how do i move bobcat clark 732

[jandpfitz]

My engine caught on fire and now I need to move it out of yard for repairs. How do I release the drive train and/or tow the thing onto a trailer?

 

[Tazza]

You can't, the only way is brute force or remove the drive motors from the gear boxes, it will then roll freely if you un-lock the park brake, the pedal on the top of the chaincase where your legs go either side of.
You can remove the 2 large hydraulic lines to the motors and ensure you don't get ANY rubbish in there, you must move slowly though as you don't want to run the motors too fast with limited lubrication.

 

[Kilroy2k1]

You can't, the only way is brute force or remove the drive motors from the gear boxes, it will then roll freely if you un-lock the park brake, the pedal on the top of the chaincase where your legs go either side of.
You can remove the 2 large hydraulic lines to the motors and ensure you don't get ANY rubbish in there, you must move slowly though as you don't want to run the motors too fast with limited lubrication.

You could use a couple of short hoses to loop from the motors inlet to outlet so the oil just circulates inside each motor. A little creative rerouting and the most you would need is a coupling or two. But make a diagram or take pics first so you can restore proper routing.
Tom.

 

[jandpfitz]

You could use a couple of short hoses to loop from the motors inlet to outlet so the oil just circulates inside each motor. A little creative rerouting and the most you would need is a coupling or two. But make a diagram or take pics first so you can restore proper routing.
Tom.

All of the hoses etc. are burned out. Anything else?

 

[jandpfitz]

You can't, the only way is brute force or remove the drive motors from the gear boxes, it will then roll freely if you un-lock the park brake, the pedal on the top of the chaincase where your legs go either side of.
You can remove the 2 large hydraulic lines to the motors and ensure you don't get ANY rubbish in there, you must move slowly though as you don't want to run the motors too fast with limited lubrication.

How do you remove the drive motor from the gear boxes? the park brake pedal is already unlocked.... I think all of my hydraulic lines are burnt out

 

[Tazza]

How do you remove the drive motor from the gear boxes? the park brake pedal is already unlocked.... I think all of my hydraulic lines are burnt out

To remove the motor, un-hook the hoses and remove the 4 bolts on the motor, it should then slide out. I'm pretty sure its the same as a 731 which i did the above to pull the motors out to replace seals.
The hose loop would also work, but then you need to buy fittings and hose.

 

[Earthwerks Unlimited]

To remove the motor, un-hook the hoses and remove the 4 bolts on the motor, it should then slide out. I'm pretty sure its the same as a 731 which i did the above to pull the motors out to replace seals.
The hose loop would also work, but then you need to buy fittings and hose.

Three suggestions: 1) Pay a roll-back tow truck to winch it out and then onto the truck and deliver it to the shop. Or 2) let out all the air of the tires, grease the beads of the rims AND the tires---then use a truck, preferably a 4x4 in Low, to pull it out. The greased tires spinning on the tires slowly won't damage the tires. 3) Use three or four floor jacks as “casters” under the machine--three guys can push now without a truck. Be sure not to raise the jack too far as the higher it goes the easier it can tip sideways. Be sure to sweep or wash down the floor as tiny stones can keep the jack wheels from moving. I've used this method many times to move stuff by myself. I moved a 700lb. wood stove this way with 2 dollar-store floor jacks. If your hoses are burned you better remove them and plug the ports before something falls into them. Take lots of pictures or make diagrams of hose routing.

 

[Zorack]

Three suggestions: 1) Pay a roll-back tow truck to winch it out and then onto the truck and deliver it to the shop. Or 2) let out all the air of the tires, grease the beads of the rims AND the tires---then use a truck, preferably a 4x4 in Low, to pull it out. The greased tires spinning on the tires slowly won't damage the tires. 3) Use three or four floor jacks as “casters” under the machine--three guys can push now without a truck. Be sure not to raise the jack too far as the higher it goes the easier it can tip sideways. Be sure to sweep or wash down the floor as tiny stones can keep the jack wheels from moving. I've used this method many times to move stuff by myself. I moved a 700lb. wood stove this way with 2 dollar-store floor jacks. If your hoses are burned you better remove them and plug the ports before something falls into them. Take lots of pictures or make diagrams of hose routing.

"Take lots of pictures or make diagrams of hose routing" This.