Questions about GC 2300

[Todd_C]

I am new to this post. I joined because I am about to purchase my first tractor and I have a lot of questions concerning my needs. I really like the GC 2300, but I don't know if it is enough tractor. I will occasionaly maintain part of the 1 mile long gravel driveway to my house and 8 acres. I will mostly use a tractor to mow grass. I need 4wd and a more reliable machine than my current 14hp garden tractor to mow about 21/2 acres.

I have a steep hill in front of my house. I currently mow it with my garden tractor (only when it is dry). Is the GC 2300 more stable or less stable on hills when compared to a TC 30 or MF1428v? How does the GC 2300 do with a rear blade when used to grade gravel. How well does it push snow (my area averages several 6" to 12" snow falls). My dealer told me the Ag tires shoud not harm my grass because they are so small. He did say the turf tires would work fine even for snow removal. Is the F.E.L. enough to replace gravel and dirt from erosion?

I really like the GC 2300, but I think my local dealer is having trouble moving these tractors (he has a new 2003 model on the lot). Thanks for your help.

Todd

 

[loulblades]

I find it hard to believe the dealer is having trouble moving the 2300. When I was doing research a few months ago before I bought my 2300, it was hard to find a dealer that could keep them in stock and I contacted pretty much every MF dealer in Western PA and some in Eastern OH.

As far as performance, I can't complain. I have used the front end loader to move about 30 some ton of top soil this summer doing our landscaping. Also I had a pile of gravel left over from paving my driveway and used the FEL to carry it to some drainage ditches and as a base for some low spots in the yard.

I added a 5' rear blade and it works great for smoothing things out and provides rear ballast for a full FEL until I get some other ballast. I have the ag tires (front ones are liquid filled) and they do have a tendency to track up the yard when it is wet but think they will work great when I am moving snow this winter.

BTW I mow about 2 acres that is mostly flat except for a small hill in front.

Oh yeah, I also ripped out a bunch of brush and vines and hooked a chain to a 40'(or so) tree and yanked it down.

I am just havin a blast with this thing.

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[Todd_C]

Thanks for your reply. I still have not decided, but it doesn't matter at this time. My daughter became ill, so I had to use my down payment on medical bills (co-pay). I hope to buy a tractor in another month or two. My local dealer was very nice and I have a friend who knows the owner. One of the mechanics told me that the 2300 is a fine tractor, but he suggested the New Holland TC30. This dealership has three 2300s in stock and one is a new 2003 model. I live in a rural area, so most people buy larger tractors. I also went and looked at the JD 2210, but I like the 2300 better. I've almost talked myself out of mowing with a tractor, which would save a lot of money if I bought a larger tractor (belly mower). Continue to let me know how your 2300 is doing and what problems you encounter. I may still end up getting the 2300. My dealer has quoted a 2300 with f.e.l. and mmm for around $12,500.

 

[Nasty135]

Todd , That's a good price w/MMM and FEL, Sorry to hear about your daughter hope as is well by this post,I see it been some time between posts ,your profile says NH TC30 or is this a second tractor, Well it has been a month since last post.
Have you already decided?

 

[Todd_C]

I purchased a TC 30 at the end of August. I like the GC2300, but decided to go with a larger tractor. I got a good deal on the TC30. The one factor that influenced my choice was ground clearance.