Nickname: N/A
Scoring: 10 out of 10
Ease of Use: 10
Performance: 10
Financing: 10
Parts Support: 10
Reliability:10
Review Date: 11/21/2007
Price Paid: $20000*
Years of Use: New Owner (0-1 Year)
Model Year: 2007
Implements:62" belly mower, FEL, backhoe, blade, reese hitch attachment
Purchased From: Local dealer

Strengths:
Incredibly strong and able machine for its size. Sold my 12-year-old 445 (mower, blade, FEL) in one week for very good resale value and finally bought my first new machine. It has to be the best investment in lawn care and maintenance I've ever made. The tractor continues to impress me and others with larger equipment and I have yet to find anything of major concern with the design or operation. The two most significant strengths over my 445 are the turning radius, which is equal to or better than the 445 and only made better with the 62" deck, and the reverse speed, which is as fast as full forward, if needed. The 445 reverse speed is slow, which becomes teadious when plowing snow or mowing. The 2305 reverse is simply wonderful. The machines power is fantastic, and I thoroughly tested similar sized Kubota's, Ford New Holland's, etc. The right-at-your-side FEL control is perfect. The JD backhoe is a blast and much stronger than I had anticipated prior to owning it. Hook-ups for all equipment couldn't be easier and I switch implements on and off regularly. I recently bought the three-point hitch reese receiver attachment to hold my lawn-vac system and move boats around the yard and it now lives on the hitch all the time. I think it was $100 and it's worth every penny.

Weaknesses:
None to mention - A first I know

Overall:
I spent considerable time testing these compact machines and reading all the great information and feedback from this site prior to buying my 2305 and I am now extremely pleased to be entering my own review based on person new-owner experience. I own about 2-1/2 acres of finished lawn and this weighed in to my final decision to buy the 2305 vs. the 2320. At the end of the day I have to cut a significant amount of grass, and the smaller, more nimble size of the 2305 allows me to get in to all the areas I was able to mow with my 445 and still dig rocks, stumps, etc. when needed.