x748 or x749 - 7-iron or AWS

[jcmseven]

LB, I am not sure I follow you on the tractor comparison. Really what seems is happening is giving our OP some other options. As for my opinion on the 2320, I rarely use high gear except for transport. I use low for ground engagement and mowing. I am not sure of the speed, but at WOT it is similarly fast to an X series when mowing. No utility tractor, no matter what the size, will be as manuverable as a dedicated garden tractor, and the 2320 is no exception. It is quite manuverable with much greater capability and for not a huge amount more money. Just a thought for option. I will say the 2305 is also an option, but when I tested one on my property I found the 2320 to be a lot stouter machine and it felt as though it had more power. If mowing is the primary duty then going with the 2305 in the JD line might be a better option. It is not as quick and comfortable and manuverable as the X series but does better with a loader, etc. if that is ever needed. I recommend any time one has a utility machine, loading the tires is a given, either with liquid ballast or wheel weights or both. As for the X 748 and tearing up the grass, my X 595 (identical machine--different number) never damaged my lawn in MFWD.

John M

 

[x595]

I think the 2520 has bigger tires that would raise this, and since 95% i'd be just mowing anyway, i'm sure the 2320 power is sufficient.

Since you say 95% of the time your just mowing , IMO you should focus on
the X748 or X749 , even maybe the older series X4xx / X5xx , ask ccsial how
nice the SE seat is ...

Later,x595

 

[ccsial]

I can vouch for the seat. I wouldn't part with it.

 

[hoddykubody]

I've had a 495 and loved it but traded for a 3520 took on more grass and landscape work. If I were you with hillsides I'd go with the diesel w 4wd with the widest 7 iron deck available 62" . They are lower (center of gravity) than the subcompacts and cut great. jmho Hoddykubody