CT225 getting put to work

[gaberelli]

So, I have had my CT225 for a week or so now. I really like it. I saw a thread before I purchased about the two CT225's (one with 25 HP and one with 27 HP). I asked the dealer and he had said that this was a 27 HP tractor. Well...it ain't. The manual and engine state 25 HP. Since I bought the tractor unseen (web/phone and delivered to my house) I didn't know for sure until it was here.

So my first question is, is the 27 HP version the same engine with a new stated HP (gross vs net) or is it actually a different engine? Second question is, should I put up a fuss over the two horsepower whether real or a numbers game?

Thanks!

 

[Dmace]

The difference is the 27HP version of the engine meets Tier II emissions standards for 2010 and the 25HP version doesn't. Not that big of a deal really...

 

[JayC]

Kioti says the CK27 is 28hp, while Bobcat says the CT225 is 27hp (same tractor). I'd be more inclined to believe Kioti than Bobcat since Kioti makes the machine. I'm not sure how noticeable 3hp would be when compared to the previous model's 25hp, but it may come in handy when doing PTO work.

 

[archerm3]

Kioti says the CK27 is 28hp, while Bobcat says the CT225 is 27hp (same tractor). I'd be more inclined to believe Kioti than Bobcat since Kioti makes the machine. I'm not sure how noticeable 3hp would be when compared to the previous model's 25hp, but it may come in handy when doing PTO work.

I thought Daedong made the machines for both Kioti and Bobcat.

 

[gaberelli]

So is the displacement the same between the 25 HP and 27 HP engines?

 

[JayC]

I thought Daedong made the machines for both Kioti and Bobcat.

Yes, they are Daedongs. In the States and some other countries they are under the Kioti name. In still other countries Daedong slaps their name on it (for instance Australia).

So is the displacement the same between the 25 HP and 27 HP engines?

No, the 25hp engine is 79.3ci and the 28hp is 85 ci (taken from Kioti's brochure).

 

[gaberelli]

Well, I answered one of my questions. In another post someone listed the displacement of the 27 HP model at 85.4 cu.in. and my book says 79.4 cu.in.

My other question remains. Should I put up a fuss over 2-3 HP? I do mostly loader, box/back blade and finish mower work but also some log and trailer pulling

 

[gaberelli]

The dealer answered my second question. I emailed him and let him know that this was not a 27 HP model as was my and his understanding but rather an older 25 HP model. He called me back today and said that he would gladly take it back and give me a new one that's on a trailer to the dealer today. He is going to come get the one I have and bring me a new one. I was glad I didn't have to put up a fuss to have what I felt was right done.

 

[Dmace]

Now that's a good dealer!

 

[unclesalty]

How did you determine the hp by the engine? My manual also states 25hp and the 79.3 displacement. If I search the web for the engine no. (td1300lxbc) I get the 27hp model. Is the engine number the same for both the 25 and 27hp?
My tractor has a final inspection date of 11/08 (written on the underside of the cowl).