archerynut
Platinum Member
Currently in the market for a SCUT. I have narrowed the field to the JD 2305 and the Kubota BX24. Have tried both models and liked both. Just wanted to have some others weigh in on the issue. I have about 8 acres that does no have many steep hills. About 4 acres of grass to mow and some areas that I want to brush hog and then plant trees (small orchard). I also have some construction and landscape projects that I want to do myself, hence the need (or want) for the BH.
Here's what I am after:
FEL
60 or 62 inch MMM
BH
Tooth bar for FEL
Filled turf tires
Snowplow
Ballast box
Thinking about a rake to care for 700' gravel drive.
Thinking about 4' brush hog to clear some areas. (later)
The BH for the 2305 was just introduced and haven't heard any feedback on that yet. Haven't found a 2305 w/BH at a dealer to try yet. The JD FEL bucket is 53" and the BX is 48" The JD has more lift capacity also. However, the JD hydralic pump outout is less than the BX (5.2 gpm vs. 6.3 gpm). Is this a big deal? As far a pricing is concerned, it is pretty close. I can give specifics if anyone is interested. When it comes to dealers and support, I found 1 Kubota dealer that was awful, and 1 that was great, both JD dealers were OK.
Here's what I am after:
FEL
60 or 62 inch MMM
BH
Tooth bar for FEL
Filled turf tires
Snowplow
Ballast box
Thinking about a rake to care for 700' gravel drive.
Thinking about 4' brush hog to clear some areas. (later)
The BH for the 2305 was just introduced and haven't heard any feedback on that yet. Haven't found a 2305 w/BH at a dealer to try yet. The JD FEL bucket is 53" and the BX is 48" The JD has more lift capacity also. However, the JD hydralic pump outout is less than the BX (5.2 gpm vs. 6.3 gpm). Is this a big deal? As far a pricing is concerned, it is pretty close. I can give specifics if anyone is interested. When it comes to dealers and support, I found 1 Kubota dealer that was awful, and 1 that was great, both JD dealers were OK.