Looking at purchasing an 873 F-Series and could use your expertise

[evilblackdog]

They're asking $11,000 for the Bobcat and forks with 2100 hours on it. I'm looking for one to push and/or blow snow on my acreage. He said he bought it a few years ago on an auction and that it's worked great for him. Does this seem like a good deal? A google search showed them going for 18k with this many hours so I don't know if this is a great deal, a too good to be true deal, or just a normal deal for a Bobcat between private parties. I'm planning on looking at it tonight. Anything I should look at in particular? The only thing I found in particular to this model was to look for cracking in the lift arms. Is any amount of cracking a deal breaker? Are fine cracks OK? Thanks for the advice guys

 

[evilblackdog]

Also, it has a cab & heat

 

[Tazza]

Also, it has a cab & heat

That sounds like a pretty good deal to me.
Cracking isn't a deal breaker, as long as you fix them as soon as you can. They will grow over time, so best fix it sooner than later. Drill the ends of the cracks so they don't grow, grind out the cracks and weld them up.