Gaining Ground

I have my 2021 Teton 22' Tilt Trailer back from the manufacturer. It has been repainted, re-stickered, new spare tire and mount and some new deck boards. Teton trailer has been great to work with and at this point I would recommend them to anyone thinking of purchasing a trailer.

I have had a few issues with my 2021 Teton 22ft tilt trailer. My problems were mainly paint and the spare tire holder. The manufacturer was more than willing to make it right for me. Teton has been great to work with.

I have had this CT5555 tractor for 2 months now and have reached the 100hr mark. This is a review of the likes and dislikes I have found up to this point. In this video I try give the most information I can so that anyone thinking of purchasing a Bobcat or similar tractor can make a better informed decision. This is a fairly in depth review and ended up a longer video than I was hoping for, so if you make it all the way to the end, Thanks for your Time! If you currently have a Bobcat tractor let me know what you think of yours.

This is the latest in what is turning into a series on the problems I am having with my CT5555 hydraulics. After several recalibrations of the hydrostat the lift capacity has improved and the hydrostat is better. However, it has not fully resolved either issue. My local dealer is doing more research to figure out what to do next. I'll keep you informed as this moves along.

I was hoping that the new hydraulic pump that was just installed would cure all my issues with the lift capacity and hydrostat on this CT5555. Unfortunately, it seems to have only slightly improved my lift capacity and worsened my hydrostat problems. Bobcat has told the dealer to test the pressures and get back to them to determine whether the pump is bad yet again or if something else is going on. So, stay tuned for Part 3 in this saga. I hope this issue doesn't turn into more of a series than that.

I was hoping to make this a before/ after video all in one, however it has been 5 weeks since I originally made the first half of this video and I still do not have a repaired tractor. So, I decided to put this video up as Part 1 of what I hope is only a 2-part series. I have been having lift capacity and hydrostat problems since this tractor was new. After 10 months the dealer thinks they have figured out what is causing both issues. The dealer theorizes that the hydraulic pump on my tractor is bad. What I've been told is that there is a serial number break where Bobcat changed hydraulic valving on their pumps. My tractor's serial number falls in the "old-style" pump category. Apparently, not all old-style pumps are bad. Bobcat has stated that if you have hydraulic problems within the first 10 hours on a new tractor that is indicative of a bad pump, if you make it past 10 hours with no problems your pump should be fine. My tractor had lift capacity problems from the first day. The hydraulic pump replacement process is very extensive and invasive. First, they have to remove the cab and then split the tractor in two in order to remove the pump. What is interesting is that the valving that was changed on the updated pump is on the outside of the tractor and in full view when looking on the side of the transmission just in front of the right rear tire. However, you cannot replace the valving without removing the pump which requires all of the teardown.

I finally received my new 2022 CT5555 tractor. It has been a fiasco up to this point, but it is now here. I found a few differences between my old 2020 version and this new one and thought I'd point them out.

I added rear tire ballast to my CT5555 tractor. I went with Rim Guard due to it being a non-caustic locally produced product. It took 55 gallons per tire which equated to about 525 lbs. per tire. It makes for a smoother ride and definitely helps keep the rear end on the ground when lifting.

I have been on the hunt for a left-hand arm rest ever since I purchased my Bobcat tractor. I found one 10 months ago and ordered it. Well, it finally arrived, I have installed it and it works great. It took a little modification to make it work, but the result is fantastic. It is the arm rest out of a TYM 474HST tractor. TYM Part Number is 10546112100.

I downloaded the dB X app on a spare iPhone I had laying around and used it to see what the noise level at varying rpms inside the cab of my CT5555 were. It gives you a good idea what you can expect to hear. I am happy with how quiet this cab is.

I recently purchased this Teton trailer. It is called a 22ft trailer, but measures 23'7" from front rail to rear ramp. There is 6ft of stationary deck and the remaining tilts. It has 17.5 tires and 8k Lippert greaseable axles, all LED lighting, a 12k jack and small lockable storage area. It measures 82 inches between the fenders and 78 inches between the frame rails. It is a 5"x2" tube frame, with 3" channel crossmembers on 16" centers.

I changed the engine oil in my CT5555 tractor at 200hrs. The owner's manual calls for 400hr intervals and doesn't say anything about engine oil servicing prior to that. After analyzing the oil, I found that I should have done an initial 50hr engine oil service. The oil analysis report stated that the sample was high in Copper, Lead, Tin and Silicon. The full report is near the end of the video.

I am installing a 2nd and 3rd rear hydraulic remote valve in my Bobcat CT5555 tractor. It might seem like a job that should be done by a service technician, but it is actually quite simple and can easily be done by anyone with a slight mechanical knowledge. Unfortunately, I was unable to complete the 3rd remote due to the incorrect bolts in the kit. I will have a follow up video once the correct hardware arrives.

I finally installed the third hydraulic remote on my Bobcat CT5555 tractor. I bought the 2nd and 3rd remote kits together, however they both came with the same length bolts and I was unable to install the 3rd at the same time I installed the 2nd. The Part Number for the proper bolts for the 3rd remote are 7382815. You will need a total of 3 to complete the project. The Part Number for the 2nd Remote Kit is: 7404544 The Part Number for the 3rd remote Kit is: 7404545

I have a 2013 Gator RSX850i that I thought was having a belt issue and it ended up being the clutch sleeve which had started to seize up. After fighting the engineering that went into designing this machine I was finally able to get it replaced and back up and running. I ended up going with a new updated clutch from John Deere and installing an EPI clutch kit while I was at it.

I had the first breakdown of my CT5555. The dealer thought it was possibly a cab wiring harness issue which would have been a major deal. It ended up being a tail light which is a minor issue, but had a big impact on me falling behind on mowing. It took about 10 days from breakdown to back up and running. Update: I did open the tail light up and found them to be replaceable halogen bulbs, not LED as I had stated. I posted a video to clear up and apologize for the mistake.

The 100hr service includes everything from the 50hr service plus a few more items. The 50hr service is: Torque Check: Front wheel lugs 130ft lbs Rear wheel lugs 220ft lbs Loader pins 26ft lbs Grease: Front Axle 2 zerks Rear Lift Arms 2 zerks each side (4 total) Draft Control 2 zerks Draft linkage 1 zerk Loader Pivot points 8 zerks each side (16 total) The 100hr service is: Check Battery mounts connections and wires Check Belt Alternator Belt tension Check Brake Pedal Freeplay Check Fuel Lines and Connections

Unfortunately, the owners manual that came with my tractor has no information on the Air Conditioning belt tension. After talking with the Service Department at my local dealership it took them a while to find, but they found the correct specs. With 15lbs of pressure at mid span on the longest portion of the belt it should only move 10-12mm or .394-.472in. I believe it is just a generic belt that they threw on at the factory it has no markings whatsoever on it and I have very little room remaining for adjustment. If someone does happen to have the correct belt size or numbers, I would appreciate it if you'd leave it in the comments.

The every 50hr service includes: Torque Check Front Wheel Torque 130ft lbs Rear Wheel Torque 220ft lbs Loader Pin Bolt Torque 26ft lbs Greasing Front Axle 2 zerks Lift Arms 2 zerks each side (4 total) Draft Control 2 zerks Draft Linkage 1 zerk Loader 8 zerks each side (16 total) https://rumble.com/v4c96io-bobcat-ct5555-tractor-first-50hr-service.html

I have mistakenly stated in previous videos that the CT5555 tractor I have has multiple LED lights. I have been under the impression that low beam headlights, flashers, running lights and brake lights were LED. After opening them up, most of them are actually replaceable halogen bulbs. The exception is the low beam headlights which are the only LED lights on this tractor. I apologize for the confusion and will make sure to verify before posting a video in the future.

This is a fairly straightforward process. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of removing the loader on level ground. There is not enough clearance between the loader and tractor for hardly any side to side movement.

Bobcat tractors have another nice feature called PTO Cruise. It uses 2 switches on the side console to operate. This feature helps maintain a set PTO rpm. For example mowing in varying vegetation as you encounter thicker material it would normally pull the engine down, with cruise on it will maintain the set PTO RPMs by increasing or decreasing the engine RPMs to do so. Similar to a car cruise control the Cruise PTO switch turns the cruise system On or Off and the Set/Resume switch if pushed down sets the engine RPMs and can be pushed up or down to add or subtract 50 engine RPMs per push. You can shut the system off 2 ways, the Cruise PTO switch pushed down or by hitting the brake pedals. If you use the brake pedal to shut it off you can hit the Resume switch up and it will take it back to the previously set engine RPMs.

Bobcat tractors with Tier 4 engines and more than 24hp have Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). They remove the black soot you have seen come out the exhaust of older diesel engines. There are 4 Lights that the tractor has when it comes to the operation for cleaning the DPF. Passive Mode- Engine RPMs and Temps are high enough that it puts out little soot and what it does put out the exhaust temp is high enough to burn out of the filter without you even knowing. There are no lights or notifications for this process. Active Mode- A red filter/thermometer light comes on to tell you that you are at 80-100% filter soot and the ECU is adding fuel to the filter to help burn it out when the engine is above 1600 rpms. Other than the light being on until completion, which is approximately 20 minutes, you DO NOT need to initiate the Regen process yourself with the switch. You can however cancel the process if you want by pushing the DPF rocker switch down. Parked Mode Part 1- A red flashing filter light comes on to tell you that the filter is at 120-160% soot. At this point you should park the tractor in a safe place, set the brake and let it idle for 3-4 minutes and then manually push the DPF switch to the up position and hold for 2 seconds. Once started the process takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Again you are allowed to cancel the process if need be. The engine will be de-rated below 2000 rpms. Parked Mode Part 2- A solid red filter light comes on to notify you that the filter is at 160-200% soot level. You have reached this point by having canceled the previous (Active or Parked 1) Regen processes. It is mandatory that you do a Manual Regen immediately. The process is the same as Part 1. Service Mode- A yellow engine light comes on telling you there is a problem that only the dealership can deal with. More than likely you have cancelled multiple Regens or there is a problem with the Regen system itself. The engine will be de-rated below 1300 rpms.

This is a feature that all hydrostatic tractors need. It works similar to an automobile cruise control. You pick the speed you want and hit the on button and remove your foot from the pedal. Unfortunately this is a forward only option. To shut it off simply hit the brakes, turn the switch off or turn the tractor off. There is not a resume feature on it, so you will have to reset it each time you turn it off.

Bobcat has a nice little feature that allows you to adjust the reaction time between the pedal input and the transmission. Dialing the knob down slows the transmission reaction time to pedal inputs, consequentially dialing it up speeds the reaction time up.