I'm going Bobcat..

[k0ua]

MoPops. I just have the one rear remote on the back of my DK35se and right now I am using it to power the cylinder on my grapple that you see in my avatar.
But if you have at least one, you can "multiply" them with some simple electric over hydraulic valves you can buy from various sources, but one of the easiest ways is to give Brian a call and he can fix you up with as many as you need. You can see a 4 remote system here, that takes the one factory rear remote and you wind up with 4 total. Of course that could be 3 or 2 depending on how many you want/need.

Below you see the factory rear remotes with the two quick connectors plugged in and brought out to the Front End Loader ready to hook up to my grapple hoses. I hope this helps to describe rear remotes and some of the things you can do with them.

 

[DeereMann]

I don't mean to hijack the post, but why did Kioti drop Bobcat, or vice versa? I have a Bobcat dealer relatively close & would have looked at them before settling on Deere. As far as I know they didn't pick up Kioti. :confused3:

 

[k0ua]

I don't mean to hijack the post, but why did Kioti drop Bobcat, or vice versa? I have a Bobcat dealer relatively close & would have looked at them before settling on Deere. As far as I know they didn't pick up Kioti. :confused3:

It depends on who you ask, but the gist of it was Bobcat did not renew their contract with Daedong/Kioti when it came up for renewal. Apparently a lot of Bobcat dealers who were forced into taking on a compact tractor line did not really want to do so, and had no interest in serving this segment of the public, and wanted to focus on their core business of serving contractors, and public works type of customers with their original line of construction equipment.

 

[MoKelly]

It depends on who you ask, but the gist of it was Bobcat did not renew their contract with Daedong/Kioti when it came up for renewal. Apparently a lot of Bobcat dealers who were forced into taking on a compact tractor line did not really want to do so, and had no interest in serving this segment of the public, and wanted to focus on their core business of serving contractors, and public works type of customers with their original line of construction equipment.

My experience supports this explanation. My dealer in STL was OK, but over time it became pretty apparent that their real focus was on the original Bobcat equipment and customers. The dealer didn't stock much and only a few guys knew anything about the tractors.

MoKelly

 

[DeereMann]

Thanks, K0ua -

That's really too bad. I would think that contractors using Bobcat equipement for their business would be the same target market for their personal equipment too.

Well, Kioti & LS seem intent on setting up their own dealer networks, so more power to them! I guess I couldn't / wouldn't wait for them.

 

[tcartwri]

I've heard a lot about the rear remote, but I have to admit.. I don't even know what it does. It's been recommended to me several times.
Is it something I can add myself? Or, do I need special tools, and experience with hydraulic lines/connections, etc..
Thanks
Jeff

The rear remote comes as a kit from Bobcat, with instructions. I have one but have not had the time to put it on.

The one option you should ask for is the quick release bucket and bracket.

 

[pwright]

I'll echo what Tim just posted. If you have the option get it with the Bobtach equipped loader so that you can easily swap attachments on the front.

Mine came with a single rear remote but I don't know if that was standard or not.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I believe that the CT225 did not come std with any rear remotes. If the OP has the money now, now is the time to get both of the factory rear remotes. Get the 2nd rear remote with the float function. For the low cost of these particular rear remotes, it is well worth it to get them OEM. Pretty hard to match how clean of an installation the OEM units are vs an aftermarket install.

Just my :2cents:

 

[TripleR]

I don't believe MoPops is buying from a dealer as none are listed in Neelyville, I "think" someone just bought a bunch as I live in the general area and he has been running Craigslist adds on these for some time. Neelyvlle is a really small community of about 400 south of Poplar Bluff, so any options will need to come from somewhere else.

 

[MoPops]

The rear remote comes as a kit from Bobcat, with instructions. I have one but have not had the time to put it on.

The one option you should ask for is the quick release bucket and bracket.

Got the quick release, and the custom seat..
Thx