843 with Cracked Mounting Plate

[Nubee]

I'm looking at purchasing my first Bobcat and the unit I'm looking at has a cracked mounting plate. Can I weld this? What are my options? Anyone? Thanks.

 

[Tazza]

I assume you are tlking about the bobtach, where the bucket fits.
You can weld them up, i did about 4 lineal metres of welding on my bobtach on a 743, it was in shocking condition when i got it. I cut the cracks out with a plasma cutter first, then got into them with quality rods. It took some time, but can be done.
Its been about 8 years, still going string, no cracks

 

[Tazza]

I assume you are tlking about the bobtach, where the bucket fits.
You can weld them up, i did about 4 lineal metres of welding on my bobtach on a 743, it was in shocking condition when i got it. I cut the cracks out with a plasma cutter first, then got into them with quality rods. It took some time, but can be done.
Its been about 8 years, still going string, no cracks

Oh, if you think you can handle the job, you can use it as a bargaining chip to get it cheaper. Not sure what a new one would run you, but it wouldn't be cheap.

 

[Nubee]

I assume you are tlking about the bobtach, where the bucket fits.
You can weld them up, i did about 4 lineal metres of welding on my bobtach on a 743, it was in shocking condition when i got it. I cut the cracks out with a plasma cutter first, then got into them with quality rods. It took some time, but can be done.
Its been about 8 years, still going string, no cracks

Thanks

 

[skidsteer.ca]

Thanks

Yes I have done a few also. Welded in new bosses and chased cracks. No rocket science to it. Just a well planned attack, time and a materials and you should be good to go. wrst problem with these is if the wedges are frozen and can't be moved.
Ken

 

[Venom]

Yes I have done a few also. Welded in new bosses and chased cracks. No rocket science to it. Just a well planned attack, time and a materials and you should be good to go. wrst problem with these is if the wedges are frozen and can't be moved.
Ken

Had mine welded a few months back. The cracks were less than 1/8" wide, maybe 2 lineal feet total. It took the guy approximately two hours of welding/grinding to complete and cost me ~$225. He had a truck set up for welding "in the field", so I didn't have to bring it in. Worth every penny.