Bobcat Tractors coming back in 2019

[tman1020]

Well if you were able to get a kioti Grill to fit it would probably have the kioti emblem. So I guess the tractor would be half cat half dog. Still be better than no grill or a busted one.

 

[John White]

Does Bobcat have a nationwide parts locate system to help a dealer to locate hard-to-find parts?

Yes they have a Nationwide parts locator. Says no longer available

 

[Bobcat Tractor Mac]

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No protection??

 

[lilranch2001]

Is that the extent of fuel tank protection on the new models?

I have not stopped and looked at them yet

 

[paulfun9]

It will all come out in the wash
The Bob Cat brand is known for quality with a good resale value

Kioti is known for cheap tractors that have a poor resale value

Will the Bob Cat tractor deteriorate to Kioti level?

Do you even have a clue what your talking about?

 

[mtsman2]

I was ready to purchase a Kioti CK3510SE HST (gosh we have 1/2 the alphabet in there) but stumbled across the new Bobcats. I have a dealer (Best Line Equipment) here in central PA so I went to take a look. They had a couple SCUT's and one 2025HST on the lot. I shared that I was looking for a 2035HST. He looked at the entire BLE inventory for all 14 stores and they did not have a single 2035 available yet. He was going to get back to me.

Could be wrong but loader does look different from the KL4030. Dimensions are same as CK3510SE but weight of 2035HST is listed at #3397 whereas the CK3501SE HST is listed at #2921. Over #400 difference....typo or true? heavier loader?...hmmm?

couple pics of scut's and 2025 below:



thoughts?

 

[the old grind]

Difference of loaded tires?

 

[SSdoxie]

It wouldn't be loaded tires unless that 3397# was on a dealer printed listing. Bobcat online specs for the 2035 lists Operating Weight (full fuel tank & 180# operator) at 3005#. Check the tire ply rating of the Kioti vs Bobcat. I don't know how they are doing this this time, but Bobcat used heavy ply rated tires on the CT2xx and CT4xx models vs the Kioti models.
Definitely stick with the 35 hp version. My CT225 27 hp is in that frame size & weight (3086#) it gets the job done fine around the acreage since I am not in a hurry but using 3rd/high range is almost useless even on the road taking it to the neighbor's.

 

[mtsman2]

It wouldn't be loaded tires unless that 3397# was on a dealer printed listing. Bobcat online specs for the 2035 lists Operating Weight (full fuel tank & 180# operator) at 3005#. Check the tire ply rating of the Kioti vs Bobcat. I don't know how they are doing this this time, but Bobcat used heavy ply rated tires on the CT2xx and CT4xx models vs the Kioti models.
Definitely stick with the 35 hp version. My CT225 27 hp is in that frame size & weight (3086#) it gets the job done fine around the acreage since I am not in a hurry but using 3rd/high range is almost useless even on the road taking it to the neighbor's.

Yeah, you are correct it would NOT be loaded tires unless it was a dealer printed listing. The #3397 is printed in the Bobcat corporate brochure (or maybe I should say Doosan corporate brochure) the salesman handed me. He walked over to the rack, pulled out the tractor brochure, placed in my hand. I have included a photo for reference.



The tire ply is a possibility and I will check. I am for a heavier unit. Thanks for recommendation for 35 hp version.

 

[LD1]

Something aint right with those specs....

They show the Cabbed versions only adding 18 pounds??

And on the 35 and 40 HP models the simple upgrade from standard to HST transmission adds ~720 pounds...I think not. ANd on the 20hp the HST is actually 12 pounds lighter?

I think they just got their specs screwed up royally