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Message: <blockquote data-quote="willyg1997" data-source="post: 84156" data-attributes="member: 11810"><p>I just purchased (my first) 2001 Bobcat 863-G single speed. The overall width of the machine with tires (33-15.5 x 16.5) is 78", 4" wider then my new 74" dirt bucket. I believe the bucket should be as wide if not a little wider then the overall width of the tires. I am either looking at getting a new wider dirt bucket (80"), or keeping my current 74" bucket and getting the smaller tires (12-16.5) which should put the overall with at 72". Would this 863 be able to handle an 80" dirt bucket? What are the benefits of the wider 33-15.5 x 16.5 tires vs the standard 12-16.5? Would it be smarter to get the smaller 12-16.5 tires and keep my 74" bucket, or keep the wider tires and get an 80" dirt bucket? My bucket is new, but dost not have a replaceable cutting edge. My tires are older Firestone and have apox 5/8 tread left, with a couple stick-in patch plug. Thanks!! Bill</p></blockquote><p></p>