Help in identifying Bobcat skid steer

[gatechalky]

I just purchased a very used Bobcat that I don't know the exact model but I believe it may be an M444. It has a two cylinder motor. It has 4 (7 X 15) and is two wheel drive. It has a gasoline engine with two tanks. It does not have a key start (has a switch for turning fuel pump on and off and push button starter). There are two gauges on the panel by the switch and starter (pressure and ammeter) It has the Bobcat name and emblem on the arm. There are two floor controls with a separate control for unknown on the left side wall behind the left pedal. It has a roll cage that appears to have been added by a previous owner. It is air cooled and has a large hole on either side behind the rear tire. Does this appear to be an M444. I bought the service manual for the M444, M500 etc but it does not show any pictures of the different models. Thanks for any help you may provide. Alan Bundy

 

[Tazza]

You would stand a better chance if you could provide a picture. Can you take a picture or two and post it?

 

[gatechalky]

You would stand a better chance if you could provide a picture. Can you take a picture or two and post it?

Yes, I can take a picture tomorrow but I thought that there probably weren't too many built without a starter. I am not sure what to take a picture of that will be a distinguishing feature since this is the first Bobcat that I have been close to.

 

[gatechalky]

Yes, I can take a picture tomorrow but I thought that there probably weren't too many built without a starter. I am not sure what to take a picture of that will be a distinguishing feature since this is the first Bobcat that I have been close to.

I meant to say without a key start.

 

[Tazza]

I meant to say without a key start.

It has to be old to not be key start.
Take a few pics, engine bay and side? the more detail the better chances you have.

 

[Kermode]

It has to be old to not be key start.
Take a few pics, engine bay and side? the more detail the better chances you have.

Try this: http://www.skidsteerhistory.com/

 

[gatechalky]

Try this: http://www.skidsteerhistory.com/

It looks like the M444 but it also has roll cage that may have been an add on. Anyone have any other photos of M444? Thanks

 

[Tazza]

It looks like the M444 but it also has roll cage that may have been an add on. Anyone have any other photos of M444? Thanks

Try going to google images and entering in Bobcat M444, it should show you a few pictures of M444s