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    Shortage of new vehicles...

    Yup, this shortage may quickly turn into over supply and big discounts. Hopefully
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    Shortage of new vehicles...

    I wonder if they are stock piling cars, that are only missing chips, if they will all of a sudden increase capacity? Weird times either way.
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    Painting a Rusting Bobcat

    All good responses. I will probably try the POR stuff and see how it goes. Once I put the POR on can that be sanded if needed? Also I heard that the POR dries black. If that is the case then with a couple coats of primer and a couple coats of paint do the trick? I don't want to see black under...
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    Painting a Rusting Bobcat

    I have just started to brush, scrape and grind off a lot of rust on the lower portion of my skidsteer. I am having a lot of difficulty getting all the rust off. Also most of it is pitted. What is the easiest way to get the rust off? I don't have a sandblaster, but have been using an angle...
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    Problem with my Bobcat 863

    I bought a Bobcat 863 in the spring and put about 200 hrs on it with no problems , til now. Currently I have about 1,900 hrs on it. Anyway when I start to work it somewhat hard, it loses power and the engine sounds like it is going to stall out and the whole machine shakes. I am not in the least...
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    Screwed Up BIG Time!!!

    Sorry, I have a 2001 Bobcat 863.
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    Screwed Up BIG Time!!!

    If it won't be an issue to anything, then I will leave it in there and let it bounce around. Still, I almost had a heart attack when that thing broke off and fell right down into the tank. Very cheap thin plastic nozzle.
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    Screwed Up BIG Time!!!

    Ok; I recently got my 1st skidsteer (used). I bought a cheap 5 gallon gas gas can from Home Depot to store the diesel. Well today I put in some diesel and the cheap plastic part (tube) broke off and fell into the gas tank. Besides going to the Bobcat dealer to have them rip stuff apart, is there...
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    Looks like I will purchase the 863 from the Bobcat dealer; they are going to replace the timing belt and adjust valves this week. Hopefully I will get it by weeks end. Right now there is a GP snow bucket on the machine, I would like a more HD bucket with teeth since I will be digging. 1st...
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    I am going to the local BC dealer tomorrow as they have a 2001 863 that I might be interested in. This unit is an 2001 with 1,700 hours. My question is what is the difference between an 863G and an 863F? I think this is a G as it has triangualer lights. Dealer wants $12k, so if it checks out I...
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    What do the Bobcat guys think of the S220 Model?

    I have an opportunity to purchase a 2005 Bobcat S220 with 2,200 hours for $19.9k. The machine is in excellent condition and has cab with heat. How much room do you think I have on price with this machine? I checked Machinery trader and price seems decent, but not great.
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    I have seen a lot of machines that are overpriced or just plain worn out. CL in my area has the same machines on it all the time. I have tried some used dealers, but they want too much $$$ and the machines are in no better shape. I am in the $10k - $15k range, preferably on the low end since...
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    Well the '96 863 had a couple of broken motor mounts and some hydraulic leaks. I decided to walk away and keep looking, as a machine with 4,300+ hours and problems to boot does not make sense to purchase. I will keep looking and hopefully find a decent size machine in relatively good shape for ~...
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    Well the 2001 bobcat 863 sold fast, so I could not jump on it. The 2001 with 3k+ hours listed for $12.5k and sold for $11.5k, it was in pretty good condition. So my dilemma is that I can get the 1996 Bobact 863 for $9k, should I even consider it? It appears to be in good shape for the year and...
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    Couldn't agree with you more. That's the difference between owners that take care and keep up with the mainteanace and those that don't. Hours are important on a machine, but not as much as keeping up with the maintenance. No doubt I will have someone that is more mechanically inclined than I...
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    What do you mean by "earlier 863's"? I am looking at a 2001, does that qualify? Thanks - Mark
  17. M

    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    What are the issues with the Duetz engines? I don't know the differences between the different engines offered in Bobcats. I have seen Duetz, Kubota and Isuzu engines offered in various sized machines. Is there an engine that I shoudl avoid?
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    There are 2 Bobcat skidsteers in my area for sale, one with high hours. Please give me your input on pricing and whether I should keep looking. 1st - 1996 Bobcat 863 with 4,326 hours, enclosed cab w/heat. Looked at it and it is in decent condition and is a local machine with regular...
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    Thought of it both ways. If I could find a reasonably priced grapple, that would be my choice. Otherwise chains and dragging it only to an open area where I can cut/split the wood. Remember this is only for my own firewood, so I will be doing it on and off throughout the year. I need a...
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    HI all - first time posting. I am looking for a quality used skidsteer for homeowner use only. I plan to use it to help in the woods for log removal for my own firewood processing. I have 10 acres, so need something to help once treea are cut. I have thought about a new compact tractor or...
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