I've got a extra engine laying around if / when you need it. I don't trash the machines because they're the best you can get but perkins messed up and the reps will tell you about it if you ask. I filed a lawsuit against perkins / gehl because of the perkins engines, won, and got them replaced with cummins. It was honestly not gehls fault (but my contracts were with gehl/mustang not perkins) and perkins went bankrupt shortly there after to absolve themselves of any further legal problems. Personally I like the cummins better because they have better low end torque than the perkins.
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I've got a extra engine laying around if / when you need it. I don't trash the machines because they're the best you can get but perkins messed up and the reps will tell you about it if you ask. I filed a lawsuit against perkins / gehl because of the perkins engines, won, and got them replaced with cummins. It was honestly not gehls fault (but my contracts were with gehl/mustang not perkins) and perkins went bankrupt shortly there after to absolve themselves of any further legal problems. Personally I like the cummins better because they have better low end torque than the perkins.
2109
Do you have the 15X19.5 tires on your machine? You need to post some more pics
Have a nice day
Sam
I can take some pictures of my new 7810e (exactly the same as a 2109) mid week and post them.
Airchunk
Member
Yep the mustang is a good machine . We just lost our local dealer -- so I have to go to the Takeuchi dealer now . It seems there arts are just a little higher in cost for some reason .
2109 Stang
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2109
Do you have the 15X19.5 tires on your machine? You need to post some more pics
Have a nice day
Sam
Mine has 14X17.5 Im sure they all do, so far every single one that I have seen has them.
2109 Stang
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andoman:
So far I have being happy with the Perkins, but I have alway being a Cummins man, if something catastrophic ever happens here and the machine is still in good shape, I'm going with the B3.9 mechanical injection, I can only dream of that machine with that motor with 150 hp, not that it needs the extra power, I have never come close to use all the power this thing makes, but I'm a hp freak.
I'll get pictures later in the week.
So far I have being happy with the Perkins, but I have alway being a Cummins man, if something catastrophic ever happens here and the machine is still in good shape, I'm going with the B3.9 mechanical injection, I can only dream of that machine with that motor with 150 hp, not that it needs the extra power, I have never come close to use all the power this thing makes, but I'm a hp freak.
I'll get pictures later in the week.
Sam_French
Member
Thank You for posting some pics. That is a NICE machine. How do you like those tires? Are those Galaxy Hulks?
Have a nice day.
Sam
Have a nice day.
Sam
AngelRock LLC
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863 bobcat, hydrostat issues
New here, just found you guys while searching the net for answers. I apologise up front for not knowing the ropes here. I understand not being able to make a new post or topic or something like that for a while. Anyhow, I'm also fairly new to skidsteers and my 863 tracted pretty good until a hose sprung a leak, I shut it down, pulled the trailer over to it, loaded it, took it to a small shop, they replaced the hose, bucket was jumping and track control was slow to engage when i picked it up, they said it was air in the lines and would clear up, never did, in fact now it doesnt want to move, then it will begin to then wont move again, Hydro fluid looks great on dip stick prior to running, then it looks bubblely, appears to be sucking air into system. Can anyone shine some light over here for me? Thanks
New here, just found you guys while searching the net for answers. I apologise up front for not knowing the ropes here. I understand not being able to make a new post or topic or something like that for a while. Anyhow, I'm also fairly new to skidsteers and my 863 tracted pretty good until a hose sprung a leak, I shut it down, pulled the trailer over to it, loaded it, took it to a small shop, they replaced the hose, bucket was jumping and track control was slow to engage when i picked it up, they said it was air in the lines and would clear up, never did, in fact now it doesnt want to move, then it will begin to then wont move again, Hydro fluid looks great on dip stick prior to running, then it looks bubblely, appears to be sucking air into system. Can anyone shine some light over here for me? Thanks
Ruric Brandt
New Member
Do Not Purchase a 2109 / 7810 skid steer. Major problems with these machines. I purchased a 2109 in 05 and only have 370hrs on it. It's been to shop three times. Cracks under the Cab, throttle sensor has gone bad twice, boom saftey relay bad, and Mustang is not a company that wants to keep it's customers. I wound never purchase one of these machines, never. Very dissapointed. On a better note, if the machine is running correctly it's a beast. Very powerful but poor quality machine.
Haddy
Well-Known Member
I would agree , 2109 looked good and we really thought it would be excellent but we have had trouble with the lifting arms from day one . As they came up they rubbed the cab as the whole frame was not straight . We have had endless trouble with pins and bushes . Running gear has been OK , Cummins engine . I am sure skid steers are no good with these parralel lifts , to many linkages . We had VTS tracks fitted and one track only lasted 250 hours , nothing to do with Mustang but thought I would add that . We also have a old 960 Mustang that has got 8000 hours on it and it has given us a really good run . The next skid steer will have the lift arms mounted directly to the frame
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joestewart
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I love my 960 Mustang - 1994 model! Great machine. Paid $4200 for it in 2008.
Haddy
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Haddy
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Used my semi retired 960 to clean the barn . This is the amount that we got out . I am amazed there was any room for animals !!!
Bassmannnnn
New Member
Trying to htake off Hydro tank cap. only seems to spin in place. any help please?
Mustang Me-3503
Mustang Me-3503
Mine is like a radiator pressure cap. Depress and 1/2 turn to left.
mustang960
Member
Don't know about the new ones, but the older ones are, stout, simple, and reliable. Id suggest a 940 or 960. The isuzu diesel has been a revalation for me.
parts?
I just bought a OMC mustang 440, it has the Wisconsin engine, it is pretty old although I am not sure of the date yet, I need to buy some parts for it, Drive belt, starter ring gear probably some other stuff as well
can I ask where is the best place to buy parts , is there a good aftermarket resource? Like the drive belt? I want to replace it and the ring gear this week
thank you!
I just bought a OMC mustang 440, it has the Wisconsin engine, it is pretty old although I am not sure of the date yet, I need to buy some parts for it, Drive belt, starter ring gear probably some other stuff as well
can I ask where is the best place to buy parts , is there a good aftermarket resource? Like the drive belt? I want to replace it and the ring gear this week
thank you!