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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skidsteer.ca" data-source="post: 30709" data-attributes="member: 307">That Isuzu is a good engine and a great starter and a reliable engine. Very common in reefer units too. But with 2000 hours should be good for a long time yet. The 853 and 863 is not the nicest driving bobcats as they have no feel or feed back in the steering sticks like the 700 series do, making them harder to drive in a stright line at slow speeds or pick up a attachment etc. Recommend you try it out b4 you buy. Otherwise the 853s are a pretty bulletproof loader.As for leaking out the body drain holes you really need to bring your 3/4" wrench and lift the cab, takes about 1 minute,andhave a look under there for problems. Hoses are cheap to buy but some are difficult to access to change out. Also the leak could be anumber of other things and well worth your time to investigate what your buying. Also look at axel seals and lift the machine off the gound and check the axel bearings for side slop (should be none) buy pushing the wheels in and out. And rotate the tires forward and back to see how sloppy the drive chains are.   Enguage the auxilary hydraulics to ensure the work and stop working when you push the switch.Ken</blockquote>