Buying a m371

[SteelFuser]

I found a Mini Bob M371. I don't know much about it other than it is the one that uses clutches and it's a little guy. What is a good price on one of these? Looks well used and to be in good running order other than a fresh coat of paint and a few other little things. What should I expect from this machine if I do buy it? Can anyone help me to find out what year it was made I'll include the SN # 3634 Model # M371 Any help would be great Thanks - Ryan

 

[OldMachinist]

Here's a link to Bobcats Historical Specs it looks like they first started making the M371 in 1971 other than that I can't help.
http://www.bobcat.com/historical_specs/skid_steer/m371_1971

 

[Tazza]

I'd want to get it pretty cheap. I know other users in here have M610's and love them, i'm sure they can give you a better idea of how they handle and operate. The M610 is larger but essentially the same drive system.

 

[SteelFuser]

I'd want to get it pretty cheap. I know other users in here have M610's and love them, i'm sure they can give you a better idea of how they handle and operate. The M610 is larger but essentially the same drive system.

I think he was asking around $2500Is that too much? I could talk him down. he needs cash to buy a house. Thanks for the input. -Ryan

 

[SteelFuser]

I think he was asking around $2500Is that too much? I could talk him down. he needs cash to buy a house. Thanks for the input. -Ryan

oh yeah i forgot to say it also comes with 2 different bucket and 2 blades.

 

[Tazza]

oh yeah i forgot to say it also comes with 2 different bucket and 2 blades.

Its probably about the going rate, i personally spent twice that on my first machine, it did need a lot of work but it was big and powerful, looked horrible but worked great (after the reapairs). The extras sure do help to sweeten the deal though.
Give it a little time, hopefully others will have some other ideas too.

 

[SteelFuser]

Its probably about the going rate, i personally spent twice that on my first machine, it did need a lot of work but it was big and powerful, looked horrible but worked great (after the reapairs). The extras sure do help to sweeten the deal though.
Give it a little time, hopefully others will have some other ideas too.

Thanks for the input, I kind of figured the price was decent you can't really get much for cheap anymore. I just really liked it because it was simple and has a cheap engine which I could just replace instead of rebuilding. All of the hydraulics I can rebuild myself on the cheap.