Finally took the plunge on a CT235!

[qed-cat225]

maybe they will just repaint one of the orange, blue or red ones so you can have it sooner! :laughing:

 

[ttriff]

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

Mine was ordered in mid May with a mid June ETA. I think the addition of the cab increases the lead time

 

[Steelstring]

Good deal! We want pictures when its home! Like I said, I am envious.

 

[Lockport]

Not too hijack the thread but mine came yesterday! Sweeet! I even mowed with the 72" RFM and R4 tires and only ripped the grass in the really wet spots. I am used to Turfs and a MMM on a SCUT so there is certainly a learning curve in that regard. I could get used to this though.

Here's a tease. I'll get some better shots later.

 

[Steelstring]

Nice.....I'll be curious how you like the backhoe as compared to your woods. A backhoe is in my future when I finally get my 235.

 

[Steelstring]

The dealer informed me that the tractor is at this shop! I don't know the story yet, but clearly he found one in the pipeline somewhere. There is no way it was ordered on the factory and arrived in 10 days.

He's waiting on the rear remotes and rear worklight. I should have it sometime next week! I can't wait.....

 

[Lockport]

Nice.....I'll be curious how you like the backhoe as compared to your woods. A backhoe is in my future when I finally get my 235.

My Woods Backhoe was the little BH6000. I don't think there'll be any comparison at all. I have 80% clay here, too. It's really hard to dig. I had the 9" bucket any could barely go to 4' unless it was really wet. Now, the dealer is sending it with a 16" buck and, well, we'll see. Always good for backfilling, mind you.

 

[abatis]

I ordered my CT235 today. I need something for FEL and tilling for game plot preparation. Originally I looked at the CT225 but decided to go for a few more horse. I have a JD for mowing/snow blowing.
Equipped: GP Tires, Seat full suspension, Rear H Valves 0-2, Block Heater, 7TL FEL B-Tach, 60 inch tiller. I priced a Kubota 3200 with similar equipment except no quick change on bucket and it was about $1k less but did not seem like near the machine that the CT235 appears to be. The Kubota L series may be a better comp to the CT235 but I did not price those but most likely more.

 

[Bigasspilot]

I have owned a new 235 for about three months now. You will not be disappointed. You may already be aware of the battery issues with Bobcat tractors. Mine started leaking, and corroding the battery compartment, within 10 hours. I replaced the original battery with an Optima battery. Problem solved.

 

[Gittyup]

I think battery choice and installation are at the dealer's perogative. So, quality might vary in that regard. Some Kioti owners had the same problem. I have not. I'm in year 6 and still on the original battery, and mine sits for long periods without starting. I also have not had the leak issues. I attribute this to my dealer's choice of battery and proper installation.