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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SkidRoe" data-source="post: 92614" data-attributes="member: 3290">We have owned an older C-Series 773 for about 7 years now.  It is non-turbo'ed.  It has been a great machine, very capable.  It get used for pretty much everything - see the list of attachments in my signature. The 773 is basically the vertical lift sibling of the radial lift 763 - considered by many to be one of the best machines that Bobcat ever built.  Earlier C and F series machines have a boom design the obstructs visibility a bit more than later G series and S185 machines.  Not a deal breaker, but something to be aware of.As far as things to look out for, there is nothing out of the ordinary.  2500-3000 hours is not that significant, as long as it has been cared for appropriately.  There are lots of forum posts on what to look for when buying a used machine.I would not be afraid of the turbo.  Don't skimp on the oil changes, keep the air cleaner and cooling system serviced, don't work it hard immediately after start up, and allow it to cool for a minute or two before shutting it down.  We have had numerous tractors and trucks with turbos - never had an issue.HTH - SR</blockquote>