2018 Bobcat T650 Skid loader : Heavy Equipment Review

This is an in depth review of the 2018 Bobcat T650 skid steer. Make sure to watch this before purchasing a skid loader. Blake Hawthorn spent over 1 year testing several other skid steer machines such as John Deere, Kubota and Takeuchi before making this very important purchase. The landscape division of his company has grown exponentially and the need for a skid steer was very apparent. The decision to purchase the Bobcat T650 was not an easy one, but after a lot of prayer, Blake received a peace about this purchase.
The Bobcat T650 skid steer will be a valuable asset in assisting on our landscape, concrete work and moving of landscaping materials. This machine is very efficient and priced aggressively. Big thanks to Hugg and Hall Equipment for making the purchasing of the skid steer easy. This is not a paid review.
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[@Lwparr-yg3xz]

We have a 2014 t650, love how easy it is to service. Everything, for the most part, is very easy to get to. 3000hrs and still going strong.

[@gregorynesbitt4228]

Replaced my S300 with this exact machine. Much more comfortable, stable and quicker. Really like it.

[@itshisturf23]

It's an awesome skid steer.

[@timothydesormo6986]

I have a brand new T595 and I actually learned a lot about my machine by watching this video, Thanks!

[@itshisturf23]

That's awesome. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. How are you liking your t595?

[@timothydesormo6986]

@@itshisturf23 I have had it for about 10 months and only issue I have had is throttle response when starting machine warm, it takes about 20 seconds to throttle up. Other than that, I love it. I upgraded from 08 T180, it was my second New Bobcat thanks to the 0 percent interest. I just purchased a 9 foot snow/mulch bucket that it seems to handle quite well. Good luck with your machine and God bless.

[@itshisturf23]

Thank you. Good luck with yours as well and have fun with that snow.

[@OnSiteTrav]

The 650 is the best value out there. LOVED mine, excellent forestry unit.

[@itshisturf23]

I'm looking to get a brush cutter pretty soon. Just landed a big clearing job.

[@OnSiteTrav]

@@itshisturf23 Look at a Diamond deck, Love mine. Got it used from a CAT dealer for 6k. Eats 10 in material. For a mulching head FAE 315, very popular can find them from CAT or craigslist used for 15k. Makes that 650 a $1,500 a day machine. Don't forgot the lexan door lol

[@itshisturf23]

@@OnSiteTrav ok man. Thank you. I appreciate the help. Your the second person that has mentioned a diamond.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

We Love our 2019 T-650, A pure Workhorse! 🪵👍🏼🇱🇷

[@bobcatron609]

Kubota is built like a tank but rides rough and noisy as hell , takeuchi built like a tank rides rough also noisy, case lots of problems including weak and sloppy loader arms , sloppy joystick controls mounted to erector set brackets, can't see right side of bucket through case window. Cat rides smooth, quiet but tight cab, very slow hydraulics (loader arms and tilt ) need backup camera to see behind you . Bobcat rides smooth especially with roller suspension, air heated seat , ride control. Quiet roomy cab , cushioned hydraulic cylinders in loader arms , no slamming down m2 series . 2017 up only , very fast hydraulics (loader arms and tilt ) . Doosan engine in bobcat turned out to be very powerful and efficient engine . In 2014 bobcat had problem with fuel filter freeze up ( been updated) Great for stop and go with no regeneration required. 74 hp and under .

[@michaelzorro2738]

Question I noticed NO enclosed cage? Do you know if Bobcat has a Skid steer with enclosed cage offered? Thanks for sharing and looking forward to your reply

[@geraldhawkins7144]

Ok thank you for replying back

[@KarasCyborg]

So ... you didn't try the JCB Teleskid? I own a 2014 T650, love it, but would have loved the side entry and extra height and visibility of teleskid. Those wider tracks are nice otherwise if you have the narrower tracks on the T650, if you go slightly sideways into a dump trailer, you run the risks of that back bolt on the treads roller plate gashing the the side of the dump trailer from the inside. The Salemsan didn't show you a VERY important grease zerk point, that is where the bucket connects where the lock pins engage. It's on the sides of the mount plate interface on the bobcat, there are two grease zerks recessed. These keep water and and dirt out of the locking pins, otherwise the bucket will get stuck and if you beat it off when it's raised it could cut your foot off when the 900 lb bucket falls off. (In a cabbed unit, you won't be able to raise the bucket and be able to get out unless it's above the door). That's one nice thing about the SVL cabbed units, the door retracted overhead. I guess if you want to buy the 10k remote control kit, not so much of an issue.

[@JoseLopez-rq7rs]

Hello, how big is your trailer ?

[@dankruger2890]

That was a good move. To its between Cat, Bobcat, John Deere and Wacker Neuson because of engine emissions. The other guys burn off emissions systems can give employees problems, if they don't understand and accidently turn off machine. We got a 2018 Cat 259d loaded {only thing it didn't have was high flow} for $62,000.00 and change.

[@qmax-en5ry]

I like the smooth sound of this t650

[@qmax-en5ry]

Only recommendation I have is change the glass door with a plexiglass

[@jrac863]

We own same machine 2014 t650 .Owned since new .It was the last year they used the kubota.I think bobcat made a big mistake by not using kubota engines anymore.They are a great powerplant and the parts are about 1/4 of what the doosans are

[@itshisturf23]

Oh wow. Luckily mine hasn't been down so I haven't had to repair it.

[@jrac863]

@@itshisturf23 Your going to be just fine.When bobcat did the swap from kubota to doosan in 2014 1/2 they had a few problems and a few bugs to work out with fuel system.They a petty much bullet proof now

[@jonrowley3827]

3:26 #rightnice 👍🏻

[@qmax-en5ry]

How much a cool flow cost?

[@brodyculbertson62]

Awesome bobcat

[@billtate9555]

How much was the T650 all up mate ? Buying the same system over in Australia. Would be good to see the comparison. Deluxe control panel with quick hitch and reverse camera, atyachment control kit around $94k off memory

[@itshisturf23]

Bill Tate I spent $67,000 on it after an extended warranty. They also offered three years with no service call charge if something happens to the machine

[@gabrielsalazar8857]

@@itshisturf23 omg 67k wow ,how much would that be a month

[@itshisturf23]

@@gabrielsalazar8857 just shy of 1400

[@gabrielsalazar8857]

@@itshisturf23 tr thanks buddy

[@donnyrandolph9614]

I worked at a rental store for 20 years in the mountains of North Carolina we tried all cat was hard to get parts for and super expensive john 319d was junk would not start in cold weather bucket locks kept breaking computer issues but the white machines always started we always went back to bobcats in the end.the best machines made PERIOD.¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jrac863]

Where are u guys out of ?

[@bradlyswisher5414]

I went from a A300 to a A870 WHAT A POWERHOUSE.

[@pigslayer106]

How did you get it for 67000 if they are 90000+ new

[@itshisturf23]

This was a few years back. I am making my final payment next month.

[@jrelregio2898]

Nice 🤗🤗🤗

[@itshisturf23]

Thabk you.

[@mikewoods534]

Kubota was more expensive than bobcat? Way cheaper here (s fl) for same specs

[@mikewoods534]

I priced SVL952S hi flow for 70k. Bobcat gave me same price for t650 which is similar to the svl75. Bobcats are great though

[@chrismills2125]

@@mikewoods534 I was priced a svl 95-2s high flow for 70k in conway, about 30 minutes north of Little Rock. Find it hard to believe kubotas higher than bobcat.

[@jeffreid3341]

Kubota is cheaper here

[@geraldhawkins7144]

Man i like the new bobcat did your salesman say add another fuel filter i was just wondering i have a bobcat t770

[@itshisturf23]

Gerald Hawkins, we apologize for the delayed response. We called our rep and are currently waiting on a response back from him to answer your question! The only thing that we have done is put a $10 inline fuel filter on our New Holland LS 180 and Kubota L4400. This has prevented trash and debris from getting in our main filter! We will let you know what he says soon!

[@timothydesormo6986]

He said to add a fuel filter to any transfer fuel tank, I was told that any minor contamination will plug these new filters.

[@williamb5449]

Why did you not buy another new holland?

[@itshisturf23]

I don't have good dealer support here with them. Mine was a pain to get parts for and hugg and haul went above and beyond in my demo and my rental

[@flienlow6281]

Man they are slow(227 )not impressed at all, but they are cheap

[@boitanoexcavation3564]

Nice machine. Only thing I’m not impressed with is the tiedowns on the front of the machine

[@itshisturf23]

Boitano Excavation I definitely agree. I know it's a piece of heavy equipment but I also don't like that no matter where you hook it to it chips and flakes the paint and after the first rain starts rusting.

[@thedirtmaster6503]

Get a norm 4 in 1 bucket

[@itshisturf23]

The Dirt Master I have one for my Ditch Witch that's made by quick attach. I like it a lot. I'll definitely keep that in mind when I look to purchase one for my skid steer

[@shaynaboe3082]

We got a 2011

[@itshisturf23]

Do you like it?

[@B.nanana]

My boy don't yell into the camera with out telling people that your going to yell RIP ear with head phones

[@itshisturf23]

My apologies! Hope that your ear is okay! I yell to get pumped up and it happens in almost all of our videos!

[@JeffGeorgalas]

So, you didn't try Case, you didn't try Cat, you didn't try Gehl, but "you've tried them all"? Okay.

[@itshisturf23]

Jeff Georgalas your right. I did try case but not the other two. There's probably others on the market besides them as well. I said that loosely non intentional. I did do alot of research and demoing though before the purchase. After a few months still no regrets. Are you on the market for one?

[@michaelzorro2738]

Okay asked to soon sorry

[@jamesdickson3616]

Bob cats are poor quality built machines in my experiance