rvtech
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Hello, we currently have a 2006 2305 TLB. Primary use is loader for maintaining gravel driveways and parking lot as we'll as snow removal. I've used the backhoe for numerous projects, but no longer have a need for a backhoe. It's used as an supplemental mower to a Zero Turn with a 72" deck for 5 acre property when needed. It's used with a 3 point receiver hitch to move travel trailers around our RV service facility. I'm now searching for the easiest/least costly way to move 5th wheel campers. The 2305 isn't large enough to handle the hitch weight of the campers I need to move. Our parking lot is smooth gravel. It is level. There is only 1 90 degree turn involved to get in our building with a camper. The large 5th wheel campers are approximately 45' long with a hitch pin weight as high as 2,000lb. I am able to raise and lower the campers by their self contained landing gear so I do not need the 3 point hitch to lift 2,000lb, but that would be a bonus if it could. I do need the tractor to be able to handle 2,000 lbs at the rear of the 3 point hitch safely. I prefer not to go much larger as the 2305 is a good size unit for my other needs. I will be looking for something similar, and used as to avoid investing a lot more into something I use infrequently. The 2305 was my first sub compact. With the next, I must have a folding ROPS (barn loft is 7' high) and steering brakes. I would also prefer a drive on/off mowing deck and similar maneuverability to the 2305. To me, it appears that something in the 3000 series may work, but I don't see published information about hitch weights, only hydraulic lifting capacity. By the way: the 2305 lifting capacity for the 3 point hitch end is published at 681 lbs. I find it will not lift that much weight. Please advise
