packrat001
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Well, last week my BOBCAT CT230 got a limb jammed into the fan blade while clearing brush from my woods.
Unfortunately, about 1/2 of the blades broke off completely, and the remaining few had chunks knocked out of them.
(I realize that the fan imbalance will eventually destroy the water pump/bearings...)
I priced a BOBCAT replacement (p/n 6695794) and the PLASTIC COOLING FAN was $135.00.
Since the KIOTI CK30 is basically the same machine, I priced the KIOTI fan (p/n E5629-74111) and it is $34.
Seems strange - except for the fact that BOBCAT no longer manufactures the CT230, so parts prices are dictated by the supply.
(Funny sidenote is that the first hydro filter I ordered from my BOBCAT dealer came in ORANGE and KIOTI imprinted on the side.
The BOX said BOBCAT.))
So my question is: does anyone know if the KIOTI is an exact replacement for the BOBCAT part, or is it even close to bolt hole location and sizing?
Thanks for anyone out there that can help.
Unfortunately, about 1/2 of the blades broke off completely, and the remaining few had chunks knocked out of them.
(I realize that the fan imbalance will eventually destroy the water pump/bearings...)
I priced a BOBCAT replacement (p/n 6695794) and the PLASTIC COOLING FAN was $135.00.
Since the KIOTI CK30 is basically the same machine, I priced the KIOTI fan (p/n E5629-74111) and it is $34.
Seems strange - except for the fact that BOBCAT no longer manufactures the CT230, so parts prices are dictated by the supply.
(Funny sidenote is that the first hydro filter I ordered from my BOBCAT dealer came in ORANGE and KIOTI imprinted on the side.
The BOX said BOBCAT.))
So my question is: does anyone know if the KIOTI is an exact replacement for the BOBCAT part, or is it even close to bolt hole location and sizing?
Thanks for anyone out there that can help.