Buying Advice please advise

[jcims]

Those who complain about lack of power are almost all HST's. I have the CK25 gear and have never lacked for power. I had read about the power issues with HST in the lower end of the HP ranges for Kiotis and that pushed me to go gear. Miss the conveniences of HST sometimes. But, glad I went gear for the power. It's a brute for just about any task, even chipping dry 5" hardwoods. Probably about equivalent to a CT230 HST.

I could definitely see that, the HST does seem to sap a good bit of power at times.

 

[VictorW]

My front remote, if you want to call it that, is two hoses with QDs on each end running from one of the rear remotes to a bracket added to the fel QD bracket. Then another short section of two hoses that run along one fel arm to the front crossmember where they mount to another bracket with QDs. That way, I can remove my fel by unhooking six QDs.

Unless you're going to be running some power hungry pto equipment, I don't think you'll miss the 4 hp and the extras make the deal pretty good. The rear remotes alone are @$600 for the parts.

Enjoy the new toy.

 

[ccgator]

If your getting the 230 with 2 rear remotes and 1 front valve! RUN AND GET IT!
I wouldn't think twice about that deal, get the 30 and don't look back!

Thanks for the feedback Rick I believe it will do everything I need and more my decicision was pretty easy after today, thanks again.

 

[ccgator]

My front remote, if you want to call it that, is two hoses with QDs on each end running from one of the rear remotes to a bracket added to the fel QD bracket. Then another short section of two hoses that run along one fel arm to the front crossmember where they mount to another bracket with QDs. That way, I can remove my fel by unhooking six QDs.

Unless you're going to be running some power hungry pto equipment, I don't think you'll miss the 4 hp and the extras make the deal pretty good. The rear remotes alone are @$600 for the parts.

Enjoy the new toy.

as long as you know how to use it and it gets the Job done that's what counts and yes I can't wait to enjoy the new toy thanks for the support it sure has helped in the dreuling process

 

[ccgator]

ok guys went down to dealer to get things worked out I walked out fairly pleased with the results. told him I wanted to wait on a 235 to come in and he said that my fel should be in tommorrow and threw some extras in on deal for the 230 he is going to put dual rears and front aux with thumb at no charge and keep paper work open when delivered give me two weeks with 230 if not happy he will order 235 for extra 900.00 and he will swap out minus the remotes and front aux . sounds pretty good to me what ya think

spoke with dealer just a bit ago said they were installing loader arm and front aux two rears were done so with any luck i'll be tilling some ground tommorow :cool2:

 

[ccgator]

well guy's tomorrow was another long week but the day finaly arrived had a full day of seat time today with a smile

 

[ccgator]

Curious to see what he does for front aux, since last time I checked they weren't available from Bobcat on a 2 series.....

here is a couple of pics on the front aux

 

[NOTV8]

Nice. I'm speechless with all the bobcat implements... :licking: :thumbsup:

 

[lilranch2001]

now ya need to get her down n dirty

:thumbsup:

 

[ccgator]

now ya need to get her down n dirty

:thumbsup:

ya think this might do the job with gettin it dirty? this weekend was getting the mud out next weekend is playing in I mean working it:thumbsup:

 

[lilranch2001]

Dang, I was looking at the first three pics, and I was wondering how the .... you moved so much dirt in so little time with your new toy , then I get to the 4th pic and see the excavator......


Ya I would say that there is plenty of mud there to get her nice n dirty
:thumbsup:

I spent the afternoon before the game cleaning out a stream bed that had silted over badly, and was now constently running over the banks, plus I got a lot of good soil mined from it for other projects

 

[ccgator]

lilranch the little machine in pic couldn't reach middle of pond so as soon as that dirt is gone i'll have to rent one with more reach and dig middle out probably as much or more, thing is I could still be in shorts and tank at christmas doing this where I am

 

[jcims]

Very nice kit there!!! As much as I bargain shopped for my attachments, I can't deny it looks good having a matched set.

Front aux install looks great, like how it's on the 'easy side' of the pilot's seat. I'll have to measure that distance to see if it will work with my poor grapple that still has air in her veins. If so, I and might just shamelessly copy the whole thing.

Thanks for sharing and congrats on a great purchase!!!

 

[KallaWallaFarm]

Congrats on your new purchase! I've never owned your model machine, however have had an A300 at the farm for years now without a glitch. As far as you concern with your machine being used as a demo with the hours increasing and noticable wear to boot, I can feel my head getting hot just reading this. I believe this is completely unacceptable and would actually go so far as considering this kind of action being a deal breaker. # of hours effect resale value, not to mention "gouges" etc., etc.

 

[ss4010]

here is a couple of pics on the front aux

Thanks for posting the pics on the front aux. I'm a bit puzzled on how the quick coupler mounting bracket is attached on the left side of the FEL. It appears that the stock grease pin was removed and a new longer one installed with the bracket welded to it?

Any chance you could add a few pictures on how the hoses are routed from the rear AUX to the FEL? I'm thinking of doing something similar.


Steve

 

[jcims]

Thanks for posting the pics on the front aux. I'm a bit puzzled on how the quick coupler mounting bracket is attached on the left side of the FEL. It appears that the stock grease pin was removed and a new longer one installed with the bracket welded to it?

Any chance you could add a few pictures on how the hoses are routed from the rear AUX to the FEL? I'm thinking of doing something similar.


Steve

I wonder if it's a part for the CT335 factory front aux.

 

[ccgator]

Thanks for posting the pics on the front aux. I'm a bit puzzled on how the quick coupler mounting bracket is attached on the left side of the FEL. It appears that the stock grease pin was removed and a new longer one installed with the bracket welded to it?

Any chance you could add a few pictures on how the hoses are routed from the rear AUX to the FEL? I'm thinking of doing something similar.


Steve

guy's I am on an out of town job this week will be back friday and will take pictures of plumbing . the front does come from pump not rear aux

 

[ccgator]

Thanks for posting the pics on the front aux. I'm a bit puzzled on how the quick coupler mounting bracket is attached on the left side of the FEL. It appears that the stock grease pin was removed and a new longer one installed with the bracket welded to it?

Any chance you could add a few pictures on how the hoses are routed from the rear AUX to the FEL? I'm thinking of doing something similar.


Steve

Here are a couple more pics on hoses from front aux the connections are on right side above the quick connects for fel on loader arm pretty neat, added one pic of the dirty tractor as well. had a fun day with it

 

[ccgator]

Here are a couple more pics on hoses from front aux the connections are on right side above the quick connects for fel on loader arm pretty neat, added one pic of the dirty tractor as well. had a fun day with it

dang, guess it help if I attach pics :confused2:

 

[ss4010]

dang, guess it help if I attach pics :confused2:

Thanks for posting the additional pics. Though I must admit I'm even a little more confused. Is the front remote actually a third function instead of an Aux? It seems likes it might be given the wiring and solenoid attached to the FEL. Is there a button/switch used to activate it? Also what is the source for the hydraulic fluid? It looks like it might be in common with the curl function? It would be interesting if it was plumbed as a power beyond type configuration, although I'm not sure if the Bobcat FEL joystick spool supports that.

Steve