Rob327
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I've got the search for my first tractor narrowed down to two candidates with farily different specs that fit into my price range.
I've got quotes on a Kubota BX2360 and a Bobcat C225. I'm not partial to either brand but I am really happy with both dealers.
The BX23360 includes:
60" MMM, FEL, Industrial Tires and Balast box for what works out to about $13200 USD.
The CT225 includes:
60" MMM, FEL, 48" Tiller and Industrial Tires for what works out to about $14500 USD.
At this point I feel like the CT225 is a much better value and is substantially more tractor dollar for dollar, expecially since it includes a tiller in the price where the Kubota does not. I'm comfortable with the Bobcat dealer and confident that I will get good service from him but my dilema is that this might be too much tractor for my application and I will regret my purchase.
I have about 4 acres of grass to cut, about 70% of which is open and obstacle free. There's not much in the way of slopes but it is very uneven and I'd like to eventually level it and smooth the bumps and dips. I have about 650' of driveway to scrape and level in the summer and clear snow in the winter. I have about 3/4 acre vegitable garden, and about an acre of bush that I haven't decided what to do with yet. And probably the biggest variable of all, a wife who can come up with endless landscaping projects and jobs.
As far as the numbers game goes the CT225 is the clear winner. More hp, more than double the rated lift capacities on the FEL and 3pth, higher top speed. Those are all good but what I'm concerned about is the turning raidus, weight and fuel economy. Without really having used anything in that size range it's hard to judge how it will affect me.
The Bobcat has a turning raidus of 114" compared to roughly 86" on the Kubota and is almost 1600lbs heavier. What I'd give up in manuverability along with the damage I might do to my grass with the added weight might be enough to swing me back to the Kubota.
Any opinions on the subject would really be appreciated.
Thanks
Rob A.
I've got quotes on a Kubota BX2360 and a Bobcat C225. I'm not partial to either brand but I am really happy with both dealers.
The BX23360 includes:
60" MMM, FEL, Industrial Tires and Balast box for what works out to about $13200 USD.
The CT225 includes:
60" MMM, FEL, 48" Tiller and Industrial Tires for what works out to about $14500 USD.
At this point I feel like the CT225 is a much better value and is substantially more tractor dollar for dollar, expecially since it includes a tiller in the price where the Kubota does not. I'm comfortable with the Bobcat dealer and confident that I will get good service from him but my dilema is that this might be too much tractor for my application and I will regret my purchase.
I have about 4 acres of grass to cut, about 70% of which is open and obstacle free. There's not much in the way of slopes but it is very uneven and I'd like to eventually level it and smooth the bumps and dips. I have about 650' of driveway to scrape and level in the summer and clear snow in the winter. I have about 3/4 acre vegitable garden, and about an acre of bush that I haven't decided what to do with yet. And probably the biggest variable of all, a wife who can come up with endless landscaping projects and jobs.
As far as the numbers game goes the CT225 is the clear winner. More hp, more than double the rated lift capacities on the FEL and 3pth, higher top speed. Those are all good but what I'm concerned about is the turning raidus, weight and fuel economy. Without really having used anything in that size range it's hard to judge how it will affect me.
The Bobcat has a turning raidus of 114" compared to roughly 86" on the Kubota and is almost 1600lbs heavier. What I'd give up in manuverability along with the damage I might do to my grass with the added weight might be enough to swing me back to the Kubota.
Any opinions on the subject would really be appreciated.
Thanks
Rob A.