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I've got an F series with the Doosan motor. I've had Toolcats since 2005 and never noticed this issue before. When using my 4n1 or combo bucket and when I open it, it bucket wants to drift closed. If I click the hydraulics on, the bucket will stay in the open position. When I release, it...

Hello. I have been mulching for nearly 20 years with Bobcat machines and a CAT machine. My mulcher dealer was trying to talk me into buying a JD 332G for mulching. On paper, it has a little more power than the S770 but the s770 has a great, sealed cab and the engine compartment stays fairly...

Maybe someone has had a similar issue. I have a 2012 Tier 3 S750 (Kubota motor) and I recently had the cooling fan replaced. Bobcat dealer upgraded it to the newer style aluminum fan with spin on filter. I finally got a chance to run it and it runs warmer and doesn't cool off as well (205-210...

Any ideas on how I can straighten this bucket on a 4n1 or is it trash? It is bowed in the middle. Thanks in advance.

I'm looking for a place to buy accessories for my Bobcat 3400. It's a 2016 and very similar to the Ranger with a few Bobcat tweaks but I'm not sure exactly what's different. Does anyone know if Ranger windshields, bumpers, winches, etc., will fit up without hassle? I have a Bobcat roof already...

In 15 years of mulching, I've had 1 fire that damaged my fuel tank on an M series Bobcat. I have all the guards, keep machine clean, and still had something get hot, smolder and melt a hole in fuel tank and ignite my fuel. I caught it and only damaged my fuel tank. Insurance repaired it and...

I've got a 2014 F series 5600 (one of the last f series made) and lost traction to my left, rear tire. When I looked, the cv boot was torn and the drive line was out of the hub or whatever it's called. Has anyone seen this? I can't tell if there was a bearing in there or if it's just pushed...

My service area is rather small and I'm looking for someone with experience and a small to mid sized mulcher for a job about an hour south and east of San Antonio just west of Cuero. Either PM me or post here and we can discuss. Job is 200-300 acres of fence lines and ROW.

Anyone use synthetics in their skid steer or CTL mulching applications? Is it worth the cost for synthetics? I have a dozen attachments so if I switched to synthetics, it would be an investment to swap out the oil in every machine to prevent mixing (or is that a problem?)

Happy Fourth to those visiting forum from USA. I've currently got an 750 high flow tier 3. I'm looking for a second machine and or upgrade to my 750. I've gotten conflicting reports on whether the additional 7 horsepower makes a difference in the v3800 Kubota. I didn't notice that great of a...

Brief history. New engine some time back. Recently the fuel line was plugged up. Replaced filter, cleaned out the fuel line and mule started and ran fine for awhile. Wife was using it and it stalled on a hill after running fine for about 5 minutes. We towed it back to the shop and I suspected...

My Bobcat 335 with only 350 hours is leaking fuel. I filled it up and noticed that it was dripping the next day when my tracks were wet. My first reaction was cracked fuel tank or a hole in the tank. After cleaning it up and looking closely, I found under the front left of the housing where...

My FAE 150 blew a motor seal yesterday. Oil started pouring out of the breather cap. No reason why yet. Mulcher has low hours (probably 500 or so) and the case drain on the machine and mulcher are working as they should. That scares me and now I get to guess at what caused the failure. FAE rep...

It isn't always fun. A suggestion, always wear the seatbelt and watch out for widow makers and large trees that can snap or fall the wrong way. A helper needs to be a tree length plus out of the danger zone unless he can outrun a 60' tree falling his way. I'd wear a hard hat, too. The chipper...

My F series Toolcat has about 250 hours +/-. About three months ago I noticed that the RPMs dance all over the place at low to mid rpms when the machine is in gear and moving forward. It's not at every throttle position but rather a few but those happen to be where I like to set the throttle...

I hit oil field drill stem occasionally. Find it in brush piles that the owners swear was "hand cut and stacked". Half the time the pile was pushed up and has concrete, rebar, and that pipe that's used for fencing down here. I've hit cable once but the worst "stuck" was getting wrapped up in...

Anyone have an F series that leaks a lot of dust? My B series wasn't nearly as dirty.. After just a couple of hours moving dirt or grading, my F series is covered with dirt on the inside. I know they moved the air conditioner filter to under the front, passenger wheel well.. That doesn't seem...

I know we've had these threads before.. including mine about my B series but I have a new F series with 60 hours on it and I notice that it is leaning to the passenger side under load. While it's not a big lean when it's empty, if I add a bucket or another attachment, it becomes more noticeable...

Anyone seen the new Cat Mulching machine that goes into production in May? Supposed to be 350 hp, articulated loader looking carrier with a lot of goodies for comfort. It's got me thinking.. :) Cat | 586C Site Prep Tractor | Caterpillar

I bought a trailer in 2012 that is rated at 14k and the sticker and invoice says it has 7k axles. My question is, if the axles are Dexter, D60, which online says they are 6k axles, does a different hub and 8 bolts make them rated at 7k? I'm a little confused. I'd appreciate someone familiar...

I just sold my 2005 B series with rear pto and rear hydraulics. The new owner is getting the code 28-03 and can't get the rear hydraulics to engage. I'm not anywhere near him and don't have the service manual anymore. Anyone with a B series seen that code? When I sold it, we checked...

I've been running an FAE head for about 9 years on my high flow Bobcats. Before that I ran a Tushhogg. Most of my work is mulching brush piles and while I really like the finished product that the FAE leaves when it comes to making trails, covering roads, and working on upper-scale properties...

Anyone know how much the belly counterweight weighs in the s770? I was quoted about 10 hours to take it out to reduce machine weight. I'm nearly at my max on my trailer and when I upgrade my s750 to a 770, I just don't need the extra weight, wear on tires, etc. I do want the few extra hp for my...

Red, I had a forester tell me that nothing will grow where mulchers have been. I disagreed! I have customers that tell me the same thing.. and opt for chipping. I use my property as an example and explain that it's the mulcher operator that makes the difference. It takes longer when big...

Right away I notice a few differences between the two though the Diamond appears, at first glance, to be a reproduction of the Davco. I'm not saying it is, I'm saying that their are some remarkable similarities in design. What stands out as different, at least from the Davco I owned several...

Check out this european version of the 417.. It looks like it has an updated cab and a few other options. Not sure why it's not offered in North America. It's showing that it has a 50 gpm hydraulic flow on high flow and almost 120 hp TL470HF Telescopic Handler

I just noticed on FAE's website that they have changed the head's body to a lower profile unit. they have also enclosed the body (FAE is a PITA to clean out compartments if you don't do it regularly and it gets packed in). Another thing they changed was the push bar. It was beefed up and they...

I just picked up a 2010, F250 4x4 CC king ranch (I think it has bigger tires than my lariat F350) with 6.4 and short bed. I noticed it only has a 2" Class IV receiver rated at 12500. I need it to occasionally pull a 12,600 lb chipper and 13k rated trailer. My question is I've seen some Class...

That's not a mess, this is a mess: :laughing: Look what I found last summer. Netwire... took a couple of hours to cut it out.

I'm bidding an approximate 1/2 acre clearing job. Access isn't very good, that is, there will be a small entrance to work with and not much room to make piles Scope: Cut and remove all cedars and try and save all oaks and other native trees. All stumps must be dug out and disposed of. All...

I try and try to get my shreds that fine. It's tough with carbide hammers. I've thought about switching to chippers but I work in a lot of areas where there can and is limestone and occasionally flint. I asked my dealer about running a few chippers with the carbides but they told me I'd have a...

A few pics I took today. Blew off most of the wood dust and what's left is a little residue. No dripping and I couldn't get oil on my fingers beyond a residue. I tried the ports I could reach and didn't find anything loose or glaring like a blown o ring. FAE is supposed to get me more...

I have an FAE 2 speed mulching head. I noticed some oil seepage around the upper part of the hydro motor. I think the main seals are to the right of that area. This mower's motor is new to me but never had a problem in 7+ years with my single speed mower. Other than the hoses and main seal...

My s750 just turned 800 hours. In all the years I've had Bobcats (I've owned 12 high flow machines), I've never come across this.. and I've seen just about everything I think. When my auxiliary hydraulics are on, at high RPM on standard or high flow, a loud whistle-like sound has developed...

I've never owned a 3/4 ton. I've been hauling with F350's for my entire career but lately I'm tired of my 6.0 and 6.4 for running around so I started looking at the f250 with 6.7 for doing bids and occasionally pulling my 13k trailer. My question is, will the f250 handle the weight of a Bobcat...

Have an S750 high flow.. all the bells and whistles.. and now I have a chirping sound. Sounds like some birds. My tech noticed it and I made an appointment to put it in the shop. They couldn't find anything substantial and said that it was most likely some tubelines touching under pressure.. in...

Anyone running a K or M series large frame machine using over the tire tracks WITHOUT spacers? I ran an s250 for awhile without spacers then the dealer got them in and installed them. I didn't seem to have a huge problem? I'm considering a set or tracks for a specific project but I do not want...

I was just looking at the 2012 towing recommendations for Ford Superduty. My 2005, F350, 6.0 PS, DRW 4x4 is rated for 15k trailer and 23,500 GCWR. A 2012 F350 SRW, 6.7 PS 4x4 is rated for 14k bumper and 23,500 GCWR. I feel more stable in the DRW F350 versus when I towed with a SRW F350. I...

I have an s750 M series loader. It's been running fine until today when I noticed that it was losing power when digging and driving and/or operating auxiliary hydraulics at the same time. I wasn't able to diagnose it and just replaced the fuel filter about 15 hours ago. I had just topped it off...

I have a B series Toolcat. I've been thinking of selling it but recently my folks asked if I'd consider taking over the mowing of their place. In the past, when their field got too high, I took my brushcat down there but I don't like taking my Bobcat in their yard or over their septic field...

I just bought a new 13k rated 18ft bumper pull trailer for my Bobcat. I pull with an f350 DRW and class 5 hitch. I need to get to the scales because the mulcher and trailer were actually more weight than the dealers told me when I ordered. My truck is rated at 13k and my trailer is rated at 13k...

Anyone weigh an S750 cab and air or an s770 cab and air? I know what the book weight is but can't get a weight with cab and air options and I'm upgrading my trailer to a heavier one. Thanks in advance for any info.

Been looking to upgrade my Cat mulcher. I think I've narrowed it down to Bradco vs FAE or CAT HM 315 mulcher. Would still like to try a fecon but don't have a dealer in the area and that's important to me. Anyone have experience with Bradco? I demo'd one a few years back but my machine was...

I generally work on the 1-10 acre tracts where a compact mulcher and big chipper are cost effective and productive. Lately, I have had some opportunities to work larger projects where the landowner does not want a large machine or it won't fit under the tree canopies. Let's say I charge...

I'm thinking about going bigger. Been operating a 20" capacity tree chipper with loader and a skid steer brush mulcher for almost 10 years. I'm thinking about getting a larger, dedicated mulcher (200 hp and up) or a small to medium horizontal grinder up to 275 hp similar to the Bandit 1680 or...

why not just buy a Bobcat door frame (about $80) and have a custom lexan door made? I did this on all of my K series and G series machines. I simply used the original glass as a template and had the lexan company manufacture the window to the exact specs. It was custom molded, too, so that...

I have a 2005 F350 with 6.0 powerstroke. Had my share of the typical problems, EGR, HPOP, radiator failure, injectors. All of this before 79k miles. Truck is setup with flatbed and tools and is just shy of 10,300lbs on the scale. I often max out the GCWR towing a bobcat and attachments. I have...

Anyone run a CAT HM312 or HM315 mulcher and ALSO run a Bobcat Forestry Cutter? OR has anyone run an older FAE SS mulcher AND a Fecon SS mulcher? I'm trying to get an idea of the cutting difference and power difference between my FAE/CAT mulcher and a Bobcat/Fecon style head. Thanks!

Anyone familiar with Southwest goosenecks or Southwest trailers? I'm looking at their skid steer trailer 16' with 7k axles. Been using a Big Tex but was told SW was built heavier but still a lightweight, easy to tow trailer. Anyone have any experience? Thank you!

Anyone use an Aluminum flatbed for a pickup? I have a late model F350 and I want to swap the bed out for a flatbed. I have hauled for years with steel beds after I removed the factory bed on F350s but have never tried aluminum. I want to save on weight and make my black truck stand out. I haul...

I have a small demo job that has a lot of long purlins, sheet metal, and a few ibeams. The ibeams we will probably cut with a torch unless there is another option. I have a cutting torch and a reciprocating saw and can get a bigger angle grinder and metal cutoff blade. Any other options for...

Anyone have experience with a skid steer rock crusher like the FAE? I run an FAE mulcher and looking to diversify. I've seen the videos and know what my mulcher will do to rocks and stumps but haven't had a chance to demo a rock crusher. I know they are EXPENSIVE but when I can make my own...

Looking at demolishing a building. Specs are for all scrap to be recycled and not put into containers for landfill. Based on the pics, after collapsing, is this type of material best suited to torch cutting or would a saw or scrap shear be a better solution? I'd rather not spend the dollars...

Anyone have a B series power steering leak? I have the service manual but it looks like a lot more work than I want to attempt. Dealer says it needs to come in and I hate not having the machine on the ranch. Also, even though I have the 56hp model, when I am climbing a hill with a load of...

Sorry for long post but I need some ideas. I had some issues with my Vermeer BC2000 today. It started up and ran fine but after a few minutes under load, I would lose all power to the panel and gauges and the motor would die. This only seemed to happen under load or when swinging the loader...

I have had problems with the rubber grommet on the tank leaking fuel. It has been replaced several times and just started leaking again. Anyone know of a better solution? That rubber grommet comes out easily and I also notice that when the tank is full it leaks worse (tank expansion?) Thank...

When using my oxy/acetylene setup yesterday, my oxygen regulator started hissing. There is a small hole on the regulator where the O2 is coming from. The hole is supposed to be there but the bleed-off doesn't appear to be normal. The brand is "fire...something" I don't use it very often and I...

Anyone have an issue with front steering cylinder leaking from inside the housing? The cylinder doesn't seem to be leaking from the ram or wiper seal but rather from inside the housing that slides through the front differential housing. I checked the service manual and the repair looks straight...

Anyone running larger or wider tires on their TC? I've been pondering this idea in an effort to get a little better traction in the mud. Thanks!

Do CTL's really extend your work season? I'm running a Bobcat s330 without tracks and thinking of trading up to a T320. My main concern is getting traction when mulching and doing grapple work. Texas had been in drought and now the water tables are up, the creeks are flowing and all of my sites...

Here's what I have: Late 2005 Toolcat B series 56 hp, high flow Cab and A/C and heat Less than 600 hrs air precleaner New tires rear hydraulics and headache rack includes 4 n 1 Bobcat bucket and 60 inch farm grapple Has a few dings and scratches from working on the ranch but overall it's...

I have a Cat HM312 mulcher, almost identical to the FAE 125 fixed tooth mulcher head. There are two bolts that hold the teeth on. I got down to my last two teeth and stripped out two of the bolts trying to get them out. The allen head socket won't work anymore. I have been grinding on one for...

Happy Thanksgiving ToolCat guys and gals. Hope you enjoy your day! Yellow Dog

Anyone tried XM or Sirius in their Toolcat? I have been using XM in my skidsteer for some time. I use th portable palm sized radios, dc adapter, and micro antenna on the cab. A few cords to contend with but I get good reception. I bought a $20 pair of noise reduction AM/FM headphones from...

I notice on my b series that the air return in the cab seems to have a lot of condensation that sits in the tray where the filter slides in. I couldn't see where the drain is and enough condensation fills up and overflows under my floor mat. Is this normal? Seems like it should be draining out...

How do you all secure your toolcat from theft if you don't have the password protected display? Do you think a "boot" would be a good way to deter theft?

When looking at a used Toolcat, how do you tell if it is the 46 hp or the 56 hp motor. Are the engine tags accessible? If the machine is highflow is that an indication of the 56hp? Thanks!