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lbrown, the folks we bought our house from had cut plastic culvert in half lengthwise, thus ended up with "U-shaped", open top ditch liner. It runs parallel to our driveway. The drive runs about 350 feet, w/ 10-15% slope on part of it. I think they'd had it this way for several years. This spring, the amount of water coming off our hill, coupled with heavy rains lead to erosion below the culvert (it didn't run all the way down the hill). If you're going to try something like this, you might want to keep that in mind.

Good luck!

Lining drainage ditches
Garden and Landscape
Replies 7 Post by 44trxfun

tompet, an indirect answer for you: I have the GC2300 w/ turfs and have had no problem. 90% of my work has been on lawn/gravel driveway. FEL work has not sufferred in my opinion. Weight distribution is important, but when I've needed traction & power, I've had plenty of both.

If you try using the search feature, I think you'll find several older posts about the merits of your tire choices. Good luck!

GC2300 or GC2310 ag tires and mmm
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 4 Post by 44trxfun

Check the Hot Subjects box to the right. There's a thread called "Turf or R4 tires for snow".

Best tire for 2210 during winter months
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by 44trxfun

I'm sure you've figured this out already, but if you angle the mower as you put in on / take it off, you can do it more easily (with more clearance), then straighten it out once you've got it placed where you want it.

BX Mid Mount Mower tire clearance
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by 44trxfun

I only have one year of experience to draw from, but last winter in western NY, I used unloaded turfs on my MF GC2300. I used both rear blade and front blower and the turfs did fine. One ice storm, I chained up the rears, but that was all the use they got for the winter.

Turf or R4 tires for snow
Parts and Repair
Replies 18 Post by 44trxfun

jchad, don't know if you've started this project yet or not, but I just wanted to caution you about cutting a "v-ditch" on a very steep slope. Water needs very little grade before it starts doing it's thing (work)--or maybe in your case, cutting. Once you start that process with your ditch, water running at steep grade will take over.

I think there's some good suggestions here for scoping things out. I just had an old timer (very knowledgeable) install some drainage above my driveway. He's been doing this work in this area for about 40 years and had a lot of good advice. We just (day after he installed two culverts and a drainage swale) got 3+" of rain in 24 hours. Had he not known what he was doing, I suspect the erosion that started this spring would have been much worse.

Not pretending to know your situation, just cautioning you that once water starts going, it really takes off. Might surprise you...

Good luck!

Drivewar Drainage Project
Tractor Projects
Replies 6 Post by 44trxfun

AV8R, I had a similar issue last winter. My MF dealer had a 7" (barrel) toplink that extended out 11-12", as I recall. I think he let me have it for about $25. I did have to have the sockets ground down to fit the toplink slot on the tractor (MF GC2300).

Ltd Cat 1 top link
Operating and Attachments
Replies 16 Post by 44trxfun

Well shucks; looks like I gotta eat a little crow. Just today, I thought I'd prove to myself that I could raise and dump the FEL simultaneously. Didn't happen. With the joystick I can make it a pretty smooth transition between the two functions, but truth be told, it doesn' happen at the same time. Not a real big deal for me, but I guess I do learn something new every day.

GC2300 2350 Loader
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 5 Post by 44trxfun

buzst,

Just for some reassurance and endorsement of those encouraging you to use a blower (front or rear), I'd second that! I have a MF similar to the BX with a front-mount blower and it did great last winter! I have a ~350 native surface/gravel drive with some slope to it and the blower was just the ticket. Oh sure, you'll take a facefull of snow once in a while, but rest assured I would guess your BX will do just fine. I have turfs (not loaded), bought a pair of chains just in case, but haven't had to use 'em yet. Good luck to you.

b2410 vs bx2200
Kubota Tractors
Replies 19 Post by 44trxfun

I have the MF GC2300, fairly comparable to the BX2300. Think carefully about what 3PH implements you'll likely be using and how/for what. I find the implements are capable, but tend to be on the light side. Also, the lack of position control can be frustrating at times. Most of my use is mowing and snowblowing, so it's not a huge deal, but there are times... I think there have been some other threads on subCUT Cat 1 limitations. Try searching the archives to find 'em quickly. Good luck with you decision!

BX23 v BX2230 v JD2210 v JD4110
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by 44trxfun

GC2300 has some limitations with Cat. 1. See this thread I think there may be more in the archives if you search.

wtb 2300
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 2 Post by 44trxfun

Hey Congratulations!!

Sounds like a great setup. I'm sure you'll come up with plenty o' chores for your new tractor, and we'll all be curious to get your impression of Kioti's latest and greatest. Have fun!

WOW JUST GOT MY CK30hst
Kioti Tractors
Replies 6 Post by 44trxfun

As someone with a MF GC2300 who has learned mostly in hindsight, I'd say everything above is true. Also, petushead's point about weight of the tractor can also be applied to the implements themselves. Implements for this size tractor tend to run light; depending on what you've got in mind, this may or may not be important to you. Any changes in topography will be easily relayed to a backblade, for instance.

Also (again from experience) think about your desire/need for position control with the implements you plan on using. I don't remember on the JD, but with my MF it's all by eye, and sometimes that's a pain in the butt.

Finally, make sure to check the width of the "top link slot" on the tractor against a "standard" toplink for Cat 1. As I recall, mine was just a bit narrower and required me to grind down a standard top link.

Good luck.

What s the limitation
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by 44trxfun

ao, I must say I don't know how you'll relate any of this to price of used equipment since you're not asking for any prices, but I'll go ahead and do my best with it...

1) 2003
2) MF GC2300
3) 3
4) diesel, HST
5) tractor w/ FEL
6) new
7) n/a
8) ~140
9) private use
10) no trailer yet
11) 5 imps - mmm, frnt mt snowblower, FEL, rear blade, & carry-all
12) seasonal, but it would have to be the blower!
13) auxillary lighting, installed by dealer
14) yes, with some reservation
15) yes, Power Service
16) nope
17) dealer did 50-hour service, I'll be doing basic maintenance.

Happy compiling!

Survey of Member Equipment Hours Brand Used
Everything and Anything
Replies 39 Post by 44trxfun

ao, we have different sized tractors, but needs are needs. I bought a simple, basic rear blade for my GC2300 for $250. It's a Leinbach Line 5-footer. I would think you could easily handle a 6-foot or bigger(?). Mine has 3 positions each front and rear facing, which is handy. In hindsight (which seems to be how I learn a lot), I would have paid more for a blade with tilt and offset capability. We live and learn (hopefully)...

By the way, thanks for the other link!

back blade pricing and size
Operating and Attachments
Replies 10 Post by 44trxfun

itsgottabe, are you really as pushy, arrogant, and impressed with yourself in real life as you seem to be on this board?

I've seen far better light setups (for far less money I might add) than yours. Maybe if you're going to be a serious vendor, you should arrange with Dennis to have a banner ad on the site so you don't have to sell your (superior?) product every time someone buys a tractor.

Point well taken about steering off course on the thread though...

same total - itemized breakdown
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by 44trxfun

Matt, I have a GC2300 which I use mostly for mowing (3-4 acres) and snowblowing (350' driveway and parking area). It does both tasks very well. I'm a bit frustrated with it (myself!) for not paying a little more attention to 3PH tasks--clearing snow & ice, grading with backblade for example. In a nutshell, the 3PH is somewhat limited due to no real position control (and I'm limited by unpaved, uneven surfaces). Implements are light in this size class and tend to float over compacted surfaces. Depending on how much of that type of work you're doing, you might want to give this consideration some thought. There is no backhoe attachment for the 2300. Massy's come out with the 2310 which is a TLB combo, very similar to BX22/23. I do intend to do some tilling with it, and I expect it to do well since we have a well-treated garden plot to begin with. It is a great little tractor, given these limitations. Only you know how you will aportion the tractor's time--what jobs you want to do and what priority each task has. And of course, your budget comes into play.

I have several other posts about the GC2300 on the forum if you're interested. Just do a search or view my posts. If you have any questions let me know. Good luck to you!

Which Tractor For Me
Kubota Tractors
Replies 29 Post by 44trxfun

Orangeblood, in my opinion, by your own admission you are in no position to be in the tractor business. I say this from the perspective of a potential customer. I want to do business with someone who has experience and knows what they are talking about, not someone who has been coached on what to say. Same goes for any professional I do business with--doctor, veterinarian, mechanic, etc. I'm not saying you couldn't learn a lot over time, just that customers expect (justifiably so) to deal with a professional.

New to Tractors Need some tips
Kubota Tractors
Replies 18 Post by 44trxfun

Well, by now (Sunday) you've probably been on that new outfit all night, eh? Congratulations on your new tractor; it's a great feeling isn't it???

got a new machine coming Saturday
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by 44trxfun

Haven't tried it myself, but I've heard that some of the common fertilizers (e.g. 10-10-10) are pretty effective at melting ice/snow. If that's the case, and that's your application, it might open some options for a spreader...

Need advice on Sander Spreaders
Operating and Attachments
Replies 10 Post by 44trxfun