The Truth About Bobcat Tractors - Just a Kioti Painted White?
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- Опубліковано 22 кві 2024
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Bobcat is offering special rebate to viewers of my channel. Here are the rebate amounts and the participating dealerships:
$2,000 rebate on 4 and 5 series tractors
$1,000 rebate on 2 and 1 series tractors
$500 rebate on any lawn mower
Store Locations:
Midwest
Bobcat of Oklahoma City, OK
Bobcat of Goldsby, OK
Bobcat of Albuquerque, NM
Bobcat of El Paso, TX
Mountain West
Intermountain Bobcat of Salt Lake City, UT
Intermountain Bobcat of Orem, UT
Intermountain Bobcat of Ogden, UT
High Desert Bobcat of Nampa, ID
High Desert Bobcat of Idaho Falls, ID
High Desert Bobcat of Twin Falls, ID
High Desert Bobcat of Burley, ID
Bay Area Bobcat
Bobcat of the Bay Fremont, CA
Bobcat of the Bay Contra Costa, CA
Bobcat of the Bay Santa Rosa, CA
Bobcat of the Bay Gilroy, CA
I had my Bobcat Ct1025 dropped off two weeks ago. I only got it because the dealer is 3 miles down my road vs 45 mins away for Kioti. Looking back at it I wish I got the Kioti because the dealer experience was sub-par with Bobcat and so was the sales person- awesome experience with Kioti and I was in a rush. That being said, I paid $18,200 out the door for the Ct1025 with the 60" mid mower and front loader for left over 2023 inventory. The one thing I wish it had that the Kioti had is the tilt steering wheel. Other than that, it's getting all the work I need done around my 3 acres.
Your point about the dealer is spot on. Everyone should consider tractor buying on dealer service and location.
I absolutely love you comparing the brands like this.
Nobody seems to wanna do it, they just wanna say good things about whatever brand they’re repping and not what their honest thoughts are.
I have no problem buying a Bobcat, I just want to know that there will be parts available 10-15 years down the line.
When you are all done with brands, I’d love to see you rank the brands by quality.
Great video!!! I am so tired of everyone's first comment to Bobcat being "its just a Kioti". I have had 2 Bobcats and they have been great! Plus the Bobcat dealer is 10 minutes from my house and the owner is local and they are great to deal with. Thank you for the video!
I'll stick with my kioti, for the extra lift capacity.
I will stick with Kioti as well , I do not like white paint on a tractor.
@@tman8939I kind of think it looks good. But… I’ve been in construction for 45 years. So it may have rubbed off on me. 😂
@@tman8939 Yea the white paint kills me. The tractor would have to be clearly better in every way for me to get a white tractor, and even then I might paint it.
I like the white paint, though I do prefer orange. That said, Bobcat has a nicer hood design.
@@oefveteran09I like the white as well but I’m an all orange guy, Kubota for me.
I have a Bobcat dealer 5 mins from me. Mostly why I went with them. Dealer and machine have been pretty good so far!
As an employee of a dealership that have locations of Kubota and Kioti, at one time (90s-2000s) Kubotas were built by Dae Dong -Kioti.
Other way around. A Kioti model tractor was partially built by Kubota. That's how the Kioti ended up with that Orange paint too LOL....
@wildbill23c In the early 1980s Kubota from Japan and Daedong from Korea teamed up to build what is known as the Kubota “02” series of tractors, namely the L1802, L2002, L2402, L2602 and L2802. It was a joint venture with Daedong manufacturing the transmission and Kubota providing its experience with the engine mechanics and other components. Interestingly, Daedong provided the design and fabricated the body sheet metal for these tractors which gives them their own distinctive look - no other Kubota looks like these tractors do. Despite the team effort, the “02” tractors are still largely Kubotas with exception of their transmissions which means many parts for them are still available today. Production of these tractors lasted from the early 1980s, peaked in 1983.
Thanks, Brock. Never enough videos that clear the air of the confusion that builds up. Thanks for taking the time to do the research. I'm sure it's helping buyers that are trying to make the best decision on this big, long term decision.
Brock, thanks for the explanation of some of the different lines.
I think alot of people don't realize they're is a few manufactures that makes several of the difference tractors.
All good products in their own right
Thanks Brock very informative video
Unbiased fact based information, good stuff Brock.
Awesome way of relaying this information! I appreciate the time you put into these videos and how you present the information. Thank you Brock
Thank you sir
Great video Brock! Coming on up to that Deeluxx apartment in the sky compadre
Brock I am going to say this again....people are going to be watching this tractor series for a long time. I have not seen someone actually use this many different brands in a comparison before. You are also very correct in pointing out the complicated relationships between different brands. This is very common in many different market segments (grills, power tools,etc). Look at the model number of the Yanmar engine in a 1025r compared to the same HP engine that's in a Yanmar tractor. There is an extra four letters at the end of the number. Why? Because JD wanted something a little different (probably in some capability) or Yanmar wouldn't sell JD the exact engine they use in their own tractor. Great job in your explanations! Video on.
Always a good review.
More you know, further you go.
Great video. Honestly, most of these brands make a fine machine. It just depends on dealer support, price range and personal preference.
Excellent explanation Brock.
Hi Btock. Thank you for another intelligent and informative video.
I love my Kioti. Been a real work horse for us. Even if it is just a white Kioti you can’t go wrong getting either.
What model Kioti did you buy? I’m looking at brands and I’m overwhelmed.
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@@SilverAlert1 ck3510 hse with a cab and front end loader. It’s more than you’ll need for the avg hobby farm or property maintenance. We’ve about 425 hours on it and other than stuff I’ve broken myself thru ignorance or stupidity it’s held up really nicely. We had a JD 1025 before that and we outgrew it within a year. Our dealer is really on the spot too and that helps
I just found out, that develon the older Doosan that make contruction equipment is same bobcat company, just with a different line of products but very similar stuff with less computers and better price.
That's a solid video, Brock; that said, as a consumer, my biggest concern would be their long-term support of the Daedong built machines. I don't expect them to pull the rug out from under their buyers like they did during their first foray into the market, but what will the support look like in the long run once Bobcat's priorities turn in-house? I wish they'd sent you a CT2025, though. I'd love to get your take on the capabilities of large-frame 25 horsepower machines.
My only experience on one of those category machines was my neighbors 3025E John Deere.
It’s a lot like this machine. Bigger than mine. Bigger tires. Still two range. I didn’t notice the horsepower difference. It seemed like it would push and pull and lift just as well as my higher horsepower tractor.
I think most people fear that Bobcat tractors will become like Cub Cadet tractors. At least until they’ve done it a couple of decades would I trust a brand. There’s too many established tractor manufacturers. John Deere for example may sub out some of their manufacturing but they’ve always made tractors. Love your channel, glad it’s growing.
Thanks
Good video
The Bobcat tractor warranty I think is the shortest one out there for these size tractors....looks like the standard warranty is 2 years/1500 hours....seems like a lot of other brands are around 6 years?
I bought a Bobcat tractor 14 months ago and I have been very pleased with it. I have not had any issues with it. It is a quality tractor and a great value when compared to other brands. In my area, I had Bobcat, JD and Kubota to choose from. The Bobcat was about 25% less expensive than the Kubota and about 10% less expensive than JD and it came with more premium features than the other brands. I am very happy with this product and would highly recommend you check them out if you are in the market for a compact tractor. Mine is a CT-2025.
What warranty did Bobcat give you on the tractor? On the website all I could find was a 2 year, 1500 hour warranty.
A little over a year ago, Hyundai purchased Doosan. The company is now called Hyundai Doosan Infracore. Bobcat was not included in that deal, which made them an independent company again. The Doosan name in equipment is also now obsolete as they have changed their name to Develon meaning develop onward. Develon still makes Bobcat’s largest excavators, but it is only a matter of time before that ends.
I love my 3520 with the cab. Super strong and white looks dirty all the time.
Except for Kubota.
I bought my Massey Ferguson GC1723 knowing it was built for MF by Iseki. Agco (Massey Ferguson) is a US based, global manufacturer of farm equipment. Long ago they partnered with Iseki for compact/subcompact tractors. MF does have influence on design and features. BUT the most important part for me is the parts and service are through my local MF dealer. I like to think of it as "I bought a dealer and it came with a tractor".
Iseki is a good brand. Japanese quality.
Reviewing a Massey today. Any features I should try to highlight?
@@RockhillfarmYTI think they tend to have better than average lift capacity.
Lots of info in this video. Who owns who. Good information here.
Morning.
2 nd looser 🤪
One other item of not. ( at least in Canada) the bobcat is selling at a higher price than the kioti.
I’m lucky I have Kubota , Kioti, and Deere all within a couple miles from me. Probably others as well.
For guys who cannot convince your wife to buy a tractor show them the Bobcat. They love the white paint job. My 2040 is coming today!!
Can u do a bad boy review on 4035
Very interesting! Does the Bobcat have larger tires for the chassis size than the equivalent Kioti does? Those rear tires on that Bobcat seem huge!
I believe that part would be the same
It's been a Kioti since 2010
Didn't BobCat launch their tractor line about a decade ago and then pull out of the market? This relaunch is maybe 2 or 3 years old
The earlier launch was also Kioti tractors
Yes. Leads to some concern about the company’s commitment to tractors.
@@ProductiveRecreation Bobcat is opening their own tractor production facility in Statesville, NC
Hey Brock, I've been having problems with Industrial tires in wet situations. I have a Mahindra that I would have to pay 625.00 each plus 250. to 400.00 for shipping for Ag rims. That's just the rims. The Mahindra dealer suggested to get large ring chains instead of Ag tires and that way I would have the option of wet and dry tire applications. Any thoughts on chains? I would also choose a Yanmar tractor if I was getting another tractor. BTW I could use R14 tire on my current rims but what I've read and seen they don't live up to the advertised performance.
Have a Safe and Wonderful day. I would also like to thank all the people for their comments and support.
So far I have put 90 hours on our R14s and they have been great
Have you had a chance to try them in mud?
Swampy wetlands etc. Thank you
@@pooch6178 yes actually I have used them in extreme muck
Hmmm if they are really going to make them in ND I will buy
The bobcat reps were at my house today. It seems they already are making them locally.
Easy way is to look at parts, most of the time, there is a similar root number if same mfg
Is everyone ok there.
i have a ct2025 looked at a bunch of tractors 25hp and the bobcat has a way better backhoe set up , totaly different than kioti .
Brand loyalty isn't as important as it used to be these days the brand you like may have been built by someone you don't.
Kubota builds there own tractor top to bottom. I’ll stick with my tried and true 1988 Kubota L2850.
Not New Holland John deere partnered with Hyundai
A partnered with Hitachi on the excavators, but I’m almost certain there was also a new Holland partnership.
Maybe both happened at different times?
There's really no reason Bobcat can't make an awesome little tractor if they wanted to right now. That one seems a bit dated, simplistic, and overpriced for what you get.
I want to know if this a Bob Cat channel? Are you compensated beyond given these tractors?
Maybe watch the video before commenting.
I am not paid by Bobcat and I don’t keep these tractors. They are here for one week for me to make videos about.
Why would anyone buy a John Deere small tractor? Seriously. Why?
There are three or four things that John Deere does better than any other competitor on a compact tractor.
I do think they are over priced
Kubota is Kubota there mowers are Kubota there tractors are Kubota there motors are Kubota! Kubota’s are Kubota no partner ships all Kubota s are Kubota’s end of the story!!!!
Sold both of our Kubotas, end of story! Deceitful company selling imported parts for USA made pricing under their name.The $2 million civil suit says it all.
Kubota= overpriced overated underpowered. They need to stop taking Advantage of people it's ridiculous.
Brock, I have seen a couple sources that sware TYM makes bobcat tractors ??
No Kioti has a manufacturing agreement with bobcat
Tym makes bad boy and took over the Branson line when they purchased then. Tym has also produced tractors for other brands over the years
TYM also makes Rural King tractors.