Bobcat or Not....

[SABULA FARMER]

Well I am thinking of trading in my Mahindra on a Bobcat. I really like my Mahindra, but I am thinking its time to get a bigger tractor. I currently have the 2615 gear and use it for just about everything. It has done everything I asked of it, but now I want to start plowing some of my fields and put in some deer plots, and possibly some corn. Any advice on size of Bobcat that would serve me well?
I have 50 acres that I have to upkeep and a good length driveway that I plow in the winter. If anyone has some advise, my ears are open......

 

[duckhunter27]

I have a ct 335 bobcat and i think it would do all the things you are talking about. Not sure how it compares in size to what you had. But i plan on using it for food plots, discing. you can always go up in size also.

 

[lilranch2001]

I think my 235 would do it, I havent pulled a plow with it yet, but depending on how many bottom plow it is that you have.......

 

[SABULA FARMER]

I am glad to hear that. I have read every thread on this forum about the cats. The majority of the foks are opting for the ct235 though and say the CT440 is better if you need more than the 35 hp.....why?
I kind of like the CT335, its bigger than my 26 hp, and seems like it would last for the rest of my life, I dont want to trade in another 3-4 yrs. I am new to farm machines, but know that I have too much land to go without.

 

[lilranch2001]

I am glad to hear that. I have read every thread on this forum about the cats. The majority of the foks are opting for the ct235 though and say the CT440 is better if you need more than the 35 hp.....why?I kind of like the CT335, its bigger than my 26 hp, and seems like it would last for the rest of my life, I dont want to trade in another 3-4 yrs. I am new to farm machines, but know that I have too much land to go without.

I would get the 440 if I didnt use my tractor in the woods and around trees a lot, but I like the smaller frame of the 235, and 34 hp is about all I need.
If you want a cab with heat and AC, you may also want to go to the bigger tractor.

I guess I will see how bad I freeze my rear end off this winter

 

[SABULA FARMER]

Do you feel that the CT335 is a waste of money then...? I mean will it do everything the CT440 will do? Or is this just a oversized CT235? I guess my theory is I want the best bang for my dollar, I have to go with the deal so to speak. I need a bigger tractor, but I also want it to be here for the next 30 yrs without having to replace it. I kind of knew that the Mahindra I have was too small after the 2nd year I owned it, however it does the job but it takes a little longer. I am not rough on my stuff but I do work it. I just dont want to buy a machine and find out its sluggish or under powered.

 

[Gittyup]

You bought too small once, don't do it again. I'd recommend the 440. Nothing wrong with the 335, but the 440 is a lot more tractor.

 

[VictorW]

From what you mentioned for uses, the 335 would be better than the 235 with it being a heavier built tractor. The 235 would be a little light for your uses. But if you can spare the extra change, I think the 440 would be a perfect fit. Not that the 335 couldn't do it but who wants to take all day. The field plowing seems to be your toughest job that the 440 could handle better.

 

[Luke McGluke]

I have the 335CT with an 8TL FEL, 68" bucket, forks, rear blade and fluid filled tires. A lot of tractor for an acerage. Don't need nor want anything bigger. It's great for logging, clearing snow, and hauling BIG rock. A little heavy for the lawn but drive over it twice a year to put the steel roll-a-dock in and take it out each fall. It handles that like a dream. IMO a 335 should be plenty of tractor 4U. Good luck.

 

[LBrown59]

Well I am thinking of trading in my Mahindra on a Bobcat..

Why not get a bigger Mahindra ?? ?

 

[horticattleman]

I personally have a 335 and while I love it, I wish I would have gotten the 440. Size wise the 440 is only a little larger and heavier, but it is alot more tractor as far as pto and lift capacity for just a little more money. i think its a better buy for the power to weight to price ratio. The 335 is a great tractor though. I regularly pull a 6' disc harrow thru the woods or in open ground making plots and it performs well. I actually had to brace my discs up because I broke the front arm.

 

[SABULA FARMER]

Why not get a bigger Mahindra ?? ?

...Well that is a story, but I just feel that the Mahindra wont be as good as the Bobcat. I have seen Bobcats being used as rentals, that has to say something about their quality.

I am going to go with the CT335, price difference between the CT335 and 440 is quite a bit. I have other obligations at this time which makes the 335 a wise and better option. I think it will be head and shoulders over my 2615.

I want to thank everyone for the input, everything said is what I wanted/needed to know.

 

[horticattleman]

You won't be dissapointed. When I bought the price diff. was minimal but since then the prices have changed quite a bit from what I hear. You will enjoy it. Best of luck

 

[duckhunter27]

I think you made a good choice, I also was inbetween with alot of comparing and checking went with the 335ct i think its the better choice.

 

[SABULA FARMER]

Thanks fellas, I pulled the trigger and got the CT335, It is going to be deliverd Monday evening. I cant wait!!!
Special thanks to Wallace Tractor....
Thanks Rick and Amy!!!

 

[IslandTractor]

Special thanks to Wallace Tractor....
Thanks Rick and Amy!!!

Can't go wrong there. We miss them both on the orange (Kioti) side.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

...Well that is a story, but I just feel that the Mahindra wont be as good as the Bobcat. I have seen Bobcats being used as rentals, that has to say something about their quality.

I am going to go with the CT335, price difference between the CT335 and 440 is quite a bit. I have other obligations at this time which makes the 335 a wise and better option. I think it will be head and shoulders over my 2615.

I want to thank everyone for the input, everything said is what I wanted/needed to know.

I don't know about your area, but the rental yards here got the Bobcats back when they were practically giving them away. I think that price had a lot to do with their choice.

I too wanted to know why you were not considering a larger Mahindra. The 3535 or 4035 would have been a good match for you.

Doesn't matter now, and I'm sure that you will be happy with your CT335. :thumbsup:

 

[lilranch2001]

I don't know about your area, but the rental yards here got the Bobcats back when they were practically giving them away. I think that price had a lot to do with their choice.
I too wanted to know why you were not considering a larger Mahindra. The 3535 or 4035 would have been a good match for you.

Doesn't matter now, and I'm sure that you will be happy with your CT335. :thumbsup:

I am sure the price has something to do with this, but also most rental yards have Bobcat skid loaders as well, and 1 less vendor to have to purchase parts from probably has as much to do with it as price, along with the Bobcat name and service

 

[SABULA FARMER]

I don't know about your area, but the rental yards here got the Bobcats back when they were practically giving them away. I think that price had a lot to do with their choice.

I too wanted to know why you were not considering a larger Mahindra. The 3535 or 4035 would have been a good match for you.

Doesn't matter now, and I'm sure that you will be happy with your CT335. :thumbsup:

...Well its a long story, but believe it or not I think Bobcat will be a better tractor all the way around. I have used my Mahindra and some days regret getting it, and some days I am thankful I have it. Its a good machine but with out a good service department and good dealer support it becomes a problem....

 

[IslandTractor]

.. Its a good machine but with out a good service department and good dealer support it becomes a problem....

True enough but the statement applies to green, orange, white, blue and red tractors equally.

I've always thought the Mahindra's were excellent with the caveat that their technology/ergonomics/features lagged a bit behind Kioti. Kioti/Bobcat seem to focus on matching Kubota point for point on features and then undercutting on price. Mahindra has always seemed to me to just focus on putting out an excellent high value tractor without the marketing emphasis on comparing themselves to Kubota. Maybe because Mahindra is so much bigger globally they don't feel they need to play copy cat.