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    First Time Buyer

    No offense but I'd rethink this plan . I'd look elsewhere for a way to loose money and your sanity.:)
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    Bobcat 743 hard starting

    Mine was always hard starting.Can't rush the glow plugs,I used to count to 90 before starting it up.One trick I discovered was once it started I would turn key back to glow plug position to keep it running,not sure if this is bad for engine? worked for me.
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    JD 328d opinions?

    Thanks!
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    JD 328d opinions?

    No replies!That helps me make a decision lol
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    JD 328d opinions?

    Been looking to replace my skid,came across a 2012 2 speed 328d for sale. Wasn't really thinking jd but I'm open minded.Any thoughts?
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    Leaking bobcat 335 swing/slew motor

    Anyone pull one of these? Have had a slow leak under machine and finally pulled the plate off under the machine. Cleaned it up good and went through different functions and found the bottom of swing motor leaking where the gear is attached. Figure it will be a good winter project. Any advice...
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    HELP! Bobcat 335 pin removal.

    Had same prob. Tried everything. Ended up using grease fitting tool filled with some solvent? can't remember, maybe acetone or laq thinner .Tried the hammer on the tool but no go. I positioned boom so I could use my floor jack to compress the tool.Let it sit as long as the pressure held. After...
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    Bobcat 773 Foot Control Parts Diagram

    Thanks, something to add to my to do list,after i figure out how to get fuel gage into tank without breaking it!(again)
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    Snow tires?

    Lot of guys speak highly of Wolf paws
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    Any Interesting Demo Jobs Going This Summer?

    Checked town tax data base and found out it was built in 1936. Be using the mighty 335.
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    Any Interesting Demo Jobs Going This Summer?

    Still there. Thinking about making a video when it comes down.I'm going to time it and see how fast i can pull it down and load it out.Have to remove slab/footings(if there are any) and topsoil, seed. Funny,my wife tells me the town called and told me to call them to see if I need a permit. CBYD...
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    Any Interesting Demo Jobs Going This Summer?

    This is a big one. Not sure what size machine to use on this one :)Maybe just sneeze.
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    What skid steer model has made the biggest impact on your business?

    My first machine- 1988 Bobcat 743 with backhoe attach. Most profitable machine ever. Paid 14,500 in 97', just sold it last week for 6k. Pulled hundreds of underground oil tanks in late 90's into mid- 2000's. Paid my house off, funded my retirement, paid for some toys and kept my wife...
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    Excavator Patterns

    I promised myself that i would change the switch between the 2 patterns every time i operated. Thousands of hours later i don't even remember where the switch is! Oh well,maybe next week I'll recommit. Hate having to actually think while operating!
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    bobcat 331 thumb to breaker

    If it's the factory setup and your operating a hydraulic thumb your all set, ready to go. No adjustment .You only need the 2 lines.
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