Bobcat / Kioti CT2025 Tractor 800hr Review

I hit the 800hr milestone with my 2023 CT2025 tractor. It has been a good reliable tractor so far. I have had some recent work done on it, other than that I haven't had any issues. There are a few things I don't particularly like, but overall I do like this tractor.

[@frankwrogg2515]

Great information. Thanks for sharing. There are videos on turning up the power on these for the Kotie versions, and they swear it makes a huge difference in hill climbing.

[@CoryCarl-q2y]

Check where your hydraulic hoses for bucket sit on that random bracket below the foot pedals, noticed mine was rubbing a hole through the hose there.

[@gaining_ground]

@@CoryCarl-q2y Good to know. I’ll check mine. Thanks

[@On_The_Farm]

You have really got your use out of it in a short time. I am just coming up on my 200 hour service on my 2021 CT4050.

[@gaining_ground]

It's a catch 22. Equipment is so expensive these days, you either use it and wear it out quicker to get your money's worth or not use it as much to make it last so you don't have to replace it.

[@On_The_Farm]

@@gaining_ground For sure, if you have a need for the equipment then use it. I am glad to see you have had few problems with your Bobcat tractor over 800 hours.

[@msilliphant]

were did you get the arm rest

[@gaining_ground]

My Bobcat dealer. It is a right side arm rest, that I converted to a left. I have a video of the process, ruclips.net/video/J5oHK5q9B_M/видео.html .

[@jasoncrowder2969]

That's strange, almost annoying that they were persistent to not doing the overhead on it. Why can't they just do what the customer requests? This bobcat tractor brand along with customer service is pushing me away from this brand more and more.

[@gaining_ground]

@@jasoncrowder2969 I agree. I feel that part of the reason is that they don’t have the experience level when it comes to certain maintenance items. Like I mentioned, I had to take the machine back in for a new valve cover gasket because they didn’t put it back together properly. That expense is eaten by the dealership. It’s easier to avoid losing money if you avoid the job to begin with. It’s not just a Bobcat issue, I’ve seen this mentality in other businesses.