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The head is flanged and takes a 1 1/8 socket.

Sorry, it's an 853.

Could someone tell me what the bolt length is that secures the pins? Also is it a 5/8-11 thread? I'd like to source some new hardware and Nordlock washers for when this comes apart. Thanks, George.

What I've used and had excellent luck with is a chain wrench. It adjusts to fit any cylinder and the chain grips the entire circumference of the gland nut. It allows for a lot of torque to be applied and creates little damage. Their cheap and good to keep around in the tool box.

So today I put a jack under the bobtach and put some pressure on the pins. Using an impact gun, I snugged one up and then used a breaker bar to send it home. The other side still won't go though. I think I'll try warming the bolt up to loosen the locktite and try again. When I do take this apart...

So it looks like replacement is the best option. What I'll do, when the snow season ends, is cut the heads off and push the pins. When I do this, does the bolt have to be cut flush with the pin or is there ample room in the bobtach to receive the pin and a short length of the bolt? Also, if the...

So I just noticed that the tapered pins at the bottom of my bobtach have loosened up a bit. It appears the bolts have backed off slightly. If I put a screwdriver behind the bolt head I can reseat the taper which requires a small hammer tap to release. However, I cannot tighten the bolts without...

This may be a good opportunity to recommend a little rust protection on these machines, especially those used in snow and salt. I liberally coated the bottom of mine with a product called Fluid Film. It requires no prep work and sprays on like a very light grease. I also removed the front and...

I've got a 1993 853 with 1785 hours. It's an awsome machine that was a real game changer for me. I rent a property for my business that is shared with several other businesses. Because of the nature of mine, I have to remain open when it snows while the others can remain closed. As a result...

I have an 853 that runs very well but I believe it's not reaching engine operating temp. The temp guage reads in "bars" so it's hard to know what the temp actually is. When I start it I have one bar. After hours of running, still one bar. Cab heat is just ok. Where do other people's guages read...

I'm having a hard time finding a restriction that will work at my quick connects. It appears that the quick connects may be non-original. What I plan to do is make a restriction that threads inside the fittings at the cylinders themselves. I've chosen this location due to the smaller inside...

Thank you very much. It doesn't look like I have them. I did find a set online with a 1/16 orifice. I'll get those and give it a try. Id imagine that when this is operating, the pump will be in bypass?

I haven't a chance to run the plow yet. I'm waiting for the correct quick connects. What are the chances that because this is a Bobcat plow intended for a skid steer that it has built in restrictors?

Thanks for the quick reply and sorry for the typo in the title, I'm suffering from a tiny iPhone keyboard. What size restrictors do you recommend?

Hi my name is George. Over the past few months i've enjoyed the wealth of knowledge on this site. I've recently purchased a 1993 853 to use for snow removal at my shop and have a set up question. I'm installing hydraulic hoses and fittings onto a Bobcat 8 ft plow and would like to know which aux...