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gotta buy a used skid steer bobcat what do i need to look for.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:03 am
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:03 am
I am going to buy a used skidsteer would like to have a track model but not. What do i need to look for I know the. Cat vs Bobcat Volvo any sugestions. how many hours are a lot and are hours a tale tale sign of pending self destruction? i know the drive undercarige seems to be the point of biggest wear anyway to diagnose predict issues?
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Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:17 am to Cracker
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track model
Don't get it on concrete or the pavement too much, it wears them out bad.
I like the tires over the tracks for this reason.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:17 am to Cracker
Bring someone with you that knows what they are looking at. Would be my best advice.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:53 am to Cracker
Make sure the hydraulics are still in good shape and not leaking
We looked into buying a used industrial hoe but eventually settled on a new one because people don't take care of their shite
We looked into buying a used industrial hoe but eventually settled on a new one because people don't take care of their shite
Posted on 10/30/14 at 11:03 am to Cracker
I can help you. Text me at
This post was edited on 10/30/14 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 10/30/14 at 11:19 am to Cracker
Posted on 10/30/14 at 1:48 pm to Cracker
Like stated above, bring someone with some undercarriage and diesel knowledge.
If buying used from rental company some folks we deal with take way better care of equipment.
Don't know your plans (pavement vs dirt) but the track mnachines I have used were great.
Bobcat even had a wide track model.
Made a world of difference working in Avondale this year in the mud and rain.
If buying used from rental company some folks we deal with take way better care of equipment.
Don't know your plans (pavement vs dirt) but the track mnachines I have used were great.
Bobcat even had a wide track model.
Made a world of difference working in Avondale this year in the mud and rain.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 1:51 pm to Cracker
Buy the Cat. Have the machine thoroughly looked over before you sign the papers. Source: My dad is a Cat sales rep.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:28 pm to Cracker
I would say the main thing to check out is the hydraulic system...and it takes someone who is fairly knowledgable to do that...
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:42 pm to Cracker
Posted on 10/30/14 at 8:31 pm to Cracker
I'm a GC we run a skid steer just about all the time. I would never want to own one, but everyone's circumstances are different
The good folks at the rental place take care of us and when it breaks (and it will) one call gets a replacement on the jobsite
As far as rental fees vs purchase price we probably have spent more, but I have no doubt we are way ahead when you add in repairs and maintenance
The good folks at the rental place take care of us and when it breaks (and it will) one call gets a replacement on the jobsite
As far as rental fees vs purchase price we probably have spent more, but I have no doubt we are way ahead when you add in repairs and maintenance
Posted on 10/31/14 at 9:54 am to Cracker
I am in the diesel field and I can tell you that you need someone who knows both diesels and hydraulics to be around. Do not listen to the salesman. All it takes is one part to be messed up and it will cost you thousands.
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