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  1. MarkS1

    Bobcat 323-J controls are jerky...

    Got a 2005 Bobcat 323-J that hasn't been serviced in a long time. The hydraulics leak a little, requiring about a quart or so after 5-10 hours use. My main complaint is the controls seem awfully jerky. They will respond nice and easy at first but just a little too much handle and they jump...
  2. A

    Which tread pattern for Bobcat t650?

    Which tread pattern do you recommend? I'm in Illinois and mainly use my T650 around the farm. Terrain is dirt/mud/grass and I use it to clear snow. I was looking at these two options. Any thoughts on which one is best? T650 Zig Zag Tread Pattern T650 Multi Bar
  3. R

    Bobcat tool cat 5600 crank but no start

    Bobcat tool was operating fine and then died. Now just cranks but doesn’t start.
  4. 264Chief

    Bobcat 743 Spool issue

    Anyone had this issue...? I bought a beat up old Bobcat 743 and it mostly worked as it should. The tilt spool forward seal had a good leak and the boom down pressure seemed off almost like the cylinders were binding up when going down and the float function didn't really work. I decided to...
    • 264Chief
    • Thread
    • 743 bobcat boom foot control hydraulic pedal spool spools
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  5. G

    Leaking Fuel return line

    Bobcat 863, 1997: it looks like that one of the braided diesel fuel return hoses is leaking where it is connected to the fuel injector. There’s no clamp, the hose is just shoved on top of the fuel injector. It’s about 3 inches long. If I just remove the old hose and put a new one on, do I have...
    • Gugu
    • Thread
    • bobcat bobcat 863 fuel bleeding
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  6. H

    Bobcat T650 2018 Right-Hand Track Only Moves In Reverse

    hello everyone, i have a 2018 t650 with 1400hr, yesterday the right hand track started making a squeaking noise, i gave the bobcat an overdue bath, and now the right hand track wont go forwards. any ideas on whats wrong?? it tries to go forward, maybe around 3'' then locks up, however still...
  7. A

    Is it normal for a new excavator battery to go dead after sitting unused in cold weather for a week?

    I bought a new E26 in New Jersey two months ago, and the battery has already died twice this winter. Should I start the machine every few days, use a battery maintainer, or consider replacing it with a lithium battery? The machine is still well within the warranty period. Thank a lot!
  8. Z

    Bobcat BOSS unit not displaying metrics properly 1993 753

    Hello, 1993 bobcat 753 boss unit not displaying metrics properly.. This bobcat has been an ongoing project, so I have been putting off messing with the boss unit. The first issue was that it was displaying a EP-3 code, oil pressure sensor wiring not connected, which it was. I hadn't dove into...
  9. J

    Bobcat t740 m1732 hydraulic lock valve overcurrent

    Hello, I'm having an issue with my bobcat t740. It has intermittently thrown this m1732 in past, usually a restart of the machine and it's gone. This time it's persistent. Today I spent a few hours taking off the hydraulic lock valve and solenoid, bench tested the unit and the solenoid actuated...
  10. J

    843 Skid Steer 1985 -1995 Parts and Manual?

    Hey everyone, I live in the Bay Area in California. I've been struggling to find a hydraulic pump for my old Bobcat skid steer. I'm not sure of the year, but it's somewhere between 1985 and 1995. The part number is obsolete according to Bobcat's Customer Service #6651691. Does anyone know where...
  11. M

    Bobcat 341D

    Hello all, I have a Bobcat 341d Excavator in decent shape. I am having problems with the tracks turning left or right. The machine drives forward and reverse using both controls. If I only use one control at a time, it tries to turn briefly then stops. If I try to turn while I am going forward...
  12. J

    bobcat t740 hydraulic oil

    I did a bit of searching online to see people's opinions on alternative hydraulic oils for bobcat skid steers. Not too many of the conversations comment on recent machines. Curious if anyone has experience using aw46 hydraulic oil in a more modern model like my t740. I put Mag1 aw46 in my new...
  13. T

    S330 Fluid Leak

    I have an older S330. About 400 hours. It’s started slowly dripping fluid from the 3 bolts in a row on the underbelly approximately centered between the rear wheels. Any ideas what it might be and what it’ll take to fix it? Thank you.
  14. C

    Bobcat 435 bogs under load after a while

    Hi all- I have a 2006 Bobcat 435, S/N 563212092 and am seeing some issues with it bogging down after use (10 minutes to an hour, variable). Prior to this it will start and run normally. Once it bogs, if I back off usually it stays running as long as I’m quick enough, otherwise it stalls. After...
  15. A

    T250- Lift arms slowly drift up when in float mode

    I replaced leaking spools (lift and tilt) on my manual Bobcat T250. The new seals cured the valve body leaks, but when I kick the pedal into float mode , the detent locks in fine, but I noticed the lift arms slowly drift up a few seconds later. If I press the pedal slightly more forward and...
  16. J

    2021 bobcat E-35 auto idle does not work

    My buddy has a fresh out of warranty E-35 and the auto idle won't work at all, it idles down occasionally when you lift the left joystick to get out but other than that it doesn't work. Anyone else had this problem?
  17. T

    Bobcat S70 seat bar sensor

    Is there any way to bypass the seat bar sensor? I have replaced it with a new one but still having issues with it. Light will not go out. I have 8 volts on the supply wire to sensor and, 5 volts on the signal wire to sensor.
  18. C

    Bobcat Skidsteer 553 Interlock issue, voltage

    My Bobcat 553 interlock just started acting up a couple of days ago. I noticed that it would only "lock up" when it wasn't at idle. Today I was watching the voltage meter on the panel and saw the voltage creeping up from ~14V to eventually maxed out ~18V. When the voltmeter creeps into the...
  19. T

    T250 Steering sticks stiff/pushing back

    Hello, I recently had both drive motors rebuilt, replaced the gear pump, and had tandem pump gone through and one rotating group/plate replaced on my T250. All that along with multiple system flushes, filter changes, valve cleaning, two new tracks, and a new drive sprocket. It's running pretty...
  20. A

    What would cause 753 tilt valve bonnet to fail?

    I have a Bobcat 753 at just over 1000 hours that has a tilt valve bonnet (part #7101345) that has failed, breaking into three pieces. Everything under the cap is tight. What might cause this to fail? I don’t want to replace it if the new one will fail.
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