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An easier way to see performance change is if you have a hill with constant grade, set rpm at a point that high speed setting starts to struggle at full pedal. Make your small adjustment and try again, watch for exhaust discharge change at this load as well as improvements in the engine holding...

The detent lever is the one I use for my top cylinder and it does result in an accidental angle change of the 3PH occasionally.

I installed the backhoe subframe and hydraulics myself. From that experience I found the instructions from Bobcat quite straight forward. The linked pedal kit doesn’t look too difficult, I wouldn’t worry about taking it on. I’ll be installing one on my tractor this June and will try to remember...

For sure. I considered this while shopping for an ATV dump trailer that can handle 2000lb. There are still some logistics to sort out though, a hitch on the FEL interferes with loading the trailer so I was looking at the option of a hitch on my pallet forks. This still means I have to place the...

The 60” Split-fire fully kitted out with tail gate, tool racks and trailer hitch is about the same price in CAD as the Bigtoolrack is in USD. Bigtoolrack is only rated for 600lb and it looks like it’s all I’d want to put in it. I spoke to the Split-fire folks and they admitted the 1000lb rating...

Just checked online parts tool for the 35 and 40hp Bobcats that share the same engine. They have the same part numbers for fuel pump, shims, and cam shaft. Granted they list 2 each of two different shims which would for tuning during fabrication. I have a hard time believing they would shim the...

Yes there is in cold weather climates.

Thanks Midniteoyl, that’s good to know. I get home from sea in about a week and will call my dealer. It seamed to me that it wasn’t cold enough for a starting problem, but wanted to be sure before calling. My first tractor so I don’t have a baseline for performance expectations

My CT2025 will be a year old next month and is at the lot I’ll build on this summer, there is no power there. At -4C (about 25F) it won’t attempt to start, no crank, until about 12-15 glow plug cycles and finally the starter will crank over and the engine comes to life. Without an electrical...

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I am really happy with the performance so far. What has worked best for me is lifting the round rear mounted skid shoes right off the ground. The cutting edge is very heavy duty and is flat to the ground (don’t know if most blowers are done that way). The cutting edge is 6” wide so the 6 x 60”...

Erskine 620RP. It’s a 2015 that never sold at a JD dealer and I picked up heavily discounted this summer due to some rust.

I was going to, but couldn’t figure out how. When I click the paper clip to attach, only pictures on my phone come up, not the videos.

Had a good test for 60” rear pull this weekend. 1 foot of snow with a rain crust not quite strong enough to walk on. A couple of screen shots from a video my son took. This was a wind swept area that wasn’t as deep, but had no trouble going through the deep areas either.

I do hope to have a cab one day, but there is one thing I’d miss - the ability to grab the ROPs and step on the rear tire to swing around to the backhoe. I see the AG tires may not be wide enough, but with the Industrial tires there is lots to fit your foot on. Everything in life has a trade off….

The hydraulics on this Kioti/Bobcat are big, bigger than any other 25hp tractor I found when shopping. The tractor can easily stall the engine if you drive into a pile and scoop the load at the same time. The loader controls are so touchy it’s easy to be off on your timing a bit. I’ve had to...

Medium on the HST was too much today while going up hill (about 7 degrees or 12%) and blowing 4 - 5” of wet snow with a 60” blower. Pushing the 25hp up to 30 - 32 might be a useful amount for PTO requirements on a hilly lot.

I don’t mind saying I wish I had a cab today, I was soaked by the time I finished blowing the driveway while there was wet snow falling. I look forward to hearing how the field cab works out for you. In a couple years I’ll likely compare buying the cab vs trading my 2025 minus the backhoe for a...

For anyone interested in trying this approach I came up with the measurements in the drawing by laying the fixed side link over the cylinder. Then, knowing the cylinder has 4” stroke, I moved the lower clevis up 2” while cylinder is fully retracted to provide a level hitch at mid stroke. I took...

My driveway has a section that is approximately 25% and I can pull a 72” box blade full of dirt/gravel up hill with my CT2025 (same as CK2610). I only come to a stop and bog down the engine if I hook a large rock buried in the road, in which case 35hp wouldn’t matter. For me the hp increase may...

I purchased this cylinder: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07XTWB397/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It was $100 CAD. I have a local welding shop that is going to modify it to the attached sketch (I’m leaving the method of attachment up to them, they are more than capable). The extra overlap is...

No I have not had the opportunity due to my work schedule. I will be able to look at it again in January. Now that others have confirmed their backhoe stabilizers can lift the back of the tractor up with no problem, I know for sure my hydraulics are not as strong as they should be and my dealer...

I had my brake pop off once and tractor roll a few feet to a tree. I never trust it and always ensure the wheels are cut the right way to avoid a run a way

Check where in the adjustment range of your top link an attachment would be level. I found my factory top link on Bobcat CT2025 allowed way more back tilt than forward tilt and was longer than needed. The hydraulic cylinder I purchased is a little over 8" stroke, everything is level a...

Yes, fluid levels are good and filters/oil changing up to date.

I’m back at sea again, I’ll work the loader when I get back and see if the springiness reduces. I’m also going to pick up a gage and some quick connections to test the pressure at the loader ports and rear remotes. I’ve been thinking about the backhoe performance and the fact that the...

That is good to know, do you have loaded tires or any ballast on back when you lift the rear off the ground? I can't make the rear end budge, but the tires are loaded and I had a box blade mounted when trying to make this lift. I've never once lifted the rear tires off the ground in any...

I tried from the other side of the pallet today (it’s about 40” wide so if center of gravity was too far forward then it should be favorable from the other side). Unfortunately the 3PH on the blower projected beyond the pallet so it kept me about 4” away from the pallet. I still couldn’t roll it...

Looking at the manual again, I believe they made a mistake for the capacity at 59” off the ground. It makes absolutely no sense to have less capacity at 59” than at full height, the higher the loader goes, the worse the geometry for the boom cylinder. Looking at the boom breakout force which is...

Just recently added the top link and I did buy one with the check valve included. It is working great so far and I’ve experienced no drift of the cylinder. I have the backhoe and have discovered the clearance is tight and requires further customization of the tilt cylinder. I would go with what...

I just unloaded a snow blower from the delivery truck today, using the Bobcat pallet forks. The blower is in the 800+lb range, so with pallet call it 900lb. The center of gravity was within 600mm of the loader pins. At truck deck height I was able to roll back enough and lifting was no problem...

I replied elsewhere on the form about the recent hydraulic top link installed on my tractor. I use the detent valve for this cylinder and it works great. Speed modulation of the flow is also awesome, I can creep the cylinder out or move it quickly.

I installed a top link cylinder from Agristore last week and connected it to the remote with detent feature because ergonomically it makes more sense to use the further right remote lever for tilt cylinder that will be installed on the right. I’m happy to report that the detent valve works well...

I just spent a day with my 6’ box blade on Bobcat CT2025 (25hp) reshaping my roughed in driveway - dragging highs into the settled lows. It was built with free fill, but I was lucky in that a lot of it was from a parking lot so a good mix of gravel and clay. I have to break it out in low gear...

Looking at it again, the normal tilt cylinder would work if the hitch was only raised to position 8. That would work for some, but I have a lot of dips and hollows to drive through and would miss the last 2 positions. I do think Brian’s suggestion pictured would work. I think it would be...

Has anyone attempted a hydraulic side link with the backhoe subframe attached? I just put my 3PH back on for the first time after installing the backhoe subframe and discovered how tight the side link clearance to the subframe is. There is basically room for a few pieces of paper between the...

Agreed, the boom is way too fast. The only time it seems to be set well is while booming up and pulling the dipper in at the same time (dragging dirt toward you), the hydraulics are pretty balanced then. I’m considering adding flow control valves to the boom up and down, has anyone tried that?

More true than you realize if you haven’t shopped recently, Deere and Kubota can’t compete pound for pound in the CUT market with Bobcat/Kioti as they are out weighed by approx 1000lb in the comparable models.

The 3PH arms must come off to install the backhoe on Bobcat tractors (the top link can stay on). The equivalent Kioti tractor 2610 uses a different method for the backhoe which hangs out farther and the subframe come off/on with the backhoe. There are videos of the Kioti version breaking welds...

Well, COVID hasn’t killed all deals! The 2015 Erskine 620RP I looked at wasn’t used after all, it was inventory at a John Deere dealer that had never sold and had some rusty metal. I bought it with hydraulic chute rotation and electric deflector that was never installed for $2170 CAD delivered...

Hey John, I see from your signature that you got your tractor (your upgrade got upgraded :)). Are you any closer on picking which snow blower? Curios because I'm checking out a used Erskine 620RP on Monday and 90% sure I'll buy it as long as it's in good operating condition. I can't find a...

I'm buying a used pull type snow blower next week, it has manual chute deflection PLUS an electric deflector kit that hadn't been installed. Has anyone ever had issues with fuses while lowering the chute and deflecting heavy snow at the same time? I'm curious how over specced the motors are...

With 3PH pull type snow blowers it is common to back into a deep drift with blower lifted all the way and then drop it while driving out, don't see any issues provided the PTO is within the spec for angles. One reason I can see a manual warning against it, they don't know what tractor you are...

Bobcat's Bobtach system is compatible with SSQA - Skid Steer Quick Attach. Any SSQA can be used on the Bobcats. The locking mechanism seams to be a tight tolerance and is sometimes hard to lock even with Bobcat supplied pallet forks. Mine was tight when new, but generous lubricant and taking...

When I purchased my CT2025 I found the CT2000 line to be identical to the Kioti CK line. I believe you have the correct models, DK appears to be the CT4000 line as they have the same hp increments available up to 58. The differences you will note will be attachments as Bobcat use their own...

Well since you admitted it, we can be idiots together! I drug a 40 foot spruce tree clamped in the backhoe about 300' down the driveway before I realized the parking brake was on.

Welcome to TBN JKoutdoors and Brierpath. Great tractor, I've got 70hr on mine since arriving this spring and it has exceeded my expectations.

The Bobcat CT2035 is the same as the Kioti CK3510 and you will find many threads from people that have gotten better pricing on the Bobcats. I have the backhoe for my 25hp Bobcat and it would be the same model that mounts to the 35hp (tractor frame is the same). Bobcat uses their own FEL and...

Are you still in warranty? I’d stick with Bobcat brand until after that expires to avoid possible issues. In CAD$ approx 20 for the oil filter and 60 each for the two hydraulic.

This tractor is equivalent to Kioti CK2610. Tractor is essentially the same, but Bobcat uses their own design/supplier for the FEL and Backhoe. I got the thumb for $1400 CAD, which is a ridiculous price compared to aftermarket, but the backhoe model is too new and I couldn’t find an aftermarket...

Sorry about that. Just had a look at those instructions, interesting way to do it. As far as using the FEL, what Bobcat installs is a 3rd function. However, they use a diverter valve and divert oil from the 3 Point hitch (and backhoe if installed). Since it is not likely that you would be...

I ordered the thumb with my Bobcat CT2025 and backhoe, but it wasn’t available in the spring when the tractor was delivered. It finally arrived this weekend, 45 minutes to install and wow what a game changer! I’m putting an 800’ trail through the woods and the thumb makes removing the...

The key difference: 3rd function added means all three functions can be used at once (original 2 plus the new one have independent controls). Diverter kit means one of the original functions is diverted by a valve you activate, while activated only the new function will work and not the original...

Got my defective valve block replaced last week and the backhoe is up to full strength. In its class, this thing is a beast! I measured a granite bolder I dug out and moved about 70 feet out of the way of the trail I’m building, it was about 3000lb! My property is very rocky, by the time I...

Thumbs up to Bobcat. My local service department came through and got a complete backhoe valve block off the assembly line destined for a new build and had it installed on my backhoe last week. The damaged components aren’t available separately so they replaced the complete valve block under...

And a bolder I dug out and rolled out of the way for good measure.

So a stump that was actually dug out by the backhoe, I was worried that this tractor might not do what I needed, but it is a beast!

My Bobcat CT2025 is 2600lb bare, over 4000lb with loaded tires and FEL. I’ve only used the 6’ box blade briefly, but could pull it up about 8-10 degree slope on my roughed in driveway that is packed clay and gravel base. I only lost traction when I caught a larger rock imbedded in the clay.

Has anyone tried adding a hydraulic tilt cylinder that did not have the angled top connection that comes on the manual link? Just wondering if there is enough clearance at the ball socket. Neither Bobcat or Kioti dealers local to me could find anything in their parts lists for this

If you have a specific need for that size tractor I’d agree the 1025r is the best in that category. If you are not size limited, then you can get way more tractor for your money. In my area I was quoted $600 more for a 1025r than a Bobcat CT2025 with the same implements, but larger. Far superior...

Yes, supplying the 3rd function from the FEL block and returning to the connection on the rear remotes you have pictured will work. The other option is supply the 3rd function from the T port on rear remote and return the oil to the fitting under the seat that the T port is currently connected...

Yes, I was dealing with the Dartmouth dealership. It was hit or miss during the process, COVID was an issue for them because the head salesman retired after I got my first quote. The next guy in line stepped up to the position, but then never had an opportunity to train an assistant so he had...

Not sure where the factory 3rd function is normally installed, but I had a similar situation with my back hoe hydraulics. Stock, the unused oil comes out of the loader valve block and connects to a fitting under the seat which supplies the 3 point hitch. The rear remotes break that circuit...

I can’t comment on the price, my CT2025 was quoted with the rear remotes included and the total price was still less than the equivalent Kioti, but I don’t know the item price. The on line build and price tool puts dealer installed remotes at about $1000 CAD. By the time you eliminate install...

Installing the Bobcat kit will be straight forward because it will include exact fittings required, correct length hoses and instructions with pictures. Installing third party will likely save some money, but more thought will be required to fit it to your tractor and extra trips to the store...

https://www.bobcatpartsonline.com/#/catalogBrowser?path=%2F0000-Compact%20Tractors%2F0000-CT2040H%2F0001-B4ZG11001%20%26%20Above%2F0004-Hydraulic%20System%2F0007-Auxiliary%20Hydraulics%20(Rear) Not sure if I copied this link correctly, but I will also include a screenshot.

You can search the remotes in the online parts shopping tool Bobcat has, it shows an exploded view and looks pretty complete to me. I just installed the backhoe on my CT2025 and the hydraulics where straight forward with the parts provided and instructions. I did have to improvise because the...

Your discount isn’t too far off the mark, though I can’t speak for mark up. I financed my Bobcat with the 0%/84 and at my dealer that only added $3000 CAD to the quote. There may have been a cap on the “free loader” from the factory, or because their price (in my area) was already so much better...

A little update, the main tractor hydraulics are fine, as the relief valve was still in the circuit when that hose is off. Damage is only to the backhoe valve block, the extent to which I am still waiting because the service guy at the dealer is out until Monday. One thing I did double check was...

I’m a chief engineer on a ship and admit to taking this cynical outlook every time something gets broken on board. Unfortunately I feel dumb as a post for letting this happen and trying to look for a positive way out.

When properly seated it doesn’t take that much force to hold an oring in place because surface area is small. Once pressure blew past the oring that provided a great deal of surface area inside the cap which was not designed for that force and snapped the tabs off the cap (my hope/interpretation...

Good catch, I believe it is. The question is, did the oring blow out because I tried to move hydraulics while the return line was disconnected? Dealer is saying this probably won’t be warranty on day 2 of operation/ownership because the hose was off. Problem with the other comment above about...

Red and yellow hoses stayed connected which are the ones completing the loop. Blue hose which is the used oil return is the one that popped off and the pressure blew the cover off the valve on the back side of the main boom lever. Now moving any lever in any direction blows out out this leak...

Lots of slack hose, as required to connect hoses before fully backing up tractor to connect backhoe. Used the backhoe all afternoon, next day, first move made on the backhoe popped the hose off (or popped off while driving tractor before the backhoe was used). No tension on hose, just weight...

I’m new to having a tractor and have discovered quick connect hydraulics can come apart very easy. One of the hoses to the backhoe shifted while in use, the fitting was sitting on the PTO cover and the edge of the cover put enough pressure on the quick connect collar when it shifted that it...

The backhoe worked admirably in picking up some of these root balls that were at the limit of weight, but can’t take credit for digging them out. They are left over from the contractor knocking down trees to put in my 700’ driveway. I had cut up the trees and chipped the limbs earlier this...

Success! Thanks for the instructions. I had to improvise the hydraulics a little because the instructions don’t take into consideration rear remotes. Wasn’t too hard, the red hose was supposed to connect to the Tank port on the loader valve, but that is now connected to the rear remote valve...

Thanks, that is helpful. I remember reading a post of yours regarding the length, but couldn’t find it. Could only find posts with pictures of the kit. I think with my current implements and intended use I will bias toward the forward tilt as long as there is a little back tilt for dragging the...

I measured my CT2025 top link lengths yesterday and it seems to me that it is sized poorly for the tractor. I took the following measurements with 3pt at about 6 because it put lower link level with tractor so I could use it as reference for quick hitch angle (didn’t have flat ground to park...

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...

Been busy the last few days, the end of a long day chipping.

That is such a big help, thanks so much! Who knows how long I would have waited for the dealer to get that manual. Running the chipper today, plan to get started on the backhoe tomorrow. Can’t thank you enough.

Instructions are even better. There are only so many places to connect, so as long as I can see the intended connections I can figure it from there. Thanks!

I hit the limits yesterday. My backhoe was delivered and was in a position that I’d not be able to get the tractor backed up to for connecting. Backhoe is specced at about 900lb and not sure if that includes the subframe which is also on the pallet. The pallet itself is pretty heavy steel, so...

That would be great if you could send some pictures of the valve block connections. Your setup should show the intended flow. The kit came with fittings so with pictures I should be able to figure out the factory’s intent

For some reason adding the picture to the last post didn’t work. Here it is.

Well, things are not going so smoothly. Tractor and backhoe where finally delivered 2 days ago. I’m installing the backhoe myself and when sizing up the job yesterday I discovered they shipped it without the manual. The installation instructions consist of a parts list and a drawing of all the...

The 450 lb difference in loader spec is misleading. Both brands brochures have the weight at the pin, but Kioti rates it to only 60” height rather than full height of 98” I think it is. That is substantial, I would guess the loaders are almost the same capacity, but testing would be required to...

This dealer didn’t offer me either. His quote didn’t show interest, but the total payments added up was almost $4k more than the price plus tax. He also didn’t offer the free loader, hence he was pocketing the rebate on the loader since Kioti would have included the loader for free without the 0%

Unfortunately still waiting. My dealer believes he has found a backhoe at another location and since the one ordered for me hasn’t arrived and there is no reliable update from the factory he is trying to make this other deal work before he delivers it without the hoe.

Hey HP, how are you making out on your decision? My whole order minus the backhoe which might still take some time is at the dealer and pending delivery for a couple weeks now. COVID has picked up again in my area and work from home rules are slowing deliveries. Patiently (or not so much)...

Hope the new tractor does everything you need. I thought I’d have mine by now, it’s on my dealers lot but COVID restrictions have increased in my area and have slowed delivery.

Did a drive by the dealer today to have a look through the fence. The open station is mine and will be delivered in the first few days this week along with my attachments.

Wish I had access to the kind of pricing you do. My 1025r quote from may 2020 for just tractor, loader and backhoe was $30,700 CAD, a $3,300 discount for a total of $27,400 plus tax. At current exchange that is $22,168 USD. The price with the other attachments I wanted was high enough that I...

Hmm, just came across this video from a new YouTube channel: The BH76 has three hoses which I wasn't expecting. After AZshawn's comment I was wondering if the backhoe could run off the remotes when equipped, or from a loop from the main valve block by the FEL if not. With three hoses I...

My Dealer has been very helpful. He is on the road a lot so I talk to him on the phone more than anything, but during COVID I guess that would have been the same anyway. I work away at sea and my tractor arrived at the dealer a month before I'm getting home. He had it delivered to a tire shop...

Yes, sorry you are correct. I'm ordering from these guys as soon as I get my tractor next week and confirm the short and long adjustment length on my top link. I like that they include the check valve so the cylinder doesn't creep down.

https://www.agristoreusa.com/collections/category-1-hydraulic-top-links/products/category-1-hydraulic-top-link-20-7-8-31-7-8 20 7/8" - 31 7/8" with free shipping. $224.99 The one the dealer is offering will limit adjustment on the short end, as will an extender.

I totally agree. With the loader and backhoe added, I actually went so far as to compare it to a Kubota B26 TLB which has been considered an industry benchmark for a long time. The CT2025 is just as heavy and matches up on loader and 3ph, it is only beaten by the B26 in backhoe performance...

I started shopping green and orange like many first time tractor owners, leaning toward green at the subcompact stage and then toward orange as I was going larger. In the end I realized I didn't want a one tool does all and ordered the CT2025 without the mid PTO installed and no mower. My lawn...

So you are running out of hp before you lose traction? Even in low?

Apologies if this video is straight forward stuff, but I came across it and found it simplifies the tractor circuit quite well so a DIY guy can get their head around where the oil must go. Lots of people will recommend diverter kits to save money, but I think mostly because they come as a kit...

All Canadian pricing: Original order was $23,900 for CT2025 HST with rear remotes, loader, 42"pallet forks, and 72" box blade. That was 0% financed price instead of the free loader. Will be delivered about 20 minutes away for free. While waiting for the delivery I decided to add the BH76 and...

If this is the case, why are you not considering the Kioti CK2610? Of the 25hp options on the market this tractor has the unique advantage that the engine is a detuned 35hp with large volume and has higher PTO than any 25hp tractor out there (admittedly bold statement, but of the brands...

I did decide to add the backhoe and opted to have it delivered uninstalled. Another 2 weeks and I'll update how the install went. As long as the backhoe shows up in time to be delivered with the rest of the tractor and attachments.

A person moving wood by hand will most certainly notice a 3HP change, and 3HP doubled to 6HP is a big change, etc. It all depends how close a given situation is to the extremes. I'm not familiar with these tractors, if some searching could uncover HP and Torque curves for the engines it...

Agristore USA sell top link cylinders with the check valve arrangement included at good prices. They also sell hose kits. I'm ordering through them once I get home and confirm my top link lengths on the new tractor, but will get hoses made locally because my remotes are directly beside the top...

I'll know for sure in 2 weeks and will update the forums when I do. The wait is killing me, but the plus side is my building lot is drying up more all the time.

I'm new at this and haven't used my tractor yet so I won't even try to comment on the best valve options. The only thing I will add is that if you are planning on a backhoe at least one of them needs to be the spring return with detent because Bobcat uses the remotes to power the backhoe rather...

Nothing like giving it a 110%

Hi Brian, Is it possible to get those solenoid diverter valves with 3 positions? A center to maintain flow to the end remotes, a top position to divert flow to the additional remote, a bottom position to connect the ports of the additional remote and create a float (and likely still end up...

Congratulations, great tractor - I hope. Will be in the operators seat of my 2025 in 3 weeks or less! Glad to hear the 60" box blade ripped thru your soil without issue because I went with the 72" and have been worried it was the wrong call.

My Bobcat dealer only prices CT2025 (same as Kioti CK2610) with rear remotes and the price was still less than Kioti. I initially ordered without the linked pedal, but while waiting for the tractor I decided to have a backhoe added and got them to throw in the linked pedal kit. That was easier...

Great, thanks for this. The other link is paper or CD purchase only. Would like a full version to have on hand, but this free interactive parts book is pretty effective.

Didn't even need a service computer plugged in!

My CT2025 is at the dealer and waiting for me to get home from sea for delivery. It has R4 tires. R14 aren't available through Bobcat, though individual dealers may provide options I suppose.

Just be careful not to switch the lower and lift hoses. Presently you have the loader lock up while in a safe position, if you reverse the lift cylinder hoses and the problem is with that male fitting you could end up with the bucket stuck in the air which is a more difficult situation to deal...

From your description this is my best guess without troubleshooting it myself. When you meet resistance lowering the boom it means you have increased pressure on the side of the cylinder pushing the rod back in. If the valve stem/spring is damaged/weak on the tractor side of the coupling it...

For snowplowing, land clearing, land scaping I would recommend the heavier CK2610 or it's Bobcat twin CT2025 for price comparison. The extra weight will help a lot and the FEL are more powerful. For the mowing it depends on how wet your area is I suppose, many use them for that purpose. I...

Other than the 2 speed HST on the CX2510, that would be the closest match to the B2601. That said, the Kioti is still 600lb more tractor, has 11.3gpm vs Kubota 8.3gmp hydraulic output, the Kioti has 150lb more FEL capacity at about a foot more total height. Kioti runs at 200RPM less with...

Thanks for sharing, I'll have a close look at this when mine are delivered with the tractor later in April. Could make for an interesting delivery day because it is all going to a new property with limited turning ability at the end of the 800' road so anticipate curb side drop off and mounting...

What is your reason for selling? I'll be receiving the same box blade with my CT2025 in April. I do worry that I went a foot too wide because a lot of people in this size class opt for 60", but that is 4" short of covering the width of the tractor. With loaded tires and the loader, the...

Thanks for the correction, I did give bad advice there regarding the offset hydraulic option. I'd looked at so many I forgot. The blades that included hydraulic offset get much heavier and costly.

I'll be getting my CT2025 in a month, I passed on Bobcat's rear angle blade. My dealer could only get 72" model which isn't big enough to cover the tracks of a 64" tractor with only a little bit of angle. It also can't be upgraded for hydraulic angle control without some DIY welding...

I have spent too many hours searching for options on this, I would prefer a pin on solution. This backhoe model may just be too new for any aftermarket offerings. Can anyone offer any comments on the Bobcat option? Has anyone bought and used it, any pictures of it?

Has anyone found an after market thumb, either mechanical or hydraulic, that fits the Bobcat BH76? I asked the Bobcat dealer to price the thumb today, they only have a mechanical option and it was $1,700 CAD!! That is crazy, Bxpanded sells nice looking thumbs for Kubota for $369 USD that fit...

It's like my dealer says every tractor comes with rear remotes. They don't actually, but it is the only way they bring in stock and quote it that way. It would require special order to get it without and these days I think it would take a long time to receive something that is outside the...

Not yet, it is still sitting at the dealer waiting for me. I'm at sea and have been delayed so I won't be back home until later in April. I will trust those that have used the valves for now, plus I see on the build and price option on the website they list the 3 different options of valves...

I believe I found the answer on Bobcat's website. According to this wording they use the rear remotes rather than running a power beyond loop. I guess that is why their default remote option is spring return valves with a detent at the end of travel to lock in at full flow.

Similar for me, the Kioti dealer is relatively small. Multi-Generation business, but tractors are in the last decade only as they grew from chain saws and other yard tools. I was really happy with Bobcat up front, great price and easy to talk to. But while I wait for the delivery of the...

From the Brochure it looks very crowded in back, I don't know where they would add a loop for the backhoe.

Like the FEL, Bobcat has opted to offer their own version of a backhoe instead of the Kioti models. The attachment point looks more robust than the Kioti. I can find very little information on line, do these new backhoes have a dedicated power beyond loop run to the back like Deere and Kubota...

Chrome bumpers do bring up an interesting point though, I haven't heard of a single one that leaked hydraulic oil.

And looked like this without a lot of elbow grease so they switched to molded painted plastic. Chrome on cars held up so well that re-chroming was a thriving business.

That's hilarious, pretty poor salesman to fall into that trap. What a dumb thing to brag about. A co-worker is looking at a Kubota MX5400, he has 10acre of hay on his residential property in south Texas that he pays someone else to harvest at the moment. He is looking to run as big equipment...

The Kioti dealer I went to was assembling tractors, I didn't buy from him because his quote was way off Bobcat for the same tractor. I learned from my Bobcat dealer that they don't assemble at the dealerships, they are delivered from Bobcat completely ready for delivery to customer. Perhaps a...

That's a hard thing to put a number on. I can say one ship I worked on spent over $500,000 to do a service on a crane which included complete overhaul of it's 4 cylinders (for the second time in 10 years) and one of those cylinders was weeping after only a few months. Small stores cranes on...

Not everyone lives in areas with the same risk factors. Near the ocean there is high salt content in the air, arid climates have high levels of fine grit in the air. Every time you retract the cylinder after being extended for periods of time in these conditions exposes the scraper rings to...

In Canada the Kioti dealer nearest me was not competitive with Bobcat on pricing so I went with CT2025. Worse than the pricing difference, I had him quote with the financing option and the quote he handed over included buying the loader and written to look like no interest rate. It had a...

Thanks for the information. I'll be receiving my CT2025 soon and I left off the cruise and linked pedal with the thought of adding them later. Glad to hear I wasn't mistaken in thinking that was possible. Left them off with the premise that it would make it simpler to teach the basics to...

Max Headroom, a name I hadn't thought of in decades, but immediately recognized.

If I have a twin that was separated from me at birth I think it might be you, you aren't 50 by any chance? LOL, I feel your pain from an obvious life of continuous letdowns from the service industry.

Sorry, I need to correct myself on part of that statement. For these simple tractors that we are dealing with (I'm sure larger equipment becomes more sophisticated), there is no position control on the FEL so a loader that sags while it is shut down will also sag while it is running. It's just...

The hydraulic system is not loaded when an implement or loader is elevated and stationary, only the cylinder holding the implement has a load. The cylinder is unaffected whether the hydraulics are running or not, until a control lever is moved. Likewise for the hydraulic pump, there is no load...

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...

If you can find a spot to add a T in the hoses to both sides of one of the remotes you can keep the existing remotes as is and add an electric control panel for extra remotes installed on the back somewhere. I like that option because it involves buying fewer ports than the multiplier option...

Have you checked out YouTube Tractor Time With Tim? He does a long series comparing the BX and JD1025R, also just did some tests on the NH Workmaster 25s and compared to the other stats. I was shopping sub compact, but came to the reality I needed a heavier tractor and stronger hydraulics so I...

Hey MtnViewRanch, I've quoted a reply from another forum confirming this is the case.

Everyone must have seen your post and ran out to build one. I was thinking of this last week and looked at a lot of backhoe buckets for sale, they all wanted a lot of money because of this new market you created!! I was speaking to my Bobcat dealer yesterday and he has a used Bobcat Digger...

Thanks LS Tractor Owner. Had I known there was a choice I may have deviated from the default setup and gotten two spring returns. But then again I may have been waiting extra months for it to arrive instead of it being at the dealer now waiting for me to get back from sea. PLus, as long as it...

I can't comment from use, but from my search of a blade. My criteria includes offset with a swing arm instead of bolting the blade on/off because I want to be able to push the snow further back from my 800' driveway. Everything attachments make a decent looking blade but it is full manual and...

That's the blade I intend to buy and use for snow next winter, with hydraulic angle a must, I'll take the other hydraulics if I happen to find a used one equipped. Glad to hear you're happy with it for snow removal. Do you ever wish you went with 8', or is this size the limit when things are...

Thanks for the link, nice looking piece of kit with the valves to prevent creeping. Do you know if they will customize hose lengths? The remotes on the CT2025 are right beside the top link so not a lot of hose needed.

That’s unfortunate, hope you have no further delays. I was just speaking to my dealership and my CT2025 plus two others he sold have just arrived. I’m at sea until near the end of this month, but working at getting everything in place so I can spend my 2 weeks of isolating with my tractor at the...

For those interested, my dealer told me today that the CT2025 cab kit rounds off to about $9,000 CAD for someone that is going to order and install themselves. Upgrading the 35hp tractor to the factory cab model is approx $14,000 so that is pretty good savings and all that is missing is A/C...

I was thinking about that, and I do have 42" pallet forks coming with my order. The feature on the Digger that keeps me looking at it is the back drag capability. The leading edge is 52" forward, but the rear edge looks like it would only be about 30" so better pressure would be possible. The...

Is the top lift available sooner if ordering separately?

Yes, I don't know why they got rid of the tractor information in the forum view. Thanks for the advice, are you saying you wouldn't use a stump bucket at all with the CT2025, or just this Digger model because it is a little large? I'm not looking for a perfect tool, just an economical one that...

Looking at the specs of the Digger I see the smallest model is only 36" wide which isn't wide enough to be skid steer attach which is 44 inches. The small model must only be for mini skid steers which I didn't realize had a different size bucket attachment point. Looks like it has to be the...

It comes in a ranges of sizes, the last post is the smallest at 12" wide cut and the cutting edge is about 33" forward of the mounting plate. Probably the best size model for a 3000lb tractor, but the next size would be nice at 25" wide cut. However the cutting edge id 52" forward and there...

Oh no, definitely not the backhoe bucket on a stick! I used the attachment button in the last post, I'll try inserting an image this time.

Has anyone tried using Bobcat's Digger on their compact tractor? Bobcat just updated their website this month to include compact tractors in the list of compatible equipment. There is very little information to be found on this tool. I'm not getting a backhoe delivered with my Bobcat CT2025 the...

Has anyone tried using Bobcat's Digger on their compact tractor? I would have posted this in the attachments section of the forum, but figured tractor owners other than the Bobcat brand would be less likely to know about this attachment that is unique to them. Bobcat just updated their website...

That's a nice looking setup you have there.

Just copying something I posted in the Bobcat forum on a similar topic for people to consider. If it could be determined if it was safe to dial the CT2025 engine back up to it's designed 35hp output (ie, they didn't change any engine components and the rest of the tractor drive line is up to...

If it could be determined if it was safe to dial the CT2025 engine back up to it's designed 35hp output (ie, they didn't change any engine components and the rest of the tractor drive line is up to the task) I think it would make the tractor quite a beast. I say this because they have geared...

Has anyone ordered Bobcat's optional cab and installed it on a CT2025? My dealer had a CT2025 on the lot with the cab installed, it's the one I test drove. Looks like a factory cab on the outside, but the inside is hard plastic surface and didn't seem to do anything for the noise. It had...

Hello All, I've been a member a few days and just discovered why I wasn't getting notifications of posts on threads I was involved in... darn junk mail. Any way, once I found those notices I also found the greeting from TBN and the new member introductions. I have been shopping for a tractor...

I'm waiting on delivery of a CT2025 and planning what implements I want and in what order. In looking at the brochure, Bobcat describe the rear remotes as "4 Port Remote Hydraulic Valve (Spring Return and Detent)". This option is coming on my tractor and I read it to mean both sets of remotes...