New CT230 Question

[Fastpitch]

I just purchased a new CT230. It was a 2010 model and the only thing I wished it had was the quick attach bucket, but I got a deal that I couldn't pass up. Have any of you converted your FEL pin on loader to a quick attach loader and did you go with an aftermarket kit or did you purchase it from Bobcat and why? I have not made up my mind yet on whether or not to change it to the quick attach. The only other attachment for my FEL that I think I want is a grapple and I do not believe I would be changing it that often. Maybe 3 or 4 times a year.

I am also planning on buying a Caroni flail mower. Will the CT230 handle the TM1900 or should I look at something smaller? Anyone running a TM1900 with a CT230?

 

[SSdoxie]

I converted mine to the quick attach. I'll change buckets as often as 3 times a day on a weekend. I don't know if there is an aftermarket quick attach that will fit that loader, bought mine from the dealer then ground off the pin mounts and welded a mounting frame on the bucket instead of buying a new bucket.

 

[Gil Case]

MIE makes conversion kits for non QA buckets to QA. They have some that do not require modifications of the bucket.
give them a call.
Michigan Iron-they advertise on this site.

 

[Dr_Zinj]

Every minute you save from maintaining equipment is an extra minute added to your life.

 

[Canada_CT230]

I would NOT be without my quick attach. I switch from the bucket to pallet forks or to just no bucket. Even switching 3-4 times per year would cost you probably about 20-30 minutes per change for a pin-on bucket. That would be 4 hours of wasted time per year. Never mind the swearing that would ensue from trying to line up pins.

Drop a bit of cash so you can drop your bucket fast!

 

[wallace]

I'll sell you the Bobtach and a new 68" quick tach bucket for $950.
Plus shipping.

 

[Not Retired Yet]

I've got a kioti ck27hst (same frame as the ct225/230/235 tractors. I have the quick hitch, bucket, grapple, and hay spears. I change a implements a bunch! Since it's so easy and quick to switch I don't always plan out my work... :-D

 

[Canada_CT230]

I'll sell you the Bobtach and a new 68" quick tach bucket for $950.
Plus shipping.

Worth every penny even if it was double the price!

 

[lilranch2001]

Worth every penny even if it was double the price!

I made a lot of good choices when I bought my CT235, one being to buy the quick tach, and a couple of not so good ones, I can fix one of the fairly painlessly, which is getting a couple of rear remotes, about the same money now as when I bought the tractor, the other one I wish I had gotten the deluxe seat, but my salesman talked me out of it.

I would have shot myself had I bought the pin on bucket

 

[Canada_CT230]

I got the deluxe suspension seat and Bob-Tach but no mid-PTO or rear remotes.

I did add a set of rear remotes and still have no use for a mid-PTO. Otherwise, I got what I wanted.

 

[Gittyup]

Have u considered a grapple attachment for your bucket. Not quite the same but cheaper and can be left on all the time. Worth at least considering.

 

[Fastpitch]

I'll sell you the Bobtach and a new 68" quick tach bucket for $950.
Plus shipping.

What do you think I could sell my pin on bucket for and how much would shipping be to north Alabama?

 

[dawzie]

You could have the quick attach plate welded onto your bucket. If your machine is the same as mine, the bucket is quit wide but of light duty material. Check out the buckets at the dealer before buying one unseen. They come all different widths, depths and light to heavy duty.

If you get doing aggressive front end work with the light duty buckets, it's gunna get bent, ask me how I know

 

[wallace]

What do you think I could sell my pin on bucket for and how much would shipping be to north Alabama?

It all depends on what people see it as. I have taken a couple of my "take off" buckets and made them into grading buckets for excavators. I weld the brackets to them and now you have a 48" or 60" or what ever size bucket they want for grading or cleaning ditches!
I'm sure you could get at mininum of $300 for it.
I had some guys call me up last summer for a bucket. After they came down and seen what I had they ended up buying 4 of them. The were making them work on other machines.
Post it up on craigs list.
Drop me a PM or email me with you email address and I will send you a picture of the set up I would like to sell you. I can also get you a shipping quote.

 

[VictorW]

I'll sell you the Bobtach and a new 68" quick tach bucket for $950.
Plus shipping.

A pretty good price for the Bobcat original pieces. If you check around, you'll have at least that much or probably a little more in aftermarket. Truck ship shouldn't be to bad. As mentioned, advertise your bucket and it will go. I changed mine over last year and wouldn't ever want to go back to pins.