Routine Stop at Bobcat Dealership Leads to Tractor Purchase
Business Owner Simplifies Chores with CT230 and Implements
For Joe Alonge, it was just another stop at his Bobcat dealership for routine service on his skid-steer loader. Little did he know that he would eventually purchase a new CT230 compact tractor and implements for his 30-acre farm.
“Other tractors have been more difficult; they’re just not as simple and user-friendly as the CT230.”
Alonge and his wife live not far from Lawrence, Kan., where they benefit from the amenities of rural living. Joe is a 30-year veteran of the masonry business and owns his own company. He enjoys living away from the city, where he and Kris can raise horses and plant spacious gardens.
“I’ve previously owned other compact tractors, but they weren’t as nice as the Bobcat® model I saw at K.C. Bobcat,” Alonge explains. “The Bobcat tractor is so much easier to get on and off, the adjustable suspension seat is very comfortable, and I like where the fuel tank is positioned because I don’t have to climb on it to add fuel.
“Before I bought the Bobcat tractor I was assured that it had a hydrostatic transmission for easy operation. Other tractors have been more difficult; they’re just not as simple and user-friendly as the CT230.”
In addition to the creature comforts, Alonge says one of the biggest differences he noticed with the Bobcat compact tractor is the durable frame. “The Bobcat tractor is all metal,” he says. “When I’m operating the tractor, I don’t feel any vibration coming off the engine compartment. Other tractors that I’ve owned drove me crazy because they would shake.”
Implements Expand Tractor Versatility
The Alonges purchased a tine rake, mower and front-end loader to expand the tractor’s versatility. “We use the front-end loader as a material handler to lift and may eventually use it for our garden,” Joe says. “The compact size of the CT230 enables me to get into tight spaces and reduces the time it takes me to complete routine chores.
“We’re looking forward to using the Bobcat tractor when we build our raised garden beds. The front-end loader and bucket make it much easier. The compact tractor just makes life a lot better for us,” Alonge concludes.