Is a CT225 25hp or 27hp?

[gumshu]

I'm sorry to say, but your dealer is sadly mistaken. There is nothing Kubota about these things. They are 100% Kioti. The fuel tank is in the same location on the Kioti as on the Bobcat. The only real difference between the Kioti and Bobcat are the seats (Bobcat has their logo on the seats), loaders, and backhoes.

Well that would certainly make things a lot easier to swap out and buy. I was shopping for the woods BH80-X and the Woods people weren't able to tell me IF the Kioti 4 PT hitch would work with the CT235. Perhaps they will have more information for me sometime soon.

 

[JayC]

Well that would certainly make things a lot easier to swap out and buy. I was shopping for the woods BH80-X and the Woods people weren't able to tell me IF the Kioti 4 PT hitch would work with the CT235. Perhaps they will have more information for me sometime soon.

If the Woods 4pt hitch subframe integrates itself with the Kioti loader frame in some way, it may not work with the Bobcat. Bobcat loaders and backhoes are made by Rhino. Kioti make their own loaders and backhoes if I remember right.

 

[gumshu]

If the Woods 4pt hitch subframe integrates itself with the Kioti loader frame in some way, it may not work with the Bobcat. Bobcat loaders and backhoes are made by Rhino. Kioti make their own loaders and backhoes if I remember right.

Thanks JC. I've heard that before too, but then, a few weeks ago, a Kioti dealer in Grants Pass Or. told me that SMC made the Bobcat Hoes. I like the Kioti and the Woods, but leaning towards the Woods as the 4pt subframe mount stays on the tractor. They both have curved booms and are both nice hoes. I'd better not let my wife hear me say that. I'll have to make some time to take my rig to a Kioti Dealer to make some comparisons.

 

[DK35vince]

Thanks JC. I've heard that before too, but then, a few weeks ago, a Kioti dealer in Grants Pass Or. told me that SMC made the Bobcat Hoes.

Can't say for sure, but I think SMC and Rhino are the same company.
I have owned a Rhino 85 backhoe for 5 or 6 years now.
Good power, good speed, no problems. Very nice backhoe.