Bobcat/Clark 630 gas skid steer any good?

[442JOHN]

Found what appears to be good shape 630 probably 1980's or so. Called Bobcat Knoxville and they said might not be able to get parts? I thought they would have the parts? Anyone with a loader like this?

 

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Personally if givin the option i would stay away from gassers, they are underpowered

 

[flyerdan]

Personally if givin the option i would stay away from gassers, they are underpowered

Nothing wrong with a gasser if you're just going to use it around the house as a motorized wheelbarrow and a big toy to save a lot of shovel work.
I'm sure that the dealer would prefer that you bought a new one off the lot, but what they don't mention is that the engine can probably be crossed with an automobile version and parts for it can be had local or at rock auto. A lot of the hydraulic, bearings and pins will be common to several models, and the internet has pretty much eliminated the stranglehold that the dealers had on what you can or cannot get.
If you're going to use it commercially, a more robust and well represented machine would be in order, for personal use if it's in good condition and priced attractively it should serve you well.

 

[Hotrod1830]

Nothing wrong with a gasser if you're just going to use it around the house as a motorized wheelbarrow and a big toy to save a lot of shovel work.
I'm sure that the dealer would prefer that you bought a new one off the lot, but what they don't mention is that the engine can probably be crossed with an automobile version and parts for it can be had local or at rock auto. A lot of the hydraulic, bearings and pins will be common to several models, and the internet has pretty much eliminated the stranglehold that the dealers had on what you can or cannot get.
If you're going to use it commercially, a more robust and well represented machine would be in order, for personal use if it's in good condition and priced attractively it should serve you well.

You should be able to get most of the parts from the dealer for that. The engine is a wisconsin, so parts for that are no problem at all. Also alot of aftermarket places offer parts for the hydro's as well.
They are a little underpowered, but if your not trying to make a living with it I wouldnt worry about it. Still plenty of power to do most things, just takes a bit longer.

 

[6brnorma]

You should be able to get most of the parts from the dealer for that. The engine is a wisconsin, so parts for that are no problem at all. Also alot of aftermarket places offer parts for the hydro's as well.
They are a little underpowered, but if your not trying to make a living with it I wouldnt worry about it. Still plenty of power to do most things, just takes a bit longer.

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