Test drove a B2320 today

[XSKIER]

For me, two overwhelmingly strong points. Absolutely perfect physical size: wheelbase, width, tire size, bucket width, and lift height. Unbelievably fast loader cycle times for a machine of this size.

I just wish there were more things I like about it.

 

[creekbend]

It's apparent by your post that you will be using the FEL quite a lot. If the tractor meets your requirements and needs, why don't you make an offer and seal the deal? Good Luck in regards to whatever make and model you choose.:tractor:

 

[bigbull338]

since you like the tractor so well,you might as well buy it.

 

[s219]

I thought you just got a new 1026R? What happened?

My local Kubota dealer doesn't stock the B2320 -- he thinks it's a ******* model, and steers people into the B2620 or B2920 instead. I ended up with the 2920. Never even got a chance to try a 2320 to judge it for myself. It is slightly smaller, and that could be a plus for many people.

 

[XSKIER]

I did just get a new 1026R. After talking with two different dealers yesterday, neither of them want it on trade. So, I'll have to wait until spring to try to sell mine privately, or try to trade it again. The weather here has been miserable all month long. I honestly have about a 100 to 1 ratio of tractor by net hours to 1026R hours recently. With the rain and mud outside, all I want to do is shop, I just can't stop thinking about these little tractors and attachments.

 

[s219]

Well, unless the 1026R somehow isn't meeting your needs anymore (sounds like weather is the real issue) I would sit tight with that model. It's not that far off from the Kubota 2320-2920 models, and you'd lose money trading out at this point. The 1026R still has some better features, like position control on the 3-pt, a better seat, and better lighting.

If you do move into a Kubota B-series, look at the B2620, B2920, or step up to the bigger B3200. Those would be the most compelling models to change over to from the 1026R. I happened to like the B2920 since it maximized the power I could get in that chassis size, which was perfect for my needs (B3200 too big, B2320 too small).

I did shop the Deere 1026, 2320, and 2520, but just felt the Kubota was a better combination of features, price, and construction quality. But they are all good tractors that would have met my needs more or less.

 

[bp fick]

My local Kubota dealer doesn't stock the B2320 -- he thinks it's a ******* model, and steers people into the B2620 or B2920 instead.

How very, very odd.

 

[oldnslo]

How very, very odd.

Agree, but I have not seen in B23** at the local dealers here either.

 

[wdchyd]

Agree, but I have not seen in B23** at the local dealers here either.

Maybe they sell faster too

If I had to do it over, the FEL that they put on the stock 2620 and 2920 is one size bigger......the cyls are one size larger for a heavier rating, but it fits the 2320 tractor (hyd pump is the same)...I wish the dealer would have told me this, I had to learn it on TBN......:confused2:

 

[BethesdaEC]

What happened? That is an expensive mistake to trade in a several month old tractor.

 

[XSKIER]

What happened? That is an expensive mistake to trade in a several month old tractor.

Though I have not married yet, a man who has lost everything in a divorce will always tell you how happy he is! I just want to be happy, even at the cost of a $4000, 1.2 month, 10 hour 1026r test-ride. LOL!!!

 

[BethesdaEC]

Though I have not married yet, a man who has lost everything in a divorce will always tell you how happy he is! I just want to be happy, even at the cost of a $4000, 1.2 month, 10 hour 1026r test-ride. LOL!!!

If the 1026r is too small are you sure you want to do a B2320. It is an economy tractor that is relatively light, doesn't have position control and has less power as well. I would look at the B2630, B2930 or JD 2720. Whatever you do, don't buy the wrong tractor again.

I don't mind spending money on a good decision, I hate losing money on a bad one.

 

[bp fick]

There's more happy B2320 owners here on TBN than you can shake a stick at. Very popular slot that model fills. The dealers in this area sell them stock them and sell them out very quickly. It's the price point, I guess.

The larger capacity FEL is not something most folks know about, unless they are regular readers here. But, I know some guys would like to have known about that up-grade. My dealer had the standard FEL in a crate and made me a ridiculous deal on it. I've never minded.

I still think ALL the 20 series need the lower 3 pt arm system from the 30 series. I've got to invest in a set of those instead of griping every time I change out an attachment. That is about my only serious complaint.

 

[wcampbell47]

I have been a happy owner of a B7510 for 5 years now. Neighbor has a JD 2305 (?). I had an opportunity to drive his one day. Some differences I noticed.

JD could not push the loader into material as well as my B.
JD FEL was not detachable.
JD hydraulics would not let me raise/lower and curl/dump the bucket at the same time.
JD had more hp - I think about 29 to my 21.
JD had low ground clearance.
JD had a more comfortable open driver station.
JD had electric PTO control.

Whatever you choose get the detachable FEL if you plan on mowing. Go with a unit that the FEL hydraulics is double acting. Love that about my B. I like a tractor with ground clearance, especially if I am going to have a mid mount mower. Too easy to high center the mower with a low ground clearance tractor.

I like my B7510 so much I upgraded to a B3200. Love the more hp and lift capacity.
I test drove the B2920 and came sooooo close to buying it.