One other thing... Kioti used to make transmissions for Kubota. The shuttle shift on the NX is synchronized so you can shift on the fly like a standard car. It has a reverse shuttle and 24 f/r gear speeds (not that you need to go fast in reverse). If you're ground engaging I think for these small machines, the shuttle is the way to go. More power to the ground, more options all around (intentional rhyme there). Good luck!
I am so glad that you take time to share your experiences. I have a CT5545 that has 55 hours. So far it has been working fine and the the lift capacity has geen great. I use it for loading logs with a grapple. I do think the these tractors are new to the Bobcat dealerships and that they lack experience in trouble shooting and repairing these machines.If I run into problems like yours, I am going to contact an experienced Kioti Dealership for trouble shooting, but that kinda defeats the purpose of a warranty. I certainly would strongly consider the buy back.
Sounds like the repair bills would be more then the cost of the machine if not covered with warranty. I don’t think they can afford to sell these things at this rate.
I had the same tractor Identical problems except for the leak in the rear. The last time they came out to recalibrate it the mechanic put it through the back wall of my implement barn that’s how bad it jumped. They did offer to purchase it and take it back and it’s gone and I replaced it with another tractor not a bobcat. Purchased in June 2021 gone in February 2022 with only 161 hours on it more hours in the shop then on the engine.
Buddy I feel ya... I went and bought a New bobcat CT 2535 about 7 months ago and it was nothing but JUNK.. I had wiring issues, hydraulic leaks, loader would barely pick up anything, but the biggest thing was it drank radiator coolant.. every week I had to add about a quart of fluid to it.. I took it to the dealer about 6 times and all they could say was it must have air in the system .. thinking this machine was just a lemon I then bought a new CT5550 likes yours.. and guess what this one is JUNK too.. it only has 26 hours on it because it has been at the dealer 90% of its life.. transmission problems, wiring issues, leak issues, and the big thing on this one is I was mowing with a offset mower with it and when I picked it up to move to the next spot and top of the transmission where the top link attaches to.. the whole top of the transmission broke off!!!!.. I kid you not the whole top broke off!!!.. they told me something in the transmission blew up or the casting was bad..lol!!! .. they told me bobcat don't even have that part in stock so they are ordering it from Korea.. that was 4 months ago and still not fixed yet..lol.. So your not the only one having problems with these machines.. personal if I ever get the tractor back its going up for sale!!
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that. That doesn’t bode well for Bobcat tractors. Sounds like you are worse off than me. That makes me question taking their offer. Thanks for sharing!
I would take the buy back deal. Splitting the tractor and a still not fully functional HST - it may never be 100% or have long term reliability. Incorrect sealing or even wrong bolt torque are all things that could cause problems down the road for such a major repair. And you now have Bobcat corporates attention, an opportunity that may not come around again. I’ve watched your videos (well done by the way - very informative) since I have a CT2040 being prepped at a dealer here in Texas. I have had a reliable Kubota but the Bobcat dealer is close so I'm taking a risk even though there is no real price savings with Bobcat now.
It was down to a bobcat 5558 or a kubota mx5400 for me. The dealer salesman didn’t seem interested at all in selling me a tractor. Wanted to sell me a new skid steer. Said the tractors were not selling. Ended up with the kubota. 260 hrs and the only issue I had was a bad hydraulic hose from the factory with a pin hole leak. Very satisfied with my choice. But I definitely paid a premium also. I have a bobcat skid steer and it has been a fantastic machine also. Hard to say what you should do. Glad I’m not in your position.
Just had my CT5545 taken in for no forward or reverse, had some shifting issues before with not going into the ranges well but now good ol metal to metal sound and there she sat. Had to use the bucket to move her backwards engine and loader worked great but no other movement. Hopefully the dealer has some good explanations 136.7hrs still under warranty, fingers crossed
I'm sorry to hear that. I haven't heard many people with the 45 saying they had major transmission issues. I was thinking maybe the lower hp was a benefit, guess not. I'd be interested in what your dealer says and does, if you feel like sharing. I hope it works out well for you.
Welp found out its the hydrostatic drive, of course that means splitting the tractor so now I'm worried about all the issues you had. Only good thing is they told me they sent it to a larger shop that had the equipment to split it easier. Fingers crossed 2wks so far.
@@jameseisenhour8737 How frustrating for you. I think with the appropriate tooling you shouldn’t have the problems I had. From what I’ve gathered one of the main differences between the Bobcats and Kiotis is that Bobcat uses their own hydraulic pumps. I’m not sure if the Kiotis have the same issues, but I feel the Bobcat pumps are not up to par.
I have a CT2540 and love it l, had a few issues but over all it has been a great tractor. I would encourage you to take the deal if it fits your goals overall. I would add caution in the papers they present.
No issues with my NX 4510 to date (400 hrs). I kept the hp low and went with a shuttle shift to keep it simple. I also tend to under size the implements. Sorry to see you go through all this. I would go with the buy back and get another one but go with a gear one that way you don't have to worry about the hydro issues. If possible go with the 45 hp instead. You need a heavier machine for the bigger hp IMHO.
I haven't heard many people having issues with the smaller ones. I agree it needs to have more weight than it does. I'll have to check and see if they offer a gear drive in this model. Thanks!
That's good to hear. You are going to have little issues like that if you use it as intended in a dirty environment. Like I said, I just think I got a lemon.
if thats a DK kioti look up the part number for the = kioti fan belt. i had a kioti NX 2021 and it worked well but had a bad tranny. also the paint was real bad and flaking. also a hose was pinched in loader mounting bracket. i think these are covid machines because kioti has a great reputation. my dealer gave me a 2022 tym t494 zero problems
This machine is the same as the Kioti NX models. I too believe that I got a covid machine. I had that exact discussion with my dealership. They did not disagree. Bobcat ended up buying back this tractor.
Knock on wood my NX6010 is all good so far after this last repair, but if I had to do it again I would probably go with something without all the electrical stuff and bugs that go with it. If my NX was at the same point I would take the buy back and go to a power shuttle RX7320 PCC I had the chance to use a friend’s and it was a lot bigger difference than just the 13 hp. It was smoother and once I got the hang of it I was almost as simple as the HST. Also with the price increases I would look again at the Farmall tractors.
I bought a Bobcat CT30. I had serious issues with the way the tractor was sold to me. Bobcat Corp. got involved after I responded to a Satisfaction survey. Absolutely took care of the issue and me. I could not be happier with Bobcat Corp. And my tractor. I think that Bobcat is standing behind their product as much if not more than they can. Is unfortunate that economics are so screwed up since you purchased yours. You are not going to find many Corporations that will stand behind their product to the extent Bobcat is regarding your tractor.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I was considering Bobcat until I seen all the poor reviews. I think Bobcat would be wise to trade you with a comparable new Kubota in exchange for removing your videos.
I think if a guy can get through the first couple hundred hours without any issues you are probably good to go, if not it should still have enough resale value to ditch it and try something else without losing your shirt.
@@On_The_Farm Yes, within the first month or so I had almost all of the issues come to light. Most of which I am still dealing with as you probably know.
I have a ct 5550 and have 120 hrs on it and have had all the same issues you have currently waiting on the hydrostatic to be replaced at the shop im already over it!!!
Dang, I’ve had several people comment on being in the same boat with their 55’s. I don’t like to hear that. Seems like the smaller ones haven’t had the same issues. What kind of excuses has your dealer given you?
Customer Service can put a bad reputation on a product/brand, any brand. I have a 2018 model J.Deere compact tractor. I have had terrible service from my local dealership. I wouldn't recommend this dealership to anyone. I like the looks of the Bobcat Brand, and have seen some good reviews on this brand. I wish there was a Bobcat Dealer near me.
Got a bob cat tool cat and a Kioti tractor and live 20 km from dealers and town. But I choose to drive 500km round trip to solve operating issues at a dealer I trust and know can resolve problems! The world is full of dud Doctors and mechanics. 👍
I’d probably take the deal you got a fluke bad one I think I have a 2001 kioti dk 45. Knock on wood no problems at all my cousin bought one 1year after dk 35 no issues. Either. It seams no matter what brand if you get a lemon you typically have issues right of the get go
I did take the deal. The one I have now seems to be better. I agree that all makes have issues at times. It's unfortunate that it happened, but they seem willing to work with me. Thanks for the comment.
Other than being annoying, it isn’t a mechanical issue which is fortunate. I wonder if there is a certain production group that has the rubbing issue. The new 5558 the dealer had, seemed to have a much bigger gap, which shouldn’t rub.
@@gaining_ground mine has run marks in the same spot but it doesn’t make any noise. Mines a 5545 I got mine just before winter I have a 8’ blade on it I have a kilometre of road to plow then I have an bobcat s130 skid steer with a 8’ bucket to do my yard. They say we got about 8’ of snow this year I was almost plowing every 2 days
@@claytonhillier9496 wow, I wish we had that much snow this winter. We are hurting for moisture and it’s not looking to be a good year for farming here.
The dealer did replace the solenoid and created a whole bunch of other issues that I made videos about. I bought a second 5555 and it has done way better than this one. I have almost 400hrs on the new one and it has been giving me transmission problems for the last 75hrs or so. I am afraid to have the dealership touch it and cause more problems, but I did talk to them last month about it. I am probably going to have to have them do something about it eventually.
I did opt for the new one. The new one has 500hrs on it and is substantially better, however, I am now having transmission issues. We will have to see how this gets dealt with. Thanks
Well, the new tractor was supposed to be in the last week of May. Now they are saying the end of June. I’m not going to hold my breath. What all did they end up doing to your NX?
@@gaining_ground Sorry to hear you are still dealing with all that, hopefully it will show up soon. On the NX they replaced the safety module, added some grounding straps from the axels, frame, cab, and chair. Updated the code on the system and calibrated the HST. I did price going to the 7230 but it was going to be about 10K more. If it acts up again it may have a “boating accident” haha 😂
Should take the buyout. Part ways as amicably as possible and buy another brand from another dealership. Why hassle yourself or the dealership? Don't get mad - find another brand solution. I can't imagine why you haven't done that already.
I would have, if that had been an option. Bobcat would only buy that one back with the contingency that I bought another one from them. I did take that option and the new one has been a much better tractor, however, I am currently having transmission issues.
I got a 1025 nothing but problems tech have no clue how to work on it do you have a corpate contact? I got in when you did or else i would have went with a different brand kind of thinking about switching now
Sorry to hear your having issues too. I don't have a corporate contact per say, Bobcat has what they call Territory Service Managers, which are reps that deal with service issues for a selected area. My dealer has avoided telling me whom my TSM is, although he is the one that has approved the negotiations. I do know of another person having issues with their Bobcat that had direct contact with their TSM and I have that TSM's info. I also have thought of switching brands, the problem I have is there are no tractors currently available in my area which makes it tough to switch.
Unfortunately, there is no tractor lemon law. Which makes it very difficult to get a buyback. I was able to get one with the condition of purchasing another Bobcat tractor. So far I have had minimal issues with the new one.🤞
I almost believe that other tractor companies pay guys like this to make videos like these to wreck the reputation of their competitors. Bobcats been making equipment far too long for mistakes like these to slip by. Someone has bought and paid this clown to do what he is doing here. Too many others are not having these problems for it to be believed.
I’m glad to see that conspiracy nut jobs still exist. Everything I have documented in these videos is true and accurate. If you read through the comments on my videos you’ll see that I am not a one off with these issues. Bobcat takes a Kioti tractor and puts their own hydraulic system in it, so it is truly not a Bobcat. I have owned many Bobcat products and found them to be good machines, however since Doosan purchased them I think quality has deteriorated. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
DO NOT BUY ANY KUBOTA PRODUCT I BOUGHT A NEW KUBOTA LX 4020 TRACTOR TO USE FOR A SNOW REMOVAL BUSINESS IN BRIAN HEAD, UT. I HAD TO PURCHASE FROM A DEALERSHIP IN COLORADO AS IT WAS THE ONLY KUBOTA DEALERSHIP WITHIN A 1000 MILE SEARCH TO HAVE THE TRACTOR I NEEDED FOR THE PURPOSE INTENDED. The Dealership, Wickham Tractor in Fort Collins, CO sold me the tractor and added Howes diesel treatment to the tank as well as selling me the remainder of the bottle to use to prevent the fuel from jelling. I Used as per specs. Tractor was purchased on 11/21/23 and I picked it up and transported it back to UT. Tractor was in operation for 17.2 hours before it would not start. Local Kubota dealerships said they would not come out to try to fix it as we did not buy it from them. Took it to Las Vegas, NV, as they were closest Kubota dealership, dropped off on 1/8/24 at 730 am. Kubota dealership said the fuel smelled funny so it wasn't covered under warranty and said $12000.00 plus to fix. The DPF was completely clogged and the only codes were low temp MAF sensor and no communication with EGR. Western area rep said there was no fuel to test because I drained it. This is a Lie. Had more than 6 gallons of fuel in it when i dropped it off. I have all the emails and correspondences and text messages, proving they denied coverage for adding a fuel additive. Sergio at Kubota customer service said, “When I put fuel in the tractor it voided warranty.” Apco, the Kubota dealership in Las Vegas, sent out the injectors for testing they came back as bad due to fuel contamination on 1/23/24. Kubota persisted in their point of me putting bad fuel in the Tractor. When I called the tester, I pressed about the fuel contamination. The person who did the test, said it was visible metal in the injectors that most likely came from the high pressure fuel pump. There was no metal in the fuel tank, fuel filter or fuel water separator. The dealership i bought the tractor from said they were the only ones that could help me at this point due to Kubota policy. Eddie at Wickham tractor told me I needed to bring the tractor back to them, 1367 miles round trip. and they would sell me a new one because I had broken this one. And would see about trying to fix the one I had already bought for a discount. I transported the tractor back to Greely, CO to Wickham on 1/18/24 they tested the fuel that was still in the filters and it came back as fine 2/8/24 so they were going to replace the entire engine. This could take between 3 to 9 months. My warranty coverage says all warranty work to be completed within 30 days. On 2/28/24 I found out there was internal Kubota Service Bulletin that came out to all the dealers the week before I bought the tractor stating the very problems my tractor was having. They knew this, and still denied coverage, and finally, when I presented this fraud to Kubota, on 3/7/24 Wickham tractor said they were going to replace the tractor with a new one, but wouldn't give me a timeline of when I would get a new one and I would have the expense of picking it up from them verses a local dealership. These delays have cost me my business and reputation to move snow I had to pay out my competitors and cancel and refund all my contracts. A service bulletin for this tractor was issued before I bought it stating this very problem. and it was to be fixed at Kubotas expense. They knew the problem existed, they tried to blame it on me for adding fuel supplement, they tried to coerce me into buying a new tractor on top of the broken one so i didn't lose my business. they refused to cover the cost of repair until i proved their fraud, and intent by pushing the narrative and then changing and deleting emails. I have all emails and correspondence showing the timeline, the fraud and intent.
Wow, that is a heck of story. It makes me feel better about my ordeal. It is unfortunate that businesses try to weasel their way out of everything these days. I long for the past, when the customer was always right. I don't think it matters what brand you buy, there are shysters everywhere.
One other thing... Kioti used to make transmissions for Kubota. The shuttle shift on the NX is synchronized so you can shift on the fly like a standard car. It has a reverse shuttle and 24 f/r gear speeds (not that you need to go fast in reverse). If you're ground engaging I think for these small machines, the shuttle is the way to go. More power to the ground, more options all around (intentional rhyme there). Good luck!
That’s interesting. I appreciate the info.
You seem like a dream customer....I bet the shop guys adore you
I’m at 161 hours on my 5558. I’ve really only had one issue with mine that the dealer resolved pretty quickly. I’ve been happy with mine.
That’s great to hear.
I am so glad that you take time to share your experiences. I have a CT5545 that has 55 hours. So far it has been working fine and the the lift capacity has geen great. I use it for loading logs with a grapple. I do think the these tractors are new to the Bobcat dealerships and that they lack experience in trouble shooting and repairing these machines.If I run into problems like yours, I am going to contact an experienced Kioti Dealership for trouble shooting, but that kinda defeats the purpose of a warranty. I certainly would strongly consider the buy back.
My local dealer was a Kioti dealer and they still don’t seem to know much. I’m glad to hear you have had good luck so far with your tractor.
In general tractor companies say a loader lift capacity does not subtract the weight of the loader and bucket itself.
Sounds like the repair bills would be more then the cost of the machine if not covered with warranty. I don’t think they can afford to sell these things at this rate.
I had the same tractor Identical problems except for the leak in the rear. The last time they came out to recalibrate it the mechanic put it through the back wall of my implement barn that’s how bad it jumped.
They did offer to purchase it and take it back and it’s gone and I replaced it with another tractor not a bobcat.
Purchased in June 2021 gone in February 2022 with only 161 hours on it more hours in the shop then on the engine.
Oh man, that is not encouraging.
If you don’t mind, what did you end up replacing it with?
@@gaining_ground MX6000 Kubota
sorry to hear about all the problems, I know what a major pain that can be.
Thank you. It has been an ordeal.
Buddy I feel ya... I went and bought a New bobcat CT 2535 about 7 months ago and it was nothing but JUNK.. I had wiring issues, hydraulic leaks, loader would barely pick up anything, but the biggest thing was it drank radiator coolant.. every week I had to add about a quart of fluid to it.. I took it to the dealer about 6 times and all they could say was it must have air in the system .. thinking this machine was just a lemon I then bought a new CT5550 likes yours.. and guess what this one is JUNK too.. it only has 26 hours on it because it has been at the dealer 90% of its life.. transmission problems, wiring issues, leak issues, and the big thing on this one is I was mowing with a offset mower with it and when I picked it up to move to the next spot and top of the transmission where the top link attaches to.. the whole top of the transmission broke off!!!!.. I kid you not the whole top broke off!!!.. they told me something in the transmission blew up or the casting was bad..lol!!! .. they told me bobcat don't even have that part in stock so they are ordering it from Korea.. that was 4 months ago and still not fixed yet..lol.. So your not the only one having problems with these machines.. personal if I ever get the tractor back its going up for sale!!
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that. That doesn’t bode well for Bobcat tractors. Sounds like you are worse off than me. That makes me question taking their offer. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like John Deere problems. Junk
I would take the buy back deal. Splitting the tractor and a still not fully functional HST - it may never be 100% or have long term reliability. Incorrect sealing or even wrong bolt torque are all things that could cause problems down the road for such a major repair. And you now have Bobcat corporates attention, an opportunity that may not come around again. I’ve watched your videos (well done by the way - very informative) since I have a CT2040 being prepped at a dealer here in Texas. I have had a reliable Kubota but the Bobcat dealer is close so I'm taking a risk even though there is no real price savings with Bobcat now.
That is what scares me more than anything, the unknown of what the local mechanics have or haven’t done.
Thanks for your feedback.
It was down to a bobcat 5558 or a kubota mx5400 for me. The dealer salesman didn’t seem interested at all in selling me a tractor. Wanted to sell me a new skid steer. Said the tractors were not selling. Ended up with the kubota. 260 hrs and the only issue I had was a bad hydraulic hose from the factory with a pin hole leak. Very satisfied with my choice. But I definitely paid a premium also. I have a bobcat skid steer and it has been a fantastic machine also. Hard to say what you should do. Glad I’m not in your position.
Yes, it’s going to be a tough decision. I would like to try a Kubota, but my local dealer doesn’t have any.
Just had my CT5545 taken in for no forward or reverse, had some shifting issues before with not going into the ranges well but now good ol metal to metal sound and there she sat. Had to use the bucket to move her backwards engine and loader worked great but no other movement. Hopefully the dealer has some good explanations 136.7hrs still under warranty, fingers crossed
I'm sorry to hear that. I haven't heard many people with the 45 saying they had major transmission issues. I was thinking maybe the lower hp was a benefit, guess not. I'd be interested in what your dealer says and does, if you feel like sharing. I hope it works out well for you.
@Gaining Ground will do, picked up today so hopefully I'll at least know their thoughts by the end of the week
Welp found out its the hydrostatic drive, of course that means splitting the tractor so now I'm worried about all the issues you had. Only good thing is they told me they sent it to a larger shop that had the equipment to split it easier. Fingers crossed 2wks so far.
@@jameseisenhour8737 How frustrating for you. I think with the appropriate tooling you shouldn’t have the problems I had.
From what I’ve gathered one of the main differences between the Bobcats and Kiotis is that Bobcat uses their own hydraulic pumps. I’m not sure if the Kiotis have the same issues, but I feel the Bobcat pumps are not up to par.
I have a CT2540 and love it l, had a few issues but over all it has been a great tractor. I would encourage you to take the deal if it fits your goals overall. I would add caution in the papers they present.
Definitely going to read the fine print.
No issues with my NX 4510 to date (400 hrs). I kept the hp low and went with a shuttle shift to keep it simple. I also tend to under size the implements. Sorry to see you go through all this. I would go with the buy back and get another one but go with a gear one that way you don't have to worry about the hydro issues. If possible go with the 45 hp instead. You need a heavier machine for the bigger hp IMHO.
I haven't heard many people having issues with the smaller ones. I agree it needs to have more weight than it does. I'll have to check and see if they offer a gear drive in this model. Thanks!
I have a 2011 CT440. The only issues I have with it were broken hydraulic lines and small electrical issues.
That's good to hear. You are going to have little issues like that if you use it as intended in a dirty environment. Like I said, I just think I got a lemon.
Thanks for posting all this. After renting one, I thought about buying one. I would take their offer of full refund.
You're welcome. I appreciate the feedback.
if thats a DK kioti look up the part number for the = kioti fan belt. i had a kioti NX 2021 and it worked well but had a bad tranny. also the paint was real bad and flaking. also a hose was pinched in loader mounting bracket. i think these are covid machines because kioti has a great reputation. my dealer gave me a 2022 tym t494 zero problems
This machine is the same as the Kioti NX models. I too believe that I got a covid machine. I had that exact discussion with my dealership. They did not disagree. Bobcat ended up buying back this tractor.
Knock on wood my NX6010 is all good so far after this last repair, but if I had to do it again I would probably go with something without all the electrical stuff and bugs that go with it. If my NX was at the same point I would take the buy back and go to a power shuttle RX7320 PCC I had the chance to use a friend’s and it was a lot bigger difference than just the 13 hp. It was smoother and once I got the hang of it I was almost as simple as the HST. Also with the price increases I would look again at the Farmall tractors.
Yeah, my problem is going to be availability. I have been calling around and no one has anything on their lots to even look at.
Sad to hear. It seems like your dealer is the biggest issue here.
I bought a Bobcat CT30. I had serious issues with the way the tractor was sold to me. Bobcat Corp. got involved after I responded to a Satisfaction survey. Absolutely took care of the issue and me. I could not be happier with Bobcat Corp. And my tractor. I think that Bobcat is standing behind their product as much if not more than they can. Is unfortunate that economics are so screwed up since you purchased yours. You are not going to find many Corporations that will stand behind their product to the extent Bobcat is regarding your tractor.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I was considering Bobcat until I seen all the poor reviews. I think Bobcat would be wise to trade you with a comparable new Kubota in exchange for removing your videos.
Take the buy back and try a new one. Like I have said before, my CT4050 has had no problems, although I do not have as many hours as you do.
I think if a guy can get through the first couple hundred hours without any issues you are probably good to go, if not it should still have enough resale value to ditch it and try something else without losing your shirt.
@@gaining_ground Your problems seem to start popping up right away. Didn't they?
@@On_The_Farm Yes, within the first month or so I had almost all of the issues come to light. Most of which I am still dealing with as you probably know.
@@gaining_ground I would go with the corporate offer. I think something is wrong with your unit that can't be easily diagnosed or fixed.
@@On_The_Farm I want to believe that’s the case, fingers crossed.
I have a ct 5550 and have 120 hrs on it and have had all the same issues you have currently waiting on the hydrostatic to be replaced at the shop im already over it!!!
Dang, I’ve had several people comment on being in the same boat with their 55’s. I don’t like to hear that. Seems like the smaller ones haven’t had the same issues.
What kind of excuses has your dealer given you?
Customer Service can put a bad reputation on a product/brand, any brand. I have a 2018 model J.Deere compact tractor. I have had terrible service from my local dealership. I wouldn't recommend this dealership to anyone. I like the looks of the Bobcat Brand, and have seen some good reviews on this brand. I wish there was a Bobcat Dealer near me.
I agree, the dealership can make or break a brand’s reputation. I like the looks, the options and the cab. I wish it had been a trouble free machine.
Got a bob cat tool cat and a Kioti tractor and live 20 km from dealers and town. But I choose to drive 500km round trip to solve operating issues at a dealer I trust and know can resolve problems!
The world is full of dud Doctors and mechanics. 👍
It is unfortunate that you have to do that, but I truly understand why you would.
That tractor was built on Friday.
Exactly, at about 3pm.
TAKE THE BUY OUT!!!! You have been through enough.
I agree! Thanks.
I’d probably take the deal you got a fluke bad one I think I have a 2001 kioti dk 45. Knock on wood no problems at all my cousin bought one 1year after dk 35 no issues. Either. It seams no matter what brand if you get a lemon you typically have issues right of the get go
I did take the deal. The one I have now seems to be better. I agree that all makes have issues at times. It's unfortunate that it happened, but they seem willing to work with me.
Thanks for the comment.
What motor brand is it
@@jwmustang1 Daedong
@@jwmustang1 daedong. Been a great motor. Great machine
Your video scares me my hood rubs in the same spot I have 67 hours on mine and haven’t had a problem with anything else
Other than being annoying, it isn’t a mechanical issue which is fortunate. I wonder if there is a certain production group that has the rubbing issue. The new 5558 the dealer had, seemed to have a much bigger gap, which shouldn’t rub.
@@gaining_ground mine has run marks in the same spot but it doesn’t make any noise. Mines a 5545 I got mine just before winter I have a 8’ blade on it I have a kilometre of road to plow then I have an bobcat s130 skid steer with a 8’ bucket to do my yard. They say we got about 8’ of snow this year I was almost plowing every 2 days
@@claytonhillier9496 wow, I wish we had that much snow this winter. We are hurting for moisture and it’s not looking to be a good year for farming here.
dude kioti had a batch of bad solinoids in the transmission. if this is a NX, i had one. let me know if you have questions
The dealer did replace the solenoid and created a whole bunch of other issues that I made videos about. I bought a second 5555 and it has done way better than this one. I have almost 400hrs on the new one and it has been giving me transmission problems for the last 75hrs or so. I am afraid to have the dealership touch it and cause more problems, but I did talk to them last month about it. I am probably going to have to have them do something about it eventually.
Swap the Lemon for a new step up with full warranty. First sign of trouble, swap it again. They OWE you!
I did opt for the new one. The new one has 500hrs on it and is substantially better, however, I am now having transmission issues. We will have to see how this gets dealt with.
Thanks
How are things going? Any updates? I finally had my recall completed on my NX6010 HST and it has so far been ok.
Well, the new tractor was supposed to be in the last week of May. Now they are saying the end of June. I’m not going to hold my breath.
What all did they end up doing to your NX?
@@gaining_ground Sorry to hear you are still dealing with all that, hopefully it will show up soon.
On the NX they replaced the safety module, added some grounding straps from the axels, frame, cab, and chair. Updated the code on the system and calibrated the HST. I did price going to the 7230 but it was going to be about 10K more. If it acts up again it may have a “boating accident” haha 😂
Should take the buyout. Part ways as amicably as possible and buy another brand from another dealership. Why hassle yourself or the dealership? Don't get mad - find another brand solution. I can't imagine why you haven't done that already.
I would have, if that had been an option. Bobcat would only buy that one back with the contingency that I bought another one from them. I did take that option and the new one has been a much better tractor, however, I am currently having transmission issues.
2021 nx4510 bad tranny, tried to get repaired still bad. now i have a tym
I got a 1025 nothing but problems tech have no clue how to work on it do you have a corpate contact? I got in when you did or else i would have went with a different brand kind of thinking about switching now
Sorry to hear your having issues too.
I don't have a corporate contact per say, Bobcat has what they call Territory Service Managers, which are reps that deal with service issues for a selected area. My dealer has avoided telling me whom my TSM is, although he is the one that has approved the negotiations. I do know of another person having issues with their Bobcat that had direct contact with their TSM and I have that TSM's info.
I also have thought of switching brands, the problem I have is there are no tractors currently available in my area which makes it tough to switch.
Do you plan on putting a 3rd function on it
Yes, that is on my to do list. When I get around to it, I'll do a video showing the install.
That will be great cause I have a kioti nx4510 and I want to put a 3rd function on it but I can’t find any videos of the installation
They probably loved your comment sbout being done with bobcat 😂, this hole process sucks.
I would look at a different brand. That's too much BS if you have things to do.
How much are those?
I paid in the mid 30s. The new ones are in the mid 50s.
I don't think I would trust your dealer to put air in the tires.
😂 I hear you on that.
Let them take it... buy a Kubota. You'll never go back.
No, they have to buy your down time as well. This thing is a lemon.
I wish that was the case. There is no lemon law for farm equipment where I live.
Interesting
I have 4050, 50 Hours no issues. I'd get the refund.
I'm glad to hear that you haven't had any problems. Thanks!
The first thing to do is run as fast and far away from this dealer.
There are limits to incompetency.
I agree. Unfortunately, the dealer has all the Bobcat/ Kioti dealerships within 200 miles of me.
I would have already made them buy it back!! And get away from bobcat!!!
Unfortunately, there is no tractor lemon law. Which makes it very difficult to get a buyback. I was able to get one with the condition of purchasing another Bobcat tractor. So far I have had minimal issues with the new one.🤞
shoulda got a deere
Why would i pay for paint and be forced to buy needlessly expensive tooling
I almost believe that other tractor companies pay guys like this to make videos like these to wreck the reputation of their competitors. Bobcats been making equipment far too long for mistakes like these to slip by. Someone has bought and paid this clown to do what he is doing here. Too many others are not having these problems for it to be believed.
I’m glad to see that conspiracy nut jobs still exist.
Everything I have documented in these videos is true and accurate. If you read through the comments on my videos you’ll see that I am not a one off with these issues. Bobcat takes a Kioti tractor and puts their own hydraulic system in it, so it is truly not a Bobcat. I have owned many Bobcat products and found them to be good machines, however since Doosan purchased them I think quality has deteriorated. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
I think you need a Mahindra
Sounds like you need a Kubota or Deere. And not to mention an entirely different dealership/service center.
I'd love a Kubota or Deere, but the price point was almost half on this one. I agree on the dealer.
DO NOT BUY ANY KUBOTA PRODUCT
I BOUGHT A NEW KUBOTA LX 4020 TRACTOR TO USE FOR A SNOW REMOVAL BUSINESS
IN BRIAN HEAD, UT. I HAD TO PURCHASE FROM A DEALERSHIP IN COLORADO AS IT WAS
THE ONLY KUBOTA DEALERSHIP WITHIN A 1000 MILE SEARCH TO HAVE THE TRACTOR I
NEEDED FOR THE PURPOSE INTENDED. The Dealership, Wickham Tractor in Fort Collins, CO
sold me the tractor and added Howes diesel treatment to the tank as well as selling me the
remainder of the bottle to use to prevent the fuel from jelling. I Used as per specs. Tractor was
purchased on 11/21/23 and I picked it up and transported it back to UT. Tractor was in
operation for 17.2 hours before it would not start. Local Kubota dealerships said they would
not come out to try to fix it as we did not buy it from them. Took it to Las Vegas, NV, as they
were closest Kubota dealership, dropped off on 1/8/24 at 730 am. Kubota dealership said the
fuel smelled funny so it wasn't covered under warranty and said $12000.00 plus to fix. The DPF
was completely clogged and the only codes were low temp MAF sensor and no
communication with EGR. Western area rep said there was no fuel to test because I drained it.
This is a Lie. Had more than 6 gallons of fuel in it when i dropped it off. I have all the emails and
correspondences and text messages, proving they denied coverage for adding a fuel additive.
Sergio at Kubota customer service said, “When I put fuel in the tractor it voided warranty.”
Apco, the Kubota dealership in Las Vegas, sent out the injectors for testing they came back as
bad due to fuel contamination on 1/23/24. Kubota persisted in their point of me putting bad
fuel in the Tractor. When I called the tester, I pressed about the fuel contamination. The person
who did the test, said it was visible metal in the injectors that most likely came from the high
pressure fuel pump. There was no metal in the fuel tank, fuel filter or fuel water separator. The
dealership i bought the tractor from said they were the only ones that could help me at this
point due to Kubota policy. Eddie at Wickham tractor told me I needed to bring the tractor
back to them, 1367 miles round trip. and they would sell me a new one because I had broken
this one. And would see about trying to fix the one I had already bought for a discount. I
transported the tractor back to Greely, CO to Wickham on 1/18/24 they tested the fuel that was
still in the filters and it came back as fine 2/8/24 so they were going to replace the entire
engine. This could take between 3 to 9 months. My warranty coverage says all warranty work
to be completed within 30 days. On 2/28/24 I found out there was internal Kubota Service
Bulletin that came out to all the dealers the week before I bought the tractor stating the very
problems my tractor was having. They knew this, and still denied coverage, and finally, when I
presented this fraud to Kubota, on 3/7/24 Wickham tractor said they were going to replace the
tractor with a new one, but wouldn't give me a timeline of when I would get a new one and I
would have the expense of picking it up from them verses a local dealership. These delays
have cost me my business and reputation to move snow I had to pay out my competitors and
cancel and refund all my contracts. A service bulletin for this tractor was issued before I
bought it stating this very problem. and it was to be fixed at Kubotas expense. They knew the
problem existed, they tried to blame it on me for adding fuel supplement, they tried to coerce
me into buying a new tractor on top of the broken one so i didn't lose my business. they
refused to cover the cost of repair until i proved their fraud, and intent by pushing the narrative
and then changing and deleting emails. I have all emails and correspondence showing the
timeline, the fraud and intent.
Wow, that is a heck of story. It makes me feel better about my ordeal. It is unfortunate that businesses try to weasel their way out of everything these days. I long for the past, when the customer was always right. I don't think it matters what brand you buy, there are shysters everywhere.