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    Bobcat T190 Maintenance Help

    I recently purchased a 2002 Bobcat T190 with 1275 hours on it. Before I put the machine to work, I'd like to perform all of the preventative maintenance as all of the filters currently have 2013 as the last service date. So far I've changed the oil and filter, the air filters, both cabin...
    • slowhand
    • Thread
    • bobcat hydraulic fluid change maintenance t190
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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    Bobcat T190 Turbo problems

    Hello everyone! First post to this site, all I have to say so far is there is a TON of knowledge on this site, and Im glad I found it!!! Ill warn you all now, this is a long post. Im trying to put as much out there as I can that I have done/checked already. First off, im working on a T190 on...
  3. Gregsvdub

    Do you know me? Is this a bobcat?

    I am new to the forum and to skid steers. I picked this up recently and plan to see if I can get it running properly to use around my property or move it on to the next more qualified person. I can't quite figure out what it is. It is pretty huge, similar to the "Big Bob" era M970 but it has...
    • Gregsvdub
    • Thread
    • big bob bobcat deutz gresen m970 vickers
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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    S205 bobcat skid steer donaldson topspin pre-filter pre-cleaner dust air filter installation

    I've been having a terrible issue with dust plugging up my air filters and I began to look for solutions on how to help make my air filters last longer. After doing some research about pre-filters or pre-cleaners for equipment I realized that the air filter housing in my S205 bobcat is in a...
    • s205bobcat
    • Thread
    • air filter air filter housing bobcat dust intake tubing pre-cleaner pre-filter s205 skid steer topspin
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  5. J

    610 bobcat vh4d keeps revving

    The engine can be operating normal and then randomly the throttle will just go up and up until I manually push the butterfly back shut and it will slowly keep getting higher and higher and the throttle does nothing. It used to if I jazzed the throttle it would kick back down But now it just...
  6. B

    751 bobcat wont start

    running out of ideas-looking for some help have 751 bobcat- peugoet engine that wont start (some backround - would ocassionally lose rpms when going up steep hill or loading on trailer) pulled out fuel tank tube(lovely design by the way) everything intact-- primer ball puts fuel to bleeder...
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    Australia which Forestry head for T870 Bobcat

    Gidday from Australia, my son runs a T870 100HP low/hi flow Bobcat and I'm doing the homework as usual (my choice was the 870 including rippers and setup for joystick control, he loves it) anyhow we need a big forestry head to do clearing work for Electricity line company and general regrowth...
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    BObcat s550

    I have a s550 right now with the code w3234 i believe it saying acs not in neutral or needing calibtration any help about the calibration would be welcome will be looking at it more tomorrow.
  9. Bobcat Crazy

    Will a 2003 S185 Handle a Bobcat 811 backhoe attachment?

    Hi All, I'm sure that some of you can answer this pretty easy. I would appreciate advice that you could give me on this. Thanks, Bobcat Crazy :rolleyes:
  10. Tzweber

    S650 egr fault codes

    First cold day in MN and my S650 decided it was time to throw some EGR fault codes and run at half power. Anyone else run into this with the doosan engines? Looked around for a bit tonight after parking it in the shop and I have no idea where the valve even is to check for soot plugging it.
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    Bobcat T300 Charge pump issues?

    I have a bobcat t300, has several hydraulic issues all seem to be coming from the same main problem. Error codes that sometimes come up on the display are extreme low charge pressure Issues: Issues with the auxiliary hydraulics (not working at all) loader will only lift (wont come back down)...
  12. M

    A little help with what to look for, please

    I've been building garages quite a bit over the last couple years and have been renting a bobcat e32 to dig for footings and floating slabs in Canada. I've contacted bobcat about financing / lease options but the price ($80k CAD) was a little more then I wanted to spend (down the road as...
  13. Detectorben

    Bobcat backhoe vs rental options

    Hey everyone I wanted to start off by saying I am an excavation newbie. I am not a contractor just a private land owner looking to build on and maintain my land. I own a 2005 bobcat s185 that I have been very happy with. I have some land in rocky mountains and I am trying to build a small 800sq...
  14. M

    T190 bogging down

    So I own a 2009 T190 and it's bogging down almost all the time. Even idling it'll cut out then come back to full power for a second. Then cut out again, whether I'm idling, driving, or turning power goes back and forth.
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    Bobcat T590 with limp joystick

    Got a bobcat with under 70 hours. Scraping sod for about a half hour and had the left joystick go totally limp. It falls forward and left track has no power. I have hand controls but I assume the problem is either in the hydraulics or the steering linkage. Maybe a power issue but seems unlikely...
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    Bobcat 863G

    I am currently experiencing electrical problems with my Bobcat 863G. I have listed the problems below along with various checks I have carried out. I’m hoping that somebody who has experienced similar problems and managed to sort them can assist me. 1. Switch ignition on: On right-hand...
  17. Max1985

    Bobcat 743 control valve spools

    Anyone know or have a picture of the control valve? I need a picture from the side of the caps that cover the spool spring. One of the other smaller spools, I think the bucket tilt or rear auxilary has a thicker cap. Anyone know which one? A picture would be great.
    • Max1985
    • Thread
    • 743 bobcat control valve ingersoll-rand spools
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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    Oil water mix in radiator JCB 185 Robot skid steer

    hey guys, any help would be appreciated. Picked up a jcb 185 robot skid steer. Runs great, but when I looked at radiator there is oil mixed with the water in there. I emptied the radiator and flushed it and after a few minutes it’s mixed again. Any idea how it’s getting in there and how to fix...
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    Case 40XT control issues

    Hey everyone, I have a Case 40XT that is having issues with the control. The machine jumps aggressively when trying to turn. Going straight doesn't seem to be an issue just turning. Is there anything specific about these case units that wears and causes this? Any tips and pointers about these...
    • josh1985
    • Thread
    • 40xt bobcat case case 40xt controls issue skidsteer
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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    1982 Bobcat 630 vh4d running on 2 cylinders please help

    so I post a lot on many forums to try to help and educate people in need so hopefully karma can kick some help back here. 1st time poster here and heres what I have going on. 82' bobcat 630 skid steer with a Wisconsin vh4d 4cyl gas engine that only has spark on 2 cylinders. I have replaced with...
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