New tractor sitting outside?

[Andrewnewy]

I wouldn't worry, as others have said, they head outside as soon as they roll off the line, and generally they don't go back inside until they are sold! Which can be upwards of a year by the time they get to you. Part of the dealers job is to 'pre-deliver' the tractor, this means going through it with a fine tooth comb and fixing up any manufacturing problems and lot/ storage/transport defects. This includes replacing bolts, panels exe... What ever is required to get the unit back to as-new condition. This process often doesn't happen till the tractor is sold. So with the exception of major defects what you see in the dealers yard is often how the manufacturer sends it, rust included!

 

[kday64]

I keep my Kubota BX outside. Once a month I do a through inspection of wiring and electronics to make sure field mice and squirrels aren't ruining my toy/tool.

Just keep it out of direct ran and sun.

 

[Pushing_Tin]

Sure tractors can sit outside their whole lives, just like cars, but you tell me how much better a car looks after 5 or 10 years spent garaged as opposed to one that's been outside. I spent $1000 on a metal carport and expect that I will get that back should I ever sell my tractor. I also don't have to clean off bird poop, tree sap etc.

 

[kennyd]

The 2320 can still be found on dealers lots but is also going away, replaced by the 1026r ( or so the dealer has said).

First I have ever read that...and I don't believe it. The 1000 series are way smaller in size compared to the 2000 series.

 

[fitz955isprint]

as an owner of two 2305s and a 2520, i would say that the 2305 is the best lb 4 hp in the line, after 600hrs on the 2005 we have, i wouldnt trade it for the world, i like the 2520 because it does thing a little faster, stronger, but for the money, the 2305 is nice.... just my 2 cents.

btw, as soon as you get one, get chris's pallet forks, one of the best things i ever got! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: