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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MAK" data-source="post: 87811" data-attributes="member: 12552"><p>I just purchased an old Clark Bobcat 610 in what appears to be good condition with no cracks or broken welds, etc. Motor was running smooth and quiet with no odd noises, and all the controls worked with the rams going smoothly through their range of motion. Didn't see any leaks but I guess that could have been cleaned up for my benefit before I arrived. (With my luck that may all change as soon as I get it off the trailer this weekend...) Anyway, I know absolutely nothing about tractors or skid steers aside from what I have read online the past few days, so please forgive all my stupid questions. I try to search and find the answer online or in the forums before I start slinging questions that have already been asked a thousand times. We own a place in N. GA with about 35 acres and needed something mostly to help maintain a steep gravel driveway. Also could use some grading clean-up around the cabin and use to push some dirt around for a firing range and make a few trails. I know this wasn't my best option but was trying to find something to get the job done in the $3K range and this seemed to fit the bill. I do all my own vehicle maintenance and restoration and this doesn't look to be too complex. Now my stupid questions: This one does not have the optional roll cage. Anyone recommend the best local sources to find old parts for the outdated models? Are there heavy equipment salvage yards like there are for autos, or should I plan on just welding up my own? This one had no parking brake that I noticed. Is the standard procedure to just push the bucket down to hold on a hill? Is there some sort of hand-brake retrofit option? My main question is related to attachments. I'm having a real hard time finding any photos to compare how these old models connected to the attachments, how that compared to the "Bob-Tach", or how the various other attachment plates connect and function. Mine seemed to have the arms connect direct to the bucket with pins/bushings. (I'll be able to study this more when I get it this weekend.) Can someone point me in the right direction to get more info on how all this works and what the best option is for a universal mount or plate so that I could use other attachments like a box blade or Roadrunner style plane? I've seen lots of potential tools online and on Craigslist but don't know how or if it would fit mine... Mine only had two control pedals. If a third pedal was needed to control the hydraulics on some future attachment is that something that is added later or am I just out of luck? Thanks for any help. I'm sure I'll be making heavy use of this site as a resource.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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