Model Advice

[clemsonfor]

I'm showing. 2210-2wd. PS. 2083 lbs.
2220D-PS. 2635 lbs.
2420D-PS.2723
Ym2000-2wd. gear. 1664
This is off a old Owners.com Info. and they match Tractor Data.com also..

1800 must of been after my weighted front bumper. If we call it 1700 as it sits stock my ym2000 with ballast I estimate mine weighs closer to 2000pounds with ballast. I have filled rears which I estimate add about 180 pounds based on volume I put into them. And the front bumper which weighs about 150 pounds.

 

[nova3930]

I believe 2210 weighs that , my ym2000 weighs like 1800. I was thinking we were talking a bit larger tractors the 2610 comment muddied the waters for me. I knew the smaller ones were 2000 pounds.

Sorry about that. I was considering a 2610 but looking at the dimensions I think it's a physically larger tractor than what I want. For gardening purpose I think I want to stay a bit on the smaller side of things.

 

[clemsonfor]

Sorry about that. I was considering a 2610 but looking at the dimensions I think it's a physically larger tractor than what I want. For gardening purpose I think I want to stay a bit on the smaller side of things.

The 2210 is a great size for a midsize to large garden.

 

[Jtullis13]

Sorry I haven't been very consistent on TBN lately. Been getting ready for winter and helping friends work on their TDI cars. I have a 2210d and it is amazing, I wish I had 2 of them, one with a loader and one without only because it gets in the way sometimes, but is super handy to have when you need it. The 2210d is a nice size for medium to large areas and has plenty of power to do just about any job you want it to. I also wished I had a 1500d or 1700d a little more compact but still has plenty of power for most jobs.

 

[clemsonfor]

Sorry I haven't been very consistent on TBN lately. Been getting ready for winter and helping friends work on their TDI cars. I have a 2210d and it is amazing, I wish I had 2 of them, one with a loader and one without only because it gets in the way sometimes, but is super handy to have when you need it. The 2210d is a nice size for medium to large areas and has plenty of power to do just about any job you want it to. I also wished I had a 1500d or 1700d a little more compact but still has plenty of power for most jobs.

The price that you can buy these for you can almost buy the two you said for a compatible size JD even buying them from Fredrick's!!

 

[nova3930]

The 2210 is a great size for a midsize to large garden.

Yeah I think that frame size is optimal for my uses. The 2210 and 2420 are within an inch or so in every dimension from what I can find. Just a question of if I want to spend the money for the extra weight I think.

I should get a chance to go look in person tomorrow afternoon and get a much better feel for things.

 

[clemsonfor]

Yeah I think that frame size is optimal for my uses. The 2210 and 2420 are within an inch or so in every dimension from what I can find. Just a question of if I want to spend the money for the extra weight I think.

I should get a chance to go look in person tomorrow afternoon and get a much better feel for things.

With a tiller added weight won't make ANY difference for what your doing. IF your pulling a disk or bottom plow or box blade you will want the added weight and that's where it WILL make a difference. But like I said you can get creative and add 400 pounds to a 2210 and not change it's ability to be used for your purposes. It will track you yard more with those cleats.

 

[Jtullis13]

Let us know what you think of the 2 tractors you are looking at. As Clem said, you can get creative and add the extra weight you need if you get the 2210. No need for extra weight when tilling. Ballasting your tires is an easy and cheaper whey to add weight to any tractor. There are several different fluids you can use to do this, I went with Rimguard, also known as beet juice, and it has served me well for the extra weight and traction that I was looking for.

 

[CoyPatton]

Added weight is added weight and will result in added traction, but realize that as you went to a larger (at least PTO hp if not physically larger) tractor that weight is not all directly on the drive axle as adding wheel weights or filling tires would be.
As a side note, wheel weights are not easy to find for these tractors.
I run a YM2002D and 54” tiller, I have never felt the need for added ballast while tilling. A YM2210 would give you 2hp more at the PTO, I doubt you would ever experience an issue tilling.

 

[clemsonfor]

As JT says you can ballast the tires. I used windshield washer fluid, so it won't freeze and if one leaks I don't kill my cats or dogs as if I used anti freeze. And around here no one knows what time guard is.

But even with WWF I added about 180 pounds to the rear.

That 180 pounds in the rears made a world of difference. You would not believe what that amount of weight did to aid in allowing those tires to hook up to the ground when pulling. It does not sound like much and I didn't think I would notice a difference but I did. I would never not have filled rears on a small tractor now. Even if you just now it puts weight down low for stability.