New member, new tractor (CT2025)

[IndexBoss]

Welcome! And nice tractor. Just got a CT5545 myself. ..../QUOTE]


I was not impressed with the other dealers I dealt with.

Bobcat delivered it too, for free. I never left my house. I'm hoping for many years of dependable service!

 

[Snowlan]

It seemed to be a good value and it was considerably cheaper than the Kioti CK2610H I was quoted. The dealer was also top notch.

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I'm also a new member and just ordered a CT2025 with same attachments, but my box blade is 72 inches and no tine rake. Will be adding a rear angle blade for snow removal, but didn't get Bobcat's with the order because it can't be upgraded with hydraulics. I agree completely with this quote and also KYBobcat, the dealer experience sold it. Quoted price for the package was cheaper at Bobcat and despite the current deal that both brands have on for free loader with cash purchase or 0% for 84months, the Kioti dealer financing offer wasn't 0% and would have added a further $4500 CDN to the price in the end. I don't know if this was an accident, or if the dealer was trying to somehow pocket the factory rebate on the loader by not giving me the 0%. I hate to assume the worst, but the quote sheet didn't have an interest rate on it, I had to do the math on the payment listed to see that there was considerable interest. Either way, I won't be back in his store.

At Bobcat I drove a CT2025 with an optional Bobcat cab that the dealer had installed for about 40 minutes. I moved a snow bank from a corner of the lot to a few feet beside it. After being at Kioti, JD, New Holland, and Kubota I was shocked. Salesman went over the controls, started it up, and walked away after I had cleared the other machines it was parked between. He never came back, though he was watching because he came out his door as soon as I parked it.

 

[Red-bug disease]

New to this forum too. Bought the same (CT2025 HST) with same attachments, w/o tine rake. Can’t wait to get it delivered. Ordered mid-jan. Suppose to be delivered in April (was posponed from March to April a week ago, due to COVID delay I’ve been told)

 

[Robert_Actual]

New member here, just got my new tractor last week. Bobcat CT2025 HST. I ordered it with R4 tires, front loader, 2 pairs of detent remotes, linked pedal, toolbox, 60 inch box grader, 2500 lbs forks, and a tine rake.

I plan on adding some LED work lights, a beacon (I run it down the road every now and then), cruise control, and a third function down the line, as well as some other implements.

I mainly will use it for moving things, grading, and eventually some snow removal.

I joined this forum to learn more as this is my first compact tractor. It seemed to be a good value and it was considerably cheaper than the Kioti CK2610H I was quoted. The dealer was also top notch.

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Tractor is looking good! I’m curious if you were able to add the cruise control? If so, was it an OEM part or did you have to go aftermarket to achieve your goal? Thanks.

 

[Snowlan]

Tractor is looking good! I’m curious if you were able to add the cruise control? If so, was it an OEM part or did you have to go aftermarket to achieve your goal? Thanks.

The cruise control kit is an option from Bobcat as long as your tractor is HST. It can be ordered at the parts counter and added later without issue. I left it off my order because I'm going to be teaching some non-drivers how to operate the tractor. Once they are experienced and comfortable with the tractor I'll likely add it on and get the linked pedal at the same time.

 

[kb27]

Do any of you have recommendations on filters/fluids for the 50hr service?

 

[edd189]

New member here, just got my new tractor last week. Bobcat CT2025 HST. I ordered it with R4 tires, front loader, 2 pairs of detent remotes, linked pedal, toolbox, 60 inch box grader, 2500 lbs forks, and a tine rake.

Do your rear remotes with detent both spring return to center if not fully engaged? I'm trying to get this clarified before I order my accessories and my dealer doesn't have a clue.

 

[IndexBoss]

Do your rear remotes with detent both spring return to center if not fully engaged? I'm trying to get this clarified before I order my accessories and my dealer doesn't have a clue.

I have not used them yet. They lock in full flow though, not automatically returned. I admit this is my first tractor and I'm still learning about hydraulics.

 

[Snowlan]

Do your rear remotes with detent both spring return to center if not fully engaged? I'm trying to get this clarified before I order my accessories and my dealer doesn't have a clue.

I’ve just had my tractor 5 days. I don’t have an attachment that uses the rear remotes, but can comment that one remote is spring only and the other remote is detent. I wouldn’t necessarily say the detent valve springs back to center, but it does not snap all the way to the detent position either. With tractor running I moved the detent lever (nothing connected) and could progressively load up the hydraulics as I moved further, assisting it back to closed, it does center and the hydraulic load is gone. Won’t be quite as convenient as spring return when doing fine adjustments, but workable from what I can see.

 

[IndexBoss]

I finally received a few more accessories and installed them:

The cutting edge included hardware, is reversible, and is easy to install.

The rear work light: It is literally an incandescent light that bolts to a bracket on the back of the fuel tank and plugs into existing leads. The switch to turn it on is built into the light housing itself. Had I known it was not LED I would not have paid about $100 for it. It was easy to install and seems to be bright enough.

Cruise control: It was about $200 for the kit. It is an electromagnet and wiring harness plus easily into the existing harness. Hardest part was removing the steering wheel. You will need a puller that has two very close holes, or a steering wheel puller. Works flawlessly and overall easy to install. Instructions are clear.

Does anyone know what kind of Hydro oil these things take?