2023 T86 getting plugged filter error codes only 70 hours on machine

[shybz800x]

Bought a new T86 with super flow for forestry mulching and am getting repeated plugged filter codes. Sends the machine into limp mode. Went to dealer and they replaces the sensor in the airbox, machine was down for a week. Came back and same error codes after 5 hours. Anyone else experience plugged filter errors on these new machines?

 

[SkidTracks]

Not on a new machine. But similar air flow problems on old T870. Bobcat repair worked on problem twice, but didn't get it fixed. Problem was connector to air flow sensor. It needed cleaning and good seating. I used Gold Mist electrical connector spray; it is not supposed to harm plastic of connectors.

 

[MulcherNY]

Bought a new T86 with super flow for forestry mulching and am getting repeated plugged filter codes. Sends the machine into limp mode. Went to dealer and they replaces the sensor in the airbox, machine was down for a week. Came back and same error codes after 5 hours. Anyone else experience plugged filter errors on these new machines?

I have the exact same problem. They have been out to work on my machine 10 times and cannot get to the issue. They put a metal bracket in the air intake to help prevent in from pulling together when it gets hot. Did nothing. I get about 2 hours and get the same plugged filter. Air intake should be out the side not on top where debris is falling.

 

[MulcherNY]

I have the exact same problem. They have been out to work on my machine 10 times and cannot get to the issue. They put a metal bracket in the air intake to help prevent in from pulling together when it gets hot. Did nothing. I get about 2 hours and get the same plugged filter. Air intake should be out the side not on top where debris is falling.

I have the exact same problem. They have been out to work on my machine 10 times and cannot get to the issue. They put a metal bracket in the air intake to help prevent in from pulling together when it gets hot. Did nothing. I get about 2 hours and get the same plugged filter. Air intake should be out the side not on top where debris is falling.

Did you have any luck with a fix? I've been dealing with this for 6 months and ready to return the machine.

 

[MulcherNY]

I have the exact same problem. They have been out to work on my machine 10 times and cannot get to the issue. They put a metal bracket in the air intake to help prevent in from pulling together when it gets hot. Did nothing. I get about 2 hours and get the same plugged filter. Air intake should be out the side not on top where debris is falling.

Did you have any luck with a fix? I've been dealing with this for 6 months and ready to return the machine.

 

[polishpete]

move the intake your self

 

[MulcherNY]

move the intake your self

That will void the warranty and remove all responsibility on Bobcat.

 

[polishpete]

that will fix your isue

 

[MulcherNY]

Have you seen it done or done it?

 

[polishpete]

yea well its the filter on top sucking in the dust so basicall if u elinate or block it
u wont have the issue

 

[brdgbldr]

Did you have any luck with a fix? I've been dealing with this for 6 months and ready to return the machine.

Check out this video:


It looks like Bobcat knows about the issue and has come up with a fix.

 

[MulcherNY]

Thank you for sending this and if that kit works on my T86 it would help. The location of the air intake and routing is completely different on the 86 as it's on top and the 76 intake is on the side. The other problem is the filter can be brand new with nothing on it on inspection and the machine still throws the plugged filter code after 1-2 hours. Wish I had gone with a Cat 299.

 

[polishpete]

RIGHT maybe filter clean but the sensoir is sensinging dirt or dust

 

[haymaker]

Maybe it's just me but I would NEVER do anything that would void the warranty on a machine that cost 10s of thousands of dollars!
Just my opinion, but I think it is irresponsible to even suggest doing it.
A good dealer would get it fixed or supply you with a demo to use until they did. If the demo had the same problem then they would know it is a problem with the model's design and not the specific machine.
Moving it yourself is not an option until the warranty period has expired.

 

[shybz800x]

Our dealer did the metal bar in the intake to stop it from collapsing. We have about 100 hours on the machine after they did this bandaid fix and have not had the plugged filter code since. Wondering if they put your metal bracket in a different spot than they did on ours. I dug deep and got an email contact in the higher ranks of corporate engineering and did get a response from one guy, but then our problem went away so I left the conversation. They really need to come up with an actual engineered solution and issue a free fix for all of us.

 

[polishpete]

right so deal with the issues and dont complain

 

[MulcherNY]

Our dealer did the metal bar in the intake to stop it from collapsing. We have about 100 hours on the machine after they did this bandaid fix and have not had the plugged filter code since. Wondering if they put your metal bracket in a different spot than they did on ours. I dug deep and got an email contact in the higher ranks of corporate engineering and did get a response from one guy, but then our problem went away so I left the conversation. They really need to come up with an actual engineered solution and issue a free fix for all of us.

I ran it for 3 days a couple weeks ago and did not have the filter plugged fault. I did however get out of the machine every half hour to clean the intakes off. You can definitely feel the power drop in the machine as it loses air intake as the controls bog down terribly. I can't say for sure that cleaning those off was the complete solution as it was the first time mulching in 20-30 degree weather but I feel confident it's the issue. The top air intake is in a bad location with too long a run in my opinion. The additional negative pressure with the respirator kit may help.