I have a 2305 and I'll say this, if you get one and have the hyd deck lift and fel, get the diverter valve as well. it makes a world of difference in not having to shut down to swap the hydraulic line between curl and mmm lift. as far as mowing performance, it mows fantastic, turns very sharp. it'll bounce you outta the seat if you mow too fast over rough ground, but then anything will do that. as for the bells and whistles and lay out, I like the JD over Kubota, but that's personal preference stuff, some like the Bota's better than JD's layout.
JD 2305, or BX2360?
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ChuckinNH
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I have looked at the Massey GC series, but not since they did the upgrade to the 2400, etc. My concern with them is sketchy information, and higher prices on the attachments, and not much info on the material collection system. I do like the larger engine, and the hydraulics operating better at lower rpm than the Kubota BX series.
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I too looked at both before going with a BX1850, then upgraded with assistance from Kubota to the 1860 due to the abrupt stopping in reverse. As previously stated, the issue is fixed with the 60 series. For me, not having side by side pedals as on the JD was a key factor. I had an JD X485 prior to the BX with the side by side forward/reverse pedals and very often would press the wrong one. I found it almost dangerous if I was in a tight situation and of course the X485 had the RIO switch so if I tapped the reverse pedal by mistake while mowing, out went the PTO. Just too frustrating for me. With the Kubota, you virtually can't step on the wrong pedal since their positioned in the direction you want to go. For me, this was much more natural. The other factor was cost. The JD was $1,000 more than the 2350 and more so compared to the 1850, which JD does not make a counterpart to.
wallace
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We just sold one the other day and the catcher is pretty awesome.
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I think the new design it top notch, the best thing is the twin pedal hydro!
The best thing going with Massey besides the new design is the 0% for 72 months!!!
I would be happy to price something out to you if you like. Just drop me a pm
jcaledon
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Chuck,
If the weight of the deck, and its ease of removal and installation is an issue, then IMO your best bet is to get a mower deck for your B2620. I've found that the drive over deck is actually easier to remove and install than the deck on my (former) Craftsman garden tractor. Because of the additional height of the B, the PTO shaft is fairly easy to get to, and the drive over feature means you never have to lift the deck - it just rolls right out. Its that easy. The cut of the deck is excellent. The turning radius of the B is just as good as the smaller BX or JD2305, plus you have folding ROPS to get under trees. As you know, the B does not have the transmission cooler fan that the subcompacts have.
If you're considering a second tractor so that you don't have to switch implements, i.e. your backhoe, then I can understand wanting to get a second tractor. But keep in mind that swapping out the mower deck is a 5 min job at most, with NO heavy lifting or maneuvering of the mower deck at all.
If the weight of the deck, and its ease of removal and installation is an issue, then IMO your best bet is to get a mower deck for your B2620. I've found that the drive over deck is actually easier to remove and install than the deck on my (former) Craftsman garden tractor. Because of the additional height of the B, the PTO shaft is fairly easy to get to, and the drive over feature means you never have to lift the deck - it just rolls right out. Its that easy. The cut of the deck is excellent. The turning radius of the B is just as good as the smaller BX or JD2305, plus you have folding ROPS to get under trees. As you know, the B does not have the transmission cooler fan that the subcompacts have.
If you're considering a second tractor so that you don't have to switch implements, i.e. your backhoe, then I can understand wanting to get a second tractor. But keep in mind that swapping out the mower deck is a 5 min job at most, with NO heavy lifting or maneuvering of the mower deck at all.
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Thanks for your input jcaledon. I think that I will put a mmm on my B2620, and keep the old Simplicity for small things. It should last a long time with the larger tractor doing most of the work. It is handy to have it for pulling a cart to fill with chips when I'm chipping, etc., and the grass collector on it is nice to have sometimes too.
MessickFarmEqu
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New Holland has gotten no air time in this thread, you can throw them in the mix as well. We're seeing some of the best pricing and financing ever on sub compacts right now... the other vendors are not throwing as much money at tractors as New Holland is right now.
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I considered both too. When I mentioned the $1000 difference to the JD dealer, it promptly became a $300 difference. Because of the pedals (like everyone else said) and the loader controls, I have a 2305.
The complaint about removing the mmm is valid. You must be on level ground, or it is a royal pain. I also wish the lock on the mmm arm was a bit tighter. Once it is locked, you have to bleed off the hydraulic fluid, before you can disconnect it. This drops the MMM (or arms) nearly half way down. Maybe I just need an adjustment on that.
Todd
