Be sure to get some (or all) of your part numbers from your local BOBCAT dealership, then search those part numbers on EBAY. As an example, I got the rear door latch for my bobcat from the dealer, then found that I could buy (4) brand new latches (that were identical in every way, even down to the manufacturer of the latch) for the same price as a (1) brand new latch from the dealership. Granted a friend of mine located this latch, but it was eye-opening to witness the obvious parts price 'mark-up' that exists for no apparent reason, other than corporate greed / profit. I'm convinced that on major repair / rebuilds, a parts manual specific to your machine will cut reduce time in getting those part numbers. I know everyone is a budget, but that's the best money spent that I have ever seen. Another example would be when replacing the hydraulic seals on a leaking loader control valve. There was a thin metal tag on my valve that I was able to use to identify the valve & get subsequently less expense seals (from a hydraulic rebuilder here in town; PORTSMOUTH, VA) versus the $100 seal kit that BOBCAT sells over the counter. I think this type of practice is not only eye-opening in costs savings, but also enables the owner a way to network in the local community. That networking builds a strong 'report' with these places & you'll usually find more information more easily than just from the dealership service department; where they guard all info as if it were top secret national security information.
