Took the CT225 plunge

[Lockport]

Hi, All
Yesterday, I made my down payment on a 2010 CT225 with 20 'Demo' hours at the dealer. He is going to clean up any of the little rust on a couple spots, install the bucket on the Bob-Tach attached to the 7TL and deliver it 12miles out of town to my place. They are waiting on the 7TB at which time I guess they will come get it or bring the 7TB to my place and install it there. I am guessijg I will invest in the 66" MMM very soon and the front mount FCT SB62 snow blower by fall. I Can't wait to see what this Bad Boy will do.:thumbsup:

 

[crusty 1]

congrats on your new tractor:thumbsup:I have the 235 and am sure you'll like yours as well.I have the 62 inch blower and it moves snow!You may want to check out a 3 point mower also as they are much lower priced and mount-dismount easier,unless you have a need for the mid mount,just a thoughtDave

 

[MoKelly]

Yes ... congrats. I have the 235 with about 80 hours and I am quite happy.

I 2nd the thought about a 3-pt. mower. I had the MMM and didn't care for it due to clearance issues and on/off time.

Anyway, I am betting you will be pleased.

MoKelly

 

[Lockport]

Yes ... congrats. ....2nd the thought about a 3-pt. mower. I had the MMM and didn't care for it due to clearance issues and on/off time.

Anyway, I am betting you will be pleased.

MoKelly

Thanks to both.

I keep hearing that about the MMM. Perhaps a Finish is the way to go. I suppose once adjusted to its swing aspect. I suppose it also has the advantage of backing it right up to any edge.

How large are you guys going on a Finish mower? I see Bobcat also lists the CT225 as acceptable for the 84". That being said, I saw a video of a guy plowing with a CT120.Very impressive!

 

[crusty 1]

I see a tebbens brush mower listed in you "stuff" they make a VERY nice finish mower,but I'm from Mn. and like to spend close to home when possible. I think a 72 inch is about all I care to use unless you have flat ground,the tractor will handle more but bumps etc. make for a poorer cut.If you get done too fast what ya gunna do? watch the boob tube:laughingave

 

[Lockport]

I see a tebbens brush mower listed in you "stuff" they make a VERY nice finish mower,but I'm from Mn. and like to spend close to home when possible. I think a 72 inch is about all I care to use unless you have flat ground,the tractor will handle more but bumps etc. make for a poorer cut.If you get done too fast what ya gunna do? watch the boob tube:laughingave

Good point, Dave. And so true about the Tebbens. Price could not be beat and it's even a full steel gauge heavier than, say, a Wood's Brush Bull. I wonder if it comes in black?

 

[powergod1]

Good point, Dave. And so true about the Tebbens. Price could not be beat and it's even a full steel gauge heavier than, say, a Wood's Brush Bull. I wonder if it comes in black?

they are nice mowers.

 

[qed-cat225]

take a pass on the 66" MMM, trust me I know from experience

 

[CTSCOTT]

Me too. Ordered mine with the air-ride seat, block heater and BH with remotes. Grass cutting around here is done with my SCAG zero turn. The down side of a factory order is the 4 week wait. The good side is you get exactly the options you want at a better price. Anyone recommend brush forks or graple setup for the 225?

 

[SSdoxie]

Me too. Ordered mine with the air-ride seat, block heater and BH with remotes. Grass cutting around here is done with my SCAG zero turn. The down side of a factory order is the 4 week wait. The good side is you get exactly the options you want at a better price. Anyone recommend brush forks or graple setup for the 225?

No reason not to consider forks or grapple, your only limited by how much rear balast you have. Bobcat doesn't offer a front auxiliary hyd kit for the 7TL loader only becasue there isn't enough flow to run a hydrualic auger, but no reason the kit for the 8 or 9TL used on 335 & 400 series won't work for a grapple with a little modification in the plumbing.

I also have 225 and soon as my rich uncle gets out of the poor house mine is getting a grapple.