Just ordered a new JD2320

[glasslaker]

I wanted to thank you guys for your help. I just ordered a new 2320. Here’s the breakdown

2320 $11,800
200cx Loader $2400
62D mowing deck $2375
Loaded tires $240
48” woods box blade $500
Total $17315 with tax about 18,200.

They had to order it so I’m not sure yet when it will be in. Hopefully soon.

Tim

 

[johndeere_2320]

I wanted to thank you guys for your help. I just ordered a new 2320. Here’s the breakdown

2320 $11,800
200cx Loader $2400
62D mowing deck $2375
Loaded tires $240
48” woods box blade $500
Total $17315 with tax about 18,200.

They had to order it so I’m not sure yet when it will be in. Hopefully soon.

Tim

Tim,

Where you able to actually see one/operate it before the purchase? Just curious how you ended up getting that model.

 

[glasslaker]

Actually I started off looking at a JD riding mower. My wife and I are in the process of building a house. We have 5 hilly acres and she is looking to bring her 2 horses that she now boards over to the property. As we moved forward with the house it became clear we needed more than a riding mower.

I started looking at the JD 2305 and was in a bit of sticker shock. After I realized I needed more machine than a riding mower and got over the fact that I was going to need to spend more money, I started doing some research on TBN.

I test drove a Massey GC2310, a Kubota bx23 and bx24, and the JD2305. I was actually sold on the Kubota bx23 and then the JD dealer got a 2320. He called me up and told me to check it out. Once I drove it I knew it was the right tractor.

The last couple weeks I’ve been going back and forth about getting it or not. It’s really more than I’m comfortable spending with the new house and all. Also I’ve never had a tractor and it kind of seems more than I need.

However with everything I’ve read hear and the fact that I’ve never been a home/property owner I believe I’ve made the right decision. If I’m anything like you guy’s I’ll probably be reposting in a couple of months wishing I got something bigger, lol.

Tim

 

[johndeere_2320]

Actually I started off looking at a JD riding mower. My wife and I are in the process of building a house. We have 5 hilly acres and she is looking to bring her 2 horses that she now boards over to the property. As we moved forward with the house it became clear we needed more than a riding mower.

I started looking at the JD 2305 and was in a bit of sticker shock. After I realized I needed more machine than a riding mower and got over the fact that I was going to need to spend more money, I started doing some research on TBN.

I test drove a Massey GC2310, a Kubota bx23 and bx24, and the JD2305. I was actually sold on the Kubota bx23 and then the JD dealer got a 2320. He called me up and told me to check it out. Once I drove it I knew it was the right tractor.

The last couple weeks I’ve been going back and forth about getting it or not. It’s really more than I’m comfortable spending with the new house and all. Also I’ve never had a tractor and it kind of seems more than I need.

However with everything I’ve read hear and the fact that I’ve never been a home/property owner I believe I’ve made the right decision. If I’m anything like you guy’s I’ll probably be reposting in a couple of months wishing I got something bigger, lol.

Tim

A farmer once told me "big tractors can do little jobs, but small tractors can't do big jobs" and I know what his point was, larger equipment is nice and especially if you are on the boarder line of what you really need. Conversely, I do feel you can over buy as well.

I think in your situation where some significant loader work will occur and 3-point grading etc., will be required you will enjoy the ride.

Remeber we love to see pictures

 

[ADin]

glasslaker,

Congrats! It will be a great setup for new construction on 5 acreas.

I can imagine your agony spending another almost $20k while completing a new home, but I can assure you it is absolutely the best time in terms of projects justification, usefulness, and helping to accellerate the thousands of post home building projects. Now that I've got my 2305, I'm kicking myself for not getting sooner.

 

[Hard]

You're going to like your 2320 I'm sure. I could have gotten by with the 2305, it's a great sub-cut but the extra ground clearance of the 2320 is nice, the hydro filter does not hang down near the ground like the 2305 and the exposed plastic hydro cooling fan of the 2305 is not an issue. The 62D OnRamp MMM is fantastic. Great cut and easy to install and remove.
Have fun...

 

[Shawk]

I wanted to thank you guys for your help. I just ordered a new 2320. Here’s the breakdown

2320 $11,800
200cx Loader $2400
62D mowing deck $2375
Loaded tires $240
48” woods box blade $500
Total $17315 with tax about 18,200.

They had to order it so I’m not sure yet when it will be in. Hopefully soon.

Tim

Congrats Tim... I ordered a 2520 last Jan (showed up March-06) and have been thrilled with the tractor. Getting over price of course is the toughest part of the deal . There are very few days that I feel like I bought to much tractor. One suggestion though... find a 54" box blade rather than your 48" so it'll cover up your tire tracks.

Enjoy your new tool

 

[unreconstructed]

The hardest thing to do is spend yet more money when building a house. I made the mistake of cutting back a few bucks here and there at the time and now I wish I hadn't. As far as the tractor, you won't regret it at all. It will save you time, money, and body. I am hoping to retire in the next couple of years and intend to have good equipment to play with. After all, you won't take it with you when they throw dirt in your face at the end. Have fun at your new place!!

 

[glasslaker]

Thanks for the support everybody. I was more nervous yesterday because of all the money I just spent, than I was excited. The nerves have settled a bit and the excitement level has kicked into high gear.

I appreciate the advice shawk. I just called the salesman and left him a message about the larger box blade. You make a good point about wheel base. Hopefully it’s not too late to swap them. I’ll see if he can give me an estimated ETA. Did I mention I’m getting excited now!

Tim

 

[Shawk]

Very nice Glasslaker... Keep us posted... AND post some pics Enjoy...

 

[aesanders]

Congratulations....

My situation was quite similar. Just purchasd a new property and got a 2320 to go along with it. I've only put 10 hours on mine so far (mostly bush hogging) and really enjoy it. It's a perfect size for my property.

 

[glasslaker]

Just to update you guys the dealership didn't have a 54" BB. The next size up was a 60". They said the tractor shouldn't have a problem with it, so I went ahead and ordered that one. It was only about $50 more.

I was told it will be here in about 2 weeks. I'll definitely post some pics when it comes.

Do any of you foresee any problems with the tractor handling the 60" BB?

Thanks

Tim

 

[Shawk]

Your machine should handle it fine... Have fun... & stay safe

 

[RalphVa]

Congratulations. Hope they deliver it soon.

I wish that I'd gotten my 4010 when we were doing all the mods to this house when we first moved here. Bought a Gravely and a whole bunch of attachments for a good price, and it did its thing but was a WHOLE LOT more work to use than the 4010. Guess I was lucky that I waited because they were giving big discounts on the 4010 when I bought it. It was actually $300 less than a 2210. I tested both but am glad that I went with the machine with more ground clearance and without that plastic cooling fan underneath. Got near 180 hours on it now and did my own 50 hour service. On the 4010, you have to remove one rear wheel to get the lower 3 ph gear out of the way of the hydraulic filter. Hope they changed things on the 2320 to eliminate having to do this, but it actually wasn't too hard to do.

I've FEL, LX4, Mackissic shredder/chipper, 5' rear blade, carryall and a soil ripper that I modified to make raised rows with by putting 2 big disc hillers on the soil ripper bar.

Hope they fixed the under-seat switch on the 2320 to work with the seat up to use stuff like the shredder/chipper by just pulling the switch up. On the 4010 and 2210, they don't have this working. I jumpered a couple wires to make it work, but most times I just use a tension cord to hold the seat down.

Ralph

 

[JDFANATIC]

Congratulations. Hope they deliver it soon.

I wish that I'd gotten my 4010 when we were doing all the mods to this house when we first moved here. Bought a Gravely and a whole bunch of attachments for a good price, and it did its thing but was a WHOLE LOT more work to use than the 4010. Guess I was lucky that I waited because they were giving big discounts on the 4010 when I bought it. It was actually $300 less than a 2210.
Ralph

And while the anedectodal evidence continues to pour in from Mars, most potential consumers have just two questions:

1) "In my part of the country the 4010 is much more than the 2210. Where can I go in VA to get this price reversal?"


2) "Ralph, on your advice (anyone with 1692 posts must be an expert!), I just purchased a 4010! Now that I have the beast, what can I do with 14 PTO hp? I just found out that my "Big Gulp" pushes the tractor over the edge and makes me have to use a sickle to clean up all those missed spots . . ."

And the saga continues . . .

Ralph, just leave the 2210 alone. Your 4010 is discontinued (set record sales for left-over inventory, and the 2210 is also discontinued (set record sales). Move on. The rest of us did.

 

[ovrszd]

And while the anedectodal evidence continues to pour in from Mars, most potential consumers have just two questions:

1) "In my part of the country the 4010 is much more than the 2210. Where can I go in VA to get this price reversal?"


2) "Ralph, on your advice (anyone with 1692 posts must be an expert!), I just purchased a 4010! Now that I have the beast, what can I do with 14 PTO hp? I just found out that my "Big Gulp" pushes the tractor over the edge and makes me have to use a sickle to clean up all those missed spots . . ."

And the saga continues . . .

Ralph, just leave the 2210 alone. Your 4010 is discontinued (set record sales for left-over inventory, and the 2210 is also discontinued (set record sales). Move on. The rest of us did.

You guys always talk over my head.... Fanatic, did you have a point?? I missed it somewhere.

 

[ducati996]

You guys always talk over my head.... Fanatic, did you have a point?? I missed it somewhere.

I will be happy to spell it out for you - RalphVA has envy some would call it a complex of sorts. Every chance he gets he will compare and put down the 2210 and promote the few advantages the 4010 has over the 2210. Unfortunately there are only a few worth a darn. Both machines are good (great actually), the 2210 is better. The 2210 is so good that its replacement dosent quite replace it in all areas.....

 

[ducati996]

2) "Ralph, on your advice (anyone with 1692 posts must be an expert!), I just purchased a 4010! Now that I have the beast, what can I do with 14 PTO hp? I just found out that my "Big Gulp" pushes the tractor over the edge and makes me have to use a sickle to clean up all those missed spots . . ."

LOL !! now thats too funny

 

[ducati996]

Hope they fixed the under-seat switch on the 2320 to work with the seat up to use stuff like the shredder/chipper by just pulling the switch up. On the 4010 and 2210, they don't have this working. I jumpered a couple wires to make it work, but most times I just use a tension cord to hold the seat down.

Ralph

Why would it be considered a fix when it was offered back with the 4100 series? or the 4110-4115? 2320 & 2520 replace all these

 

[johndeere_2210]

Guess I was lucky that I waited because they were giving big discounts on the 4010 when I bought it. It was actually $300 less than a 2210.

Not all machines when discontinued are discounted at the level the 4010 was a few years ago. The “big discount” you are referring to on the 4010 was made possible because that particular unit overall didn’t sell well and Deere doesn’t even have a model to represent that unit in the current line up. Conversely, when the 2210 was changed to the 2305 (essentially the same machine with very few modifications), and outgoing 2210 was only slightly discounted. In fact, I saw what I believe is to be one of the last 2210’s for sale (new machine at the dealership) and is listed for $13,500 (tractor loader and mower), same price as the 2305 and the dealer said he had no plans to lower the price.