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I put a nice 90-degree bend in my driver's side rear tie rod yesterday. I had an old "emergency" tie rod that is/was a scabby-welded piece of junk (long story), so I decided to replace the bent tie rod with that until a new part shows-up later this week. Anyway, removing the tie rod linkage at...

I have a 5600-D. I've never really seen the advantage/use of "Work" mode. Yep, the pedal behaves differently. My running supposition is that when one is not in Work Mode you are in Play Mode.

Overall, I've found them to work pretty Ok on softer ground in non-Winter conditions. The tires off the Tundra are somewhat worn, but have a "mud" tread pattern and I think the traction is better than the stock tires. (Stock tires for me were the non-turf critters that have a specific type-name...

The title pretty much asks the question, but the backstory is that I found a used 72" Bobcat Finish Mower for sale that I ended-up buying. During the inspection of the mower, I did find that the blades badly needed sharpening. I think there's plenty of meat left to grind on when I take the...

In the spirit of Timm9's heads-up about door latches, here's another heads-up that might save some $$. I had a relay bite the dust this AM. It was the relay that controls the work lights. The relay is located in one of the cab fuse boxes (on a "D", it's the one between your right knee and...

My Toolcat (D) is about to get its block heater replaced. The Bobcat original part died after about two years and I now have a replacement that wants to be installed. Rather than pull the dead part and presumably let coolant dribble/flood all over the place, I though it might be nice to simply...

My TC (D series) is throwing a 50-13...open circuit/front speed sensor error. It happens about 80% of the time when I start the TC. After I run it for awhile, it the error code seems to usually go away. It doesn't seem to have a negative impact on the performance of the machine; however, should...

Well, the A/C Compressor belt on my TC snapped and it looks like it may have taken the main drive belt with it. Tomorrow's post-mortem will tell for sure but for now all hydraulics are gone and it sure seems like the engine is running without the main pump load. After I got the bed raised with...

My equipment uses are changing and although I like the concept of the Toolcat, I'm thinking that perhaps a mid-sized skid steer like a S205 (with A91 package) might fit the bill better for me. While I dearly love the comforts of the TC, this unit just doesn't have the ruggedness that I'm more...

One of the four lights along the top front of my TC has a burnt-out bulb. I've not yet pulled the bulb to see what type it is. Would anybody know if it is a standard (i.e. you can find it at NAPA) bulb...or a Bobcat-specific part? Also...One of the the two driving lights on the front has a...

I've been having an occasional problem with the valve that is used to raise the bed on my TC. It turns out there's a solenoid that retracts a metal rod when the TC thinks it's safe enough to do so. This rod blocks the actuation handle (the one with the orange plastic grip that isn't the...

My TC died last week while I was clearing-out a client's driveway. Towing a TC is apparently fraught with peril, so I suggested to my client that they fill the bed with planting soil and turn it into a planter when spring rolls around. Fortunately they met my suggestion with good humor. The...

What now? My TC died today in the middle of a job. It appeared to be an electrical "glitch" as everything was running well and in an instant all the dash lights came on and then the whole thing died. Oddly enough, the Parking Light indicator and the Boom Lock Light remained lit and would not go...

The SB200 (and 240, I think) have 5 studs/nuts on the fan plus one humongous castle nut. Apparently, one of the 5 smaller nuts on my blower decided to leave for Yuma today while I was out doing snow removal. I need to replace it and I need to know what size this nut is. Anybody know? I called...

The battery in my TC will probably need replacement soon. I've searched my manuals but I find no mention of the battery's physical size. I think it's a Group 24 but I thought I'd see if anybody knew for sure. I'm thinking about replacing it with an Optima yellow top from Costco. Thanks for any...

I've come across a strange bug. My in-cab dump bed valve won't budge after I raise the dump bed to maximum height. I can fix the problem by manually bleeding hyd fluid from one of the two bed lift cylinders. This relief of pressure in that circuit allows the operator to then lower the bed...

I'm seriously considering the purchase of a Quick-Attach Trencher for my Toolcat. The mechanicals (weight, size, and attachment method) and hydraulics appear to be compatible (both "loflow" and "hiflow"). There is no electrical interface so I don't have to worry about that. I have ALOT of...

The tech had been sent here to repair the main boom cylinder. It had been leaking for some time but the leakage had increased as of late...so it was time to get it fixed. The following covers several items, some of which may be relevant to you and your TC. The items: 1) the leaking cylinder, 2)...

Just a heads-up...things I noticed while I did the 500-hour service today... I managed to shear off two of the zerks on the upper ball joints on my TC because of loose tire chain ends. The tire chains I put on my TC were a bit longer than necessary...which left me with some extra chain that I...

We've received ALOT of snow over the past six weeks. To the extent that our county has been declared a disaster area. I and the Toolcat (along with Havoc the Wonderdog in the passenger seat) have been working some extraordinary hours. Nevertheless, I've been trying to ensure that I've been...

Some time ago there was a thread comparing Bobcat and Erskine/QA blowers. I have a Bobcat SB200-72 and am looking at a Erskine ES-2000 (84") to potentially buy since I can maybe get a good deal on it. Since I can almost literally set them side-by-side, I can say there are not many differences by...

I was using the Search function on this site to explore the wonders of Work Mode and I came upon a thread that mentioned a couple of items that took me by surprise: 1. Lockup of differentials won't happen when All-Wheel-Steer is being used, and, 2. Somehow differentials can be locked with a...

Other than a tactical potato launcher, the thing I miss most on my Toolcat is a control that would allow to me to vary how often the wipers sweep the windshield. There are various aftermarket controls available for cars & pickups and I'm seriously thinking about trying one on my TC after this...

I was messing around with the lighting on my TC this evening and noticed that none of the buttons (such as Work mode and cruise control) are backlit. I basically had to turn on the dome light to see the buttons to the right of the RPM/hour meter. The fuel and temp gauges are backlit but the...

I'm going to be doing (hopefully) a fair amount of snow removal this year and I'm wondering how to best insure my TC. My biz carries liability insurance but I'd like to extend coverage to the TC in case a tree falls on it, Mount St. Helens launches a thunderegg at it, or I shoot it because of...

My TC's backup alarm is loud enough to wake the dead. I've had to (re)kill three zombies since it arrived. I'd like to tone-down the volume a bit. Is there some nice way of doing this that doesn't involve wire cutters? I like the alarm but the volume seems like it could cause an avalanche on...

Our Bobcat dealer dropped it off yesterday. It's a D-series with 120 hours on it. I'm waiting for a Bobcat blower and a Quick-Attach plow that are both still about 2-3 weeks out. So I guess I'm in a race with the weather. Many thanks to the folks on this forum who've answered my questions...

I've been looking at Toolcats and finally purchased one yesterday. I was going to use the TC with a Erskine snowblower but the electronics got in the way. Apparently, the TC's 7-pin connector is actually a datalink between the TC and some attachments...perhaps analogous to a computer and its...

With the AWS I almost did spin the thing. All I can say is WOW. The Bobcat website does not do this equipment justice...it really needs to be experienced. I'm in the process of deciding between a NH 185 skid and a TC. When comparing new-to-new the skid is much cheaper. That's money I could...

I'm looking to expand my snow removal biz this year and I have found for sale a 2006 or 2007 TC with 115 hours. The unit has somewhat of a checkered past, mechanically, but the stealership assures me that those problems have been corrected and that they'll issue me a new-unit warranty if I...

Background: I used the quotes around "upgrade" because my BX23 has been such a super machine...but here's the scoop... Over the last couple of years I've done some snow removal for the local homeowners association with my BX23 and Kubota snowblower. This year the association approached me...

Hello, I have a friend who needs to sell his Kubota B7800/FEL. It is a 2003 model as I recall and has, I kid you not, 40-somthing hours on it. It has been living in a barn most of it's life and looks like new. He's asking $12000. I have taken it for a test drive/inspection and it seems mech...

With all the recent discussion of powering various "bells and whistles" on tractors, especially the BX's, I thought I'd post a couple pics of my solution to the power crunch. I recently added a Curtis Cab to my BX-23 along with a couple of mag-mount floodlights and was concerned about the...

Hello, Today while I was adjusting the tire chains on the rear of my BX-23, I noticed a 4" split in the tread that ran across the face of the tire. Fortunately, it didn't impinge on the sidewall. Nevertheless, it looks like I have a tire failure pending and I decided to go ahead and obtain a...

Hi, I'm wondering if anybody is using a front mounted snow blower (e.g. Erskine) on their Kioti. I presently have a Kubota BX23 with a Kubota blower and although it's the cat's meow for many applications, I'm thinking about something heavier for clearing the roads in our whole subdivision. The...

Hi, Saw this orange critter on the way home from work. Has 850 hours, a LA481 FEL, and an asking price of $14900. Ag tires. Ripped seat; faded paint but mechanically looks/sounds good. What say ye on the price? Thanks in advance for any info.

Hello, I have a Kubota 70000-73274 engine block heater that I originally purchased for a BX2200. Well, the BX2200 got traded for a BX23 before I installed the heater. Will this block heater fit my BX23? My '23 is coming up on its 50-hour service and this would be a good time to install the...

I have a Kubota 60" MMM that I used to use with my BX2200. The 2200 got traded in on a BX23 and I'm attempting to attach the mower for the first time. Problem is, I can't get the mower rear links on the tractor to drop in order to attach them to the mower. Do I need to remove the hoe in order to...

Where can I get a toothbar out here in \"The West\"? I can use one for the LA210 bucket (48") on my BX23. The Markham (sp?) bar looks great but based on what others have posted, the shipping will be expensive. I was wondering if there might be a source closer to Idaho. Anybody? Thanks!

What\'s the best way to clean underside of MMM (?) Hello, I recently removed the MMM from my BX and am preparing to store it for the winter. There is a fair amount of dried-on grass/crud adhered to the underside of the deck...right above the blades. Some of it is starting to peel off. Is there...

I recently traded-in my BX2200 for a BX23 and I noted the following last weekend when I attached my older snowblower to the BX23... Basically everything fit just fine with a couple of small exceptions. The underframe (can't remember p/n) that lifts/lowers the blower attached just like on the...

BX2200 60\" MMM on a BX23 ? Hello, I'm thinking about trading-in or selling my BX2200 for a BX23; however, it's not clear to me at all whether or not my 60" mower (the Kubota model for it is something like BX27??) would fit the new BX23. Anybody know what the scoop on this is? TIA!