Bobcat CT225 4.90 star(s) (13)

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Bobcat CT225 Discussions (122)

Here are the most recent CT225 topics from our community.
  1. bbse

    Attacking that power problem CT225

    Bought a new CT225 back in August, ever since I have had it it has been very weak. I did not want to go off half cocked so I have waited until spring and 50 hours to give it a chance to Break in...
  2. C

    CT225 head gasket?

    Hello all, My first tractor, and I’m already regretting the decision. The thing over heated just tooling around the neighborhood. Pointed the heat gun at the head, block and radiator, all...
  3. D

    Just ordered my NEW Bobcat CT225! Pic Included!!

    Guys, check out my new baby! Just put an order in today and it should be here by the middle of next month, hot of the line! I will update with more pics when I take delivery!!! :D
  4. GJohnson

    CT225 will crank, won稚 start

    Hi everyone! New to site. I have been looking at posts for a long time. I have way too many tractors not to! Here is what I have going on and hope for help. CT225 turns over fine, but will not...
  5. G

    CT225 getting put to work

    So, I have had my CT225 for a week or so now. I really like it. I saw a thread before I purchased about the two CT225's (one with 25 HP and one with 27 HP). I asked the dealer and he had said...
  6. F

    Tractor Sizing Bobcat CT122 vs CT225/30 and Kioti CK27/30

    So after driving tractors today (Kubota, Bobcat, Kioti) we are down to the Bobcat ( maybe a Kioti depending on this thread) reason being my wife was WAY more comfortable on the Bobcat. Little...
  7. U

    50 hour service done ct225 filter exam

    I Didn't find anything interesting in my filters after the service. I cut both hydro filters open and checked them out. No grit, metal dust or anything. I'm relieved but a little dissapointed. BTW...
  8. BobcatTR

    Bobcat CT225 STUCK WON'T START

    Hi guys, needing HELP PLEASE! Tractor is on the side of the road, behind shed. Was using it, shut it off, and now it won't start. 2 days before I noticed my glow plug light wouldnt lite up. So I...
  9. K

    BOBCAT CT225 OR CT230...PLEASE HELP

    NEWBIE HERE, FIRST POST, SO FIRST OF ALL, THANKS IN ADVANCE.. I am looking at purchasing at CT225 or CT230, I saw on here a while back that someone had posted their invoice, where they got a...
  10. J

    CT225 alternator capacity

    Can anybody help me out with the capacity of the alternator on my CT225? I'm pondering adding ROPS lights and want to determine how much headspace I'm likely to have. If it turns out it's in the...
  11. BobcatTR

    Hydraulic oil question??? For CT225

    Time to change hydraulic oil and filters, 1st time. My manual just gives me the viscosity etc of Bobcat oil. Closest to me is 45 miles. Is there an eqevelant oil from Napa, where I will get...
  12. Q

    CT225 that is 25HP

    Okay guys now I am ticked, I bought my CT225 knowing it is 27HP now I see almost 2 years into this that my CT225 27HP really is the older 25 HP model. What can I do? My sales brochure that I...
  13. O

    More horsepower? CT225

    Love my CT225 with backhoe. It is the perfect, all-around homesteader size. It plows snow, hauls firewood, plows deer plots, lifts logs..... and is nimble on my 93 acres. Yet, it would be bomber...
  14. Q

    2010 bobcat ct225 vs 2006 JD 2520 price/use

    I think I have narrowed down my search and it is between those two. I will first explain what I want to do. I will be mowing about 3 acres all the time. I will also use the tractor to haul...
  15. BobcatTR

    Bobcat CT225 Need a manual for it.

    I just purchased a CT225 BobCat. Got the operators manual, but No service manual with it. Can I download from somewhere? Ebay has them for 109.00. Thanks for your help! Terry
  16. pwright

    New Member, New Tractor CT225

    Hi all! Recently picked up a Bobcat CT225 to use on some property we purchased out in some mountains here in NM. The roads leading to it are dirt as are our own private roads so a tractor seemed...
  17. BobcatTR

    CT225 LIFT POWER

    I thought my Lil 225 was good for 1400lbs, lifting. Figured just going 200lbs more she'd lift a round bale of hay off my trailer, NOT HAPPENING! I've always bought 800 lbs. But farmer is going...
  18. U

    Bobcat help..25hp or 27? for ct225

    Hello all, I thought I'd ask for some help here since the bobcat and kioti are built at the same factory. I bought my ct225 last month. I was reading the manual and it states I have the td1300xlbc...
  19. BobcatTR

    Price Check Bobcat CT225 Bushhog question!

    Will my 27hp CT225 run a 5' bushog? Looking at buying one. Width on tractor is 56" Thanks Terry
  20. Lockport

    Took the CT225 plunge

    Hi, All:D Yesterday, I made my down payment on a 2010 CT225 with 20 'Demo' hours at the dealer. He is going to clean up any of the little rust on a couple spots, install the bucket on the Bob-Tach...
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User Reviews (13)

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5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

CT225 Bobcat
Follow Up Review
Model Year: 2014

Now that I have had a chance to have put some hours in, thought I would post a 2nd review. Tractor has exceeded my expectations. Plenty of power for me in tilling, bush hogging, grading and loader work. I was most concerned about maneuverability, but it has been a breeze with the hydro-static tranny. Tractor is a pleasure to use and very comfortable. I am disappointed Bobcat no longer makes tractors. I feel they did a great job on this one. Only negative I have found is the stock battery developed a leak so I will replace it with a better quality one. Apparently a common problem among several tractor manufactures. If this tractor is on your radar and you can find one I would recommend it. I feel lucky to have chose it.

Pros: Strong, dependable a pleasure to use.
Cons: No longer in production, stock battery leaked.

5.00 star(s)
MoPops

CT225 Bobcat
Haven't Had It Very Long
Model Year: 2012

I'm just using it for clean up around the farm. So far it's been very good. Seems like a lot of power for a 27 hp tractor. Loader has been put to the test. Building brush piles, I've cut down some fairly good sized trees, no problem. Spread and smoothed gravel on the drive with the loader also. In the process of adding a box blade. I've got a brush cutter, but haven't had time to use it yet.

Pros: Good fit for a big guy.
Cons: A one in a thousand shot put a log into the bottom of the radiator. The Bobcat repair guy got it taken care of right away.

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5.00 star(s)
bobb225

CT225 Bobcat
Bobcat CT 225
Model Year: 2013

Great tractor. I purchased a 60'' snowblower for it. Handled it with ease. Now I bought a tiller for it. Can't wait to put it to the test! Also the loader was a good option.

Pros: Plenty of power, meets all of my expectations.
Cons: Hard to reach lever for the tilt steering wheel.

5.00 star(s)
tman1020

CT225 Bobcat
New Bobcat CT 225 Review
Model Year: 2012

Well haven't even put five hours on the new Bobcat CT 225 yet. Seems like an incredibly well-built machine I am very surprised how beefy it is everywhere I look. This tractor is replacing a 1983 Yanmar 1702. The Yanmar has been a great tractor has done everything I've ever asked always been very impressed with how heavy duty it is and how well it is performed without complaint so the Bobcat has big shoes to fill. So far I have noticed that the Bobcat is much larger, taller, mostly a little wider and does not have as good of a turning radius but I don't think that's going to be much of an issue with the hydro-stat backing up is a breeze and very easy to do it quickly. I have not filled the tires yet but so far have not had any problems with traction whatsoever or stability. I have only lifted snow though. So far I'm sure it will be a different story when I start lifting heavy bucketfulls of dirt. I have added the Bobcat factory cab it makes it very nice for wintertime use however was surprised that it was noisier with the cab inside looking into doing some type of insulation in there to minimize that. I did purchase distractor knowing the Bobcat is no longer going to be producing tractors was not very concerned with that after talking with Bobcat and was Kioti about getting parts in the future without any problem. I also checked out John Deere, Mahindra, Kioti, Case, Massy Ferguson, Branson. Could not get any dealer support with any of them except for Kioti John Deere and potentially Mahindra but the dealer was brand new and didn't even have one to look at yet. Also looked at Kubota. I could have purchased any of these that I chose. I felt out of all the tractors the Bobcat was the best. Hard to believe they are no longer going to be making tractors also the price I received was far far less than any of the closest competitors except for Kioti and the specs on the Bobcat and Coyote was much better than all the others Mahindra being the next closest.

Pros: Good solid heavy-duty tractor, easy to use, incredible price.
Cons: Would have preferred two individual hydro-stat pedals instead of heel toe style.

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5.00 star(s)
miketerrace

CT225 Bobcat
Great First Tractor
Model Year: 2013

When I bought this tractor, the pitch was that this had all that I would need and more. It has been excellent for dragging trees out of bush and plowing snow. I plan to purchase rototiller this spring for new garden. Love ease of operation and layout. I have my 11 yr old daughter able to plow snow...

Pros: Design and ease of operation.
Cons: Stock bucket might be a bit small for snow.

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5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

CT225 Bobcat
Real Good Machine
Model Year: 2013

This is my first tractor. I have run skid loaders up to now. I am real happy with the quality and ease of use so far. This unit has done everything I have asked it to do. I have a 5' brush mower it seems to handle it just fine. I have moved a lot of snow with the loader a little slower than a skid loader but works just fine. High range is just for flat roads. I can do most everything I need to do in medium range.Overall a great machine so far.

Pros: Real easy to run this machine.
Cons: I have nothing to complain about at this point.

5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

CT225 Bobcat
Nice Tractor
Model Year: 2013

I have used this tractor for some land clearing and plowing snow. The only issue I have had so far is the loader bolts came loose. Very comfortable and easy to operate. I would recommend this unit to anyone. It does everything I ask of it. I have a 5' brush hog that I cleared a lot of trails with it worked great.

Pros: Great handling. Works well in tight places.
Cons: Loader bolts came loose.

5.00 star(s)
TConstruction

CT225 Bobcat
Bobcat CT-225
Model Year: 2011

Hi guys---new guy, so go easy on me. I bought the CT225 to work on some projects around my property. Land clearing for a new Morton Pole Building, retaining walls, plowing the long sloped driveway, running electrical service, etc. I haven't been dissapointed in any aspect of the machine so far. In all honesty, the majority of the " heavy lifting" (moving 6-18 wheeler loads of fill) was done by a CAT 428, but the Bobcat did all the finish work. The quick attach is a great feature. I purchased a blank plate, and modified an old snow plow blade so I can switch between the bucket and plow in a short time. Overall a great machine so far!

Pros: Small turning radius. Quick attach.
Cons: Parts are expensive, and hard to find outside of Bobcat.

5.00 star(s)
dmmcguire

CT225 Bobcat
Bobcat CT225 w/ FEL and 6' Bobcat Box Scraper
Model Year: 2013

First tractor I've owned but have experience with others. This tractor has suited my needs perfectly. Very comfortable and easy to maneuver. Could have used a little more HP but adequate. Motor really noisy (diesel knock), comparably more than others but since it's HST, I just set 1800-2000 RPM where it's smooth and happy and forget it. Transmission range shifting is a little sticky but linkage lubrication seemed to help. So far, very happy with the tractor. The first 45 hours have been hard tough hours, really stressing it out but no problems other than spool valve adjustment needed on FEL bucket "float" mode. Dealer no help, fixed it myself.

Pros: Well built, tough but comfortable and easy maneuver.
Cons: Noisy engine, sticky shifting.

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5.00 star(s)
krtruck

CT225 Bobcat
Rock Solid
Model Year: 2008

This is my first tractor, and it has exceeded my expectations, purchased fully loaded from local dealer. It came with a loader, suspension seat, rear hydrolics, rear and mid PTO, and 4 wheel assist. extras I purchased are a ballast box, 3pt. hitch, and a 4'bush hog.

Pros: High loader lift capacity, strong heavy construction.
Cons: Not enough PTO HP to run a 5' bush hog (tractor 5' wide).

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5.00 star(s)
mo1946

CT225 Bobcat
Loader Mount
Model Year: 2009

Be sure to check loader mount bolts they work loose.

Pros: Overall very good.
Cons: Loader mount bolts/the darn location of ignition switch.

5.00 star(s)
MESSMAKER

CT225 Bobcat
ct225
Model Year: 0

I like the tractor. It is very comfortable and things are located in the right place. Lots of thoughtful touches. It is a bit underpowered. I cannot understand why you offer a 27 and a 30 hp tractor on the same frame I suspect the 235 is about right for that series. No problems so far. Bobcat does charge a premium price for parts and supplies.

Pros: fit and finish,comfort,really handy size
Cons: needs more hp

4.00 star(s)
Psycho Kevie

CT225 Bobcat
Bobcat CT 225
Model Year: 2009

Nice fit and finish. Controls are convenient. Tractor is slightly underpowered for the weight. I was considering a Kubota B2620, but Bobcat's promotion made this a no-brainer. I'm really pleased and wouldn't trade even up for the Kubota now. I had the oil cooler leaking problem, dealer took care of it. Grade A Great Hydraulic system.

Pros: Convenient controls, comfortable seat, nice fit and finish.
Cons: Only 27 hp in a 3000# tracto

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