JD 2305 vs GC2310

[Nik]

One advantage the GC2310 has over the BX23 and other models is that the 3 point hitch does not have to be taken off to get the backhoe on. Last I checked was about $15,000 for GC23210 without the mower.

 

[thing181]

I think you will find prices about $16,500 w/o mower here in western NY. Maybe they will move some, but I couldnt find anyone in NY less than $16K when I was looking a year ago.

 

[Wanabgreen]

Thanks guys, I am planning on doing some serious testing of different units and hopefully get some concrete figures

 

[dragula]

I think I paid $15,200, taxes included for my 2310. I didn't purchase any accessories.

 

[archerynut]

wanabgreen,
There is a spreadsheet floating around TBN about the specs for the 2310 vs. 2305 vs. BX24. I found the MF the least expensive with all the stuff that I wanted.

Just today in less than 3 hours, loader on, removed mower deck and cleaned mower deck, hooked up rotary mower and cleared some areas, dropped rotary mower, reattached BH, dug out some stuff that the wife wanted gone (he he fun for me!!), dug two other holes for no good reason, filled in holes, removed BH, reinstalled clean mower deck, disconnected FEL, parked it for the night.

The moral of that long story is that things are very easy to get on and off. I have had mine for a little over a month and had the BH on and off 5-6 times, easier each time. I would recommend the 2310 to anybody.

I think the price that I was quoted was around 14,700 for TLB. Any other questions please PM me if you want. I have 45 hours on mine in just over a month and I am soon to do my own 50 service.

 

[archerynut]

One advantage the GC2310 has over the BX23 and other models is that the 3 point hitch does not have to be taken off to get the backhoe on.

This is absolutely a huge advantage in my eyes, makes switching from BH to 3PH implement very quick and easy.

 

[LBrown59]

Originally Posted by Nik
One advantage the GC2310 has over the BX23 and other models is that the 3 point hitch does not have to be taken off to get the backhoe on.

This is absolutely a huge advantage in my eyes, makes switching from BH to 3PH implement very quick and easy.

Not a factor for me since I leave the BH on my BX23 all of the time.
As far as 3 point implements go I have a BX1500 with an always ready 3 point hitch available for 3 point attachments.

 

[archerynut]

Yes but for the person who only has or wants one tractor, how long does it really take to take off the BH and put the 3 PH on the BX23?

 

[MAHINDRA OF OHIO]

Yes but for the person who only has or wants one tractor, how long does it really take to take off the BH and put the 3 PH on the BX23?

When someone ask use about Kubota BX24 I say to them--Just ask the Kubota sales person to remove the backhoe and reinstall it for you.
As for John Deere, Its not a bad unit just lots of plactic.

 

[ChuckinNH]

The Kubota BX24 is all plastic too. Actually, JD is quietly going back to steel on some of their tractors. I think the 2320 is all steel.... Backhoe removal, and reinstall is the same procedure on the Kubota that it is on the Massey. The three point hitch arms, however do have to be removed, and reinstalled if they are needed. Fortunately, the process is pretty easy.

Hmm, this thread is pretty old.