What bobcat is the best?

[jayrus544]

Looking to purchase a bobcat, something in the 700 series ie 753, 763, 773 etc. I will be doing some dirt work around the the house, cleaning out the barn and other misc. chores. Which do you recommend? Does one tend to have more problems than another one? Thanks for your opinion. Jay

 

[Tazza]

The 753, 763 and 773 all are about the same power rating. I think the 773 is vertical lift? more pivot points to keep an eye on. The 763 has a lightly longer wheelbase too.
They are all good machines, the only suggestion i can give you is to steer away from any with hand controls. They cause more trouble than they are worth. If its a new machine, sure, you have warranty. If its used, you stand the chance of having problems and LOTS of money.
They are good and strong, more than enough power for their size. Easy to maintain on your own and repair problems if you have any. Parts are easily available for all of those models.

 

[Fishfiles]

The 753, 763 and 773 all are about the same power rating. I think the 773 is vertical lift? more pivot points to keep an eye on. The 763 has a lightly longer wheelbase too.
They are all good machines, the only suggestion i can give you is to steer away from any with hand controls. They cause more trouble than they are worth. If its a new machine, sure, you have warranty. If its used, you stand the chance of having problems and LOTS of money.
They are good and strong, more than enough power for their size. Easy to maintain on your own and repair problems if you have any. Parts are easily available for all of those models.

those three machines are about the best Bobcat ever built , I'd tell you if you are going to do demo or work that is rough on the machine go with the 763 as the 773 boom I have seen problems with it breaking from using a hammer and pulling up concrete , I'd consider the 773 more of a landscapers machine