WOW I am still hoping for some free attachments for my Bobcats! The collection of bobcats has grown from my first one to the 1998 863. Never payed much for anything, but my machines were someone else's lemons or worn out junk. A second or third life instead of becoming chinese scrap metal.
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Who uses a skid steer only at home?
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toomacho
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Did you get that 863 running yet? :beatsme
Sure did. Unfortunately, had to put in the defective starter ring gear till I find a new one. Painting is just about done but I took time to rebuild my trailer. It has been too hot to work on it and too rainy. Also taking apart my 763 to put new hoses in it.
toomacho
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:drinkup
Thrills
Member
Thomas PT-1700A for home?
Hello!
As you can see, I'm new here!
I had a opportunity to purchase a 2003 Thomas Pro-tough 1700A with 202 hours on it for about $9k. Is that a good price? (From a neighbor going through a divorce/bankruptcy - he bought it "new" in 2004 during the 'Thomas equipment auctions' and only used it to build his house, dig his swimming pool, and clear snow. It's got a Kobuta 4 cyl FI diesel & a dirt-bucket.
It looks and runs (as far as I can tell) like new. He gave it to me to play with for a week, and I'm getting better every day, especially with the bucket "float" feature for smoothing out my driveway. I only plan to use it for personal work around my home.
I had 2 options: get it, do all my landscaping, etc, then re-sell it, OR since we're looking for property to keep my wife's horses on, I may just end up keeping it. (I'm leaning toward keeping since I'm having so much fun with it!)
It is my first "machine" so I don't know anything, and any advice or suggestions would be most appreciated.
What does the "A" stand for?
At what degree will it roll-over backwards going up a hill?
Anything else I should know / look for?
Thanks so much!
(I posted here cause I don't have enough posts to make my own thread yet.)
Hello!
As you can see, I'm new here!
I had a opportunity to purchase a 2003 Thomas Pro-tough 1700A with 202 hours on it for about $9k. Is that a good price? (From a neighbor going through a divorce/bankruptcy - he bought it "new" in 2004 during the 'Thomas equipment auctions' and only used it to build his house, dig his swimming pool, and clear snow. It's got a Kobuta 4 cyl FI diesel & a dirt-bucket.
It looks and runs (as far as I can tell) like new. He gave it to me to play with for a week, and I'm getting better every day, especially with the bucket "float" feature for smoothing out my driveway. I only plan to use it for personal work around my home.
I had 2 options: get it, do all my landscaping, etc, then re-sell it, OR since we're looking for property to keep my wife's horses on, I may just end up keeping it. (I'm leaning toward keeping since I'm having so much fun with it!)
It is my first "machine" so I don't know anything, and any advice or suggestions would be most appreciated.
What does the "A" stand for?
At what degree will it roll-over backwards going up a hill?
Anything else I should know / look for?
Thanks so much!
(I posted here cause I don't have enough posts to make my own thread yet.)
Case 580e
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my 843 bobcat
is a yardmachine but last year i used it on my aunts farm and i guess thats a job for it
is a yardmachine but last year i used it on my aunts farm and i guess thats a job for it
Thrills
Member
Trying to get enough post to be able to make a thread!
illinoisboy
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I had 2 M700's and loved them both. Picked them both up for around 3500 each. They are relatively low maintenance, and I used them at home and for building pole barns etc.
illinoisboy
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Yeah, hearing any piece of machinery is on fire is never a good thing
This is my first post. I purchased a Koehring 1350 ScatTrak about ten years ago. Rebuilt boom and tilt cylinders and replace hydraulic pump. Four years ago convert it over to use Quiktach attachments. Found out on eBay that this machine is the same as a Thomas T133 loader. Over the ten years, we have put over 600 hours on it.
Bob G.
Bob G.
This is my second post. I purchased a 1996 Bobcat x320 on eBay after I had rented a Kubota KX-121 one week about four years ago. Lucked out it had the 16" bucket and not the 12" bucket. It ran good but this machine was in rough shape. First winter had to cut out all the rust in the seat and floor board area and weld in new steel. Also had to replace the boom and bucket bushings and pins.
However it is time for new tracks, sprockets, rollers, etc. The tracks, Bridgestone 250x45x72-FP, looks like the original set. It is throwing crossbars
Bob G.
However it is time for new tracks, sprockets, rollers, etc. The tracks, Bridgestone 250x45x72-FP, looks like the original set. It is throwing crossbars
Bob G.
Thrills
Member
Recently picked-up a nice, 1990 New Holland L-555 deluxe from a dealer who got it from a golf-course as a trade in. I only plan on using it around the house / barn. I don't have much experience, but of all the ones I tested before purchasing, this was one of the best for power, easy of use, and stability. I'm quite happy! I told my wife she might as well plant flowers in the wheel barrow,... I'll never use it again!
bob snyder
Member
bought a 60xt for personal work.Thought buying a newer one should last:beatsme wrong its broke down now , left side wont move , crap.Had an 1845 and worked better thomp86540
Member
New to this sight, I just picked up a cat 226 with a bad block, I either need to find a replacement block or a engine swap that fit in this application, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have a Mustang 2044 use it on my(wifes farm)to chase horses,pick up there crap and replace the fence that they break and then i proceed to chase them around again.Also makes a kick ass cherry picker.I am in my 4th year of building my pond not an easy task with a skid steer I should just rent a 330 for a day or two and get it over with but whats the fun in that and its pretty hard to chase the horses around with an excavator more reach but just doesn't have the speed.The only regret in my skid steer purchase is not getting the pilot controls if i had to do it all over again i would pony up the dough for pilot contols and a heater with a cab.But other than that it is the best and most versatile tool i own for my property.