Bought a skid loader

[GTPpower]

That window was about $100 but such a pain to put in. But, I've never done that before, so someone that does it often with the proper tools, it wouldn't be bad.

I have the headliner washed up, just need new push clips to put it in. Not much air comes out of the vents when I crank the fan up. Still trying to figure that one out.

Also, do you know how to set the security code? I'm going to be leaving this thing at job sites, and I don't want people to just hop inside and drive it away.

 

[DEEZUZ]

I recommend GPS tracker over anything. Maybe even a battery disconnect switch behind the door and then install a lock

 

[GTPpower]

I've thought about gps trackers on all my equipment and trailers. I usually just end up locking trailers up and pulling keys from the other stuff. I keep insurance on it all and if something happens oh well....the world moves on.

I did some research on my keypad system. I need to call the bobcat dealer to get the master code, then I can reset it. It's going to be interesting to see what they require for me to prove I own it.

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

GPS is a decent idea. Some will even track running hours and send a notice when it’s time for maintenance which is nice.

 

[GTPpower]

Went and grabbed a post hole digger to start on a building. Got one hole dug and the female hydraulic coupler came apart. Went and bought a new one, and the remaining 11 holes dug fine. I then moved all the dirt from the holes onto one pile. Overall it worked pretty well.





There is some play in the lower pins that connect the arms to the bob-tach plate. I tried to pop them out, but gave up. I was close to the dealer, so I'll let them mess with it.

 

[GTPpower]

The dealer fixed my lower tilt pins. Looks like they had to use some heat. Can't wait to get that bill. It's nice and tight now though.

Now I just need to figure out why the heat and a/c blows almost no air.

 

[GTPpower]

Putting in posts for a small canopy that a customer will park their camper under.

Using it to move rock and dirt and run the hydraulic tamper. Working great! The dealer gave me the master code for the security system, so I'm now able to lock it and prevent it from starting.

 

[GTPpower]

Pulled the condenser and heater core out to clean them. I blew them out, washed, blew, washed....etc. Airflow in the cab is definitely better now, but not quite as good as I was hoping.

I need to do the same to the radiator as it gets a little hotter than I'd like on warm days.

 

[rowekmr]

Nice progress!

 

[GTPpower]

Forgot to update this. I blew out and washed out the evaporator, hydraulic cooler, and radiator. Got lots of junk out of it.






It's still getting hot though. It's definitely quicker to get hot with the A/C running. I think there might be an air bubble in the cooling system. But bobcat uses that glycol propelene coolant, which I can't find anywhere. Once I can make it to the bobcat dealer, I'll see what it costs and see if I should just switch it over to green.

I did throw a couple cans of freon in the system though, and it will keep the can bearable on a 90° day. It's still a bit low according to the gauges, so I need to put in another can. I'd just like to do it without watching the temp gauge all the time.

 

[GTPpower]

Putting in some work. It was a humid 90°....I just wish the blower motor blew harder. It's bearable in the cab, but still warm. I'm kind of worried what it will be like in the winter when I need defrost.

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

Heat always seems to work better than the a/c in those things. Just make sure you have a good seals.

 

[GTPpower]

The A/C is working great, there just isn't enough airflow. It's cold air, just very little flow. I might check and see what a new heater core and evaporator costs.

I'm sure I'll have problems with the windows fogging up in the winter if I don't increase airflow.

 

[GTPpower]

Used it to strip vegetation off an area that I'm putting a building up. I didn't grab any pictures of that though. It worked alright for that, but more traction would have helped. I'll probably keep this thing longer than I anticipated, but a tracked unit is definitely coming. I decided I should probably upgrade my telehandler first.

Also dad bought a bale spear for it and we used it to load cornstalk bales all day Saturday. We were able to get a few loads hauled away.

 

[GTPpower]

The heater works nice though. I ended up having to turn it down after a bit because it was too hot. It was around 40° outside.

 

[GTPpower]

Moving snow today with my daughters riding.







It was lower 20's for temp. Heater not working well. Something now wrong and it's not really blowing warm air.

 

[GTPpower]

Advertised it for sale for $19,500, and my phone has been blowing up. There are a couple guys coming to look at it tonight. 19.5 seems like plenty to me, but maybe it's not enough, given the attention it's receiving.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Advertised it for sale for $19,500, and my phone has been blowing up. There are a couple guys coming to look at it tonight. 19.5 seems like plenty to me, but maybe it's not enough, given the attention it's receiving.

Soooo ghost for a week and list it again 22.5

 

[GTPpower]

I can't imagine that it's worth anymore though. You can buy a newer S185 (same machine) for the same price with less hours from a dealer.

If it sells tonight, I may go look at this one tomorrow.

https://www.robinsonimplement.com/inventory/?/listings/construction-equipment/for-sale/201408019/2012-bobcat-t770?dlr=1&pcid=3181199&lo=4

 

[GTPpower]

Well, sold it for $19,500. They didn't haggle me too hard.

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

I can't imagine that it's worth anymore though. You can buy a newer S185 (same machine) for the same price with less hours from a dealer.

If it sells tonight, I may go look at this one tomorrow.

https://www.robinsonimplement.com/inventory/?/listings/construction-equipment/for-sale/201408019/2012-bobcat-t770?dlr=1&pcid=3181199&lo=4

That’s a solid track machine.

 

[GTPpower]

That’s a solid track machine.

The only thing I don't like about it is dpf. Bobcat used dpf for about 3 years before they ditched it and went strictly to def. I think they do make delete kits for these things, but they are pretty hard to find anymore.

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

The only thing I don't like about it is dpf. Bobcat used dpf for about 3 years before they ditched it and went strictly to def. I think they do make delete kits for these things, but they are pretty hard to find anymore.

Dpf is annoying but there are things you can do to help it be less annoying. Like never let it just idle. Always keep it at 1500+ rpm and then the exhaust stays hot enough it doesn’t cycle very often. It’s the idling that kills

 

[GTPpower]

That's what I'm finding out reading about it. Hopefully it doesn't cause problems, because otherwise this machine is perfect.

 

[GTPpower]

Put about 800 miles on my pickup yesterday looking at skid loaders. I'm watching a couple sell online.

I bid $22,250 on this, and it brought $22,500. Still kind of wondering if I should have bought it. I thought it should at least bring upper 20's.

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