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    873 duetz lost oil pressure digging @ steep incline

    Glad you got your b-cat out safely. I am new to the art of bobcatting and am needing info on how steep of a till can I go up and down. How steep was your incline? I am looking at maybe a 45 or 55 degree slope. Even if I can safely go down, it scares me to think I can't get back up. My b-ct os a...
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    flipping over

    I am following your discussion on tipping over. I am a new bobcat 773 turbo owner and new to the art of operating it. I am wondering also on how steep of a hill you can go up and down. I am looking at a 45 to 55 degree (guess) hill probably 100 feet or so. I think it is safe but not sure. What...
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    steel vs rubber tracks and 10 vs 12 by16.5

    I am at the Lake of the Ozarks in the middle of Missouri of all places. I ordered steel tracks because they were cheaper than the rubber and I wasn't sure the rubber had a benefit to them. I am planning on testing my theory over the Christmas holiday - putting on the steel tracks and go...
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    steel vs rubber tracks and 10 vs 12 by16.5

    Thanks for the feedback Ken. I guess I incorrectly assumed the 10 inch and 12 inch were the same circumference.
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    steel vs rubber tracks and 10 vs 12 by16.5

    I am a new proud owner of a 773G turbo. Not having ever driven one before, this should be a hoot. I am going to be using it around the property clearing areas, landscaping, etc. and not use it for construction. I am going to clear out some "stuff" in a cove where I have lake property. In the...
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