@@joshbowser7217 I do like the block tread but we don’t really order it any more. We have some snow we move and the bar tread (whether this is true or not) seems to me like it’s better in the snow. Seems like the bar tread has more noticeable wear and tear when it catches something particularly abrasive or damaging like concrete or iron. It’s rare either way that we are replacing tracks before about 1500-1800 hrs.
@@chasildasil I probably have 6 or so hours in a JCB. Enough for a cat guy like me to know I prefer the cat. The single loader arm isn’t as stable as a conventional skid. This is a factor for me when I am doing fine finish type work. The boom kind of bounces around back and forth and it just drives me crazy. The controls aren’t near as smooth as the cat. The JCB rides rougher. I don’t feel like they’re easier to get in and out of. The JCB has like three different speed settings that give more torque or more travel speed based on your selection. I find none of them to be a good all purpose setting. The fast settings put you through the windshield the slow ones put you to sleep trying to get anything done. I don’t really have any experience with high flow attachments with them so I can’t say much there but I would imagine a big mower or brush cutter really would make that arm wobble. I know some guys who have one on the farm or ranch and they love being able to lift something up and get out and work on whatever they’re lifting, so there’s the one defense of the JCB that I will say it has. I honestly don’t know what the price points are for any of the JCB models. I’ll just say if Cat comes at you with a forgivable price for a similar model, don’t hesitate to get the Cat, unless you’re going to live and die by that side entry door.
After running a case 340b and watching the smaller loader arms flex and twist I'd appreciate the heavy arms, like the kubota 97. Heavy duty always the wat to go, i demoed one, comparing to others it seems pretty good.
@@digginandbuildinwv7012 there’s a real trade off in the visibility department. Its probably one of the things I dislike the most about the 265. Visibility to the bucket corners when you’re comfortably sitting back in your seat, and visibility out the side windows when the bucket is raised to about eye level.
@jacobo565 my initial order went in October Sept 23 but came back as couldn't order because of the change over. Then it went in January. Delivery date has gone up and down like a dogs dick and now being told Feb 2025. Will be first ones in Europe though
I assume you recording with a cell phone...if you turn it sideways, the screen will present wider...holding it straight up gives you the block-colored sides like you are looking through something to watch.
My 259d3 does the same thing. I was told that’s normal when the system activates at a certain speed it’ll drop the arms a bit to charge the accumulator. Once you get used to it it’s not a big deal. Just raise the arms about 12” before you take off.
@@midstatelandsolutionsllc1515 nah there was actually a problem. Aparrantly they put a couple hoses on opposite fittings from what they were supposed to be connected to
@@thethoughtfulcarpenter dealer informed me the hoses hooked to the valve for the ride control were hooked up backwards and that’s why it wasn’t working
Thank you! Do you like the block tread vs bar?
@@joshbowser7217 I do like the block tread but we don’t really order it any more. We have some snow we move and the bar tread (whether this is true or not) seems to me like it’s better in the snow. Seems like the bar tread has more noticeable wear and tear when it catches something particularly abrasive or damaging like concrete or iron. It’s rare either way that we are replacing tracks before about 1500-1800 hrs.
Jacob what do you think about JCB 270 vs Your Cat? Thanks for your time
@@chasildasil I probably have 6 or so hours in a JCB. Enough for a cat guy like me to know I prefer the cat. The single loader arm isn’t as stable as a conventional skid. This is a factor for me when I am doing fine finish type work. The boom kind of bounces around back and forth and it just drives me crazy. The controls aren’t near as smooth as the cat. The JCB rides rougher. I don’t feel like they’re easier to get in and out of. The JCB has like three different speed settings that give more torque or more travel speed based on your selection. I find none of them to be a good all purpose setting. The fast settings put you through the windshield the slow ones put you to sleep trying to get anything done. I don’t really have any experience with high flow attachments with them so I can’t say much there but I would imagine a big mower or brush cutter really would make that arm wobble. I know some guys who have one on the farm or ranch and they love being able to lift something up and get out and work on whatever they’re lifting, so there’s the one defense of the JCB that I will say it has. I honestly don’t know what the price points are for any of the JCB models. I’ll just say if Cat comes at you with a forgivable price for a similar model, don’t hesitate to get the Cat, unless you’re going to live and die by that side entry door.
Love my 255
After running a case 340b and watching the smaller loader arms flex and twist I'd appreciate the heavy arms, like the kubota 97. Heavy duty always the wat to go, i demoed one, comparing to others it seems pretty good.
@@digginandbuildinwv7012 I think it's got all the stiffness in the arms and comfort. Ground clearance would be nice but you cant have it all
@@digginandbuildinwv7012 there’s a real trade off in the visibility department. Its probably one of the things I dislike the most about the 265. Visibility to the bucket corners when you’re comfortably sitting back in your seat, and visibility out the side windows when the bucket is raised to about eye level.
Hello i purchased new 265 hardly used and noticed arms hitting/grinding body, just curious have u noticed this on your machine
@@ShieldTech-73 Yes. up front about ankle height if you’re sitting in the seat. I don’t love it.
Have you tried the track adjustment settings for loss of straight tracking.
Just asking,
@@rp1645 I have not.
cat 255 모델이나 265 모델이 그전 259d3 289d3 처럼 dpf가 있습니까?
259d3는 내가 살고있는 대한민국에서 5000시간마다 dpf청소를 위해 엔진을 내려서 dpf분리후 청소합니다.
새로운 2.8퍼킨스 엔진의 대해 궁금합니다.
@@dudgns50 No DPF
When did you order this machine ? I got 3 255 on order will be first ones in Europe but it's a year waiting !!
@@chriss7930 I ordered it early december 2023. I was pretty much as early as possible on the list without having insider information.
@jacobo565 my initial order went in October Sept 23 but came back as couldn't order because of the change over. Then it went in January. Delivery date has gone up and down like a dogs dick and now being told Feb 2025. Will be first ones in Europe though
40% more on the 255 vs 259. 289 vs 265 is 13%
@@CatGuy-246 cat was a little ambiguous with their advertising on that torque deal. Thanks for clearing that up.
I assume you recording with a cell phone...if you turn it sideways, the screen will present wider...holding it straight up gives you the block-colored sides like you are looking through something to watch.
My 259d3 does the same thing. I was told that’s normal when the system activates at a certain speed it’ll drop the arms a bit to charge the accumulator. Once you get used to it it’s not a big deal. Just raise the arms about 12” before you take off.
HUH?....I am talking about your cell phone video...
Sorry I meant to reply to the comment above 😬
@@midstatelandsolutionsllc1515 nah there was actually a problem. Aparrantly they put a couple hoses on opposite fittings from what they were supposed to be connected to
Looks like a bobcat from.the back.
@@sdrammm696969 it does.
my ride control doesn't work either.
@@thethoughtfulcarpenter dealer informed me the hoses hooked to the valve for the ride control were hooked up backwards and that’s why it wasn’t working
@@jacobo565 I'll be calling mine tomorrow!
Get bobcat it’s so much better than cat and it’s way more powerful
@@carsonrike7480 you buy the dealer not the machine.
Nah
Bullshit
Total bullshit. Bobcat is pure garbage.
@@giii7599 ha ha yeah we have a bobcat t595 , not bad to operate when it’s going , but have had plenty of down time with it .🤮