CT235 Price

[Steelstring]

Well, I'm going to take the plunge! Now that Bobcat has reinstated the free loader program, does anyone have a recent price quote they can share? What price should I expect for a reasonably good deal? Here is what I'm thinking:

CT235 HST
Free Loader
R4s
Two rear remotes
Upgraded seat


Thanks in advance for the input!

 

[Canada_CT230]

Don't forget the Bob-Tach! You will regret it later if you don't get it now.

 

[azop]

I was quoted $16,040 for a CT230 (2009 model, the only one left that had a free FEL), which included the following:

GP Tires
Adjustable Seat
Block heater
Rear working light
Slow moving vehicle light
Bob-Tach ($500 extra)

I was told the difference between a CT230 and CT235 would be $1500 - $1900ish. I haven't bit the bullet yet, but plan to tomorrow.

 

[birddriver]

I don't know what state you are in but I can tell you I paid $15,350 for a 230 withg R4's, free loader, and bobtach last December here in Ohio. The info. you have seems right about the price difference between the 230 and 235. At $16500 or so for the 235 I would buy it. I decided on the 230 because it fit my needs and I could use the 1500 or so to but attachments. I have 15 acres and use it to plow snow and maintain a 530 foot driveway as well as other chores. I have 12 hours plowing snow on mine and I like it so far. Have fun and enjoy your new tractor.

 

[Sabretooth]

Think the price is right in line for the time prices are going up is that PLUS anything SEE the fine print Tax,Setup ,Delivery see if they will include at least the 2 at end. If your pockets are flush Id go for the bigger at my time I just could not justify the extra 5hp but it was more than the high difference of yours. Id get a firm price price, outfit the eqipment and really think what you are going to mostly use the tractor for. I was able to get equipment Woods5' cutter and Woods5' BB that are pretty much new for less than half used (Funny thing is the equipment came from the same outfit I brought tractor from)think the 5 extra would be nice for the driveway work but with the mowing I like the rotary cutter to be same width as tires so the 5 extra would of been wasted for me as thats mostly what I am using it for.

Good luck with :tractor: You will like either of them

 

[Steelstring]

Thanks for the input everybody. And yes, I won't forget the Bob-tach. I'll let you know how I fare. I plan to go talk to the dealer next week.

 

[94BULLITT]

Can you get a free loader and 0% APR? Does the bob tach loader qualify as a free loader?

 

[azop]

Can you get a free loader and 0% APR? Does the bob tach loader qualify as a free loader?

It's a extra $500 to get the bob tach and its one or the other for the promotion

 

[94BULLITT]

It's a extra $500 to get the bob tach and its one or the other for the promotion

That's still a really good deal.

 

[Steelstring]

As Azop said, its one or the other through Bobcat. However, Farm Credit will finance at 4.15% (at least that's the rate here in Indiana) if you qualify. That's not bad....

 

[Steelstring]

Just came from the dealer today....here's the deal:

CT235
Ag tires
Free Loader
Bob-tach
Full suspension seat
2 rear remotes - Installed

$17,500 before taxes, but set-up and delivered.

Seems reasonable.....Thoughts?

 

[94BULLITT]

Just came from the dealer today....here's the deal:

CT235
Ag tires
Free Loader
Bob-tach
Full suspension seat
2 rear remotes - Installed

$17,500 before taxes, but set-up and delivered.

Seems reasonable.....Thoughts?

That sounds good. Why are you going with ag tires? Besure that they put fluid in the rear tires. A few options you may want to consider are a rear work light and slow moving sign, they are only $17 a piece. Also block heater may nice to have if you live in a cold climate?

 

[Steelstring]

Well, I'm not going to finish mow with it, so I'm not too concerned with ruts. I have several hills and slippery clay soil, so I'm thinking the extra traction would be good. I was orginally going to go with R4s, but the dealer talked me out of it. He said he has sold to people in my neck of the woods who were unhappy with the r4s on the hills in the wet clay. I am open to suggestions though (at risk of opening the age old argument of Ag vs. R4).

Good call on the rear work light and the block heater.

Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[94BULLITT]

I went with thr r4's I have been pleased with them so far but I have never driven a ct235 with ags to do a comparison. The main reason I got the r4 tire was because they are wider and make it more stable with the loader. I hope I am not starting a r4 vs ag tire debate.

 

[azop]

I went with thr r4's I have been pleased with them so far but I have never driven a ct235 with ags to do a comparison. The main reason I got the r4 tire was because they are wider and make it more stable with the loader. I hope I am not starting a r4 vs ag tire debate.

I also like the R4 tires on the CT230. It doesn't "look" like a Deere tractor tire, and looks more modern and performs pretty well.

 

[birddriver]

I have the R4's on my 230 and I just stuck it in the mud yesterday. I did not want ruts on the yard and I had no problem in the snow. I had a neighbor with New Holland and AG tires help get me unstuck and he ripped up my yard but good. Who cares it is only grass and now I have a good idea of what it takes to get it stuck.
The work light and sign are great ideas. I had no problem with cold starting in N.E. Ohio but my is in a pole barn, I went without the block heater.
I am in the process of building a ballast box. WIth a heavy load it gets light in the rear end easily and I don't want to fill the tires because you can't take that on or off and you cant adjust the weight like you can in a ballast box. I have heard that depending on what you fill the tires with you may get rust on the bead and if you get a flat or puncture you can get tipsey quick.
It sounds like a good deal and it appears that the promotions are not as good as they once were. Once again, if you get it I am sure you will enjoy it.

 

[Steelstring]

I have the R4's on my 230 and I just stuck it in the mud yesterday. I did not want ruts on the yard and I had no problem in the snow. I had a neighbor with New Holland and AG tires help get me unstuck and he ripped up my yard but good. Who cares it is only grass and now I have a good idea of what it takes to get it stuck.
The work light and sign are great ideas. I had no problem with cold starting in N.E. Ohio but my is in a pole barn, I went without the block heater.
I am in the process of building a ballast box. WIth a heavy load it gets light in the rear end easily and I don't want to fill the tires because you can't take that on or off and you cant adjust the weight like you can in a ballast box. I have heard that depending on what you fill the tires with you may get rust on the bead and if you get a flat or puncture you can get tipsey quick.
It sounds like a good deal and it appears that the promotions are not as good as they once were. Once again, if you get it I am sure you will enjoy it.

Thanks for your thoughts birddriver! I don't think the promotions are as good as they were a year or so ago, but it still a better deal than anything green or blue. I think I'm going to stick with the R1s. 90% of the time, I will be in the field and the woods. The clay around here is really slick when wet. I will probably keep my old Ford backblade that I inherited with my property as my ballast. The thing weights a ton!

Where in NE Ohio? I grew up in Kent.

 

[birddriver]

I think you will be happy with the tractor and with the AG tires. I looked at and sat in all colors of tractor and for the buck it is the best deal going now.
My land is in the Chardon Ohio area, the snow capital of N.E. Ohio. I spent a lot of time plowing snow this winter and I am not done with it yet.
I am a graduate of Kent State University, Kent is a nice city and I had many, many good times there.

 

[galaxie428]

Hi Steel. We live pretty close and there is a big difference between starting your tractor in the winter without a block heater vs with one. I bought one for mine this year and was very happy with it, I left mine plugged in most of the time until I got my first electric bill and couldn't believe how much it had gone up just from having the tractor and truck both plugged in.

Just plugging it in an hour before using it is a big difference, no more sputtering and black smoke.

 

[Gittyup]

I have R4's. Ags will serve you much better in the mud.