Bobcat Tractors coming back in 2019

[MoPops]

Looks nice! Wonder what the sticker price is on it?

 

[winston1]

Just wondering if more information was available I contacted our local dealer which is owned by Bobcat of Dallas. The operation manager replied and here is that reply: "Thank you for being a customer and for your interest in the Bobcat product line. We are excited that Bobcat has recently announced the launch of a new line of Compact Tractors later this year. Feel free to check back in later this year and we can provide more details as we receive them.

Again, thank you for your interest,"


Seems information is slow in coming.

 

[tman1020]

It appears they're back. I saw this on FB today. A dealer said this is actually a CK3510SE with Bobcat's paint scheme.

Oh. Looks good

 

[amhicks21]

When bobcat stopped selling tractors last time, we talked to our dealer about why because we use a few bobcat skid steers and thought it would be nice to have a tractor from the same dealership. He said basically they werent properly prepared to sell or service them. He said they didnt have the general knowledge of the tractor market that their buyers expect because they just didnt have the experience. He admitted that most people walking through the door to look at tractors knew more about them than he did. Possibly, they figured out they didnt prepare the dealers well enough before and are taking another shot at it.

 

[Amvcane]

I’m not sure of the exact dates, but I do think that bobcat got out of the tractor business just before the industry went to tier 4 final emission standards.

 

[Deerherd]

I’m not sure of the exact dates, but I do think that bobcat got out of the tractor business just before the industry went to tier 4 final emission standards.

If they utilize the same engine technology that they do in their excavators (no DPF) and not just a Kioti rebadge, I would be interested. My Bobcat dealer is very good.

 

[Jabonee]

When bobcat stopped selling tractors last time, we talked to our dealer about why because we use a few bobcat skid steers and thought it would be nice to have a tractor from the same dealership. He said basically they werent properly prepared to sell or service them. He said they didnt have the general knowledge of the tractor market that their buyers expect because they just didnt have the experience. He admitted that most people walking through the door to look at tractors knew more about them than he did. Possibly, they figured out they didnt prepare the dealers well enough before and are taking another shot at it.

I think that dealer was blowing sunshine up your 6. :shocked: It is the dealers responsibility to see that there sales and service staff are trained. :thumbsup:

 

[amhicks21]

I think that dealer was blowing sunshine up your 6. :shocked: It is the dealers responsibility to see that there sales and service staff are trained. :thumbsup:

Sure, isnt blowing sunshine what dealers do? but telling a bunch of guys that only know skid steers that they need to become experts on tractors is easy to ask for but pretty hard to accomplish. Not to mention they dont just need to know kioti, but they realistically need to know quite a bit about every other brand. They also need to have a fair idea how to operate them and they need to have a whole lot of knowledge of several dozen new implements. Its kinda like telling a dentist that they need to also be a pharmacist tomorrow. Its not going to happen without a whole lot of time, research and experience.

 

[airbiscuit]

... telling a bunch of guys that only know skid steers that they need to become experts on tractors is easy to ask for but pretty hard to accomplish.

I would think skidsteer/,mini-excavator/telehandler dealerships would be perfect for introducing CUTs. They are already familiar with diesel engines and hydraulics, and working in cramped spaces. Transmissions and PTOs would be a bit different, not so different from their other mechanical activities. That said, I don't see anything on Bobcats's website indicating that they are bringing CUTs back.

 

[winston1]

I would think skidsteer/,mini-excavator/telehandler dealerships would be perfect for introducing CUTs. They are already familiar with diesel engines and hydraulics, and working in cramped spaces. Transmissions and PTOs would be a bit different, not so different from their other mechanical activities. That said, I don't see anything on Bobcats's website indicating that they are bringing CUTs back.

Not on the Website but see post #42. That is good enough confirmation for me to believe.

 

[Wild and Free]

Since the previuos Bobcat tractors were nothing but rebadged Kioti tractors and they had to part ways after Doosan bought out Bobcat I wonder what the new Bobcat CUT will be based on? Will Doosan / bobcat build their own or will they have another company such as Kioti build them and just rebadge them again?

 

[winston1]

According to Grateful11's post #40 they will be a Kioti with Bobcat trimmings.

 

[Wild and Free]

According to Grateful11's post #40 they will be a Kioti with Bobcat trimmings.

Thanks, missed that. Found this article from last july and indeed looks like Doosan struck a deal with Daedong to jump in again with a similar Bobcat branded Kioti package.

Doosan Bobcat to enter N. American agricultural tractor market - ???? ???? ??(Pulse)

 

[RSR]

It looks like Swiderski's is showing them as being on order (both on tractorhouse and on their own website)

Current New Inventory | Swiderski Equipment Inc.

Search "bobcat" and filter by "tractor" and they come up. No pictures, though.

 

[SirMaxwell]

Sure, isnt blowing sunshine what dealers do? but telling a bunch of guys that only know skid steers that they need to become experts on tractors is easy to ask for but pretty hard to accomplish. Not to mention they dont just need to know kioti, but they realistically need to know quite a bit about every other brand. They also need to have a fair idea how to operate them and they need to have a whole lot of knowledge of several dozen new implements. Its kinda like telling a dentist that they need to also be a pharmacist tomorrow. Its not going to happen without a whole lot of time, research and experience.

All they need do is hire 1 Tractor Salesman, and time will take care of the rest. I assure you, salesman are happy to sell ANYTHING, for anybody, anywhere, anytime. After almost 35 years off and on working for CAT, the last thing they think about when producing a new product is whether the dealer is ready. The dealer will get there. In Bobcats case, I think they just managed to time the world wrong, and after all was said and done, Doosan/Daedog/Kioti was essentially competing against itself in a crashed market. Had they stuck it out a couple more years, all would have been different. But that's not how OEM's think at all.

 

[MESSMAKER]

All they need do is hire 1 Tractor Salesman, and time will take care of the rest. I assure you, salesman are happy to sell ANYTHING, for anybody, anywhere, anytime. After almost 35 years off and on working for CAT, the last thing they think about when producing a new product is whether the dealer is ready. The dealer will get there. In Bobcats case, I think they just managed to time the world wrong, and after all was said and done, Doosan/Daedog/Kioti was essentially competing against itself in a crashed market. Had they stuck it out a couple more years, all would have been different. But that's not how OEM's think at all.

Well said. I agree 100%.

 

[OTFD122]

Found this browsing around the internet...

 

[Paystar]

One great thing about this is the Bobcat dealer network. I liked the tractors when they first came out but problem now is, when they pulled out of the market just as I was about to purchase a tractor I bought a Kubota. Now I have no desire to ever look at any other brand because I am totally satisfied with them.

BUT, if I ever lost my local Kubota dealer, then that could maybe change things. A good dealer is a big part of tractor purchasing.

 

[k0ua]

Found this browsing around the internet...

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Is that an old one (3 digit model number) or a new one(4 digit model number) The loader is in the way, and I can't tell.

 

[arnoldziffel]

It's one of the new ones coming late this Spring.