Bobcat 443 wider wheels

[Areyouskiddingme]

Hi Folks, I just became the proud owner of an old Bobcat 443. It came with the 5.70-12 wheels, and since I'm using it mainly on grass and soft surfaces, I would like to get the optional wider wheels. Would anyone happen to know the part number for those rims? The local dealer says there was no such option, but sales brochures of the time clearly show the 443 with wider wheels than what I have. I would really appreciate any help you could provide. Thanks

 

[SkidRoe]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase!!
The wheel rims you are looking for are for 23x8.5-12 tires, and they were definitely available for your machine. My 440b came with them when new.
When buying them from the dealer, have him look up the flotation tires for a 463. The part number is different than the ones for the 443, but they are interchangeable, as well as a lot cheaper.
Sorry I cannot provide you the part number, for some reason the Bobcat on-line parts catalog is down.
Hope this helps - SR

 

[Areyouskiddingme]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase!!
The wheel rims you are looking for are for 23x8.5-12 tires, and they were definitely available for your machine. My 440b came with them when new.
When buying them from the dealer, have him look up the flotation tires for a 463. The part number is different than the ones for the 443, but they are interchangeable, as well as a lot cheaper.
Sorry I cannot provide you the part number, for some reason the Bobcat on-line parts catalog is down.
Hope this helps - SR

Hi Skidroe, thanks very much for that information! I will follow up with the dealer and see what he can find.