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How Do I Pick the Right Bobcat Tractor to Purchase or Rent?

June 18, 2024

How Do I Pick the Right Bobcat Tractor to Purchase or Rent?

Browsing tractors but not sure which fits you best? This article should help you understand the line-up available from Bobcat’s line-up. It’s valuable to know the meaning of each model’s name when browsing available machines; Where the second number of the four-digit name is ‘0’ this refers to an open cab, whereas 5 refers to a closed cab model and the last two numbers of models denotes the engine horsepower available.

Sub Compact Machines

These sub-compact sized machines are perfect for personal property and smaller scale tasks where maneuverability and nimbleness are more valuable than maximum power and lift capability. These machines are typically employed to level, load, mow, dig, trench & snowplow natural landscape grounds as these machines can complete the job at hand to a similar degree as their larger counterparts, though these larger machines have benefits of their own.

The Bobcat CT1000 platform offers between 21-25 horsepower in a compact frame able to maneuver around obstacles and tight spaces lifting to 700-lbs payload. This platform range can travel up to 17.8 kmph and is available with only a hydrostatic transmission, unlike the larger models with alternative options.

Compact Tractors

The Bobcat 2000 to 5000 series platform machines offer a stronger capability in larger bodies and boast the ability to take on larger responsibility. With a larger frame and powertrain, the compact series can help with further rugged tasks compared to sub-compact machines in commercial landscaping, farming, or ranch work on multiple acres of ground to be worked on. The wider range of attachments available to compact tractors compared to sub-compact models offer further versatility to owners and operators on the jobsite.

Compact models across the 2000, 4000 & 5000 series offers varied transmission options (manual, hydrostatic, synchro shuttle) compared to sub-compact machines. With larger bodies and engines these machines can lift with a capacity of up to 3,200-lbs with a travel speed of up to 29.7 kmph! Get jobs done with solid pace due to strong lifting capacity and quick movement.

One Machine, Many Possibilities

Take advantage of Bobcat’s wide range of attachments available to transform your machine from a strong and capable tractor to a backhoe, tine rake or maybe a tiller... The full line of official Bobcat attachments are available with Westerra Equipment for you to transform your machine to use in getting the e task at hand done with minimal number of additional machines needed. See below a quick video on how easy it is to switch between attachments on the Bobcat tractor line-up.

The Grass is Greener with Bobcat

Looking to update or upgrade your tractor equipment? Right now we’re offering valuable incentives to help make that new tractor purchase even sweeter. Click the button below to explore the latest offer available on Bobcat Tractors and other machines with Westerra Equipment.

Thinking of Landscaping? Think Westerra Equipment

Bobcat offers premium landscaping equipment with mowers & tractors plus the wide range of attachments available to expand productivity.

As always, our knowledgeable and friendly staff are more than happy to help you decide what attachment or equipment and attachment options are best for your needs. We carry a wide range of premium equipment including Bobcat machines and attachments for various industries. Contact us via the link below or using our live chat to find out more about these new Bobcat offerings or alternative choices for your requirements.