Recent content by Mattholew

So recently I’ve begun to smell a very slight hint of burning oil coming from my Bobcat occasionally. Mostly when I go backwards which I believe is just because I’m backing into the smell. It has never done this before and just started after I replaced two hydraulic lines and both filters...

So, I've been thinking about replacing our old 843 with something newer or brand new, simply because it seems like every time I use it, something requires a repair (cylinder mounts breaking, hoses dry rotted and spraying, so on and so on). I love the simplicity of the 843 and I only use this for...

Anyone here own a 1500R? What are your thoughts on this machine? What is a fair price for a new one? I have an old Bobcat 843 that I am replacing, while a 1650R would probably a little closer match, I think a 1500R will do what I need and net some savings on cost. Thoughts?

I have an 843 that recently sheared the tilt cylinder pin at the top mounting location and when it did it ripped the top portion of the mount off the lifting arm from the bushing up. Has anyone else had this happen and if so how did you repair it? I have pictures of it but I'm not sure how to...