Bobcat T76 Test Drive - Should I buy It?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

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[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

There's something about tracks on a machine that brings out the kid in me!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Exactly Thanks for watching

[@tunintunin3417]

Koreans really transformed the Bobcat. Some great stuff there.

[@DeplorableInfidel71]

We run a bunch on the farm. We've had terrible luck with our last 3 bobcats so we've replaced them with Cat skidders. So far we are loving them.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing I’ve been comparing machines for the last few months and talking to people online and people seem to feel that bobcat has went downhill a lot in the last 10 years. I Ended up crossing them off my list

[@DeplorableInfidel71]

@@RockhillfarmYT it is terrible. 3 brand new machines. 2 blew motors one a turbo. The turbo blew the replacement motor because service didn't remove the caps. Same issue blew 1 of the 2 replacement motors. Could be our dealership, could be bobcat. Either way, we (after a control learning curve) love our cats.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks again for the information. Hopefully they took care of all those issues under warranty. Really frustrating when you spend this much money on a machine

[@justinperry2392]

Cant beat a Yanmar Engine!​@DeplorableInfidel71

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Brock, I was reading Bill's comment and I had the same thoughts exactly. I'm trying to think of what you can do with a skid steer than you can't do with your current tractor and an excavator. The only thing that comes to mind is that they are extremely maneuverable in a tight space. But a mini with a high flow rate can run a post hole digger, a bushhog, and a jack hammer...plus it's a bulldozer and a true digging tool. You can knock down buildings, separate trash piles (with a thumb), dig stumps, dig ponds, bury water pipe, electrical, and large farm animals for side work. When I bought my mini earlier this year, those are the thoughts that went through my mind as a farm tool, but also as a potential "for hire" business in the future. Thoughts?!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

So to begin with I don’t have a ton of experience on either having only rented them. I do want to use it to earn an income and I think the best way to do that is to specialize? Getting some thing like a forestry mulcher on the skid steer? Or a much more capable stump grinder than the one I have? I think both machines can run a variety of equipment it’s just which one does it better. Also if I get a capable machine I still have to be able to haul it so I’d like to be at 12,000 pounds or less with attachments Comments like yours should inform my decision over the next month while I wait on my truck to get here The mini excavator does open you up to trenching for things like septic lines or French drains Being able to move a full bunk of Plywood would save me about an hour of work every week in my main business but that is not a soul determining factor on a machine at this price

[@rodshepard3967]

So much can be done with a skid steer. Someday, I'll no longer have to borrow the neighbors down the road. 😁 Great video, Brock. 👍

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I don’t really feel like I can afford to buy one by maybe if I get the right attachments It can pay for itself? Thanks for watching

[@rodshepard3967]

@@RockhillfarmYT I agree...if you use it in the manner you're wanting to, it will eventually pay for itself.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

And I was just thinking a big thumbs up to good neighbors apparently

[@rodshepard3967]

@@RockhillfarmYT he's a super great guy and a very good friend. I'd absolutely do the same for him.

[@carloslinares8625]

Hey brother this is my dream! God bless you . And you will be happy with you new toy’s

[@RockhillfarmYT]

After shopping skid steers for a long time I ended up buying a John Deere 325G Thanks for watching

[@carloslinares8625]

@@RockhillfarmYT hey wish one it’s better because I licked a deer to ?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It’s hard to decide. I think they all make good machines. I picked Deere because I think they have the most lift capacity for the size and the best dealer support in my area

[@carloslinares8625]

@@RockhillfarmYT 🥚

[@carloslinares8625]

@@RockhillfarmYT haha have a good day

[@peterkober6758]

Brock this is great love All the information God Bless All PaK

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@rodneyscrivner2504]

Great Video Brock, So many attachment options for a skid steer... Looking forward to it.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, the skid steer attachments are awesome but each one is a major purchase Some of the attachments cost as much as a Tractor

[@plantcollector3915]

Get a kubota skidsteer where the door opens inside the cab instead of opening out which gets in the way of the attachments and lifting the boom. Also you can operate the skidsteer with the door open which is a very nice option when you don't need an enclosed cab.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

The front door is definitely a nice feature on the Kubota

[@themintlord4744]

When I was younger I didn't need a code to prevent me from going too fast, I was terrified to go past 20% throttle. As far as the door goes new roll over doors are vastly superior, kubota and takeuchi have them. You can get out instantly no matter where the bucket is

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing I saw those doors. Definitely looks better if your loader is stuck up, but it looks inconvenient the rest of the time? The guy doing the demo just looked awkward lifting it Could be wrong though since I haven’t actually been in one

[@themintlord4744]

@@RockhillfarmYT older ones are quite awkward, I have to open ours with my foot. The new ones, however, are very nice. You just pull them towards you and they go up.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Definitely I agree with you on getting tracks instead of tires. That t76 is an absolute beast of a machine. But I settled for the t650 since it was a bit cheaper but also very capable. Good luck man looking forward to you stopping by the farm next week.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I started off looking at the bobcat t76 and the Deere 325g, but I don’t really know what I need yet

[@rontopping2048]

That was funny . Trying to attach bucket. Definitely his first day . That bobcat t76 will pickup the John deere 325 g. And walk away with it.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I own a 325g. I bought it 2 years ago because it has so much more capacity than the bobcat

[@grade-aland2388]

The R series machines are sweet. Got my eye on a T-66.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I was looking at the T76 but after making the rounds and comparing different machines at different dealerships I think the T 66 would be the bobcat I was interested in

[@grade-aland2388]

@@RockhillfarmYT I like the weight size of the t66. Perfect for just about any situation.

[@christophercamp1149]

Get tracks for sure. I have a John Deere and love it

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@dmalloy96]

Buy one and buy me one hope ya have a great weekend

[@RockhillfarmYT]

That is a great plan

[@lonewolfFirearms]

I would probably go with a mini ex over a skid steer since i have a tractor that can do almost everything the skid steer can do, the skid steer would get those things done faster yes but i would think the mini ex would allow me to do more jobs in combo with my tractor vs a skid steer and tractor combo.. just my opinion.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It is tempting but if I’m able to get something I’m leaning skid steer I want to take on a lot more paid work and I’m thinking I would find more with the skid steer If I get the right attachments with it

[@andrewslagle1974]

You are 100% right Bill.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@toddgarym]

JCB Teleskid will run circles around that bobcat

[@ral3178]

You would think they would it figured out by now, BUT they don’t

[@Mr.frag-out]

wrong rated operated capacity on track machines is 35 percent. wheeled loaders are 50 percent. just a correction my friend

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing. I saw it listed both ways but I was thinking it was by manufacturer

[@ShaneMindak-yl6ju]

Watching you run that machine hurt me…lol

[@christopherfairs9095]

Try a JCB - better visibility, access to the cab and single boom

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks. I did get a test drive in one recently. Awesome machine Love the side door Thanks for watching

[@madtater5948]

did the bobcat you drove, have the high flow option for the hydraulics?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It did not, but I had them quote me one that did All of the ones on the lot were either used or sold awaiting pick up

[@jeffmayeux1692]

@@RockhillfarmYT Brock, does adding high flow hydraulics really set you back a lot?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’m looking at the itemized quote right now and there is a line that says P 69 performance package for $7300 I think that is the high flow It’s not listed anywhere else on there and I saw a guy talking about adding it to a caterpillar skid steer and he was saying it was 4000 I think

[@BowenOrg]

FEEDBACK: I. The placement of the control station is VERY VERY INCONVENIENT! * I don't want to have to "reach out" at full arms length whenever I want to "scroll through" my information for my machine. * I want the controls down at "eye level" or "chest level" or "waist level", either in front of me or to the right hand side so it's very very convenient and I don't have "squint my eyes" to see all the details. * At $75k, it should be easy to use, convenient to use, and within reach. Amen Retired, Veteran

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. Good insight. I ended up buying a John Deere 325G

[@BowenOrg]

@@RockhillfarmYT My wife and I are retiring in NW Montana next year and we're thinking about buying one or more of the electric tractors, excavators etc... IF the prices come down. We're NOT hardcore into using the machines but, we want it for our property to do different things. Take Care Brad Retired, Veteran

[@madtater5948]

the bobcat uses a lot of computers to control the functions on that skid steer. other companies use electronic controls to activate the hydraulic solenoids for the functions. those computer boxes are hard to troubleshoot and expensive. buyer beware

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@DFWrancher]

Watch some Andrew camarata videos. He runs his stuff hard and went all takeauchi

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve only seen a few of his videos With the size of his channel I wonder if he is sponsored by them?

[@andrewslagle1974]

@@RockhillfarmYT Andrew Camarata is not sponsored by any mfd.He gets all his equipment used.I am an AG and heavy equipment mechanic and takeuchi makes the best compact trac loaders. My equipment is takeuchi my excavator and trac loader .I have fixed and run them all !

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing. I didn’t mean it as a negative thing asking if he was sponsored. I talk to a guy locally who uses the Takeuchi. He was looking to trade his machine in because he wanted a high flow but I think he was going to stick with the brand

[@tophat2002]

Are we waiting for electric?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’m not waiting for Electric. In my book we’re still a long way from that being a good solution

[@tophat2002]

@@RockhillfarmYT ok. Ford lighting has vehicle to grid. I'm thinking charge the bobcat off the Ford lightning.. idk but seems likely

[@RockhillfarmYT]

That is where the market is going but I’m not going to be an early adapter on a product in this price range

[@tophat2002]

I hear ya

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Have any local JCB dealers?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It’s about two hours away but I think I’m going to try to make it there next week. The little bit I’ve seen about them looks good I’m guessing that means you’re a fan

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

@@RockhillfarmYT I don’t have any personal experience with any skid steers, but I think if I were in the market I would be interested in a JCB for the cab style they offer and ease of access.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Agreed. The only experience I have is renting a couple of them. Just watching other videos JCB looks pretty well designed

[@corteydmusic]

UP

[@graysonsmith2017]

If you want visibility go with a jcb

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I saw some videos on them. Crazy how they have so much more visibility than everybody else I just wasn’t very familiar with them and didn’t know how good of a reputation they really have or how long they’ve been around Nearest JCB dealer is about an hour and a half but I was thinking about driving down anyway

[@KMAD2828]

@@RockhillfarmYT which one would you choose for a homestead jcb (3TS) or bobcat (T76)

[@RockhillfarmYT]

From everyone I have talked to it seems like the quality on the bobcat skid steer‘s has went downhill I got to test drive a JCB recently and I think that’s what I would go with between the two I’m really not an expert though Thanks for watching

[@KMAD2828]

@@RockhillfarmYT thanks for the convenient reply. I heard that as well, but didn’t think of it much, I’ll change my mind to the jcb ; and pay the extra for the quality. Have a great year!

[@michaelthompson7570]

Another machine under the computers control. Get yer wallet out to buy and get another wallet to cover repairs!