Finally took the plunge on a CT235!

[Steelstring]

After months of talking with all of you and shopping around, I put a down payment on a CT235 at the dealer today. Here's how its set up:

• two rear remotes
• 7TL Front-end loader with Bob-tach
• R4 tires (after much debate)
• Deluxe suspension seat
• Rear work light
• Slow moving sign

They had to order it, so now the long wait begins. Does anyone have recent experience on the lead times for ordering on the factory? I'm figuring several weeks.....several LOOOONG weeks. I can't wait to get it here and see what it can do! Now the real fun begins.....implement shopping!

I plan to use it to establish a vineyard, so a sub-soiler and/or single bottom plow and a tiller are in my future. I hope I don't regret the R4s when doing that work, as the ag tires would probably be better. I figured the R4s would be better in the long run because of less soil compaction when working between the rows after the vines are established.

Anyway, thanks to all on here who provide great information everyday. You guys were super helpful!

 

[Canada_CT230]

I have a CT230 with R4s and use it to cultivate my 7 acre field. No issues.

 

[Steelstring]

Good to hear. Thanks!

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Well, since you played it smart and got the 2 rear remotes to start with, :thumbsup::thumbsup: now you need to get that top and tilt kit so that you can make full use of your 3pt hitch. And don't forget, we all like those first day delivery pictures. :cool2:

 

[Steelstring]

Yeah, the two rear remotes were a no brainer for the $500 installed. It gives me much more future flexibility. Definitely looking to put the hydraulic top link on there.

I will definitely post some pix when it finallhy arrives!

 

[galaxie428]

Congrats Steel. You will find many uses for it once you get it. I seem to use mine all the time. You were looking at a BH also wasn't you?

 

[Steelstring]

Thanks Galaxie! Yeah I was looking at a backhoe, but I think that will have to wait until next year. I'm also finishing my basement right now, so I'm hemorrhaging cash. I couldn't stomach the backhoe too right now. I sure could use the BH though as I have about a dozen BH projects already on the list. But there is plenty to keep me busy until then. This is going to be fun!

 

[Lockport]

Yup, mine comes later today!

 

[Steelstring]

Congratulations! I'm envious. Did you order it from the factory? How long was the lead time?

 

[Lockport]

Congratulations! I'm envious. Did you order it from the factory? How long was the lead time?

No.He had it on the lot. First I was going to get a CT225 he had. A 2010 with 20 hours and then I was reading here how it seems under powered. Same frame for CT225, 230, and 235, I decided to up to the CT235 he had. It's a 2011 with 2h. I lost $1k incentive as well as the $2k more I am paying for the move up.. I am getting the newer and improved 7TL and also ordered the 7TB backhoe which is coming from Gwinner ND and is a newer model with beefed up arms. I am waiting on it. I am just over the border from Bobcat headquarters so 3 weeks. Yours, of course, hard to say as originating in South Korea! They will bring tractor out later today. Also with 72" finish mower.