Bobcat 863G Running Hot

How to diagnose and repair the problem I had with the Deutz air cooled engine shutting down from over temperature.

[@oscarhoehandle3173]

Thank you for the info!!

[@staffordshires2]

Thanks for commenting. I thought this video might help..

[@chargermopar]

On those engines the timing belt is the main threat.

[@ericfraser7543]

Did you ever resolve your issue, how does this machine run in the summer? does it run hot? have you had any other issues? was looking at picking up one of these and had some concerns on its cooling system... IE it had no antifreeze... Thanks...

[@staffordshires2]

Yes it is running normal again, it was the fan belt that wore down to a shoestring. I have never had this machine overheat, it's been great.. only thing I have done to it was regular maintenance and tires.. now this fan belt, and now recently a new battery. Don't hesitate if you find a deal on one of these models, they are great..

[@ericfraser7543]

@@staffordshires2 Thanks for your feedback, I was told by the seller that he recently had the same issue as you and replaced that belt also...

[@JoseLopez-rq7rs]

@@staffordshires2 Hello I would like to know if you ever lift up a pallet full of sod with this machine? And if it was capable of doing it ? I found a good deal of one of them but I need for down loading sod pallets.