New CT335 owner :thumbsup:

Omnipotent · Nov 23, 2010

Well, pulled the trigger today...after lots or searching and research decided this was the best one for me. Mainly came down to price and dealer (both location and attentiveness).

CT335
8TL Bobtach Loader
GP Tires
Grille Guard

$19,400

All should also know, that the pricing offerings out right now apply mainly to the SST versions and not the HST, so that kinda of sucked as I didn't find that out until at the dealer writing the check, but feel the price was fair for the DC Metro area considering what JD, Kubota, NH and others wanted for a similar size tractor.

Being delivered Tue, so I'll be "working

" all day that day!

JD

Dmace · Nov 23, 2010

Congrats and Welcome to the Pack!

You certainly have one tough machine coming! :thumbsup:

laen64 · Nov 23, 2010

I'm following you soon and Yes the SST is the DEAL version. 17800 same outfit as you stated.

milkman636 · Nov 23, 2010

Congratulations Ominpoint. I am curious if this is a finance or cash price? Any options?

Omnipotent · Nov 24, 2010

It's a cash price. My local dealer (dealers) weren't moving at all on price...tried every which way possible. As for options, none other than what was stated...implements are being bought off of Craigslist.

milkman636 · Nov 24, 2010

They are nice tractors. My new ct335 was delivered this morning. Took the kids for rides, regraded the driveway, pushed some deadfall around in the woods, had to quit so my wife could leave. The HST will be great when I finally quit instinctively reaching for the clutch with my left foot every once in a while. I am sure that couple more hours in the seat will cure that though.

I am pleased with it on day one. It is quite a bit more maneuverable than my JD5210, but it still handles the 6' box blade full of gravel with ease. The loader cycle times are also noticably quicker than on my larger tractor. I am eager to give the loader end a good work out in the next couple of days.

The push button 4wd engagement is also super convenient.

Dr_Zinj · Nov 24, 2010

Yeah, I haven't seen much in the way of wiggle room on pricing. Take one of the three options they give you, or take it somewhere else.

Oh well.

milkman636 · Nov 24, 2010

It is is possible to find some wiggle room out there. I found a dealer with one sitting on his lot for about 6 months without generating much interest. He was willing to deal to clear it out of his inventory. We both came out of it very happy.

Omnipotent · Dec 2, 2010

Woohoo new toy has arrived. Of course it's the coldest day of the year thus far and I'm secretly wishing I would have bought the cab but I'm very satisfied so far. Now just need to find some work to use it on until the snow starts falling.

Dmace · Dec 2, 2010

Very nice! :thumbsup:

They sure do look good in white!

wallace · Dec 2, 2010

I'm wiggling...lets getter done!
I have 5 CT335's that just came in!!!
Don't want a 335 no problem! Just got 5 230's:licking:

lilranch2001 · Dec 2, 2010

Omnipotent said:
Woohoo new toy has arrived. Of course it's the coldest day of the year thus far and I'm secretly wishing I would have bought the cab but I'm very satisfied so far. Now just need to find some work to use it on until the snow starts falling.

I am wondering how cold it will be without a cab, but I tell ya, so far I have never regretted not having a cab all last summer.

Even on the hottest days with sweat rolling off of me, I still loved being on my Cat

:licking:

milkman636 · Dec 2, 2010

Omnipotent said:
Woohoo new toy has arrived. Of course it's the coldest day of the year thus far and I'm secretly wishing I would have bought the cab but I'm very satisfied so far. Now just need to find some work to use it on until the snow starts falling.

I feel your pain. We had snow yesterday and I put the back blade on last night just hoping that it would get deep enough to try my new 335 out in the snow. I was disappointed to only have about 1/2" on the drive this morning. The weatherman has my hopes up for 3-5 inches tomorrow.

Canada_CT230 · Dec 3, 2010

I don't have a cab on my CT 230 and I live jus west of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and I blow my snow. It can get down to -40F witht the wind. I still will be out there. Get the old Sorels, snow pants on and a good rabbit fur hat. Also, don't blow snow into the wind!

Fred Barbour · Dec 5, 2010

Don't believe anything the guy from Winnipeg tells you. Anyone able to live in that part of the country isn't a human being! He's likely a cross between a polar bear and Canadian beaver!

Has he told you yet about his three weeks of summer and,, thats when the mosquito's come. I'm told their equipped with landing lights!!

His only need for a cab would be in July when the mosquito's come in to feed. Unprotected he would last 30 seconds before a blood transfusion would be needed.

Just kidding,,, a Saskatchewan boy now living in Gods country in the East Kootenays!

Fred

Canada_CT230 · Dec 6, 2010

ROFLOL!

A little more than 3 weeks of summer. It was nice here until end of Oct. The bugs can get bad during their season. I love late fall and early spring...no bugs and no grass to mow.

Fred Barbour · Dec 7, 2010

Actually, spring and fall are my favourate time as well. All of our trips in the backcountry with the horses are done spring and fall. Get out in the middle of nowhere, high line the horses, set up camp and relax around the fire! In the spring we watch the stanley cup finals and in the fall it is the world series. (Satellite TV) Life is good!