Buying Advice Bobcat 235 purchase

[karwest]

I am brand new to this so please bare with me. I am looking at a Bobcat 235 in Wyoming and Montana but am getting quotes of 18,000 with the loader. I am rapidly approaching May 31 and need to make a decision fast or the incentive will run out. I am worried that I am being given too high of a quote. I checked out Kubota and John Deere, but really like the bobcat. I only have 2 acres with alot of trees, a long gravel driveway and alot of clearing, hauling, moving of gravel and reject soil, and rock. Does anyone know if the incentives will be held any longer than the 31st or if I should be able to get this tractor for less. Thanks

 

[lleonards]

Seems a little higher than normal if getting the free fel. I just signed the papers yesterday on a new ct235 and price was $16,000 out the door w/ free fel and bob-tach and got them to throw in a set of rear remotes. I also looked at the jd (3038e $16,800) and kubota and found the bobcat to have way more options and was still priced lower than the other brands.

 

[karwest]

Thanks for the imput. Where are you located. Maybe I'm shopping in the wrong state

 

[lleonards]

Way down here in Louisiana.

 

[powerscol]

I too think they are a bit high

Just paid $16,200 with FEL, adjustable seat. fluid in tires and block heater. Is to be delivered tomorrow.

 

[lilranch2001]

there was another person that said the northwest was higher in price than the rest of the country, maybe they have the market cornered up in that corner :laughing:

 

[msukegrat]

I bought a 230 for 15 K last month, FEL, Loaded tires. Threw in rear hyraulic hook up and del.

 

[JITA]

I just got a quote on a 235 in VA...16,000.00 with FEL delivered!

ON a 335, FEL, Remote, Industrial Tires = ...19,000.00 delivered.

Which is the better deal?

 

[lilranch2001]

I paid 15500 for a 235 with FEL in March.
I looked at the 335's, it was just more tractor than I wanted. It has some nice options on it, but I like the smaller frame of the 235.
I use my tractor in tight around trees and in the woods, and I get smacked enough in the face on the 235, I would hate to see how bad it would be on the 335.

I would suggest you know what you are going to use it for the most, and then base your desician on those factors more so than just price or "best deal" alone.

Another thing to think about, where you are going to store it, and how much room you have. You may be surprised how much room one of these tractors take up in a building, especially if you have an attachment on the 3PH.
I hate keeping my baby outside, but when she has really muddy tires, I have to, I dont want to drive muddy tires across my barnyard stone

 

[RM396]

Last month CT 235 $16,500 in Connecticut
New programs this month have it at $16,700.00 Cash price w/ pin on bucket