Bobcat T250 slows down, and will not go forward or backward.

screambuzz999 · Dec 24, 2014

I am new to this forum, and I am having problems. I just bought a 2005 Bobcat T250 from a used equipment dealer and at the dealership when i ran it, i did not notice this problem. I noticed it after running it for about 5 minutes at home though. When driving the machine out my lane it just slowed down and the control levers were forced back into the stop position (like the hydros were locking up.) and the little red light in the top right corner ("raindrop" looking light.) came on and stayed on. The RPM's stay strong, and the lift function, and bucket controls are not affected. Just the forward and reverse motion do not work. I was able to get it back to my shop by going about 3 ft at a time and then, repeat the same problem. There were several times that a buzzer went off and buzzed for about 20 seconds and then the whole machine just stalled. I am frustrated at this point, so if anyone has some advice for me it would be greatly appreciated.

antfarmer2 · Dec 25, 2014

Don't know that one but would check hydro fluid and saftey switches seat belt and lap bar

calypso428 · Dec 25, 2014

antfarmer2 said:
Don't know that one but would check hydro fluid and saftey switches seat belt and lap bar

Does sound like a hydro fluid issue , I would call the dealer you bought it from and make them aware asap. Most used dealer will fix the issue within 3-6 months if they are decent people.

7LBSSMALLIE · Dec 29, 2014

calypso428 said:
Does sound like a hydro fluid issue , I would call the dealer you bought it from and make them aware asap. Most used dealer will fix the issue within 3-6 months if they are decent people.

lets get it straight. drive for three min and locks up. SOUNDS LIKE A BRAKE RELEASE ISSIUE. some things you can T/s on youre own. push and hold headlightbswitch recover codes. probably gonna find low charge. . from there inspect drive belt. eng drives pump