BobTach cylinder

SkidRoe said:

I don't have all the dimensions handy, but they are a very customised cylinder, not something you can buy off-the-shelf (except at the Bobcat dealer). If memory serves me correctly, they are a 1.5" bore with a 1" rod.
I have an old bobtach at home that was power, I will take the extended and retracted pin lengths off of it for you if you wish.
If you are wanting to convert to a power Bobtach, here is a link you may find interesting:
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=22705
HTH - SR

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SkidRoe said:

I don't have all the dimensions handy, but they are a very customised cylinder, not something you can buy off-the-shelf (except at the Bobcat dealer). If memory serves me correctly, they are a 1.5" bore with a 1" rod.
I have an old bobtach at home that was power, I will take the extended and retracted pin lengths off of it for you if you wish.
If you are wanting to convert to a power Bobtach, here is a link you may find interesting:
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=22705
HTH - SR

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Larson24 said:

Im talking about the power bobtach single cylinder... the t250 i have has everything for the bobtach but the cylinder i just have to hook up the hoses

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Tazza said:

Ahh, got ya.
Sorry, i have never had a machine with a power bobtach, so i can't give you specs. I'd be interested to know if you find out though.

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Larson24 said:

yea i just cant imagine spending what they want at the dealer when i can buy a cylinder and make the necessary brackets but i need the specs

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bobcatguy said:

Call Schaefer Enterprises in IL. I've bought a few used bobtatch cylinders from them.

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reaperman said:

Ok, the cylinder fully extended with both handles in the closed position is 35" long. The cylinder from the center of bolt to center of opposite bolt is 33". The cylinder itself is only 20 3/4", not counting the rod. You have probably saw what the cylinder looks like. Its not a "standard" circular cylinder. Like mentioned above, the cylinder is just shy of 21", but from the remaining part of the cylinder is about 12" and square in shape with a bolt hole towards the end. The newer machines have a different style cylinder than the 250. I'm sure the newer style would work also being the dimensions have to be the same. Hope it helps

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Mikefromcny said:

do you still need specs? I have 2 G series machines with what I presume is the older setup.

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