diverdownrick
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- May 5, 2006
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Just got back from the Dealership after buying a 2305. For those that are interested, price was $14,345 for tractor, turf tires, 200CX FEL, 54"MMM, Weight Box, tires loaded with Rim Guard and a block heater. I tried to haggle the price but he wouldn't budge. I asked for an extra set of blades or some filters and still no go. At least I get a free hat!
For those who are on the fence, I had $$ in hand last week to buy a Kubota BX2350. However, after trying it out I was very disappointed in the transmission. Having read posts I was prepared for the issue with the reverse pedal but it still almost gave me whiplash! Apparently it is a known issue that the reverse pedal has no "feathering". As soon as you left off pressure it's like someone pulled the emergency brake. I tried several times to feather it and it was still very jerky. I'd hate to have weight in the FEL and go in reverse. I know I could get used to it but if I'm spending that amount of money I shouldn't have to make concessions, especially with other options available.
I then tried the 2305 and instantly lost my biased towards orange. Very smooth, quiet and solid. Lots of posters say the fit and finish is better on a JD and I can attest to that. For me it was worth every penny of the extra couple hundred $$ for JD. I dropped the FEL and deck in 10 minutes the first time (without the dealers help). I wasn't too crazy about the hoses being located where they are but I haven't heard any posters complaining.
It will be a long wait until Monday...
For those who are on the fence, I had $$ in hand last week to buy a Kubota BX2350. However, after trying it out I was very disappointed in the transmission. Having read posts I was prepared for the issue with the reverse pedal but it still almost gave me whiplash! Apparently it is a known issue that the reverse pedal has no "feathering". As soon as you left off pressure it's like someone pulled the emergency brake. I tried several times to feather it and it was still very jerky. I'd hate to have weight in the FEL and go in reverse. I know I could get used to it but if I'm spending that amount of money I shouldn't have to make concessions, especially with other options available.
I then tried the 2305 and instantly lost my biased towards orange. Very smooth, quiet and solid. Lots of posters say the fit and finish is better on a JD and I can attest to that. For me it was worth every penny of the extra couple hundred $$ for JD. I dropped the FEL and deck in 10 minutes the first time (without the dealers help). I wasn't too crazy about the hoses being located where they are but I haven't heard any posters complaining.
It will be a long wait until Monday...