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[traildog]

Well buying a new tractor for personal property clean up.I was gonna buy a used kubota b21.But now looking at the bobcat ct122.What would be a good tractor to maintain a 6 acre property?I will be clearing trees.Getting a dry pond back up and working right.Few french drains,etc.Only looking to get a loader and backhoe.Thanks for any input.

 

[wallace]

Sounds like you are onto the perfect size.

 

[gumshu]

Well buying a new tractor for personal property clean up.I was gonna buy a used kubota b21.But now looking at the bobcat ct122.What would be a good tractor to maintain a 6 acre property?I will be clearing trees.Getting a dry pond back up and working right.Few french drains,etc.Only looking to get a loader and backhoe.Thanks for any input.

I have a Kubota BX23tlb and a Bobcat CT235. The small Kubota tractor is good for light maintenance, some cosntruction and for digging french drains. It's somewhat useful in clearing trees and brush, but a little underpowered. The CT122 should work for light maintenance, but most guys will usually want to go bigger after a while. That's why I bought the CT235. Good Luck

 

[traildog]

I have a ct235 or 335 rental coming tommorrow to use to move alot of snow with.Ill probably go bigger than ct122 once driving this one.Thanks

 

[galaxie428]

I looked at the 122 when I was looking for a tractor this past summer. It was really the size I wanted to maintain my 4 acres but the two things I did not like was it only had a L/H range and the lift on the FEL was not real great. I ended up going with a 230 and I am very happy with it. The 2xx models have L/M/H range which works well for my mowing. I still wish I had a little more on the FEL but I am still very happy with it. A 3xx would have been too big for my yard.

One thing to note is the 230 is very heavy, good for doing work but I am not sure how it will be for my mowing this spring. My yard drains pretty fast but at 3k lbs, I may sink to my axles!

 

[traildog]

Well the ct335 I was renting today for snow removal.Never showed.So bobcat may be losing my business....Not gonna buy from someone who doesnt even show up with rental delivery.

 

[wallace]

Say WHAT! are you serious you booked a rental and they never showed?????
That's the way to earn someones business!

 

[traildog]

Well showed up few hours ago.They had a customer drop it off.lol He said go with another dealer and go kioti.lol SO there you have it...LIke the machine so far.Snow isnt great to see traction.But seems nice,rentals arent good to judge things by either.

 

[traildog]

Well ended up getting a ct235 not ct335 from rental.USed it for 6 hours last two days moving snow.Things I like but the backhoe with subframe sucks.Sticks out too far.It doesnt even have the power to lift itself off the ground.Definately not one id be happy owning.

 

[gumshu]

Well ended up getting a ct235 not ct335 from rental.USed it for 6 hours last two days moving snow.Things I like but the backhoe with subframe sucks.Sticks out too far.It doesnt even have the power to lift itself off the ground.Definately not one id be happy owning.

What hoe were you using? Was it the Bobcat/Rhino? Was it a 7' or 8' foot?

 

[qed-cat225]

go with the 225 minimum yes i wish it were a tad lighter too but have been mowing with mine a while now, but ditch the loader to save some weight, if you want the belly mower go with the 230 for the 66 and 225 on down for the 54. the 225 does not have enough power in mid range with the 66 to mow up even a slight incline, i think you will be disappointed with the 22

 

[traildog]

BAckhoe says 7tb on it...And I am not buying it for mowing.Have an old reliable bolens g14 for mowing,tilling ,etc.

 

[gumshu]

BAckhoe says 7tb on it...And I am not buying it for mowing.Have an old reliable bolens g14 for mowing,tilling ,etc.

That's the hoe made by Alamo Grp./Rhino for Bobcat. I thought of buying the Woods BH80-X, but my kubota does all the hoe work I need for now.

 

[traildog]

I just cant believe it wont even pick its ***-end off the ground to clean snow from under the subframe.

 

[gumshu]

I just cant believe it wont even pick its ***-end off the ground to clean snow from under the subframe.

Yeah. I'm surprised too.

 

[dfkrug]

I just cant believe it wont even pick its ***-end off the ground to clean snow from under the subframe.

The relief valve was probably set too low. Bobcat's dealers do not seem
to be checking RV settings.

Also, many many hoe attachments with subframes are set up to stick way
too far out back. I have not seen a 7TB or 8TB mounted, even at the
big Bobcat exhibit at the recent World AG Expo. I don't suppose you took
any pix?