Bobcat Tractors coming back in 2019

[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.