Recent content by Wadeofdesth

I have a bobcat 520 with an aftermarket predator motor that has had some interesting engineering done to it. I had the coupler slide down the splined shaft and ruined the bearing on the pump. I've replaced that bearing but now I'm trying to figure out how to keep that coupler from sliding as...

I hope thos doesn't sound like a stupid question, but my old 520 has Aux hookups on the front but very minimal controls, just the two sticks and two pedals, no buttons or anything else I can find. So how do I control the Aux hydraulics when I hook something up to it?

So we ended up going with the mini ex (Bobcat E20) anyways and you were correct, it didn't fully thrive in this trench, only got about six inches at the shallow spot. BUT, half the reason we we did go with the mini was to do some much needed landscaping/dirt work, and holy shit did this thing...

Good tips. Much appreciated. I'll check them both out.

I actually had a similar situation with a client recently when the opposite happened. Trencher couldn't deal with the rocks so we called a mini ex but his machine is bigger than what I was looking at renting so you may be right, digging up here is always a challenge. We'll see.

I'm extending the gas line for a propane tank move at my house. I've certainly done my share of digging the old fashioned way, including the existing propane line. I do actually have a crappy old jackhammer that will work but I'm kind of on a time crunch. We'll see what happens but I could...

All of this info is extremely helpful. I found a place in Denver that sounds like they can help me out. Thanks dudes!

Thanks for the tips!

Yeah, I'm in the Colorado mountains and it's not easy digging either. My backup plan is renting a mini ex instead.

I need to dig a 35 foot long trench with my old 520 (1976?) and I am curious if this machine will have any issues running a trenching attachment I want to rent? Newer skid steers tend to seem so burly next to my little old lady and I'm just curious if anyone has experience running similar...