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<blockquote data-quote="Tigerotor77W" data-source="post: 1011" data-attributes="member: 44"><p>The 863 can come with high flow as an option. Any Bobcat skid steer with an "H" in its model number means it has high flow. For example, your mention of the 863H would be an 863C series with High Flow. The 863FH would be the 863F-series with high flow. 863G, 863F, and 863C represent the generation of 863: C is first, F- is second, G-is third (and last). "863," by itself, means the machine platform itself; it's general (like "Ford Taurus" is general -- no engine or door style mentioned). 863 machines with high flow will list it somehow: if the machine you're looking at has vertical numbers (along the rear frame towers), you'll see something like 863H (in a vertical column); it it's an F-series (with horizontal model number lines and a flat cab top), it will read 863 and below that "High-Flow"; if it's a G-series (horizontal model number, curved cab), it will read the same. // As for NH machines: their wheelbases are generally longer, yes, but it's typically more of a up-down location of components that really matter. There are many reasons behind this that I can't go into right now, but NH machines are somewhat and generally better balanced than other makes out there. The engine does sit further back, but the main thing is that certain components are placed lower in the machine. Recently, Bobcat has been able to significatly improve their stability. NH engines are decent. I haven't heard of any problems with their design yet. If you want a NH with high flow, you'll need to request it... I believe the Lx885 and Ls180 do offer it. // Last note: if you can, definitely get a chance to run a Bobcat S220 or S250. I know you're on a budget, and I do believe a NH machine will [originally] offer a better price, but Bobcat machines are superior to NH machines in a few ways. I'm not trying to contradict myself; I just want you to know that you should never keep your options limited and try only one machine, even if you are on a budget. Shop around a bit, and definitely get to know both dealers. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tigerotor77W, post: 1011, member: 44"] The 863 can come with high flow as an option. Any Bobcat skid steer with an "H" in its model number means it has high flow. For example, your mention of the 863H would be an 863C series with High Flow. The 863FH would be the 863F-series with high flow. 863G, 863F, and 863C represent the generation of 863: C is first, F- is second, G-is third (and last). "863," by itself, means the machine platform itself; it's general (like "Ford Taurus" is general -- no engine or door style mentioned). 863 machines with high flow will list it somehow: if the machine you're looking at has vertical numbers (along the rear frame towers), you'll see something like 863H (in a vertical column); it it's an F-series (with horizontal model number lines and a flat cab top), it will read 863 and below that "High-Flow"; if it's a G-series (horizontal model number, curved cab), it will read the same. // As for NH machines: their wheelbases are generally longer, yes, but it's typically more of a up-down location of components that really matter. There are many reasons behind this that I can't go into right now, but NH machines are somewhat and generally better balanced than other makes out there. The engine does sit further back, but the main thing is that certain components are placed lower in the machine. Recently, Bobcat has been able to significatly improve their stability. NH engines are decent. I haven't heard of any problems with their design yet. If you want a NH with high flow, you'll need to request it... I believe the Lx885 and Ls180 do offer it. // Last note: if you can, definitely get a chance to run a Bobcat S220 or S250. I know you're on a budget, and I do believe a NH machine will [originally] offer a better price, but Bobcat machines are superior to NH machines in a few ways. I'm not trying to contradict myself; I just want you to know that you should never keep your options limited and try only one machine, even if you are on a budget. Shop around a bit, and definitely get to know both dealers. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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