Help: what is this?

[Swan]

I'm thinking about buying this but I have no idea what it is. Anyone have a guess?

Sorry if this is the wrong place to put this. I'm new here.

 

[cdmccul]

Welcome aboard.

Looks like a Bobcat 610 from here, but I don't know what to tell you to help identify further.

And it looks in really rough shape.

You should post this in the General Bobcat Forum. I don't know if admin would/could move this or not.

 

[Swan]

Welcome aboard.

Looks like a Bobcat 610 from here, but I don't know what to tell you to help identify further.

And it looks in really rough shape.

You should post this in the General Bobcat Forum. I don't know if admin would/could move this or not.

I thought the same, but the back post doesn't seem to be the same as the 610?

 

[Fabricator]

That does look like an oddity. It has the rear posts and cab similar to the B-series, but has the side panels and arm configuration like a 610.

Here's a 520 and 610. Yours seems to be between the two of them?

 

[T-rustyfix]

How much are they paying you to take it? Looks like a lot of ….fun?

 

[Swan]

How much are they paying you to take it? Looks like a lot of ….fun?

It needs a motor and some rust repair as far as I know. I still haven't committed to it. I just want to know what the heck it is before I get into a project I might not even be able to get parts for.

 

[spitzair]

Looks like an M-700 or 720 to me, possibly even an 825...
Here's a 720 for reference...

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[Swan]

Looks like an M-700 or 720 to me, possibly even an 825...
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I think you're dead on. It looks exactly like a m700 or a 720. Untill I get a better look at it that's what I'll run with.

 

[T-rustyfix]

I was fortunate enough to find an equipment junkyard that had parts for mine. Perhaps that is a possibility for you as well. Either way, you will be committing to a lot of time and money invested. Hopefully, you have a close family member or friend to make some solid memories with! I recommend to crack the case access and have a look at the insides prior purchasing. You will likely have every component of this machine out and on the bench at some point. Enjoy!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

If you get it and need an engine I have one just hanging around.