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Howdy folks, My starter just spins and won't engage.:mad: Starter label is Valeo DSL E5500-6301. It looks like the whole starter will need to be purchased and not just a solenoid. Anybody have experience with this on their Bobcat 230? Best source for purchase? Price? geo88

Howdy, Bent the screw portion on the right lift arm. Has anyone done this and is there a quick fix? Is the screw portion available over the counter/aftermarket that could be replaced? Can it be straightened? Looked at TSC today and they have one potentially that could fit, but not the...

Just changed my hydraulic filters yesterday. Since the hydraulic fluid and transmission fluid are the same. Why would there be two filters to do the same job considering they are from the same source within the tractor? What is a good replacement fluid in lieu of Bobcat hydraulic-transmission...

Howdy, Is there another recommended tractor hydraulic/transmission fluid that meets Bobcat standards that I can use in my CT230 in lieu of the "company" brand? thanks, george

Howdy, I have a CT230. I went to my dealer in Kansas City area to purchase filters the other day. Lo and behold I was informed that the KC dealers will no longer be ordering and having tractor parts. They will only handle other Bobcat equipment. I am not sure whether this is a KC only issue...

Howdy, I purchased a wreck of an old running gear for $50 and am getting a great basic lesson. I believe it is an old electric. I pulled one wheel off and removed the bearings. The bearings are both Timkens and the inside is a 14136A. None of the wheels have any grease seals. Does anyone...

Howdy, Would like to buy the RCR 1860 (chain guards and slip clutch) for my CT230. Brochure states the RCR 1860 needs a minimum of 20hp PTO which the CT230 (22hp PTO) can handle. Does anyone have any experience with the RCR 1860 ($1400). thanks, george

Howdy, I am looking at a new RCR1860 (5 ft) rotary cutter by Landpride. Quoted $1400 by JD dealer. Has protective chains and slip clutch. I will be using Bobcat CT230 (22hp PTO). Mainly pasture cutting and few woods. 1. How's the price? 2. Will my tractor be able to handle this without...

Howdy, Just have about 15 acres of pasture, long gravel drive, and the usual odds and ends of "land management". Will eventually need a rotary mower and grow from there. FEL has many uses. Need a blade too. Know very little about tractors and beginning to learn. Thus far, from this group...

Howdy, Just bought house and 25 acres and need tractor, so have joined the group and learning mucho. thanks for having me, george Baldwin, Ks