Thanks for all the replies. Since I have drove a different one with no problems.The former one was at 3/4 throtle and the engine didnt even wimper the hydrolics just got louder the harder i pushed on throttle. The dealer said it must be a valve in the trans.I think im going to go with the ct335,it will work better for my needs and local dealer has one with about 40 hours full warranty for about 15K, i think it a good enough price.Ag tires, FEL, suspension seat.
bobcat 230 under powered?
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Dmace
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Sounds like a winner! :thumbsup:
Get the dealer to include the 50-hr service if you can.
milkman636
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The 335 is a nice machine. Good choice:thumbsup:
I have the same problem with my CT230. Tonight I was backing my tractor into it's parking spot (which has a slight incline) and it started to go, and then just stopped. I was in high gear, with the RPMs at 2500 and it just didn't go anywhere. None of the wheels were spinning, and I tried in both four wheel and two wheel drive (I also tried locking the rear diff.)
The tractor only has 4 hours on it, but I'm really confused on why nothing was happening. The HST transmission was whining like normal, but the wheels just weren't doing anything.
The tractor only has 4 hours on it, but I'm really confused on why nothing was happening. The HST transmission was whining like normal, but the wheels just weren't doing anything.
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You may not have enough torque in high mode to get up the incline. Try it going forward, then try it in low mode.
The trick with a hydrostatic is to not jam it to the floor. Easy on the pedal and see what happens.
The trick with a hydrostatic is to not jam it to the floor. Easy on the pedal and see what happens.
DK35vince
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You were trying it in to high of gear.
You should be using a lower range for anything requiring pulling/pushing power, tight areas or on hills/inclines.
bp fick
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Instinct wants the push the pedal to the floor, when actually, the way a hydro works, it gives you a higher "gear ratio" for lack of a better expression, which makes it have less power. I'm still breaking myself of that habit. I does NOT give it more fuel or increase power, as it is not a gas pedal, but a speed pedal. It has taken awhile for that to sink in.
galaxie428
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That is normal for high gear. There is nothing wrong with your tractor. Mine is the same way. It handles hills ok in HI if you are already moving prior to hitting the hill but if you stop on an incline, you need to put it in MED and you will be fine.
My CT230 was like this when it was new as well. After about 50 hours, I was able to start and stop on hills in high and even plow snow with the FEL in high. Its pointless to concern yourself with the power until you hit the 50 hour mark.
I use to have issues in Medium as well. If I tried anything with any real resistance it would just not move. Now it either spins the tires or bogs down the engine in medium. Low just down right has more power than I have been able to use yet.
Canada_CT230
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Consider H range a road travel gear and nothing more. I use H range to travel my property or on-road travel.
I do 90% of work (tilling, cultivating, snow blowing and light digging) in M and the other 8% in L (heavy digging and other grunt work) and the other 2% in H.
I do 90% of work (tilling, cultivating, snow blowing and light digging) in M and the other 8% in L (heavy digging and other grunt work) and the other 2% in H.
