CT230 delivery times

[MtnViewRanch]

This is true, it looks like Bobcat had poor fore site with their sales. Should have had better communication with the dealers, especially after they started to fall behind in deliveries. I suppose some of the dealers start saying some stuff just to get the customer off their back. But again, if you need a tractor for a certain chore or time, it may be a lot safer to purchase what is on the lot if at all possible, or make arrangements for one to do the job until the ordered tractor gets in.

I know that it is no fun waiting for a machine that you thought you were going to have in a few weeks and it turns into months, BTDT. But stuff happens and everybody down the line has to deal with it in one way or another.

I hope that Bobcat comes through for everybody, it sounds to me that they are trying.

 

[dirty-230]

My ct230 came in about a week ago. I'm assuming they are shipped out by cargo ship and the company would wait for "X" amount to be built and shipped to save on shipping cost. There should be several showing up at the same time so hopefully the wait is over for a few of you too.

 

[FlyingMN]

Has the Kioti's seen the same delay? That would really be a bummer for them, they don't get the sales from the bobcat special but get hit with the backlog at the plant.

 

[Kioti4me]

Hey FlyingMN.

Give M&M Express in Maple Lake a call the last time I was there they had Kioti CK35 on the lot. Go orange!

Has the Kioti's seen the same delay? That would really be a bummer for them, they don't get the sales from the bobcat special but get hit with the backlog at the plant.

 

[FlyingMN]

Thanks for the contact. I did call them (or is it you?) but the price is just to far apart now that the deals are off. They do have a CK30 on the lot. He said he could order any other one today and have one within a week or two. Oh well, any day now .

 

[DKXJ]

Mid-November is when mine is suppose to be delivered. Ordered it on 7/31. Only way it will get delivered sooner is if a bunch of people start canceling their order.... hint hint.

 

[FlyingMN]

Mid-November is when mine is suppose to be delivered. Ordered it on 7/31. Only way it will get delivered sooner is if a bunch of people start canceling their order.... hint hint.

OMG - This is insane. I would have bought a Kioti if I had any idea it was going to be like this.

 

[archerm3]

I wouldn't be so worried. I ordered mine the last week of June, they kept telling me that it wouldn't be until October that I would get mine, yet mine was delivered with loader/remotes/mower two weeks ago.

 

[Kioti4me]

It was a CK30? I should have looked a little closer. My CK35 is there now getting a leak fixed. It started leaking a few weeks ago where the back of the tractor and the transmission come together. I called them yesterday they confirmed it was the seal and it will be there for two weeks. Split the tractor project. I'm a little bummed about it.
Good luck with getting your white Kioti. Hopefully it will arrive soon.


QUOTE=FlyingMN;1758256]Thanks for the contact. I did call them (or is it you?) but the price is just to far apart now that the deals are off. They do have a CK30 on the lot. He said he could order any other one today and have one within a week or two. Oh well, any day now .[/QUOTE]

 

[FlyingMN]

I wouldn't be so worried. I ordered mine the last week of June, they kept telling me that it wouldn't be until October that I would get mine, yet mine was delivered with loader/remotes/mower two weeks ago.

At least they gave you a date from the start. I just got a delivery date from my July 8th order and should have it by Oct 5th. Sounds like a few other CT230s are coming in around the same time.

 

[Kioti4me]

Hey FlyingMN
I got my tractor back this morning. I hope this is the end of "new" issues.
I going to my cabin in Moose Lake with it this weekend to do a little brush cutting. Can't wait. Hey good luck with yours. I hope you get it very soon.

At least they gave you a date from the start. I just got a delivery date from my July 8th order and should have it by Oct 5th. Sounds like a few other CT230s are coming in around the same time.

 

[chazzy]

Got mine after waiting for 2.5 months since 7/1.

 

[CT230 Fan]

Hey FlyingMN
I going to my cabin in Moose Lake with it this weekend to do a little brush cutting. Can't wait.

Would that be the Moose Lake NE of Ely? I love that country, and have spent some time up in the BWCA, one of my favorite places in the world.

 

[gumshu]

Called my dealer yesterday to ask about ETA on my CT230 which I ordered and put down my 10% deposit on 7/1. Dealer said they will be getting 5 of them some time next week, coming from some where in the mid west. They already got the FELs. Dealer initially told me it would be about 6 to 8 weeks, so he was pretty accurate about the ETA.

You must be working with Mike or Greg at Berchtold in Santa Maria. Mine took 8 weeks. I drive by there a few times a week just to see if they have new stock.

 

[chazzy]

You must be working with Mike or Greg at Berchtold in Santa Maria. Mine took 8 weeks. I drive by there a few times a week just to see if they have new stock.

Yes, Greg is the sales guy who took care of me, very nice and helpful. I contacted 2 other Berchtold stores but the Santa Maria had the best price and free delivery all the way to Frazier Park/Gorman. I think that's more like 2.5 to 3 hr drive when towing.

 

[Kioti4me]

The town of Moose Lake is south of Duluth about 40 miles. Just off of main highway 35W. Ely and the BWCA is about another hour and a half north of Moose Lake. Yes, it is beautiful county.

Would that be the Moose Lake NE of Ely? I love that country, and have spent some time up in the BWCA, one of my favorite places in the world.

 

[CT230 Fan]

The town of Moose Lake is south of Duluth about 40 miles. Just off of main highway 35W. Ely and the BWCA is about another hour and a half north of Moose Lake. Yes, it is beautiful county.

I see. I think there are 5-6 Moose Lakes in MN.

 

[Grand_Pooba]

My Dealer just called and my loader is finally in! He's picking up the tractor tomorrow morning and will have back on Friday. I really can't complain about the wait, he told me 12 weeks and it's only been 11.

I will be sure to post pics when I get it back.

 

[kraazie8]

same call for me today, loader is in, picking up tractor in the am, and bringing back friday afternoon.

 

[Grand_Pooba]

kraazie,
My dealer said he had 3 other people waiting for loaders. Where are you located?