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    T595 Warning Codes

    Demo T595 approx 400hrs, abt 3.5 pages of warning codes some are duplicates. Anyone here able to decipher what they mean, what their for, and how serious they are. Will post codes later if help is possible . Thanks
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    Bobcat Codes

    Anyone here that can decipher warning codes for a bobcat CTL?
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    BC track issue??

    Looking for some opinions on this. Used Bobcat. This is just one one side of the machine. The other side does not show any signs of the same. Not owning one im wondering if there is a issue. Guessing someone here has seen something like this or ran into it at some point. Was told that something...
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    Doosan Engine & Bobcat

    When the Doosan engines came out in the bobcats, think it was late 2014, there was talk about them having issues in the winter months where they would lose power and people where having problems with them not wanting to run correctly. Im wondering now that the doosan engine has been out for a...
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    Ride Control - Cat

    Is it possible to have the cat dealer add ride control to a track machine that doesnt have it? Is it just a switch and software, or what? If so what should I be looking at cost wise if i do? thanks....
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    Turbo Blow By

    What is Turbo Blow By and how bad is it that a machine would have it? Caterpillar has a used machine that is described as having blowby but is listed as normal ?
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    Buying Used, Cat Dealer Question

    Anybody know if you can buy a used Cat skid from a Cat dealer in any state, or are you only able to buy used from your areas Cat dealer.? Thanks
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    Couple Cat Skid Questions

    If a Cat skid doesn't have Ride Control can it be enabled by the software or no? If so, anybody know the charge to add it? Also looking for pricing on adding the Attachment Control Harness. Thanks
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    Used Bobcat help

    -- Looked at a used bobcat today. Got some pictures and some concerns with the machine, hoping someone can shed some light on some of it. What part is missing...Mechanic said he took off to fix another customers bobcat and they are to replace the part so that one can start and run it. Looks...
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    Cat question

    Whats 'S.O.S Taken' mean in regards to a cat skid steer. Thanks
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    Question on Lift Capacity

    I want to lift a pallets of salt, im guessing a pallet weighs in at around 2400#s (im i wrong?) If a machine is rated for 2100#s ROC and has a tip load of 4200#s Is the machine adequate enough to lift and carry the pallet of salt or do I need to go with a Higher ROC. Thanks
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    Whats your take on this..

    Whats your take on these videos. Can it really be that much of a disadvantage for Bobcat and Cat? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmdAm_LMRUU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS4M4mGJsyU
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    Skid Price

    What can I expect to pay for a 262D. 2 Speed Standard Flow Quick Coupler On Demand Fan Cab AC-Heat Radio Air Ride Seat Advanced Display Block Heater Rear Camera H4 Package
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    One Brand of Skid Steer using another brands attachment

    Is there any worries to be had if you own one brand of skid steer and rent say bobcat branded attachments for it or any other branded rental attachment for it. In regards to maybe the different types of oil that may have been run thru the attachment thus mixing with the oil in your machine...
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    Cat Controls

    Whats the buttons on the cat controls used for? Or better yet what designates what buttons you get? Ive seen (when viewed from seat) Right side Either just a thumb wheel or Thumb wheel and a button or two Left side either 2 buttons or 4 buttons
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    Cat - Standard Fan vs On Demand Fan

    Is the on demand fan a worth while upgrade from the standard fan or no? The on demand fan just runs when its needed correct, where the standard fan would be running all the time? Thanks
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    NonDpf vs Dpf

    Other than one has a filter and one doesnt. Whats the difference and the pros/cons of a NonDpf engine vs a Dpf engine. for instance Bobcat (nondpf) vs Cat (dpf). They both still need to regen right?
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    Snow Plowing help....

    Main purpose will be plowing/pushing snow. Using a Pickup truck now, with 8.5 ft V-blade and need something quicker. I need to get close to bldgs. So I run the truck down the drivers side next to the bldg (so i can get closer - im also going a lot slower as im literally a couple inches...
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    Engine Blow By

    Ive been looking at some used Cat machines descriptions. and in their condition notes they mention the 'blow by', some of the descriptions will say Blow By - Yes - Normal or Blow By - No If a machine has any kind of 'blow by' is it asking for trouble? If some have NO 'blow by'...
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    2 Speed Option Cost

    Anybody know how much the additional cost is for the 2 speed option on a 2014 Cat242D
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