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Message: <blockquote data-quote="m610" data-source="post: 15556" data-attributes="member: 372"><p>Realistically, this is a very old machine suitable for limited applications. I have owned an M-610 for over 20 years and am disassembling it for a full restoration. You can find a lot of problems in such an old machine, but once rebuilt, it is a nice setup. Compared to a home tractor or other residential equipment the old Bobcats are tougher, and it's relatively fuel efficient. I own a Mustang 1700 and the M-610 which both have Wisconsin engines and a clutch system with variable speed sheaved belt deive. The problem is that the drive belt often wears out, and gives a "jerky" motion under load. Recently I got a Bobcat 843 which is a BEAST compared to the old mechanical drive machines. However, it's twice as heavy and will easily decimate a good lawn. The hydrostatic system is very loud in the newer machine, while the older Bobcat has that pleasant chugging tractor sound. You have additional filters and more heat generated by the newer hydrostatic drive while the old machines can chug along with less maintenance, no radiator to fail. I have always felt that the proper home for an old skid steer is a small farm or larger home. If you use one every day get one less than 10 years old. The rest of us who use them 4-20 times a year get along just fine with the oldies. As long as you do not pay too much, and fix them yourself, you will never go wrong. Once rebuilt they steer quite well and are lighter so your landscape will suffer less damage.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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