New owner of 2000 bobcat 863

[kidsteer]

Hi, iv been looking for a skidsteer. Found a bobcat 863. Seems good just dont know much about them. Thank you

 

[fortworth-cowboy]

Let me know if you need any help or info. Welcome here

 

[skidsteerforum]

Welcome to the forum @kidsteer

 

[mrbb]

welcome to the site and best of luck with your new to you skid steer!

 

[mibh1]

welcome! i love my 863. this forum is extremely valuable. glad you're here.

 

[7LBSSMALLIE]

863, was a beast, when she came out first complaints where fuel consumption. (more power more fuel) next was oil consumption. quart a week was normal. ( verified by a service bulletin)., than guys started breaking chains, (over the tire tracks ) made it worse, owner operators learned how far to push, as well as how to replace chains.!! blown head gaskets were common, but thats all it was. a head gasket. (timing bellt checks very important) yet if it goes not a big deal rods designed to bend an adsorb damage, ( S rods) a suspension seat is a must, i put hundreds in,