Bobcat Tractors coming back in 2019

[lilranch2001]

I have never had any issue ordering parts in.
An engine?
Not sure but if you want to contact Fort Wayne Bobcat, they always do a great service for me getting anything I needed.
Just curious, is the dealer you are dealing with a Bobcat dealer?
is he a viable dealer?

 

[paulfun9]

Bobcats made by Kioti.
Kioti has a huge problem with getting experienced tractor dealers and a bigger problem with quality control
I suspect the Bobcat will become a Kioti with a white paint job

Makes me curious when you comment about quality controll problems. I honestly don稚 know any people local to me who have had issues. Seems everyone is more than pleased with the quality of thier kioti. The post I read online don稚 seem to outwiegh the balance of disappointed owners from other brands which again has me wondering about your statement.

 

[lilranch2001]

I am pretty sure he didn稚 know what he was talking about....

 

[powerscol]

I got a first hand look at a new 2535 with cab. Whatever you do do not break the cab doors (100% glass) Nice plush cab and a very comfortable seat. Came equipped with an L8 loader (looks like a Kioti and a small width bucket (looks to be light weight) Fuel tank in back notch out for the 3pt center top link. I am concerned if it was my hydraulic top link I would be puncturing it. Its a tall lift for filling and no place to rest the can. Service teck indicated they had to buy a fancy testing computer to plug and play diagnostics. Its required to work on the computer. Exhaust is still low out front. It looked as it it had gotten very hot due to the bluing on it. Turn out "regens" can get it cooking - not good for tall grass mowing. Key is right in line with your knee - just like the Kioti and folks there complain about breaking them and cutting knees on rough fields as they bounced. Still comes with the adjustable 3pt we are all familiar with. Last comment, with the tank out back it appears to be more compact and frame appear lighter.

Nuff said - Ill stick with mine for now

 

[ruffdog]

When I traded my Boomer TC33D in on the Toolcat, the dealer said "they don't make them like they use to". Maybe what you are talking about are some examples?

 

[Gr8Jeepin]

Kioti just had their dealer meeting at the headquarters in NC. There are several new additions to the tractor lineup. I'm wondering when they will migrate over to the bobcat line.

2019 Kioti Tractor Dealer Meeting & New Product REVEALS - YouTube

 

[zzvyb6]

Kioti just had their dealer meeting at the headquarters in NC. There are several new additions to the tractor lineup. I'm wondering when they will migrate over to the bobcat line.

2019 Kioti Tractor Dealer Meeting & New Product REVEALS - YouTube

A new dealership is opening any day now just 1/2 mile down the road from me. The outdoor sign is already up. It is a joint Kubota and Bobcat facility if that explains anything.

 

[Gr8Jeepin]

A new dealership is opening any day now just 1/2 mile down the road from me. The outdoor sign is already up. It is a joint Kubota and Bobcat facility if that explains anything.

Wow that sounds strange. Our bobcat dealer has maybe 10-12 tractors. From the sub compact to the CT2540 cab.

 

[airbiscuit]

Kioti just had their dealer meeting at the headquarters in NC. There are several new additions to the tractor lineup. I'm wondering when they will migrate over to the bobcat line.

2019 Kioti Tractor Dealer Meeting & New Product REVEALS - YouTube

Nice machines. Hear the footsteps Green and Other Orange?

 

[the old grind]

Kioti engineering, and only the wheels need painted? Sigh me up. :thumbsup: (Hear that, Kubota and Kioti?)

 

[powerscol]

What Bobcat wants to do down the road is build the tractors in house. Supposedly they are in the process of building the factory - don't know where but it is beside their existing plant. If and when that happens, expect to see a heavier frame and turbocharged engines.

Was at the dealer getting a full service done (too cold for me to do it) Everything checked out fine (close to 1000 hours) and they were able to straighten out my bucket. It was 3" higher on one side. They found the frame bolts for the loader had slipped. They loosened both side and used jacks to level it out. While the technicians were going over what they found and fixed (mostly little stuff - fixing leaks, adjusting breaks, etc.) the salesman came over and asked if i wanted to trade it in. I laughed at him. After comparing the new to my old He got the message. I explained that in a tractor weight was your friend. Newer ones are significantly lighter. He had just come back from training and was very interested in the feedback on the new units. Evidently the market is hot here for Tier III units as the trade value he offered was almost what I paid for new. He also indicated Bobcat was tracking the comments for incorporating them into the new tractor. I told him a fully adjustable seat was needed with both side and lumbar support.

 

[ruffdog]

Doosan Bobcat buys local company:

Dooson Bobcat to acquire Johnson Creek company | News | dailyunion.com

 

[powerscol]

Had a chance to see a basic 55 HP model. OMG - what is Bobcat thinking. Only one step on right side facing the tractor. Plastic fuel tank is under the step and right behind the front tire. Zero protection - just 6" away. Rear has no adjustable distance links on lift arms, just turnbuckles. I think it is a cat II set up. Now not everything is bad on all models there is a lever out back to raise and lower the 3pt. This makes it super easy to hitch up - assuming you can get it perfectly lined up. I wonder if that lever will fit the older models. The tractors also appear to be shorter with the fuel tank moved from center behind the engine. I also learned there is a re-gen stop button so if you in woods or grass you can prevent it from getting the exhaust hot.

I'll try and get pictures next time I am there.

 

[MESSMAKER]

Had a chance to see a basic 55 HP model. OMG - what is Bobcat thinking. Only one step on right side facing the tractor. Plastic fuel tank is under the step and right behind the front tire. Zero protection - just 6" away. Rear has no adjustable distance links on lift arms, just turnbuckles. I think it is a cat II set up. Now not everything is bad on all models there is a lever out back to raise and lower the 3pt. This makes it super easy to hitch up - assuming you can get it perfectly lined up. I wonder if that lever will fit the older models. The tractors also appear to be shorter with the fuel tank moved from center behind the engine. I also learned there is a re-gen stop button so if you in woods or grass you can prevent it from getting the exhaust hot.

I'll try and get pictures next time I am there.

Sounds like my 4710se Kioti. Gas tank has been no problem, Put on a quick hitch and don't miss the adjustable links at all. The lift control in the back is cool but with a quick hitch it is not used all that often.

 

[tman1020]

Just came in the mail today

 

[Lockport]

Like that ROPS. Head height even when folded down. Mine won't clear the garage when up.

 

[Bluegrass2621]

I saw the mention of the rear lever for raising and lowering the 3pt. My 2012 CT445 has that feature and it is handy.

 

[deezler]

No loader specs available yet?

Front-End Loader Specs - Bobcat Company

 

[madmac 7680]

See if this will help.

 

[deezler]

Thanks! The Ct2025 with hydro might be a nice little package. Of course a Kioti 2610 with 4030 loader will vastly out lift it for only a couple thousand more dollars. Hmmmm.