Thinking of buy a new GC 1705 or 1715 how do they compare to the GC 2300

massey driver · Aug 31, 2014

Thinking about replacing my 2007 GC 2300 with a new Gc 1700 series tractor. To all that have gotten a new 1700 series how do they compare to the 2300 series. I know that they have the two pedal foot control [which I'am going to like]. How are they on fuel compared to the older model [supposed to have the new epa emissions] I haven't had any major problems with mine just feel its time to replace it seeing that its got 2200 hrs on it now. I haven't had a chance to try one out the Dealer close to me is trying to push Kubota last time I was there he didn't have any just two GC 2600's. I asked him about one of them and his remark was Oh there way more then the Kubota. He had lots of Kubotas in crates and on the lot.He peeved me off because of what he said etc: so i just walked away.What a dumb *** he lost a possible sale I'll never go back to them.There's other dealers a hr further away so I'll go see one of them. This is why I'am asking anyone who has gotten the new 1700 series what they think and like about there's. Thanks and hope to get some replies about how they feel about there's.

MoMower · Sep 1, 2014

Very happy with my 1710 so far @105 hrs. Did a 170' trench, start to finish in about 18 hrs, good stump digging , mows well with a 54" belly. No complaints.

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cdaigle430 · Sep 3, 2014

There isnt much of a difference in function but there are improvements in rider handling.

jsftractors · Sep 5, 2014

As previously mentioned there isn't much different between the 2 models. The loader joystick on the 1700 Series is incorporated into the console which is cleaner but no difference in function. The emissions requirements don't apply to tractors under 25hp so no changes there. It's more or less the same tractor, consider looking around for a new GC2600 Series sitting on dealers lot, they are still out there and you can certainly work a better price for basically the identical tractor.

massey driver · Sep 5, 2014

Thanks for all the Replies so far. BTW looked at a Kioti CS 2410 . Not a bad tractor there a [New Holland TZ in disguise].Found it to have a very load hydro whine plus not beefy enough.