My son really lucked out with his 753 purchase

[etpm]

I think I got the model number correct this time. Anyway, my son got this machine for 900 bucks. It had a bad hydraulic oil leak. It was a hose that had a hole worn in it. So instead of a big repair bill it was just a hose. Even better he has a friend who just got a hose crimper and the machine came with hose and several fittings. So my son got a free hose. Don't worry, the Bobcat came complete with owner and shop manuals and a signed sales receipt. It turns out that the owner is just too old, being in his 80s, to run the machine any more. The hour meter says it has about 2500 hours. The Kubota engine starts instantly and there are no oil leaks or diesel leaks. The engine is really clean. The rest of the machine needs to be cleaned though. Lotsa dirt. The seat is pretty worn. But for 900 frog pelts my son can afford to buy another seat.
Eric

 

[Wagtail]

Right... so it's a skid steer. (found after a wee bit of Googling)

Sounds like a heckofa deal, even with those hours.

 

[BleedingOrange]

OP, post up some pictures when you get a chance. We love pictures.

 

[etpm]

Today my son showed up with a 3PH complete with a hydraulic PTO. The motor is rated slightly higher in GPM than his machine so I guess it will spin slower. 14.9 Bobcat vs 15.2 PTO. Paid a grand. Tomorrow he is gonna try using my PHD with it. Pictures coming soon. Maybe tomorrow.
Eric