Has anyone bought CT230 after 7/1?

chazzy · Jul 10, 2009

I put 10% down and ordered a CT230 from a So Cal Bobcat dealer on July 1st. The dealer didn't have any in their inventory and told me that I will have to wait 4 to 6 weeks (which is agonizingly long to wait for a new toy. I mean a work machine...). I understand that particulary CT230 might be in a high demand due to its huge rebate, $3500. I am just wondering if anyone else is in a similar situation as I am when trying to buy a CT230. How long did they say you have to wait (if they didn't have one)?

Canada_CT230 · Jul 10, 2009

I just bought a CT230 2 weeks ago. I got it last week. They originally told me 2-3 weeks for delivery but the day after we ordered he called and said one was on a truck heading up to Canada. Probably just lucky that one was pre-ordered for inventory. Mine is a CT230 with FEL (Bob-Tach style), 60" tiller, full suspension seat and front grill guard.

archerm3 · Jul 10, 2009

ordered mine last week, no estimated ship date yet, but I expect 4-6 weeks judging by the scuttlebutt here on TBN.

Getting mine with the bobtach loader, extra remote and MMM. No deluxe seat for me, I tried them out at the dealer and frankly I don't see what all the hubub is about, I find no difference in the comfort. Regular seats got springs, I don't need to yoyo up and down.

gumshu · Jul 11, 2009

chazzy said:
I put 10% down and ordered a CT230 from a So Cal Bobcat dealer on July 1st. The dealer didn't have any in their inventory and told me that I will have to wait 4 to 6 weeks (which is agonizingly long to wait for a new toy. I mean a work machine...). I understand that particulary CT230 might be in a high demand due to its huge rebate, $3500. I am just wondering if anyone else is in a similar situation as I am when trying to buy a CT230. How long did they say you have to wait (if they didn't have one)?

I ordered a 235 on June 12th, just before the rebate changed on this model. They said 4 - 6 wks. The dealer just updated that to first week in August as it's still being built.

CT230 Fan · Jul 13, 2009

I bought mine on June 30th, luckily the tractors had came in as stock, so I didn't have to wait for one. The dealer had originally quoted me 4-6 weeks, but later called and said he had 2 come in. I told him to hold one for me.

benjip · Jul 13, 2009

Bought mine last friday, they sold 2 more before we left. Expecting delivery 2nd week in august. I wasn't looking to purchase one until we after we started building but couldn't pass it up.

Parocket · Jul 15, 2009

I purchased in late-mid June and was told they had one on the way and I was going to get it in 2 to 21/2 weeks. I had a little better deal at a further delaer but he was "honest" and told me August.

Turns out the local delaer was full of horse dung..I'm sure he told me what I wanted to hear..the truth is I'll get one "by the first of august" and the one I was to get got sold before my deal was in...the same day.

BTW...its BS about "building" the tractor at the factory. the are simpley putting wheels/tires, seat, steering wheel, rops etc on it. It like less than 2 hours..

Geo

Grand_Pooba · Jul 16, 2009

After years of reseach and saving I finally bought my tractor. It's the CT230 with the standard pin on loaded and the deluxe seat. My dealer told me it will be 4-6 weeks for the tractor and longer for the loader. I joked that as long as I had it buy the time the snow flies....He said maybe

. I can't wait to put it work!

jh.offroad · Jul 16, 2009

I bought a CT230 on Monday July 13. I paid $11874 out the door. It has the standard loader and standard options package. I don't have the mid PTO, suspension seat or hydraulic prts at the back, but I don't need that stuff. All the sales guys from WA and OR said all the tractors were gone and a new shipment was expected 8/21/09. My local guy found one that was rat holed in a tiny shop on Orcas island. I'm real happy with the machine so far. My neighbor bought a Kubota last year and he is jealous of my Bobcat. I don't blame him, my machine has a lot of improved features compared to his. Both are 30HP machines, so it's a fair comparison.

chazzy · Jul 17, 2009

jh.offroad said:
My neighbor bought a Kubota last year and he is jealous of my Bobcat. I don't blame him, my machine has a lot of improved features compared to his. Both are 30HP machines, so it's a fair comparison.

Yep, it's like comparing KIA Forte to Toyota Corolla. At a lower price, Forte comes with lots more starndard features, more HP and better MPG. And a lot longer warranty!