BOBCRAP!! ???????

[flienlow]

We are getting pretty close to buying our first "real" machines (or at least compared to the baby tractor we have.) A CTL and 35 size Mini excavator.
Anyway, Out of all the dealers, and all the brands; our local Bobcat guys seems like he truly gives a **** and truly wants to "Earn" our business. We feel that just about every other dealer, really couldn't care less if we bought our not. Our local Bobcat guy has all of implements and goodies we want but cant afford and tells us if we buy the machines he can hook us up on cheap rentals or will even comp the use of some. I don't feel he is a slick talking BSer either. He is bring out demo unit and no ones else seems too willing. Kubota flat wont - "go rent one"

With that said, we are concerned about "Doosan" quality. I have been reading a lot of "BOBCRAP" Comments that make he worried about pulling the trigger. It is hard enough for us to afford the equipment, let alone issues that go with it. Hoping I can get the real story on bobcat by someone.

 

[nbking]

Bobcats are pretty nice, you see them everywhere, so I would think they are a great piece of equipment. Too bad no one is really out there trying to earn your business. Good luck with your search.

 

[ArlyA]

I buddy of ours was an M engineer for BobCat and after listening to his "inside" stories, we would not suggest they are a long lasting or a HD built machines. Over the years, most construction companies have dropped them.

 

[flienlow]

I buddy of ours was an M engineer for BobCat and after listening to his "inside" stories, we would not suggest they are a long lasting or a HD built machines. Over the years, most construction companies have dropped them.

You are not making it easy here.

 

[deezler]

I've rented a bobcat E35 w/ hydr thumb a couple times. Two different E35s from the same rental co. Each one had 2000+ hours and still felt super tight. Very strong and capable machine. Each fired right up and ran quiet and smooth.

I.... really want one. Cannot even begin to justify the expense though.

 

[Deerherd]

I bought a E42 brand new in 2016 and it’s been great, zero problems. My dealer also rents lots of equipment and he picks up and drops off the machine free of charge for scheduled maintenance. I just have to wait a day or so when he has a delivery in the area.

No DPF on the Bobcat, and with the auto idle feature, I don’t worry about idling or working at lower rpms. Plus it saves fuel. I have a 5 year bumper to bucket warranty, just haven’t used it.

 

[murphy1244]

I buddy of ours was an M engineer for BobCat and after listening to his "inside" stories, we would not suggest they are a long lasting or a HD built machines. Over the years, most construction companies have dropped them.

Don't even listen to crap like this! Bobcat is just getting back to tractor making and this time it truly is their own machine.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Those ars some pretty vague promises. I mean, can you possibly get some attachments to "try"? It that what he is talking about? That is a really hard promise to nail down. I can't see one customer, getting a rental rate cheaper than another. It all kind of sounds like saleman talk.

I will never forget my step father buying a new dodge. The salemans was the nicest guy in the world. When we went to pick up the vehicle, there was some issue, and my Stepfather approached the salesman, who was engaged with some prospective couple. That salesman wouldn't give my Stepdad the time of day and told him to go to the service department. Just sayin.

 

[flienlow]

Those ars some pretty vague promises. I mean, can you possibly get some attachments to "try"? It that what he is talking about? That is a really hard promise to nail down. I can't see one customer, getting a rental rate cheaper than another. It all kind of sounds like saleman talk.

I will never forget my step father buying a new dodge. The salemans was the nicest guy in the world. When we went to pick up the vehicle, there was some issue, and my Stepfather approached the salesman, who was engaged with some prospective couple. That salesman wouldn't give my Stepdad the time of day and told him to go to the service department. Just sayin.

There are no guarantees in life. I don't feel that was an exclusive offer to just us, but how they do business. I do know one thing. If I went down to my useless Kubota dealer, they wouldn't even have an implement in stock, let alone rent it out or even give a reduced rate for existing customers.
Tomorrow that BC Dealer is dropping off a brand new T650 and according to him.... "doesn't give a **** what we do with it or where we take it, as long as we give it a good honest demo."
Guess what the Kubota Dealer won't do?

 

[ruffdog]

My 2017 Toolcat has been good...no problems. I had a wheel issue with the front deck I had ordered so they just shipped out the wheel assy....no problem. So far, the dealer and MFG has been good to work with and the 5610 is a solid piece of equipment.