Bobcat A220 new SSL

jgh · Mar 3, 2002

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I would love to know if anyone knows anything about this new 'Cat. Local dealer loaned me one and wow, who needs a tractor!

Jim

Steve_in_Ont · Mar 3, 2002

I'm a bit partial to the "real" Cat, so I'd better stay out of this one...

radman · Mar 3, 2002

I always thought if Bobcat (or anyone else) could put an optional 3pt lift and rear PTO (hydraulically driven) on a skidsteer, they would replace most compact tractors. The front end of a skidsteer is light, but if the wheel base was extended slightly and get the engine placed just ahead of the rear axle, it would probably work. I would certainly buy one. Do just the rear wheels turn or can all 4 turn? Wheels that turn would eliminate a lot of the issues of tearing up the ground/turf.

beenthere · Mar 3, 2002

They are smooth, but I will keep my compact as for what I use mine for, the CUT is much, much easier to get onto (into) and off of (out of) than a skidsteer. Also, the larger tires make for a MUCH smoother ride. But each has its place, I am sure.

Thomas · Mar 4, 2002

My main concern would be getting belly hung in mud or snow,for I seen this before..yikes /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif
Ice would be another factor on a slope w/out all 4 tires chain up.

gatractorman · Mar 15, 2002

Saw my first 220 the other day, ran it around the yard a little seems like a real smooth unit, but thats more electrical and hydraulic controls to mess up lol.

jgh · May 27, 2002

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Now they have the A300, a larger version of the AWS concept. I'm still trying to sell my NH to buy the A220, but this one seems like more/better, with 3000# ROC, vertical lift path, etc. Same engine, slightly wider, heavier, etc.

Does anyone know why it shows no Hi-flow aux hydraulics option? I noticed that is also applicable to the 963, biggest hoss in the stable there. Seems odd as HD as these are!

Specs are at:

http://www.bobcat.com/

Jim

gatractorman · May 27, 2002

Not sure on the hi-flow option, may be they dont have room for a bigger pump needed for the hi-flow, its getting crowded in there, they already use a much larger hydrostatic pump than they used to, but at the same time it seems drive pressure is lower than the non-AWS models they dont seem to dig nearly as well as the skid-steer only models (in my opinion) but I dont have near the hours on the AWS as I do the skid-steer.

jgh · May 29, 2002

Re: Bobcat A220/300 new SSL

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Just got word that the 300 will replace the 220 for Bobcat. Apparently the price and dimensions will be so close that it makes no sense to sell both.

Hopefully the added ummph will answer some of Gatractorman's concerns about digging.

Salesman was not sure on the Hi-flow thing, said he would check.

More when I know it.

Jim

gatractorman · May 30, 2002

Re: Bobcat A220/300 new SSL

Hey Jim, I've not heard that rumor but there is quite a difference between the two, same engine and pump package (no the 300 wont dig either LOL) the 220 has radius lift boom arms and 2200 lb. operating capacity hence the 220 designation, the 300 has vertical lift boom arms and 3000 lb. capacity.