Bobcat 773-What are the differences in early vs late

[mfyock]

It appears the 773 was made for quite a few years. How do you tell the differance between the early ones and the late ones? There was a 773G and 773F?? Educate me on these machines! Thanks!

 

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mostly cab. the arm design is a little different too.

 

[reaperman]

First came the 7753 which looked like a 773F except the lift arms were black. Then came the 773F with the same lift arm design but with white lift arms, then came the 773g with the modern lift arm design. The earlier 773's have impaired side to side visibility due to the lift arm design. The F series has a BOSS computer management system compared to the G series with BICS. BOSS management isn't as desirable as the updated bics system. Also some of the F series may have a seat safety switch that has a track record of problems. Which will bring the machine to a stand still when it malfunctions. There is a over-ride kit available to bypass the switch. Otherwise both sport the same engine, and most likely the hydraulic system. The G has a nicer cab design with better heating/cooling capabilities if equipped with enclosed cab and air conditioning. Both machines are proven workhorses. The G's have been out long enough so finding decent G series shouldn't be too difficult.

 

[Mikefromcny]

First came the 7753 which looked like a 773F except the lift arms were black. Then came the 773F with the same lift arm design but with white lift arms, then came the 773g with the modern lift arm design. The earlier 773's have impaired side to side visibility due to the lift arm design. The F series has a BOSS computer management system compared to the G series with BICS. BOSS management isn't as desirable as the updated bics system. Also some of the F series may have a seat safety switch that has a track record of problems. Which will bring the machine to a stand still when it malfunctions. There is a over-ride kit available to bypass the switch. Otherwise both sport the same engine, and most likely the hydraulic system. The G has a nicer cab design with better heating/cooling capabilities if equipped with enclosed cab and air conditioning. Both machines are proven workhorses. The G's have been out long enough so finding decent G series shouldn't be too difficult.

The G series also offered a turboed Kubota V2003T. I think it has 56hp. I will have a hard time parting with mine when its time to let her go. It will handle 2000lbs, and still small and stable enough to go places.