New 2305 owner

[bud_oscar]

This is my first post though have lurked on the board for a month or so. Anyway just wanted to say hello and let all know that my wonderful better half let me buy a tractor. Having owned an lt180 for the past three years I was pretty much sold on John Deere. But I have friends that were nudging me towards a Kioti. To make long story short Saturday I (we) bought a 2305 w/ 200cx, 4' box blade, 54" front blade (will use mainly for snow removal) and rear ballast box. The ballasting issues being discussed on this forum get a heartfelt assist in this item being bought - safety first. Dealer believes I should get delivery this coming Friday (whoa, a surprise 3 day weekend in the making) of everything but the front blade. Anyway thanks for all the very informative posts I have read on this forum and hopefully I will be able to add some pertinent information to assist the next new buyer(s).

29 + acres ~ 8 simi clear taking into consideration those pesky granite rocks that tend to poke out here in New England and the rest wooded..

 

[bud_oscar]

This is my first post though have lurked on the board for a month or so. Anyway just wanted to say hello and let all know that my wonderful better half let me buy a tractor. Having owned an lt180 for the past three years I was pretty much sold on John Deere. But I have friends that were nudging me towards a Kioti. To make long story short Saturday I (we) bought a 2305 w/ 200cx, 4' box blade, 54" front blade (will use mainly for snow removal) and rear ballast box. The ballasting issues being discussed on this forum get a heartfelt assist in this item being bought - safety first. Dealer believes I should get delivery this coming Friday (whoa, a surprise 3 day weekend in the making) of everything but the front blade. Anyway thanks for all the very informative posts I have read on this forum and hopefully I will be able to add some pertinent information to assist the next new buyer(s).

29 + acres ~ 8 simi clear taking into consideration those pesky granite rocks that tend to poke out here in New England and the rest wooded..

 

[Jksnvly]

Congrats! I just bought one today too.

 

[Jksnvly]

Congrats! I just bought one today too.

 

[gunmaker]

Welcome...I wonder if this is contagious /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif!!!

 

[gunmaker]

Welcome...I wonder if this is contagious /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif!!!

 

[circlelake]

Congrats I bought one last Saturday.

 

[circlelake]

Congrats I bought one last Saturday.

 

[joes_427_vette]

I better get to the dealer... I might be missing something. My 4110 is 5 months old. Better idea, save more scratch for a 200cx loader ( and other attachments ). A sure way to loose your wallet is visit your local dealer with the intention of " just looking ".
Good luck to all the new owners. Jd sure builds some nice toys .... err machines.

 

[joes_427_vette]

I better get to the dealer... I might be missing something. My 4110 is 5 months old. Better idea, save more scratch for a 200cx loader ( and other attachments ). A sure way to loose your wallet is visit your local dealer with the intention of " just looking ".
Good luck to all the new owners. Jd sure builds some nice toys .... err machines.

 

[bud_oscar]

Well it arrived, here is a picture of my little green family...

 

[JDFANATIC]

Bud,

Very nice!!!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[bud_oscar]

Thanks 'jdfanatic' - now it just needs to stop raining for a while so I can play oops I mean get some work done. I see you are located in southern New England also so I am sure you know what I mean.

By the buy I have a question (search is not working today - god bless mysql); just what exactly is the method one needs to do to 'float' either a FEL or front blade? The sundry literature that comes with the stuff does not really explain this procedure. Is it just putting the FEL 'joy stick" in its forward most position?

 

[johndeere_2210]

Bud,

Congrads on the machine and enjoy.

As for the float, push the lever forward and pick the front wheels off the ground, and now, push the lever forward some more (quick push forward) and you will feel a bump in the motion and that allows it to be in float and the tractor will come back down on the wheels. Give it a try and enjoy /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif