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  1. Lee_in_Georgia

    Service Manual for Ford 555 Backhoe

    I'm looking for a service and/or parts manual for a Ford 555 backhoe (3cyl) Tractor Number: C687702 Model: DF511F 2026B Engine: 2B8A Thanks!
  2. Lee_in_Georgia

    Bobcat T450 Blowing 15A ECU fuse -- Fuel Injector Bypassing

    Hey all... I have a 2016 T450 that has blown three ECU fuses in the last couple of weeks. The fuse is the F21 (15A) one. The other two ECU fuses (5A and 25A) have been fine. It has an injector bypassing right now (#3), so I'll need to replace that... surely that wouldn't have anything to do...
  3. Lee_in_Georgia

    How to Reset Bobcat T450 Fault Codes?

    Does anybody know how to reset the trouble codes on a 2016 T450? It has the single-line digital display on the upper left of the cab. Thanks.
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    Should I buy a used Texa unit for $750?

    Hey all. I have a chance to buy a Diesel Laptop kit with the TXTs Navigator. Laptop is an older Panasonic Toughbook and worth only a couple of hundred dollars. The kit appears to be only for trucks, so I'll have to get the Off-Highway software and a couple of cables. I work almost...
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    Bobcat T450 Slow to Start and Low Power/RPM After

    Hey all… I have a T450 (2019) that is slow to start and will puff a bit of blueish smoke when it does fire up. After starting it does not run at full power or RPM. Max RPM at a stand-still is maybe 1500 or thereabout. The battery is good and spins the starter well, but it takes about a second...
  6. Lee_in_Georgia

    Takeuchi vs Bobcat

    The contractor I do most of my repair work for is considering switching from Bobcat equipment (track loaders and excavators) to Takeuchi. He says the Takeuchi dealer told him their equipment was "more reliable and easier to work on as they didn't have computers". Now I haven't googled it, but...
  7. Lee_in_Georgia

    Need a T-550 Manual(s) (2020)

    Hi... I'm looking for a Bobcat T-550 manual... preferably one that can be searched using the ctrl F function. Thanks in advance for the help.
  8. Lee_in_Georgia

    2016 T-450 Manual Needed

    I'm looking for a service manual for a T450. I have one (in pdf format), but the text search function doesn't work. Thanks. Serial Number: AUVP13249
  9. Lee_in_Georgia

    T-450 Smoking/Running Rough

    Got a call yesterday about one of our Bobcats "Smoking and doesn't run good". I went over today and started it... At first it ran pretty smooth (maybe a little miss) and smoke from the exhaust. After about five minutes to warm up (was about 35 degrees) I ran it and when I put it under a load...
  10. Lee_in_Georgia

    Bobcat 751 F Skid Steer-- Replacing Hydraulic Line (from pump to filter)

    I’m about to replace a hydraulic line that runs from the hydraulic filter to the backside of the hydrostatic pump. It looks like it’s going to be a PITA, so I was hoping somebody out there might have done this and could share any pointers they have picked up. For the end connected to the...
  11. Lee_in_Georgia

    Bobcat 751 F -- Replacing Hydraulic Line (from pump to filter)

    Hey everybody… I’m about to replace a hydraulic line that runs from the hydraulic filter to the backside of the hydrostatic pump. It looks like it’s going to be a PITA, so I was hoping somebody out there might have done this and could share any pointers they have picked up. For the end...
  12. Lee_in_Georgia

    Bobcat 751 F -- Replacing Hydraulic Line (from pump to filter)

    Hey everybody... I’m about to replace a hydraulic line that runs from the hydraulic filter to the backside of the hydrostatic pump. It looks like it’s going to be a PITA, so I was hoping somebody out there might have done this and could share any pointers they have picked up. For the end...
  13. Lee_in_Georgia

    Sam's Club R&O Hydraulic Oil AW 46

    Hi, I maintain a number of Bobcat loaders and excavators. I've always used the Sam's Club R&O Hydraulic Oil and was wondering if anyone has had experience with it? Seems like good fluid and I've never had a problem, but I've also heard a number of people who feel anything but the OEM fluid is...
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