rwork
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Could someone tell me what the bobcat warranty is? I'm considering the CT235 / CT335.
The salesman wasn't sure????
The salesman wasn't sure????
Buying Advice Bobcat Warranty
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rwork
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Yep, go figure. He certainly doesn't know his product. He was surprized when I told him that the Kioti and Bobcat were basically the same tractor.
Good thing i'm not counting on him to "SELL" me the tractor. Laugh
Good thing i'm not counting on him to "SELL" me the tractor. Laugh
murphy1244
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Daedong tractor does make bobcat and kioti and a bunch of others. Bobcat has someone else do the FELs.
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rwork
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Yes, I don't know who's building their loaders, but they do have some issues with the paint on them. Lots of surface rust on them, and a lot of the smaller bolts show rust bleeding onto the white paint.
Any owners know what the Bobcat warranty is? I can't even find it on their website?
Any owners know what the Bobcat warranty is? I can't even find it on their website?
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rwork
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I wish they would have located the hydraulic quick connects near the loader mount, the way Kioti did, instead of underneath the tractor. A bit tougher to get at.
LaVoie Equipment
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Coming from a KIOTI Dealer, go buy a KIOTI! Some warranty issues have changed for Commercial Applications. The Homeowner Warranty is still best in business! 4 years power train, 2 years of that headlight to taillight, NO hours, NO deductible.
LaVoie Equipment
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No HOUR limitation!
My CT235 manual says 36 months or 2000 hours on engine, driveline etc. I think I will be challenged to put the 2000 hours in given my rural property use in 3 years. So far a great machine for tilling, mowing, pto generator, box blade and fel work.
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rwork
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The main reason I went to the Bobcat dealer is because the nearest Kioti dealer is 75 miles away, and doesn't have any HST's in stock. I have Mahindra and Bobcat within 10 miles.
madmax12
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rwork said:
I just bought the Max28XL... If u haven't checked the mahindra dealer, I think they are all worth a look. It would be hard to imagine the mahindra sales person being more problematic than the bobcat person.
You might still choose bobcat.
LaVoie Equipment
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rwork said:
Dealer proximity is also a good reason to purchase close by. I cannot fault you for that.
And you are correct. It is near about impossible for the average tractor owner to run over hour limitation.
the6shooter
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I don't own either of the bobcat or mahindra, but if i was going to spend the bucks, I'd go with the mahindra. but that's just me.
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rwork
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Actually the Mahindra dealer is a stones throw up the highway from Bobcat, and yes, I have looked hard at the Mahindra 3616 HST. It's got the best warranty, best lift capacity, and they have been very helpful.
I just wanted to look at all contenders before I make a decision. I will admit that the Kioti/Bobcat does have some nice features, such as the telescoping rear links, and cruise control, plus it's a couple hundred lbs heavier.
But, as I've mentioned in other posts, I did have some concern over the finish on the Bobcat. Surface rust on the loader arms, and many of the smaller bolts had rust bleeding onto the white paint.
Maybe Bobcat just wanted to get a cut of the CUT market (no pun intended ).
I just wanted to look at all contenders before I make a decision. I will admit that the Kioti/Bobcat does have some nice features, such as the telescoping rear links, and cruise control, plus it's a couple hundred lbs heavier.
But, as I've mentioned in other posts, I did have some concern over the finish on the Bobcat. Surface rust on the loader arms, and many of the smaller bolts had rust bleeding onto the white paint.
Maybe Bobcat just wanted to get a cut of the CUT market (no pun intended ).
madmax12
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My smaller mahindra has cruise control... I would think the model u r considering, does as well....
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rwork
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MADMAX12 You may very well be right. I just don't remember noticing it. If you're like me, I get caught up playing around with the machine, then I realize when I get home, there are things I forgot to look at, or ask about!
SSdoxie
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The bobcat warranty is 2 years full coverage plus 3rd year/2000 hr. powertrain. Daedong with held the 4th year power warranty from Bobcat to help protect their company owned Kioti sales.
Starting in 2010 the loaders are built by Bobcat, prior to that they were Rhino. It sounds like the loader you are looking at was one of those mid-way through production last year when a tornado took the roof off part of their plant where the loaders were built. Some of those did not get preped correctly for painting, Bobcat is aware of it has had informed dealers to sand and repaint these.
