New 25hp tractor purchase

[helmdog25]

So I looked at a Bobcat CT2025 HST today. Thought it was comparable to CK2620. If it was, it doesn't seem to be anymore. The salesman said they weren't the same tractor anymore, and according to the specs he gave me, they must not be. It was definitely bigger than I want. And as some have mentioned, it doesn't seem to have as good of specs as the Kioti, but the dealer is a couple miles from me, so I thought why not check it out. Now I'm wondering if the CK will be bigger than I want.

 

[helmdog25]

One thing I really having trouble with is realistically comparing specs. Every manufacturer seems to "label" specs differently and tractors of similar size have drastically different numbers on what seems to be the same spec. When a "smaller" tractor shows significantly higher capability data, I can't help but have doubts.

 

[WVH1977]

One thing I really having trouble with is realistically comparing specs. Every manufacturer seems to "label" specs differently and tractors of similar size have drastically different numbers on what seems to be the same spec. When a "smaller" tractor shows significantly higher capability data, I can't help but have doubts.

At 25Hp, there is not going to be but so much difference (you have sub-compact and compact). Dont get tied up too much with specs (it will drive you crazy and always make you wonder).

You mentioned comfort and getting older. Buy the most comfortable one that has the best overall quality in your mind.

 

[tacticalturnip]

The Bobcat is still very much made by Daedong, also known as Kioti. That salesman is either ignorant, or lying to you. Bobcat has some lovely white paint, and their own hood.

The difference between the lifting capacity of the two machines is because Bobcat uses a different supplier for attachments like loader and backhoe.

 

[paulsharvey]

The Bobcat is still very much made by Daedong, also known as Kioti. That salesman is either ignorant, or lying to you. Bobcat has some lovely white paint, and their own hood.

The difference between the lifting capacity of the two machines is because Bobcat uses a different supplier for attachments like loader and backhoe.

Are the tractors still 1 to 1 clones? Reason I ask, I saw a deal on a Bobcat 4050, and I wasnt able to definitely find out it its an NS or a DK, and some stuff suggested it is neither, yes, made by Daedong but not a Kioti machine straight rebadged. Not sure what all is different though?

 

[tacticalturnip]

To my understanding, outside of attachments, there are no discernable differences.

The 4000 series are DK's and the 5000 are NX's.

 

[JeepHead]

One thing I really having trouble with is realistically comparing specs. Every manufacturer seems to "label" specs differently and tractors of similar size have drastically different numbers on what seems to be the same spec. When a "smaller" tractor shows significantly higher capability data, I can't help but have doubts.

Maybe you should focus on the tractor weight as opposed to the specs. That will tell you if you're looking at the same class of machine and give you a good idea of it's capability.

 

[JeepHead]

25hp is plenty depending on the tractor. Mine is a smaller compact so 25 hp is all it needs. I can see the larger ones being a little low on hp but it all depends on how you use it.

not all 25HP engines are the same. In the sub-compact Kubota, the 25HP engine is significantly smaller displacement than the 25HP engine in the L series, so you get a ton more torque in the L.

 

[JeepHead]

But if you use a loader: TYM T264 can lift 2000lbs vs. L2501 lift capacity of 1100 lbs

My 2502 will lift a little over 1700lbs after shims.