New member, new tractor (CT2025)

[IndexBoss]

New member here, just got my new tractor last week. Bobcat CT2025 HST. I ordered it with R4 tires, front loader, 2 pairs of detent remotes, linked pedal, toolbox, 60 inch box grader, 2500 lbs forks, and a tine rake.

I plan on adding some LED work lights, a beacon (I run it down the road every now and then), cruise control, and a third function down the line, as well as some other implements.

I mainly will use it for moving things, grading, and eventually some snow removal.

I joined this forum to learn more as this is my first compact tractor. It seemed to be a good value and it was considerably cheaper than the Kioti CK2610H I was quoted. The dealer was also top notch.

 

[DrRobM]

Congrats on the good looking tractor. Still waiting on my new Bobcat to get the kits and 3rd function on it. I am also a first time tractor owner and the Bobcats really seemed like the best value for the features. Enjoy!

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

Enjoy the site... from wherever in the world you are. (Although, judging by the snow on the ground, it's probably in the Northern Hemisphere )

((Mind you, they were calling for potential snow on Mt. Wellington in Hobart, and we're in Summer))

 

[K5lwq]

Congratulations and welcome to TBN! That is a nice looking rig!

 

[Thomas]

:welcome: to TBN.
Nice looking setup :thumbsup: your muscles and bones will be thanking you in years to come.

 

[tman1020]

Nice looking tractor and welcome.
Remember to keep some weight on the hitch when you’re using the front loader and always keep load as low as possible when traveling. I have a very similar version of your tractor just older and it has been fantastic. hope you have as good of luck as I have.

 

[IndexBoss]

Thanks guys!

Any must have implements or accessories? Also where is the best place to gets parts/ filters?

 

[kb27]

Thanks guys!

Any must have implements or accessories? Also where is the best place to gets parts/ filters?

This thread and quote accurately describe my situation as well. I'm coming up on doing some filter and fluid changes soon and wondering about what others have found work well for them.

 

[KYBobcat]

New member here, just got my new tractor last week. Bobcat CT2025 HST. I ordered it with R4 tires, front loader, 2 pairs of detent remotes, linked pedal, toolbox, 60 inch box grader, 2500 lbs forks, and a tine rake.

I plan on adding some LED work lights, a beacon (I run it down the road every now and then), cruise control, and a third function down the line, as well as some other implements.

I mainly will use it for moving things, grading, and eventually some snow removal.

I joined this forum to learn more as this is my first compact tractor. It seemed to be a good value and it was considerably cheaper than the Kioti CK2610H I was quoted. The dealer was also top notch.

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Welcome! And nice tractor. Just got a CT5545 myself. To your point, I looked at Kioti and Bobcat. A few things drove me to the Bobcat. 1) The Kioti dealer had only 1 tractor in stock. Nice tractor, but not what I wanted and it was going to be 2-3 months before they got any in. The Bobcat Dealer had a few different models in stock. 2) Location - The Bobcat dealer is literally 5 minutes from my house. I wasn't looking at Bobcat tractors but kind of stumbled on them. Once I realized they were Kioti tractors, they got my interest. The Kioti dealer was about 35-40 mins away, no big deal, but boy the Bobcat dealer is convenient. 3) Price point was competitive to the Kioti, actually a little better. I was a bit shocked. 4) Follow up. The Bobcat dealer actually called me to follow up after I looked at the tractor to see if there were any questions I had and also to offer me his best pricing on a few models I looked at. Since I never received one call from Kubota or Kioti, that one follow up call from Bobcat told me they wanted my business. 5) Techs and shop. Since Bobcat is an established brand with a lot of equipment in the field, I was comforted to see they had a nice shop and experienced technicians. I felt they had a lot of hydraulic knowledge and they will actually come to me (house call) for some service. I wasn't too impressed with the Kubota or Kioti dealerships service ability, but thats because neither ever mentioned their service departments. 6) Brand recognition and parts management. My feeling or maybe my perception is that Bobcat is established and has years of experience in parts management. I felt like they will make sure parts are available or accessible. I'm not sure some of these small Kioti or other tractor dealers do as much in the way of parts inventory or management. I don't know for sure, its just a gut feeling that I think Bobcat brings something to the table here. 7) Setup and Delivery - the 3rd function was installed properly and neatly, and the tractor with implements was delivered to my house. Maybe the other dealers would have done that, but I didn't get that far with them. 8) Test drive. Neither Kubota nor Kioti offered me an opportunity to drive or operate one of their tractors. Bobcat took me out and had me drive the 2535 and the 5545. Bobcat sold a larger tractor just by offering me the opportunity to drive it on the lot and touch/see/feel. Kioti let me sit in a CK2610, but didn't even offer to start it. Kubota didn't even walk out to their lot to show me the Kubotas on the lot. He kind of said, what we have is out there. So I walked around the few they had by myself.

Sorry to be long winded. I have been in business a long time, and I just don't understand how these businesses make it. I would have bought a Kubota, even though it was higher priced if the guy would have taken 20 minutes to talk to me about Kubotas, try to understand my needs and make any recommendations. I told him I wanted to look at and price a LX2610 cab hydro, and he says we don't have any and won't until February. He didn't offer any other input, questions, etc. He ball parked the pricing and out I went. Where has the basics of sales and follow up gone? I know they don't want to waste alot of time, I get it. But its a bit ridiculous. Anyway, I'm riding in a Bobcat and so far I really like it.

Good luck with yours!

 

[MoKelly]

Welcome from Missouri.

I have a CT235 - bought in 2011 when Bobcat did their first go at selling tractors.

I like my machine slit,

Good luck.

MoKelly

 

[IndexBoss]

Welcome! And nice tractor. Just got a CT5545 myself. ..../QUOTE]


I was not impressed with the other dealers I dealt with.

Bobcat delivered it too, for free. I never left my house. I'm hoping for many years of dependable service!

 

[Snowlan]

It seemed to be a good value and it was considerably cheaper than the Kioti CK2610H I was quoted. The dealer was also top notch.

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I'm also a new member and just ordered a CT2025 with same attachments, but my box blade is 72 inches and no tine rake. Will be adding a rear angle blade for snow removal, but didn't get Bobcat's with the order because it can't be upgraded with hydraulics. I agree completely with this quote and also KYBobcat, the dealer experience sold it. Quoted price for the package was cheaper at Bobcat and despite the current deal that both brands have on for free loader with cash purchase or 0% for 84months, the Kioti dealer financing offer wasn't 0% and would have added a further $4500 CDN to the price in the end. I don't know if this was an accident, or if the dealer was trying to somehow pocket the factory rebate on the loader by not giving me the 0%. I hate to assume the worst, but the quote sheet didn't have an interest rate on it, I had to do the math on the payment listed to see that there was considerable interest. Either way, I won't be back in his store.

At Bobcat I drove a CT2025 with an optional Bobcat cab that the dealer had installed for about 40 minutes. I moved a snow bank from a corner of the lot to a few feet beside it. After being at Kioti, JD, New Holland, and Kubota I was shocked. Salesman went over the controls, started it up, and walked away after I had cleared the other machines it was parked between. He never came back, though he was watching because he came out his door as soon as I parked it.

 

[Red-bug disease]

New to this forum too. Bought the same (CT2025 HST) with same attachments, w/o tine rake. Can’t wait to get it delivered. Ordered mid-jan. Suppose to be delivered in April (was posponed from March to April a week ago, due to COVID delay I’ve been told)

 

[Robert_Actual]

New member here, just got my new tractor last week. Bobcat CT2025 HST. I ordered it with R4 tires, front loader, 2 pairs of detent remotes, linked pedal, toolbox, 60 inch box grader, 2500 lbs forks, and a tine rake.

I plan on adding some LED work lights, a beacon (I run it down the road every now and then), cruise control, and a third function down the line, as well as some other implements.

I mainly will use it for moving things, grading, and eventually some snow removal.

I joined this forum to learn more as this is my first compact tractor. It seemed to be a good value and it was considerably cheaper than the Kioti CK2610H I was quoted. The dealer was also top notch.

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Tractor is looking good! I’m curious if you were able to add the cruise control? If so, was it an OEM part or did you have to go aftermarket to achieve your goal? Thanks.

 

[Snowlan]

Tractor is looking good! I’m curious if you were able to add the cruise control? If so, was it an OEM part or did you have to go aftermarket to achieve your goal? Thanks.

The cruise control kit is an option from Bobcat as long as your tractor is HST. It can be ordered at the parts counter and added later without issue. I left it off my order because I'm going to be teaching some non-drivers how to operate the tractor. Once they are experienced and comfortable with the tractor I'll likely add it on and get the linked pedal at the same time.

 

[kb27]

Do any of you have recommendations on filters/fluids for the 50hr service?

 

[edd189]

New member here, just got my new tractor last week. Bobcat CT2025 HST. I ordered it with R4 tires, front loader, 2 pairs of detent remotes, linked pedal, toolbox, 60 inch box grader, 2500 lbs forks, and a tine rake.

Do your rear remotes with detent both spring return to center if not fully engaged? I'm trying to get this clarified before I order my accessories and my dealer doesn't have a clue.

 

[IndexBoss]

Do your rear remotes with detent both spring return to center if not fully engaged? I'm trying to get this clarified before I order my accessories and my dealer doesn't have a clue.

I have not used them yet. They lock in full flow though, not automatically returned. I admit this is my first tractor and I'm still learning about hydraulics.

 

[Snowlan]

Do your rear remotes with detent both spring return to center if not fully engaged? I'm trying to get this clarified before I order my accessories and my dealer doesn't have a clue.

I’ve just had my tractor 5 days. I don’t have an attachment that uses the rear remotes, but can comment that one remote is spring only and the other remote is detent. I wouldn’t necessarily say the detent valve springs back to center, but it does not snap all the way to the detent position either. With tractor running I moved the detent lever (nothing connected) and could progressively load up the hydraulics as I moved further, assisting it back to closed, it does center and the hydraulic load is gone. Won’t be quite as convenient as spring return when doing fine adjustments, but workable from what I can see.

 

[IndexBoss]

I finally received a few more accessories and installed them:

The cutting edge included hardware, is reversible, and is easy to install.

The rear work light: It is literally an incandescent light that bolts to a bracket on the back of the fuel tank and plugs into existing leads. The switch to turn it on is built into the light housing itself. Had I known it was not LED I would not have paid about $100 for it. It was easy to install and seems to be bright enough.

Cruise control: It was about $200 for the kit. It is an electromagnet and wiring harness plus easily into the existing harness. Hardest part was removing the steering wheel. You will need a puller that has two very close holes, or a steering wheel puller. Works flawlessly and overall easy to install. Instructions are clear.

Does anyone know what kind of Hydro oil these things take?