Hopefully going to look at a bobcat 1600 articulated wheel loader tonight or tomorrow, and I can't seem to find alot of info just doing a search Do any of you guys have any experience good/bad with them? Unfortunately don't have alot of info as far as hours or condition, being an estate sale my aunt knows little about it Knowing the kind of person my uncle was, it shouldn't be a complete basket case I'll check in with more details soon Thanks, Mark
Had a look at the unit the other day, cosmetically needs some help Had a so-so repaint Engine started with boosting ( kubota), runs well otherwise with minimal smoke and revs up nice Hydraulics work for the mast and bucket Forward and reverse are painfully slow,but think there is some issues with the linkage from the pedal to the hydrostat being tight/stiff Has aux Hydraulics which is a plus No cab heater, but thats easily dealt with Cab windows and doors need some help definitely! Tires in good shape Hour meter shows about 1500 hours, who knows if it works (didn't run long enough to check) Mainly will use the unit for snow clearing and obviously firewood duty Makes me a bit nervous that theres little info online about them I'll post some pics as soon as I can get better cell service
Have you got better service yet? Did you buy it? I have zero experience with skid steers so other than general equipment and knowledge of stuff I can offer little help.
I haven't bought anything yet, just got a price the other day which i thought was somewhat reasonable to offer what i think its worth Just trying to get some funds together
Well i figured i should update this thread I ended up buying the loader and brought it home The biggest problem I was having is i couldn't find a serial number on the unit, knew it wasn't stolen or a bank lean on it The biggest reason was being able to lease it for the business, which i ended up paying for it cash instead
After some much needed maintenance ie changed engine oil, greased everything, (which i don't think had seen grease in years) Was able to clear the first snowfall of the year Not pretty, but sure works well!
Ended up repairing the loader upright(?) That had rotted through with a fresh 1/4" steel plate (grey area) Need to fix a hydraulic leak by the resevoir tank, which I'm hoping will be an easy fix It spent the first few years of its life in a fertilizer plant not far from here
