tips for matching speed to task with an 3-hydro JD 2305

[lhwilley]

Just trying to figure this stuff out... any simple tips or guidelines for easily judging which gear (high or low) to use at what speed (high throttle or low throttle) for various conditions and task performed?
Example:
Moving manure in wet conditions, snow conditions, ice, and dry?
Spreading manure in above conditions?
Driving from place to place with empty bucket just getting back and forth, in above conditions?
With many thanks from a new horse farm owner!
Liane

 

[ScottK]

The 2305 is not a "3-hydro" but you will want to use high range for moving around empty over distances. You will want low range for any heavy load. When the tractor won't do what you want, put it in low. Otherwise, high is fine. The throttle can be set wherever you want it in either case. More throttle means more speed available in either range and more diesel burnt as well. You can use high range to move quickly while fully loaded on level ground, but not too fast without proper counterbalance.

For specific JD 2305 questions you might want to post in the JD owning/operating forum.

 

[lhwilley]

The 2305 is not a "3-hydro"

opps, I meant to say e-hydro! The 3 key is just above the e.

Thanks for your response! It is helpful.

 

[kennyd]

The 2305 is not a "3-hydro"

opps, I meant to say e-hydro! The 3 key is just above the e.

Thanks for your response! It is helpful.

Well, your 2305 is not a E-Hydro either. The "E" is for "electronic" and is a "fly-by-wire" type system with no mechanical connection to the pedals. You have a 2-speed mechanical hydrostatic system.

 

[jbrumberg]

Welcome to TBN Ihwilly ! Hopefully you will benefit from the collective "wisdom" of the membership . If your tractor bogs down "under load" either increase rpm's and/or drop it down into a lower range (Increasing rpm's generally does not work.). I have 3 ranges: I generally only use my "High" range for on the road, "empty", no load, and level operation. I use my "Middle" range for light duty FEL work, rotary cutting, and moving around on level surfaces, and I use my "Low" range for heavy FEL and heavy dirt work, and operating on slopes. I use Low>Middle>High ranges. Jay

 

[lhwilley]

Well, your 2305 is not a E-Hydro either. The "E" is for "electronic" and is a "fly-by-wire" type system with no mechanical connection to the pedals. You have a 2-speed mechanical hydrostatic system.

OK Showing my ignorance a bit too much!