Well I took my 440 to the dealer for them to try to diagnois my lack of power issue, I have a funny feeling its gonna be a "Its Normal" answer. If thats the case im going to sell it and buy something else. I have been totally disgutsed with the lack of performance from this tractor, I like the unit other than it just does not have any power for work. Ill keep you all posted I hope they do find something that can be fixed, my fingers hurt from being crossed,lol. BTW im at 30hrs.
How many hrs?
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woodchuckcanuck
Silver Member
If you were closer I'd probably be first in line to take it all off your hands. The equipment in your signature is pretty much everything I'm looking for
Seriously though, whatever the reason, it should be fixed. Don't settle for "It's normal." Its either the equipment or the driver...not saying you have anything to do with it
Well I took the tractor over to them Sat. I have not heard anything at all so I decided to call them and see whats up. I talked to the service manager and asked him why he didnt call, of course he said he was busy, so I said how did you make out. He said its normal nothing wrong with tractor. He said he tested the pressure it came in at 2750psi??? Which is over what it was suppose to be. I said what next, he suggested I come get it. Needless to say I wont repeat what I said next
I am very frustrated at this point. So now I need to talk to the owner and then next Bobcat themselves. Im not going to get into bashing a dealer or company, again I love the tractor and the agressive business plan bobcat has taken to market their product but I just cant use a tractor that cant out work my shovel.
I think I might talk with some Kioti dealers and get a feel for how their product line performs to see if there is any similar problems or if its normal with their lineup also.
I am very frustrated at this point. So now I need to talk to the owner and then next Bobcat themselves. Im not going to get into bashing a dealer or company, again I love the tractor and the agressive business plan bobcat has taken to market their product but I just cant use a tractor that cant out work my shovel.
I think I might talk with some Kioti dealers and get a feel for how their product line performs to see if there is any similar problems or if its normal with their lineup also.
Tinman- I don't have alot to offer but I would recommend posting on the Kioti forum. I do have a kioti and have noticed an increase in power after getting more hours on it (I'm up to 70 now). Hope it works out for you.
NS.bobcat
New member
I've hit 200 hrs on my CT120. No major problems, few loose bolts and a blown FEL hydraulic line (caused by the front tire rubbing when turning right). BB has graded about 1000ft worth of driveways, backhoe has done probably close to that distance in drainage ditches as well. A few more hp would be nice, but I wouldn't go to a big machine for the extra power. I do get some surging sometimes when going slow in low range, feels like it could be air in the system, just sometime for me to keep an eye on.
Tractor is fixed and now is living up to its potential. It doesnt stall anymore plus it lifts strong and digs like china is calling!!! The lack of power problem is now solved.
I will say onething it was not fixed by my Bobcat dealer. They were absolutly no help. Again I will not bash them but will say I wont refer anyone to them thats for sure.
If anyone wants to know how it was fixed please feel free to PM me.
Thanks to Rick Wallace from Wallace tractor, my tractor now operates as it should!!! Rick gave me more service in 15mins on the phone than I could ever expect. Great business man and even better friend. If anyone ever gets a chance to do business with Wallace tractor you will be pleased. And the ones who have know what im talking about.
Update I have 35 hrs on my tractor but honestly now have 5 hrs on my new beast!!!
I will say onething it was not fixed by my Bobcat dealer. They were absolutly no help. Again I will not bash them but will say I wont refer anyone to them thats for sure.
If anyone wants to know how it was fixed please feel free to PM me.
Thanks to Rick Wallace from Wallace tractor, my tractor now operates as it should!!! Rick gave me more service in 15mins on the phone than I could ever expect. Great business man and even better friend. If anyone ever gets a chance to do business with Wallace tractor you will be pleased. And the ones who have know what im talking about.
Update I have 35 hrs on my tractor but honestly now have 5 hrs on my new beast!!!
unclesalty
Bronze Member
So, can you say what the fix was?
I understand your frustration with your dealer. My dealer has no clue about these tractors and His parts people are even worse. I think they only sent 1 sales person to the training seminar and he had to brief everyone else when he got back. I'm finally getting my new 27 hp tractor tomorrow. My current 225 (25hp) can not get out of its own way in reverse with any load in the bucket. I'll be curious to see if this tractor has the same problem.
Glad you got your problem fixed! The people in these forums are great!
I understand your frustration with your dealer. My dealer has no clue about these tractors and His parts people are even worse. I think they only sent 1 sales person to the training seminar and he had to brief everyone else when he got back. I'm finally getting my new 27 hp tractor tomorrow. My current 225 (25hp) can not get out of its own way in reverse with any load in the bucket. I'll be curious to see if this tractor has the same problem.
Glad you got your problem fixed! The people in these forums are great!
Dont read into this as being a complete bobcat lineup problem. I believe with the larger tractors that the power issues I had showed up more because of their size and weight. I have not had anyone the whole time I was complaining about lack of power say yeah me to but after I got my tractor fixed many have said you know what mine is lacking power also,lol. Seriously take delivery of yr new tractor and enjoy it and give your dealer a chance to service you if needed. These tractors are not rockect science by any means, im sure most dealers are fully capable of servicng these cut's.
If you still need more info shoot me a PM.
If you still need more info shoot me a PM.