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Thanks, I appreciate the help

Thanks Ken, I wetn and found the lock cylinoid. I will unplug it tommorow, remove it and clean it up and see what is going on with it. I park the bobcat on hills all of the time while it is running so the brake needs to be working and trustworthy. Do you know where the fuses are located? How do...

My 753 has been sitting a few months and It will start and run just fine, the bucket controls work the aux hydraulics work but the machine will only roll back and foward a few incghes before the brake engage. I flicked the parking brake a number of times but this did nothing. I checked all of...

Ken I saw the one on ebay, however I think that both of the units need a high flow machine to turn the drum, My 753 on has around 14 gpm for the aux hydraulics. I called Porto mix and they quoted me 6k plus shipping for the unit, FYI this was at the begining of this week. What is up with the...

So who has the best price for one of these mixers?

Has anybody tried one of those concrete mixers that can scoop up the concrete mix and mix and pour? Pros vs Cons? Like the monolithic type? I am looking to buy a used one if anybody knows of one please let me know. Thanks

Does anybody know of any smoth edge buckets available in southern Ca. I am looking for a 60" that will fit on a 753. Thanks

Does the ram need to be removed from the cylinder when it is welded on?

That would be great, I would appreciate the help.

The dealer said that the rod end ram is only a couple of hundred dollars. Would it be cheaper to just replace the ram? I really like the idea of a bronze bushing, however I do not have a lathe to make one with and I bet a machione shope would charge me 2 hours plus supplies to make a new bushing...

Today I was looking a a 753 with 5k Hours. The tilt cylinder on the quick attachment side is severly worn and the pin hole appears to be egg shaped. The lead mechanic said that the ram needs to be replaced. It there any cheaper way to repair the out of round hole?

Today I was at the dealership looking at a 1998 with 5k hours, 753. It has been a one owner machine and while it has been used it looks to be maintained. The previous owner used it for breaking concrete and the front tilt ram on the quick attach side has a lot of free play, over 1/2"and most of...

I found this article the other day and I thought that It may help a few newbies like myself when looking for a used skid steer. http://www.heavyequipment.com.au/pdf/info/skidsteer.pdf I will be checking out a 1998 753 next week and I will be looking fos as many problems/concerns that I can Find.

Thanks Ken for the Reply. I am probably going to go look at the machine on Tuesday. I will definately be looking at all ofthe pivot points and any areas where there couild be stress cracks. This particular machine also has the rear stabalizers I wonder what they supported when they were being...

When did they Start making the bcis machines? What does BICS stand for?