Disappearing CT335

[milkman636]

My local dealer told me this week that Bobcat was dropping the CT335 from their line up.

I don't know whether to be sad, or happy that my tractor may become collectible as Bobcat's first discontinued tractor model.

 

[TMR]

My local dealer told me this week that Bobcat was dropping the CT335 from their line up.

I don't know whether to be sad, or happy that my tractor may become collectible as Bobcat's first discontinued tractor model.

Test drove one today at local dealer...that is a substantial machine!

WOuld not seem to make sense to discontinue?

TMR

 

[milkman636]

I am quite pleased with mine. The dealer says it is a good seller for him also.

I wonder if anyone has caught wind of Kioti changing the DK35SE in their line-up? of if this is strictly a Bobcat decision?

 

[duckhunter27]

Wow not sure what to think of this news???? I just love my CT335 I think its the perfect fit not to small not to big as long as they keep parts for them i guess it will be ok.

 

[qed-cat225]

interesting because this model is already missing in the mccormick version

 

[treman]

I talked to my local dealer today and it is true. He told me there were about 200 machines left in stock and that when they were sold that would be it. looked at the 335. It sure is a nice machine. He told me that the jump from the 235 far outsold the 335, just didn't sell enough to make it worth keeping I guess. Hope this doesn't continue as I still seriously consider them as a front runner in my future purchases based on quality and price.

 

[SSdoxie]

It boiled down to the low price difference between the 335 and the 440. So many buyers looking at the 335 decided to move up to the 440 for little extra HP and larger load & lift height capacity in the loader. Parts support on this model will not be a problem since vast majority of parts are the same as in 400 series models.

 

[milkman636]

Actually it is probably a good time to buy the CT335 if they are clearing them out. The 2 pedal HST, switched pto, clutch free operation, and extra loader capacity are nice advantages over the CT235.

My dealer was negotiable on a cash deal and the CT335 did not cost me any more than the best CT235/CK35 quotes that I received. The 440 that I considered priced close to 3000 more, and I didn't need the extra.

My need was primarily gaining more manueverability than my larger tractor offers without giving up so much capacity that I would be disappointed with my decision to get a smaller tractor. The CT335 has been a good fit for me, but then again I have always had a knack for being different than most.

Maybe it was guys like me that were keeping the margin too low on these units. They are probably figuring that they can sell more 235s at a higher margin without the 335 in the lineup.

 

[treman]

selling more 200 series at a slightly inflated price across the board is exactly what he thinks bobcats goal to be. it will cost him more and cost then be passed on to you and I. I guess the old saying "strike while the iron is hot" really applies here for anyone interested in that size tractor as like you said you could most likely get a sweet deal right now.

 

[somguyss]

Really what it boils down too is that Daedong decided that they were no longer going to build it due to pricing. Tje CK35 is real close in price and so is the DK40SE model, this is what you run into when you have so many overlapping horsepowers even though they maybe in diffrent classses than one another it's all about economics.

 

[Dr_Zinj]

I was looking at the CT235 and the CT335 and from a wt and power standpoint it seemed there wasn't much difference. The 335 was a beefier machine, which in my book equates to a longer life span and lower breakage rate. But it was in a definitely higher cost bracket than the 235, especially when you got attachments scaling up too.

 

[Rolandman]

Finished the paperwork on a new CT335 and getting it delivered on Saturday. I went in pricing out a 235 but the good price on the 335 won me over. I am sure I won't be disappointed. The 335 is a much beefier machine and it's too bad Bobcat is dropping it from the line-up.

 

[duckhunter27]

You will love the ct 335 I also looked at the 235 and bought the 335 and I am glad i did no regrets at all.

 

[milkman636]

Congrats Rolandman. As a satisfied ct335 owner, I agree that you made the right choice.

Enjoy the new tractor.

 

[Sand_man]

I was looking at the CT235 and the CT335 and from a wt and power standpoint it seemed there wasn't much difference. The 335 was a beefier machine, which in my book equates to a longer life span and lower breakage rate. But it was in a definitely higher cost bracket than the 235, especially when you got attachments scaling up too.

I thought the same. MORE METAL has to be a good thing :thumbsup:

 

[Dr_Zinj]

I was talking to my Bobcat sales guy the other day and he confirmed the company is dropping the 335. Said it was because there was too much overlap between it and the 235. 225, 230, and 235 are all on the same frame; so definite economies for manufacturing and maintenance for the company. I don't remember if the 335 is a bigger frame or not; it is about 600 pounds heavier than the 235. Think I'll run over to Chichester Saturday and look.

 

[wallace]

The 335 is a larger frame tractor.
The reason why we will no longer have a 335 is emissions.
Apparently Daedong can't squeeze the emission BS in that frame. I would imagine that something will replace it sooner or later.

 

[milkman636]

Now that the EPA has entered the conversation, maybe the 440 will be knocked down to a 435 (sorry for the pessimism)

What kind of emission BS are they putting into their new tractors that won't fit?

 

[Dr_Zinj]

It's the Teir 4 emmissions requirements.

Looks like the solutions are an extra exhaust filter and a catalytic converter. If the cat converters on a tractor are anything like they are on cars, they'll take a chunk of hp right out of your engine.

 

[wallace]

I have about 6 on my lot right now. This is or I guess should say was my sweet spot tractor. We sell quite a few of them.