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250 2-Speed?
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<blockquote data-quote="thetool" data-source="post: 22551" data-attributes="member: 1534"><p>My first impulse is to say, No, it's not available as a "field-installed" upgrade, which is what Bobcat refers to kits or upgrades besides factory-only options. But, I've been out of the Dealer Info Loop now going on ten months, so I just don't know about that anymore.</p><p>But I do know, for sure, that 2-speed is entirely different motors(variable-displacement axial piston-types) with spring-applied, pressure-release wet brakes, very expensive, no trade-ins on your old motors, unless your dealer moves used parts.</p><p>New manifold and plumbing for the brakes and two-speed activation. Not sure, but may even have a different pump spec.</p><p>My guess, if they go so far as to quote an upgade, no pump: $13K-with pump-$18K. That's one of my WAG's(wild-a$$ guesses), and my wife always doubles my WAG's when I reply to her "what's it gonna cost?" inquiries.......=).</p><p>I know it's aggravating to go slow when you wanna go fast. There is merit in both your and your Dad's desired options.</p><p>At the dealer, we had quite a few 2-speed failures that were so devastating as to scare me from ever wanting or recommending one, but it mostly depends on how you run them. 2-speed is great, but less forgiving of abuse or neglect.</p><p>Just my two cents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thetool, post: 22551, member: 1534"] My first impulse is to say, No, it's not available as a “field-installed” upgrade, which is what Bobcat refers to kits or upgrades besides factory-only options. But, I've been out of the Dealer Info Loop now going on ten months, so I just don't know about that anymore. But I do know, for sure, that 2-speed is entirely different motors(variable-displacement axial piston-types) with spring-applied, pressure-release wet brakes, very expensive, no trade-ins on your old motors, unless your dealer moves used parts. New manifold and plumbing for the brakes and two-speed activation. Not sure, but may even have a different pump spec. My guess, if they go so far as to quote an upgade, no pump: $13K-with pump-$18K. That's one of my WAG's(wild-a$$ guesses), and my wife always doubles my WAG's when I reply to her “what's it gonna cost?” inquiries.......=). I know it's aggravating to go slow when you wanna go fast. There is merit in both your and your Dad's desired options. At the dealer, we had quite a few 2-speed failures that were so devastating as to scare me from ever wanting or recommending one, but it mostly depends on how you run them. 2-speed is great, but less forgiving of abuse or neglect. Just my two cents. [/QUOTE]
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