 HP ), it was a great tractor and very strong. You can find em for about $10,000 w/ 200-250 hrs on them. Glideshift transmissions are great, only clutch when engaing and disengaging the PTO. Anyway, just one more choice for you!

computer_guy · Dec 18, 2004

I got the 790 and the gear transmission is no problems. After about 3-4 hours on a 790 you will get the gearing down smoothly and will love the fact that you didn't pay thousands more for a hydro tranny.
However if you plan on moving alot of material with the FEL, that is more than 30% of your total tractor activity, you may want to step up to the hydro tranny.
The 790 is without a doubt a very solid and well built CUT. It is more than enough for an estate sized property.

JDFANATIC · Dec 18, 2004

Gary,

Good luck with your decision. I have a 2210 and think it is one super package. I have about 1-1/2 acres of finished lawn with about 1/3 of it is a sloped area that is steep, the rest of my property is wooded and for now all I do is maintain trails etc. With the 62" MMM it will gobble up lots of real estate quite nicely (I can't vouch for the RFM though). As several other posters have pointed out, the FEL will lift waaay more than the rated capacity, BUT, you need counter-ballasting weight. I use the ballast box filled w/concrete. As for your acreage, it all depends on what you intend to do with it, and at what pace. Don't discount the 2210, but do look at other models. The hydrostatic trans IMHO is important, but others have different opinions. You might want to test a few machines out on your property to really know what fits your needs the best. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

RalphVa · Dec 18, 2004

I ended up buying a JD 4010 with FEL and LX4. Cost $13,300 discounting the $300 I paid for a toothbar. A 2210 would have been $300 more.

Attached is a pic of the LX4 lifted with the 4010 and with the hitch pins in the bottom holes where they ought to be for the 2210 or 4010. It would lift a couple inches more at the rear if I had the top link shortened properly for operation (I use a chain and just replaced it with the top link for the pic). You can, of course, shorten the top link further to lift it quite high for transport or for going up and down a ramp, but it requires manually tightening up on the top link.

The 4010 is about 4 or 5 inches higher up than the 2210; so, its lift height with the LX4 may be less.

You need to also worry about weight if you have any hills. Even an 18 hp machine will handle a 5' hog, but the weight can lift the tractor up in front. A friend with an 18 hp Kubota fills his front tires to keep this from happening. He doesn't have an FEL though.

Ralph

Cook123 · Dec 20, 2004

i have a 790 and think it would be a good choice it. a friend of mine has the 2210 and really does like it. for alot of mowing and weekend work i think the 2210 would be just right for your lot size. i m probably just set in my ways to liking gear transmissions (i m sure i would like hydro better if i gave it a chance). there both great as are the 40 series get the one you want.

fgross335_2210 · Dec 20, 2004

Gary,

I use a 4ft rotary on my 2210 and I agree, a 5 footer is too big. You might have the power, but not necessarily the weight or stability.

I maintain 6 acres with mine. About 3.5 are what I call a "country yard". It is relatively smooth and planted in grass, but not manicured by any means. With sharp blades and dry conditions I can knock this off in 2-3.5 hours with my 62C MMM.

I maintain another 2 acres with the 4ft rotary. I used the FEL to push over small trees and scrub and then pretty much mulched all the debries with the rotary. Now I mow 3-4 tmies a year to maintain it. Since this land is rougher I cannot mow as fast, so it takes me 1.5-2 hours. Here I am limited by the terrain, not the HP.

If your land is rough, the bigger tractors will ride better, and a wider rotary will make the job go faster. However, in reading your note you mentioned planting trees....in rows...and I would think the 2210 would be a great companion for maintaining an orchard or similar property where the small size becomes an advantage.

The 2210 can maintain 8 acres, but you'll certainly get the work done faster with a bigger tractor........