Strengths This little tractor does just about everything well for its size. Cuts my 1.5 acre field in my VA. farm, even on slopes though some care is needed to not tip over. Pushes snow . moves wood and field waste and anything else I need with bucket loader. With spreader adds lime and fertilizer. Wanders the woods for whatever I need like building trail but n4eed to remove mower.

Weaknesses With both bucket loader and mover attached there is an hydraulic switch to switch between the bucket and mover functions of up/down that is less than ideal. I need to switch back and forth to keep each tool in the right position.

Overall I love it and that is from someone who has had just about all the small Deere utility tractors (655, 755, 855, 955, 850 . . .)

Strengths Strong tractor, I love it!! The tractor cuts my grass and makes it look like a park! The loader is awesome, you'd be surprised of what you can do with it. The power steering is great, you can make a turn with your little finger!

Weaknesses Ground clearance!! Just cracked a tranny filter over the weekend. This was only the first time in 250 hours but still I read about that tranny filter being to low all the time! Come-on jd. Lets fix this, like you don't know about it!!!!! The. 48" box blade can only handle so much dirt but once you learn it no problem.

Overall I love it! It does everything I need it to. I wish I could use any category 1 3 point but good enough for now. The 2320 has a full category 1 hitch. And faster hydro system. For everything I do around my house, this thing rocks! About 10% of the time I wish I'd have just spent a little more. .

Strengths Strong tractor, I love it!! The tractor cuts my grass and makes it look like a park! The loader is awesome, you'd be surprised of what you can do with it. The power steering is great, you can make a turn with your little finger!

Weaknesses Ground clearance!! Just cracked a tranny filter over the weekend. This was only the first time in 250 hours but still I read about that tranny filter being to low all the time! Come-on jd. Lets fix this, like you don't know about it!!!!! The. 48" box blade can only handle so much dirt but once you learn it no problem.

Overall I love it! It does everything I need it to. I wish I could use any category 1 3 point but good enough for now. The 2320 has a full category 1 hitch. And faster hydro system. For everything I do around my house, this thing rocks! About 10% of the time I wish I'd have just spent a little more. .

Strengths just turned 100 hrs on my john deere 2305. before buying looked at many different tractors but kept coming back to john deere. amazing little tractor that i have used in a commercial line of work. done footing drain jobs, to removing stump, snow removal, you name it ive done it. its made me thousands already. never expected this performance from a small machine

Weaknesses too light, wants to tip easy on hills or with heavy loads. have to learn to counteract the weight of backhoe in problem areas

Overall dont know how i ever did without. dealership is great and so is john deeres warranty

Strengths Very capable for a small machine and a good price. Loader can handle gravel, dirt just fine. Backhoe works well for trenching/planting trees etc. Whole package fits neatly in garage. Mows like a champ. The loader and backhoe come on and off easily in about 15 minutes for both. Despite what the dealer says you can leave the deck on with the backhoe and loader. Light enough to be gentle on the lawn while mowing.

Weaknesses While well placed, the control for the loader is a little awkward because of the long handle. Top ground speed is a little slower than I would have expected. The 3 point control is not a position control (quarter inching) rather a up down selector.

Overall I am happy with this machine especially considering the price. The extra cost of a larger machine is not worth the few features that are not included in the 2305. This is a good tractor for the 5 acres I manage. The compact size is a plus.

Strengths RUNS LIKE A DEERE. STARTS GREAT. GOOD POWER FOR IT'S SIZE.

Weaknesses BRAKES!!! WILL NOT HOLD ON A HILL. HAD IT IN TO THE DEALER ONCE AND IT'S GOING BACK AGAN. FRONT BUCKET CONTROLS ARE SLOW. SEAT SHOULD MOVE FURTHER TO THE REAR FOR BACKHOE OPERATION. SIDE TO SIDE BRAKES WOULD BE NICE.

Overall I'VE HAD THE MACHINE FOR 1 MONTH AND HAVE PUT 50 HRS ON IT.

Strengths Very tough little tractor! I just finished digging a 28'x48'x8' hole for an inground swimming pool with the 2305 and I must say that I am very pleased with the easy opperation of the loader and backhoe. I'm glad I paid a little extra for the 16" bucket. The loader handles heaping loads of sand, gravel, and stone. Good on fuel. I can work for 10+ hours on a single fill-up.

Weaknesses The only issue I had was when I had a maximum heavy load in the loader, I needed to put some counter weight in the backhoe bucket to increase stablility.

Overall Good purchase.

Strengths tough little nut. I just dug 400 holes for fencing, I use this thing for everything on a 21 acre horse farm. I just turned 500 hours and have never had a mechanical problem.. It used a fraction of the gas as a larger one.

Weaknesses too light. A heated cab would have been nice during the cold weather, I bought this with the turf tires, just laid out 900 for the r-4 tires and solved all my problems...Definitely needs a weight box..

Overall Pretty good, would like a bigger tractor, but you cant beat this for the cost

Strengths This is my third post and update as i now have 70 hours on this 2305. I have used this tractor several times a week for so many different things over the past 2 1/2 years. It has custom forks I made for the loader bucket and can lift 500 pounds and fork it onto a flat bed truck. Of course common sense should used in heavy,high lifting as you can turn the machine over. I have moved dump truck loads of gravel,dirt and sand with ease. I also added utility lights in place of the flashing lights. This allows for better light at night since the factory lights get blocked by the loader. I plan to re work a new fork lift attachment that will attach the same way the bucket attaches this will get the forks 12 inches closer to the machine and allow better lifting. I keep a trailer ball on the box blade to move my boat and tractor trailer around. This is very handy and can be done from the seat using the rear lifting arms. I did modify the pto selector by cutting it down as it seems to catch your pants on dismount. I also filled the rubber cushion springs under the seat with silicone to stiffen them up. Other wise anyone over 150 pounds makes the seat drag on the rear lift lever. At one time I made a Angle iron extension for the ROP that added 12 inches of height. I used 3 2x12 boards to go from the ROP top to the top of the raised bucket and used this rolling scaffold during a beach house project. I have asked this tractor to pull and place 22 ft 10 inch treated poles over a muddy jobsite and stack them. The 4wd worked great and the power was plenty. The wheels will turn and keep turning but I have yet to stop them. The tractor may stop but in low gear the wheels never do. My brother also has a 2305 and uses it to move his moonwalks for rentals. We made a special platform to fit when the bucket is removed. The rolled up moon walks can easily be set on customers properties. The 50 hour service is fairly involved so plan on a whole day if you are going to do it yourself. I use a lot of tools and equipment in my commercial business and can honestly say this 2305 is always a joy to use and is always up to the task. I am 100 percent satisified. If it died today I would get another one tomorrow with out even looking at other brands or models.

Weaknesses Only the same ones everyone mentions lights, pto lever etc but these are all easily corrected by most handy people.

Overall Exceeds expectations everytime I get on it 70 plus hours so far. Most of them very hard use boarder line abuse e mail cribcooler@sbcglobal.net

Strengths * * I just purchased this thing after pining over it for about 2 years. I've owned tractors in the past but never one this small. The tractor is pretty heavy duty for the size. The loader will lift an impressive amount (I use a brush hog for ballast because it needs it!). The speed of the hydraulics are unimpressive. I think it could really use a 3 range hydro trans but the 2 range works okay. I only use low gear for almost everything. Headlights are useless with the bucket on. PTO engagement is very nice and smooth, first one I ever had that is independent like that. I don't really like the 3ph control, needs a position control but others have said that too. I love that little Yanmar diesel, it has plenty of power, sips fuel and starts instantly no matter the temp. The side by side hydro pedals are a nice touch as is the loader lever beside the seat. I have R4 tires on it and while they are no bulldozer tracks, they will do anything you ask in reason and not tear up the lawn too bad. Power steering is good and the brakes are good, but I never use them because its a hydro. As others have said, I'm not sure the hydro filter position was well thought out. There is a product on Ebay to guard it, but I may make one of my own. Then again, I don't use the machine in a lot of heavy brush where it could be damaged so I may not bother with it, we'll see. The hood raises easily enough and the lower cowl comes off with minimal fussing which allows adequate access to service the engine. Loader and mid deck go on and off with a snap. As far as using the machine, I'm very pleased with what it can do and it's pretty easy to operate. My wife even likes to drive it. Controls were well thought out. In the end it was the refinement of the operator station over the Kubota that sold me on the Deere. I didn't even look at the New Hollands even though I used to own a N.H. 1720. I was told by two dealers that N.H. is going through a lot of restructuring right now. Also the fact that they have changed model numbers many times lately like they are having an identity crisis or something. But that's another thread....

Weaknesses Hydro filter position. No position control for 3 point hitch. Headlights suck with loader on. What is high range for besides the road?

Overall Despite my criticism, I really am quite happy with it. It is well built and reliable. It is certainly the Cadillac of the SCUT's in my opinion. The loader makes my life easy for lifting stuff into and out of my truck. I haven't used the mower deck yet but it looks like it'll be a nice mower tractor when spring rolls around. I've notice that some people that write these reviews are so smitten by the green paint that they have nothing negative to say about the machine. I have tried to give an unvarnished review to let the perspective buyers know what to expect. Having said that, I gave it a thumbs up if your looking at buying one.