216b?

[Action]

I have a 216b I bought with about 1000-1100 hrs and have put only maybe 35-40 hrs on it. I really like this machine. If I park it with it up (Pallet forks) in a couple hrs it is on the ground. Just wondering if this is right? I have and old bobcat 610 with a mast and it will stay up for ever. Thanks for any help. Jack Did I say I love this machine.

 

[Tazza]

Your ram seals may me bad, but its normal for it to slowly leak down. I think it was about 4” per hour was acceptable with no load or attachment on the bobtach but this is from memory.
If you don't notice it, i'd live with it.

 

[Action]

Your ram seals may me bad, but its normal for it to slowly leak down. I think it was about 4” per hour was acceptable with no load or attachment on the bobtach but this is from memory.
If you don't notice it, i'd live with it.

Thanks, I left it up 1 night and in the morning it was down. But seems to work just fine. Thanks Jack

 

[CatTy]

Thanks, I left it up 1 night and in the morning it was down. But seems to work just fine. Thanks Jack

3mm/min max is the factory limit - that's measured with the oil warm (110F or so) & a standard empty bucket, level to start - and you measure the actual cylinder movement, rather than bucket or fork edge which will be substantially more. Cat just started offering an upgrade kit that will provide absolute zero movement, even with a load, if you really needed for the work you do - which it sounds like you don't.

 

[Tazza]

3mm/min max is the factory limit - that's measured with the oil warm (110F or so) & a standard empty bucket, level to start - and you measure the actual cylinder movement, rather than bucket or fork edge which will be substantially more. Cat just started offering an upgrade kit that will provide absolute zero movement, even with a load, if you really needed for the work you do - which it sounds like you don't.

How does that system work? Does it simply block both ends of the cylinder to its *hydraulically* locked?

 

[CatTy]

How does that system work? Does it simply block both ends of the cylinder to its *hydraulically* locked?

I believe that is exactly how it works - my dealer showed me an instruction manual he had for it, just a simple block valve between the cylinder & the main valve that stops all flow out of the cylinders until you command movement. There was no switch to activate it, it just works "behind the scenes". According to the manual you could add it to the lift arms or the bucket individually to save money or both depending on what you do with the machine.

 

[Action]

I believe that is exactly how it works - my dealer showed me an instruction manual he had for it, just a simple block valve between the cylinder & the main valve that stops all flow out of the cylinders until you command movement. There was no switch to activate it, it just works "behind the scenes". According to the manual you could add it to the lift arms or the bucket individually to save money or both depending on what you do with the machine.

I know this is old but any more info on this? I would like to check into it. Thanks Jack