Strengths Fantastic machine for property owners.

Weaknesses The seat should be able to lock in place so it doesn't move while running the machine.

Overall I strongly recommend this machine and I'd buy another just like it in a heart beat.

Strengths Excellent power to weight ratio. Easy on fuel, starts easily in extreme cold weather, easy to service. Stability on hills is very good. Easy to change attachments.

Weaknesses No folding ROPS, seat has been replaced already due to it bottoming out on the seat belt bolts. Grease zerk under floor pan hump not accessible. Radiator will clog if you don't keep an eye on it. Tilt steering wheel would be nice as well as a graduated 3PH control. Needs better placement of hyd. tranny filter. Needs oil cooler instead of fan on tranny. Needs 1 piece engine cowling. CX FEL stand can be bent easily if your not careful.

Overall I bought this new March of 2007 and have put 156 hours on it. I'm pleased with it and would buy it again. I wanted a 2320 but with the hills I have I needed better stability and got that with the 2305.

Strengths Great power, implements are easy to attach and detach, fuel economy is great. It is an overall good machine. I mow 4 acres, and this machine cut my mowing time in half. Always starts without issue, even in cold weather. Maintenance is easy. It is a very tough little machine and worth every penny. The snowblower does a great job, and the shear pins break when they are supposed to. Living in the snow belt, the snowblower is one of the most important implements to me, and it has worked wonderfully.

Weaknesses Grass clogs the radiator and causes it to overheat, Folding ROPS would be helpful. When snowblowing, sometimes the HSD pedals stick (freeze up).

Overall My first compact utility- very happy with it. I made the right choice on the first try. Expensive, but it delivers.

Strengths I have found this tractor to be a great little machine, I also have a 3120 JD and I use them both full time in my landscaping and excavating buisness. The 2305 is very handy in the tight residential housing that is so popular today. I would recomend this machine to anyone.

Weaknesses my only problems that are note worthy are, the power beyond keeps getting knocked loose by the 3 point and the radiator is easy to plug up when mowing.

Overall this is a great little work horse.

Strengths Bought the tractor a year ago. Waited to submit a review until I found out how the tractor preformed. So far not promblems whatsoever. Thought the tractor would be to big for my yard because all I have is an acre. But between me and my neighbors it fit in just right. It has done everything we have asked it to do.

Weaknesses The only ones are the same ones that I read in the reviews before I bought the tractor. They were the headlights and tool box. I had them install the additional lights on the rops and I installed a small tool box that I purchased at Sears. The one other that I can think of would be the seat. It should have one or two holes in the bottom so the water can drain away from your bottom while out moving snow.

Overall It is a great little tractor. Has a lot of power for its size and the attachments are easy and quick to take off and put on. I did the 50 hour service on it and it was easy enough to do. The book that comes with the tractor is very easy to understand. And best of all the salesman went out of his way to help me understand the tractor.

Strengths More than expected for a tractor this size, great ease of removal of attachments. So far I love this thing!

Weaknesses Should have a standard foldable rops.

Overall Nice machine for the money.

Strengths Smooth movements with drive and FEL. good power for residential use. Quick clean mover. Good traction even in the VT snow and cold. I have 50+ hrs. and still find myself trying to come up with excuses to use it. We have received 4+ feet of snow this year and I can't waite for more

Weaknesses tippy, VERY TIPPY. Wants to roll when heavy wieght in loader or on uneven ground, even with the 500 pound tiler on the back. Just have to be careful. needs better lights. possibly on roll bar. Needs tool box.

Overall Love the tractor. It is perfect for the residential want-to-be farmer that hates manual labor or just wants a big toy that is JD tough.

Strengths STRONG MACHINE EASY TO OPERATE.TURNING RADIUS IS SWEET SMOOTH RIDING WHEN MOWING . CHEWS UP SYRACUSE NY SNOW WITH EASE

Weaknesses HAD TO REPLACE A HYD MALE END ON LOADER DEALER WARRANTY NO BIG DEAL.WOULD LIKE LIGHTS ON THE ROPS BAR.

Overall VERY PLEASED WELL WORTH THE MONEY. P.S. FOR EVERY ONE THAT HITS TREE BRANCHES WITH THE ROPS ..TRIM THEM..

Strengths Has good power and is fun to operate.

Weaknesses I think the seat is a pain . It is a pain to turn seat around to utilize backhoe.

Overall I bought mine as kind of a toy and some use around my four acres.

Strengths The 4WD is indispensable on my steep hills (15-25% slopes). It allows me to mow all the hills, rather than push mowing. The diesel engine bogs down only under the most extreme mowing conditions (more than 12" of thick grass in my field). The tires are large enough so that hitting a groundhog hole that you didn't see is not an issue. The FEL is great at moving deep snow in Winter or better yet, turning the compost pile regularly. It has a great turning radius, with an uncut circle of only 36". Mowing is now a pleasure, not a chore. The FEL and MMM mower can be installed or removed by an amateur like me in under 5 minutes, although the first time took a bit longer. I did the 50 hour service myself in a few hours without assistance and I am NOT mechanically inclined. All service points are color-coded for easy location. A great manual was included. My wife thinks my tractor's sexy.

Weaknesses Headlights are all but useless with the FEL installed; ROPS-mounted lighting is necessary. Seat is hard on the back because of the angle. I don't want to lean back so far. I want to sit nearly upright so I can see any ground obstacles (groundhog holes, hoses, my daughter's toys, etc.) before I hit them. Also, very bumpy ride in rough terrain (former farm fields) limits ground speed to 3-5 mph. A few minor issues during first 50 hours, such as the failure of one male FEL coupler at 3 hours (not nice). A bit pricey for your average homeowner as it costs as much as a small car.

Overall Valley Ag & Turf really stands behind what they sell. This tractor is ideal for small estates of 3-10 acres. 100% Dealer financing for 3 years at 0% interest is incredible. Money well spent.