Bobcat dumps tractor line should I dump mine?

[qed-cat225]

seriously thinking about this especially since they say they are only doing part support for 10 years, what is the equivalent in Kubota orange to the CT235.

 

[murphy1244]

then buy your parts from Kioti.

 

[qed-cat225]

Sure, I'll just have to drive 90 minutes instead of 10

 

[SSdoxie]

seriously thinking about this especially since they say they are only doing part support for 10 years, what is the equivalent in Kubota orange to the CT235.

A little mis-statement here. Bobcat has said to have parts support for MINIMUM of 10 years.

 

[joshuabardwell]

If you don't have confidence in the line, then you don't, and nothing I say will change that; but multiple people on here have spoken about Bobcat's long-time support for discontinued lines. If you are determined to sell, it seems to me like this is the absolute worst time to do it: when everybody knows that the line is discontinued and all Bobcat dealers are getting rid of their remaining stock.

At a time like this, emotions are high, but I do think you should try to think as rationally as possible about the decision. Kioti dealer is 90 minutes away? Okay. Do they ship parts? How much is that shipping going to cost you, over the years. If you need service, what will be the charge to trailer the tractor to them? How many times a year do you realistically expect that to happen? Or, to put it another way, how many years will there be between times when you have to do that? Rationally speaking, the cost of switching to a new dealer that is 90 minutes away may be substantially less than the cost to you of dumping this tractor and buying a new one. And let's not forget that whatever dealer you go to next could go out of business or move, even if the line as a whole doesn't go away.

 

[kiotiken]

There is no equivalent, that's why you bought a Bobcat, remember? Your CT235 is in between a L3400 and L3240. The L3400 is the "standard" or economy line. It won't have the comfort features you have or the weight, the FEL lift capacity etc. It is less tractor IMHO. The L3240 will have the comfort features, the weight more lift on the FEL etc. It's more tractor IMHO and as a bonus you can get HST+ with it. Get ready to bend over on that trade though :laughing:

I think you may be over reacting just a touch though. Did you like the tractor before you knew they dropped it. I'm guessing it still works just as well today and you'll be able to get parts for a long, long time, either through Bobcat or Kioti.

 

[crazyal]

I would hold off making a rash decision, usually they result in the loss of money. However now that you have a tractor is it the correct size for you? If not then maybe now is a good time.

 

[Bluegill2]

Personally I'd much rather have a Kubota!

But if you like the Bobcat, keep it. You're not likely to need any parts for a long time.
I guess it'll last 10 years?

 

[Trails End]

I purchased my CT335 in June of 2012. While I'm still learning to get the most efficient use out of the machine, I am very satisfied
with it. I certainly wouldn't make any hasty decisions regarding selling your bobcat. I'll rely on Bobcat's reputation for support for
all their products, past and present.

 

[MHarryE]

There are lots of tractors out there still working whose manufacturer has dropped out all together or at least dropped the product line 30 or more years ago. AGCO kept on picking up long out of business companies like Minneapolis-Moline, Oliver, and White (all were eventually the same company under White) just to have the service parts business. You should do just fine and if in the future you do decide to deal, you might get a premium price if Tier4 is as bad as Messicks keep saying. Also I would love to drive 90 minutes to my dealer as my closest Kubota, John Deere, and New Holland dealers are 2.5 hours one way.