cast_and_blast
Platinum Member
Hi -
First - great community here. Lots of info - I've been lurking for about a month or so.
I've been shopping the sub-cut market for a bit, it came down to a bx-2230 or a jd 2210 or 2305. After driving both for just a bit (no real "work" with either) to get a feel for them I'm really leaning towards the JD.
Local dealer's first shot at a new 2305 with 200cx loader, 62c MMM, ballast box and setup for all came in at $14,400 for all plus tax. Local dealer does not have any 2210's new or used at this time and has none in the pipeline.
Non-local dealer has a used 2003 model 2210 with ~170 hours on it with a 210 loader and 62c MMM for $10,500. This one is still under warranty for a few months and was used by the local chuch for mowing. Was completely serviced by this JD dealer and was traded in on their 2 year cycle for a new 2305 with the same equipment. Looks new, not scratched up. FEL looks like it was barely used. This was their first price on this as well, but seems fairly priced (IMO).
I've driven the 2305 but not the 2210 so obviously I'd have to make the short trip and do so.
Question is, go with the 2305 with the newer design, new engine and warranty or pocket the $4k plus tax and get a really nice 2 year old machine with ~170 hours on it?
I would guess I'd put ~75-100 hours on it the first year and then ~35-50 years 2 and beyond.
Also - I'd really like to be able to run a 3 point chipper on either unit that I buy. Would the Jinma 6" chipper that is reviewed here work on these tractors or is it too much for this size tractor? I'm not logging a forest, just cleaning up an existing brush pile and any future brush piles. The price on the Jinma has my interest.
Your thoughts? What am I overlooking?
Scott
First - great community here. Lots of info - I've been lurking for about a month or so.
I've been shopping the sub-cut market for a bit, it came down to a bx-2230 or a jd 2210 or 2305. After driving both for just a bit (no real "work" with either) to get a feel for them I'm really leaning towards the JD.
Local dealer's first shot at a new 2305 with 200cx loader, 62c MMM, ballast box and setup for all came in at $14,400 for all plus tax. Local dealer does not have any 2210's new or used at this time and has none in the pipeline.
Non-local dealer has a used 2003 model 2210 with ~170 hours on it with a 210 loader and 62c MMM for $10,500. This one is still under warranty for a few months and was used by the local chuch for mowing. Was completely serviced by this JD dealer and was traded in on their 2 year cycle for a new 2305 with the same equipment. Looks new, not scratched up. FEL looks like it was barely used. This was their first price on this as well, but seems fairly priced (IMO).
I've driven the 2305 but not the 2210 so obviously I'd have to make the short trip and do so.
Question is, go with the 2305 with the newer design, new engine and warranty or pocket the $4k plus tax and get a really nice 2 year old machine with ~170 hours on it?
I would guess I'd put ~75-100 hours on it the first year and then ~35-50 years 2 and beyond.
Also - I'd really like to be able to run a 3 point chipper on either unit that I buy. Would the Jinma 6" chipper that is reviewed here work on these tractors or is it too much for this size tractor? I'm not logging a forest, just cleaning up an existing brush pile and any future brush piles. The price on the Jinma has my interest.
Your thoughts? What am I overlooking?
Scott