Buying a Skid loader? WATCH THIS FIRST!

[@KenMrKLC]

I have a couple decades experience in mechanics, trucks, small engines and equipment etc.... I think you did a very thorough job of going over a machine and explaining things and what to look for. Very well done.

[@bobd.]

I would have made a comment about the hourmeter. If it's INOP, then how many hours the machine has are unknown. Of course you can't trust even a working hourmeter. But comparing the number of hours to the general condition of the machine can tell you something.

[@victorramirez7343]

Sound like your very seasoned man hey if you ever in need of expanding your inventory, equipment or ascending your company entirely let me know I can help you acquire funding to the tune of 500k or in just 2 days no credit check

[@leroyj9044]

The only reason they say not to blow out air filters is because people would use high pressure (around 100psi) to blow them out and it would put small holes in the filter. One big thing I've seen with people cleaning filters rather than replacing is they don't inspect the sealing material. Over time it will dry up and crack which will let dust past. But if you inspect your seals and don't use too high pressure there's no good reason not to re-use a paper filter a few times in my opinion.

[@gunfisher4661]

Every tool that has an engine says not to clean the filters today. but we still do because heavy construction is very dusty and you don`t want to but a new filter every week.

[@greatdaneacdc]

We had pre-filters on all our equipment!

[@maximilianrockefeller8854]

I grew up on a hobby farm. Having *any* powered machinery over manual labor made all the difference. The day my old man brought home a old 50s era ford dump truck with a bobcat w/bucket, I knew the days of prison labor type conditions had come to an end in my young life. Between those two machines and our old ford 8N tractor, we were pretty much good to go on most everything we needed to do (we kept 8 horses, a herd of cows, a whole mess of hogs and more fields to mow than I can ever pay a therapist to ever forget about).

[@danielebrparish4271]

I guess I'd be correct in assuming that you don't hail from an Amish community. LOL!

[@akcorbel]

I hear ya brother!

[@Jajaky]

The day we went hand filling 30 buckets of feed to a gravity wagon pouring into a gorilla cart was the day brain cells finally appeared on the farm

[@letsdothis9063]

Mowing is therapy....until it's not. Lol Yeah, it's crazy how something so simple can turn into torture. We have a good sized field, but we are in the hills. So after the field is mowed, we have some very steep slopes with obstacles (stumps, trees, ect..). It gets rough for sure.

[@kek3908]

LOL, you can't imagine how hard your comments made me laugh, thank you.

[@ehshandyman]

I have no experience with any heavy equipment. I don't need it either, I can watch your videos and imagine myself. This is reality TV. Thanks for keeping it real, thanks for the dog shots, thanks for failing sometimes, thanks for making my day on the other side of the country. Thanks Matt.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I'm a Mechanic and Even I blow out air filters to save money When it's time and blowing it out don't get it clean to my liking then I replace won't harm any machine or even automotive vehicle to blow out filters to get a bit more service life out them don't matter if it's equipment or heavy equipment or Automotive vehicles air filters are not cheap I agree with you Matt 30:28 @Diesel Creek

[@MatthewJRedmond]

As someone who's ran all pattern types, have to say ISO is most preferred. Learned on foot controls, never cared for them. Went to H pattern and really liked it. Last taught myself the ISO on the boss's machine and by far have the best finesse and control of the machine. In time you learn to control each track individually with the single stick. Love the videos keep em coming bud.

[@danielhughes5932]

YES. I also love that because it makes your left stick left direction your emergency control. You get stuck on something its always the same muscle memory motion to lift the boom. Anything else you risk moving the skid and ripping apart whatever you're stuck on or moving the bucket and crushing it. And of course you turn off two radii instead of one with the left side drive controls

[@808chevykev]

Man this information is worth it's weight in gold! Planning on buying a machine by year's end and this is gonna be crazy helpful. Thank you sir. Be well and take care.

[@scottharmer1733]

One other thing to mention on the ISO controls. You mentioned inability to compensate for slipping in tough conditions. I find that if its tough going and you have to make the same trip over and over you tear things up more with ISO controls and end up making it even worse. With ISO you are really only powering one track in a hard pivot turn and if its muddy that one track is going to have to dig like hell to do it. With independent track control you can kind of jockey one track forward and one back to ease your way around a hard slippery corner without making it a full on mud bog after a couple trips. That said, ISO sure is nice most of the time and track machines are 1000% the way to go. Yeah tracks are expensive but if you take descent care they make up the difference in productivity and lack of getting stuck over their lifespan. LOVE the channel man, keep up the good work.

[@DieselCreek]

You are 100% right it’s really hard to explain the difference to people without running both in a thousand scenarios to feel it for yourself

[@KristaMae]

@@DieselCreek I really love this video. If I go get one, I want to get your exact setup. I won't earn enough money with it to replace rubber tracks and I'll use the finesse of H/Case controls.

[@FishFind3000]

7:20 radial lift is good if your doing a lot of trailer loading and unloading since you get a bit more reach. but vertical lift is better when loading dump trucks since the bucket will be further forward when dumping.

[@jake10373]

I call mine a Skid Kitty! Picked up a new Case SR210 last spring and put steel over-the-tire tracks on it. Absolutely love it. Best investment you could make for any homestead

[@drivingmylifeaway7149]

Did the tracks make a big difference. I have a s130 I bought at an auction

[@galehess6676]

CAT dealers sell $15 mailer test kits for hydro oil/motor oil/antifreeze... 3 day turn around. Draw correctly to avoid contamination (not out drain plug). Tests help decide if machine is a problem child with unusual wear metals, or if you can run the oil a while longer before changing... Tests save $$$. Just passed on a 2018 466.6 hour Bobcat S570 with "large particles" in hydro system according to CAT lab... particles can be just one particle and jam a piston in hydro system and voila, you're down and out in a blizzard or stranded at job site. It's worth the test.

[@slateslavens]

Oh god. Algae in the fuel. I was an M2 Bradley turret mech in the Army in the 90s. We fueled up half a dozen M2 Bradleys from a contaminated fuel tanker on Stewart on a field op on base. We had to pull the fuel tanks out and replace them. Unfortunately, they're located under the turret floor. As the battalion turret services mechanic, I had to prep each of these machines for turret removal in the field. Once the turret was out, hull mechanics came in and replaced the tanks and did whatever else they needed to do to kill the problem. Once that was done, I was on tap to reinstall the turrets. It was a total fucking nightmare. Long story short, if you think you _might_ have an algae problem, hit it hard, hit it fast, hit it _immediately._ The longer you wait, the more work and money you're going to have to throw at it to cure the problem, and you could end up replacing the _entire_ fuel system, from tank to injector. Do _not_ fuck around if you think you have an algae issue. It's like the clap, but for diesel vehicles.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Hahaha, that was a great analogy, MrLes Berg, that algae in the fuel system was like the clapp. I don't think any young folks know about that VD term today since diseases today seem to have gotten so high tech😅. Great analogy, brother. I served with 2nd Tank Bn, Camp Lejeune, NC back in 88. I was not a tanker but loved being a part of the unit as a support officer. Our Marine tankers went to many army schools. Just loved the relationship. The Tiger Brigade (TB) was attached to our 2nd Marine Division during the Gulf War. They gave me one of their patches which I fondly covet. Later, brother. 👍🏽🙂

[@richp6828]

I am a first time Skid Steer Buyer doing my homework. Your video was fantastic. I am mechanically literate but you still presented things I would not have thought about. Thank you.

[@dfarmer_]

Highly recommend the power attach (i.e. push a button to attach/detach buckets. etc.) and the two speed is nice. Did you end up getting one?

[@Mowing4money]

I’m about to buy my first used skid steer I’m happy I found this video thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@dfarmer_]

What did you get?

[@AdamKing60]

I have wanted a skid steer for at least 5 years and for years I didn't have the extra funds or enough reason to buy one. That was until a few weeks ago, when I bought a 2002 New Holland LS180. It's thanks to you and your equipment videos that I learned a lot about them, and what to look for.

[@pigman4084]

Hey do you mind sharing how much you paid? I’m looking at a similar one, kinda beat up

[@georgea6403]

Big secret. Wtf​@@pigman4084

[@whatleft123]

​@pigman4084 why are the prices kept super secret? I went to buy a new bobcat 770 and it's been 2 days and the dealer hasn't put together a bid.

[@AdamKing60]

@whatleft123 oh damn, I never saw your comment! I paid $12,000 for my New Holland LS180. It has almost 3,600 hours. It leaked oil, needed some new wheels, the pedals were stiff and would stick, it had a slight drift in the sticks, plus a new seat, new door handle, and it was pretty good to go.

[@FishFind3000]

4:25 the tracks weight more so the machine has a bit more counter weight. This allows its lift capacity to be higher and the number corresponds to the lift on these older machines. S185 is S = Skid, 185 = 1850lbs of lift, T190 is T= Track, 1900lbs lift

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

Lifting capacity is amount of pressure hydraulic can handle .

[@FishFind3000]

@@michaelwillcutt2619 its a combo of the hydraulic power and how much counter weight the machine has. If you have no counter weight it doesn't matter how strong your hydros are since it picks up the machine and not the load.

[@523FILMS]

Rated operated capacity is the safe weight rating manufacturers give you. These machines will actually lift a lot more

[@grantb8840]

@@523FILMS All reputable manufacturers publish rated operating capacity specs per ISO standards. For wheeled machines it's 50% of the tipping load at the center of a bucket at maximum reach position. For track loaders it's 33%. Track loaders are derated more because of the nature of how they ride over bumps, but they gain some back because the front idler is farther forward than the center of a wheel. Most machines can lift more than ROC and carry it as long as the slope is fairly level and it's traveling slow.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

What a great tutorial and informational Video Matt on what to look for when buying a Skidsteer 8:00 @Diesel Creek

[@michaelkoop6731]

Thanks Matt, u check them over just like I do. The other thing I do is look and smell the hydraulic fluid to see if its dirty or burnt. Great video hear.

[@DieselCreek]

Ahh! A great tip!!

[@urkiddingme6254]

wow. TMI for me, but my "buy used and fix it" neighbors would love this video. I did enjoy the interior tour; I've never been inside a skidsteer and have wondered how hard it would be to operate.

[@ScenEverywhere]

Thanks for the video. I am looking to buy my first skid steer and now I know a whole lot more than I did one hour ago. The info you provided will make an excellent mix with my mechanical experience on cars, zero turn mowers, etc. But, this will be a whole new game. Thanks again.

[@wayneparris3439]

My 763 is a 1999 model that I bought from a Bobcat dealer in 2003. Standard foot controls and a normal arc lift. I have well over 1000 hours in the seat and I have yet to have an issue with the arc lift. A lot of the time was with forks too. I see the "advanced" instruments as just more to break and the mechanics I talked to feel the same way but it is totally personal preference. I agree it is a machine that once you have one, you never want to be without it. We are in the high desert and it is dry a lot. We are looking to move to Georgia so tracks will be in order. Blowing out the air filter, yep, I do it all the time but only from the inside out to prevent blowing dirt through the filter.

[@J.R.in_WV]

One other thing I’d have mentioned is most Bobcat machines I’ve ever seen use a big belt to run from the flywheel to the hydraulic pump, and they can break. Case machines of the same size (1840,1845) are direct drive off the crank pulley. An easy way to tell is Generally if a machine has a transverse (side to side) mounted engine it’ll be belt driven, but if it’s a longitudinal mounted engine it’s likely direct drive. Both have their advantages, for instance starters are far easier to change on the transverse setups.

[@noocnosaj]

I like how you put a roof between two storage containers. Nice cheap(er) barn, with out of the weather storage on either side.

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks! all the videos of the build are on the channel!!

[@noocnosaj]

@@DieselCreek I'll check em out

[@alanstant9356]

Thats a very awesome demo of the bobcat skid loader. I thought it was sophisticated machine but the demo proved otherwise Matt. It proves that its the machine to have, too bad i cant afford one. Thanks for all the facts and the demonstration man.

[@tylersmith5301]

Great Video. I recently purchased a 2008 S185 from a guy that I had do some high lift work for me. After watching him every day greasing his high lift and he wouldn't move it for 20 minutes after the first start of the day. Before mentioning of his skid steer for sale he said he's always done that with all of his machines to get fluids warming up. I felt good about buying it as it is my first skid steer. It has the Bobcat brand over the tire tracks, foam filled tires which I have read it helps with counter balance but can also give a rougher ride. Heat/ac, hi flow option for the auxiliary attachment and a 7 pin connector. It has the joystick controls and has the option of ISO or H. I definitely like the ISO better. All of the pins are tight as I have been around some poorly maintained machines and have noticed worn pins on them. I am still learning about it and like watching videos such as this one. I've discovered that there is a 1000/2000 hour filter change and one of them being a cooling fan motor filter.

[@stedder8436]

S185 means it has a rated operating capacity of 1850 lbs. T190 means it has a rated operating capacity of 1900lbs. Hope that helps you with how they numbered the older units. There is grease zerks for the handles on the quick attach on the side.

[@FishFind3000]

To bad they don’t follow that anymore. Imagine a t870.... now that would be a machine!

[@davesilvia9711]

i own a T190 and its a BOSS! with a root grapple it gets what i want done.

[@stedder8436]

@@davesilvia9711 t190’s were great units. Probably the most commonly sized unit sold back then too.

[@davesilvia9711]

@@stedder8436 for the size of the machine its got what it takes to do most jobs done, i mainly use it around my sawmill.

[@alwayssomething3259]

Very close and right just missing the letter designation. The S185 meant it was a skid with 1850# roc the T190 meant it was tracked @ 1900# roc the A series being the a220 and A300 were all wheel steer @ 2200# and 3000# . It made way too much sense so they went and changed them all after the K series machines I have no idea why.

[@andrewphillips9798]

Just thought I'd comment on the worn bush on your Bobtach plate. Bobcat do in fact sell those bushes separately. It does however still require you to grinding off the old worn bush, then re-weld the new one back on. It's an easier solution to having them welded up and jig bored back to size I think. Nice videos by the way :o)

[@houndsmanone4563]

Thanks. This really gave some insight as what to look for when buying a used Bobcat skid steer. I sure would like to have one. The wife saw me watching all these skid steer videos and wondered if that was going to be my next "oh honey, surprise" purchase. I won't until I learn more what to look for. 👍🏽🙂

[@madtater5948]

it's hard to sneak a skid steer home where the wife doesn't see it. believe me I tried

[@houndsmanone4563]

@@madtater5948 Hahaha, so true, Mad tater. I would have loved to have heard your explanation when you were stammering to get words out your mouth 😅. Have a fine week, mad tater. 👍🏽🙂

[@gumboot65]

EXCELLENT VIDEO ! I had watched a number of vids on used skid steers and ctls . And decided to go with CAT . Picked a used machine from their rental fleet. A 2018 , 239D with 2500 hours on it. Signed for it. It was out on rental and that job was staging tower sections and parts , up on a glacier in the Chugach Range , upper Cook Inlet . Alaska. The rental was complete . But they lost the weather window to fly it down off the glacier to the highway . So NC Machinery Fairbanks offered me a new 2023 , 239D3 . Which i bought and brought home . Amazing machine . Not too big but plenty big enough for my small firewood business. Originally I was thinking something like a CASE UniLoader or an 1840 ect. Smaller than what i got. Maybe someday ill get an older , smaller machine . This is a great vid for all the thing's to look for for buying a used machine . Which unfortunately are expensive here in interior Alaska.

[@artstudio9673]

Wow great Vajayo! I am a newb to owning this type of equipment and just bought a 22 year old ( low hour) TLB. You did a great job of explaining everything here and how to look at a piece of equipment. I don't have anyone to tech me this stuff as I am a home gamer on a few acers of land. Thank god for youtube and people like like you who can teach us this stuff!!!!

[@bustersmith5569]

What do you call low hours ? 🤔

[@shoestringeng6473]

@@bustersmith5569 It is a Kubota L4200 with under 1600 hrs. on it so at 20+ years old I wld call it low hours for the age? Most of the tractors I saw on market were 4000 hrs. .

[@Jammer.1]

I was a service tech for 9 years and part my job was writing work warning letters for the equipment owners and got say you done great job letting future buyers on what to look out for If i was still in that type work your video would be on my job-site for all buyers ! I serviced mostly big trucks and forklifts Rv's anything that came in got the service over-site as a free inspection and gave us many future job's !

[@bjordan429]

Thank you! Im preparing for my first purchase and I think you have covered all my questions.

[@trex283]

Your soil type is the biggest factor in choosing track vs. tire. If you are working in sand or wet clay tracks are the best way to go.

[@jimthompson2609]

Man that was fantastic! It’s been 15 years since I used that and similar Bobcats, excellent refresher course. I’m in the market for a similar one! Thanks

[@BlueDually4x4]

I would also be a little wary of a machine with fresh paint, or "just gone through". Having ran both tracks and tires, if you can find a Bobcat A770 I would recommend checking it out. Being able to switch from skid steering to 4 wheel/ all wheel steering is a lot more handy than you might think. As the all wheel steering keeps you from tearing up turf and tires when running on turf or concrete/asphalt. They all have their strengths, but air filled tires don't beat you up as much as tracks.

[@simong9657]

Been binge watching all your vids love them and love the area you live. Keep them coming. Cheers from Australia.

[@GaryMcIntosh100]

hello from Tennessee , Autralia :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpjGi5l7m9OnfsU this is tn

[@prrcpor]

I'm from PA. I've been in Excavation for almost 20 years. It's a bob cat no matter what brand it is, or just call it a skid steer hahahaha. Tracks are the best.

[@roci750]

Here in Portugal we call it bobcat or mini shovel loader

[@FlatThunder]

The concrete contractor who poured my floor had a tracked machine. He wasn't very happy with the maintenance expense over his wheeled machine. I'm not overly knowledge on the differences. Agreed I don't think I could live without a bobcat. Great machines and a good video!

[@bigredracer7848]

1.4K+👍's up DC thanks again for taking us all along with you for the great show

[@Mitalayeka]

This is very informative DC, thanks for taking your time to educate some of us, i have learnt a lot.

[@artk6177]

Just an FYI for you. I bought a 773 (think it was 2002, the last year of the old numbering) for $16,000 maybe 12-14 years ago. Bought a used 709 excavator attachment (I see you have the attachment brackets on your boom arms) for $3,000 a couple years ago. Sold the whole thing this summer for 25K. Amazing how those went up in value. (sold to buy a T595 - love it!)

[@jonathanstancil8544]

One other good thing about ISO controls is that if you have an attachment that requires an operator to be outside the cab, like a backhoe attachment, you can just lean into the cab and move around a bit when you need to work down a ditch. Not that I've ever done that....

[@dennishayes65]

Nice points to watch for when looking at skid steers !

[@kriskringle3164]

Up here in the mountains where we have snow pretty much year round we for sure need tracks. Even tires with chains aren't very good.

[@c165vin]

Nice video. I have a 2000 863g bobcat and it's been a tank of a machine. I bought the machine for winter time and it's been great. I went to the bobcat dealer to check on a new machine and the 1st think they asked was if I was going to trade in my machine. They said that there is a waiting list for the older ones that dont have any emissions on them. They are going for a premium price because the new ones are not that good. The new "r" models with the new cast arms are up to debate. Also the prices are now up into the upper prices and alot of people cant justify the price.

[@hanswichmann5047]

I'm looking for a 1st machine & this vid was perfect timing! Love your channel & Thankx again..

[@whitevamp1051]

I didn't read all the comments so someone could have already mentioned this. but one thing you didn't mention is to check for excessive blow by, by pulling up/out the dipstick/ or the oil filler cap. ( seeing how much smoke comes out, to check for bad rings. ) other then that great vidjayo.

[@bigjohnworks1427]

good info. i like the vertical lift also, seems to reach over in the bed of a truck to load easier.

[@Fireball-il7mr]

Less chance of getting a lap-full of material.

[@MittyNuke1]

Awesome, thank you for this video! I am moving to a new home where I will finally have a larger amount of land (1 acre... very small compared to your place, but way more than the city-ish place I live now), and I have been slowly acquiring larger and larger machines/engines and having to jury-rig 2x6s and have friends help move air compressors or generator sets or whatever else, and/or having stuff taking up space in my van is getting old VERY fast.... I would LOVE one of these machines (or a forklift if I can score a deal... but prefer the versatility of the skid steer) and will be on the lookout on CL/marketplace... thank you for all of your insight, this is very helpful.

[@hawaiiansunrise8984]

The best Skidsteer video ever Great job and thanks!

[@BrodieBr0]

I REALLY enjoy these videos because I'm looking to pick up used equipment for the farm. Enjoyed your dozer video as well. Already have a crawler loader and backhoe. Looking for a skid steer to do the smaller jobs faster. Even used, this equipment is very expensive so we need to know what to look for with hopes of avoiding a money pit. Thanks for taking the time to make these review videos.

[@roywaite5793]

Great overall review. One thing I think should have been mentioned is the different style doors available on skid steers. There are two basic types. An overhead style you simply lift up and down like a garage door, or A swing door that open outward like a car door. The over head style I like much better as you can open the door while having something loaded on your forks. Most times a swing door can’t open because the items on the forks is obstructing the swing door from opening. You end up putting down the load and backing up just so you can get out. The other thing is I find most people will remove the swing style door (to get around the issue mentioned above as well as making the cab cooler) then they usually store it someplace not readily available when you might want it, like when out on a job and bad weather strikes, you now have no door to close. With the overhead door, it’s always there. Leave it up when desired and close it when needed. Overall you did a great job. Thanks for your videos

[@ridgerunner106]

Unless the lock pins rattle out of the raise door and it is 60 miles to the store.

[@kg6981]

Bad thing about the overhead door is it rattles like all hell once you get hours on a machine.

[@gschgvt2956]

I prefer mini-skid steers and mini-loaders to skid steers mainly due to the inability to safely exit the machine with the bucket raised. I think JCB makes a single arm side entrance model that negates that. Mini skids are best for sketchy operation as it is easiest to bail from. Mini loaders can also run a cab for weather but have a better power to weight ratio than skid steers and, if articulated, tear up the ground less. Great overall machine buying video.

[@TheDre1955]

Impressive I’d like to get a skid loader primarily for snow removal. I’d also like to work it for passive income! I’ll stay tuned.

[@MrJav69]

Do a cleaning video of the bobcat that would be nice to see

[@skypeprayer4631]

you rock diesel creek...nice job ...high level of help here thanks...

[@DieselCreek]

Glad to help!

[@buddycarroll9665]

Thanks Matt, enjoy your explanation of your equipment and maintenance. Always interesting.....

[@More350Power]

I always liked operating those machines, they can be fun. Thanks for the info!

[@EdwardTilley]

Great video for shoppers of this equipment !

[@danielpullum1907]

Matt that was a very good intro to "skid Steer" type equipment. Well Done Amigo~~!~~~~~~~!

[@DocNo27]

Very informative - especially about the controls. Was always curious about how those worked.

[@AdelinoGambiarras]

I call it a skid-steer, nice one buddy 👍

[@PilotJames3]

That "COVID" pop up text when you coughed. LOL

[@spdergod]

Everytime I cough I say the same thing. Lol!

[@BobbyB910]

@@spdergod same her I say the dang kung flu is kickin my ass

[@Konamtbdjc1k]

@@spdergod same! I cough and say covid after people always laugh. Never wear a mask. Refuse to.

[@Milo-mc6dd]

@@Konamtbdjc1k and I’m guessing you never got the corona? I travel all over the states, Mexico and Canada for work. Ever Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Sleep at hotels deal with different people all the time and i never use a mask. Never got sick... 8 other guys at my company do the exact same thing and none of them got it. But people in the office wearing masks have all had it 😂

[@syntaxerorr]

This is kinda like an episode of hoarders where we see how the mess got there in the first place....he had a bobcat! ;-)

[@cameronrobinson2422]

Your right. I laughed for a split second then realized that was my life 🤣🤣

[@radroofer]

I still have a bobcat key that works in any bobcat

[@DM-fz3ly]

Thank you so much for sharing your obvious experienced knowledge!! dreaming about a skid steer and glad I found your vid.

[@loloberry5932]

Put an ad up for Farmall parts on Craigslist and FB Marketplace and you’ll sell the tires/rims if they hold air (tires are expensive), wheel weights, rad, fenders, fuel tank, tin work if it’s not mashed, head if it’s good, rearend, and the wide front.

[@RobertForslund]

I think the tracks of your skid steer sounds awesome! Reminds me of an old M4 Sherman tank! 😄A friend of mine just got a Kubota SVL75 for his business and I might think he loves that machine more than his wife! 😄

[@DieselCreek]

It’s hard to judge a man for that lol

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Good job on your showcase what to look for. The operator certainly needs to fix his machine soon because the bucket tilt cylinders might yet just be in the bushings. If so he will get by with low cost. The bogy also needs immediate attention. I think you need to spray some of that black rustoleum paint on you hydraulic cooler to stop bad things

[@bigmotter001]

Extremely informative DC. Thanks for taking us along and take care.

[@jesusisGod1434]

Maybe another video given the basics on what to look for and the instrument panels. On your other video you spoke about error codes! That would be good info. What is a good “try out” exercise for a skid steer? And price to expect for different types and ages.

[@HighCountryRambler]

Been using a JD2240 4X4 with loader, just bought a Cat 246C skid. I'm struggling to get use to climbing in over the bucket. Many times working on projects I need out to deal with something lifted in the loader. Can't get out of the cab unless I lift the load up 7' and climb out underneath. Other than that I'm loving the machine. Thanks for the video, it gave me some tips for when I looked at the Cat initially.

[@stevemartinez6757]

Very good information. I am looking at a used machine in about the same condition as yours with a grapple and a bucket. I think it will do what I need it to do.

[@muzzynat]

I interned at bobcat back in the Ingersoll-rand days, and can tell you what the numbering means. S= Skidsteer T=Track and A=All wheel steer(these were uncommon turf machines). The number is the approximate rated lift capacity, missing the zero on the end. Your S185 is rated for about 1850lbs of lifting. Because track machines are slightly heavier, and more stable, they have more lift capacity, so the same size unit with tracks would be rated more, hence the T190 (rated for 1900lbs)

[@masonvia9013]

our deere skid steer is the foot control style we love it

[@slim_minus]

Great job! I feel like you just gave me 10 years worth of game for free 99

[@davesilvia9711]

im a happy T190 owner, wide track and heat and A/C.

[@firewalker1372]

I definitely prefer the foot controls, I think it’s neat you actually have an option with this machine. The John Deere I operated a few years ago, you didn’t have that option. I’ve operated both hand and foot, love the foot.

[@KristaMae]

I ran a bobcat with foot controls for a week and almost couldn't walk when done. My legs too long, feet too big, or something was out of whack. It was a workout. ... Of course might have nothing to do with running a hammer pointing downhill until the whole machine would slide off, drive around, point downhill, repeat. 😆🙄👍

[@kg6981]

Joysticks are the way to go. Way easier on your body and not getting foot pedals stuck with mud/dirt.

[@zedwpd]

@@kg6981 When buying used, the foot controls will be a lot less money. I bought mine on a smaller budget.

[@bradleymcclintock7771]

That Kubota engine is one of the best. I had a Gehl skid steer at my place of work and when we traded it in the engine had 9000. Hours on it a lot of hours for a small diesel engine. 😮

[@Trinhnguyen714]

I grew up in the city of Orange County Ca… and would be in awe of these machines… especially the ones that can transform ie. 10 of them combined, made one big giant one… to bad never saw those in real life yet.

[@tomuchfunwithgas846]

Most used tool/ not started in 3 weeks. lmao. Love the content, keep up the good work.

[@Hendrix78]

we have a 495 bobcat track. .nice machine.. keep those tracks adjusted and u be fine.. I noticed it's better to run 90 degree couplings bc if u don't u can slam attachments into the remote hook ups

[@douglasallman1039]

Thank you Matt for the complete how to for a skid machine. I am looking for one right now and will use this information.

[@cobralyoner]

man im looking forward to owning my first skidsteer.

[@ariannaburns9092]

great video, in the market myself this been a big help.

[@bkbrown5881]

Nice job with this. Very informative. I plan to get one in the future and this was very helpful.

[@AndyAlaska375]

Thanks for the educational video. Getting close to purchasing one...

[@whtcivic93]

Very informative, especially to someone just starting to dive in. Thanks!

[@clifbrewster8822]

Yep that style of tracks are the best I think also guy can go anywhere with those I've had both kinds

[@BonnieDoonHomestead]

SW Ohio here, need a skidsteer in the worst way but hard trusting anyone around me here and I don't know enough to protect myself from a money pit. This video helped a lot as I feel a bit more confident now but still really Leary about the prices of these machines. I don't mind having an old piece of iron here that works and completes the task despite the looks, but I am stuck looking for machines that only a mechanic should really be looking into and I am no mechanic. So each year I push back obtaining this one tool that could really be a homestead changer. I rent now and try to get a thousand tasks done in the day or tow I have the machine. Not ideal but a guy has to do what he can with what he has. Still looking here in Ohio.

[@TheEpoxyExpert]

Stop being scared.

[@1armedguy4]

Lots to think about and as much research one can dig up about the type of machine your thinking about buying may save you big $$$ thank you Sir you did a fine job pointing out various parts that need servicing or wore out.

[@Hfoutdoorsyt]

Good stuff brother 👍

[@viktor1324]

Awesome video! Really like these long videos, keet it up :D

[@DieselCreek]

My internet HATES THEM

[@alan6832]

@@DieselCreek I lubricate open bushing track pins with silicone tire shine or other silicone sprays. These stick for a while at least and don't attract dirt. some residue stays for quire a while.

[@seastacker8582]

One day when I finally get a few acres, I’m gonna get a skid steer just for fun. I’ve always liked running these things. Great tips and video.

[@DieselCreek]

Be warned, you won’t ever be able to live without one

[@shadbird8772]

At my old job ISO controls were called english, and H-pattern was spanish. I still prefer spanish controls for grading.

[@rickrascon6487]

Sounds good the motor

[@mdouglaswray]

GREAT information Matt, thanks!

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

I will say, from a LOT of experience that Bobcat machines have EXCELLENT dealer support . I can get just about ANY part I needed for my 20 year old 763. Simple stupid non turbo. I have the same tracks....make it a WHOLE new machine. Other advantage to tire machine is you can mount a 9-10' snow plow and use TIRE CHAINS. Tracks are not great in snow.

[@DieselCreek]

No they are like big ice skates haha but fantastic in deep mud!

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

@@DieselCreek I bought my Grousers for the same money as you off Craigslist as well. .. lol

[@kg6981]

Doosan owns then now. They got rid of the Kubota engines and Doosan is putting their own engine in it. Not a fan. Have heard of lots of issues with their new machines.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

@@kg6981 many "new" machines i won't touch. I look for some old dead guys cream puff. Bought a JD 970 w/ 450 hours. Sat in a garage for 20 years.

[@JuanGonzalez-r6q]

Stuff i need thanks hope theres more

[@ionracer24]

Dang that track machine is toast!! Have customers with machines like that too. They could care less, theyre like just fix it..