Bobcat 873G detailed walk around/overview.

[@deadpossum100]

I've been struggling with a 873 for about 2 weeks now. I have the factory service manual, and this video has illuminated more about this machine than a weeks worth of study. . . . *sigh.

[@woodhonky3890]

Never knew there was such a thing as an oil cooled engine. Been turning wrenches for 50 years. Learn something new every day! Nice overview.

[@AlwaysBored123]

Yeah those Germans make some odd stuff. Seems to work well though. Thanks for watching!

[@bobjoncas2814]

great info, keep safe...

[@chinosts]

Just found your channel and it's awesome. Thanks for the great content.

[@AlwaysBored123]

Thank you for watching.

[@peterforan5982]

Every guy’s dream ride❗️

[@AlwaysBored123]

You know it!

[@greghulsey5022]

Great information Thank you

[@Nick-1234]

Very informative, thank you

[@derensd]

Any ideas if there is a serial # stamped on the engine? I have a 863C, serial plate is on the boom but completely illegible.

[@AlwaysBored123]

There should be a serial # on a plate on top of the valve cover on the engine. You will probably have to remove the muffler to see it. The machine serial might also be stamped into the frame just above the chain case fill plug on the outside, or in front of the pedals on the inside. Dealer may be able to tell you machine serial based on engine serial.

[@derensd]

I'd consider you an expert on bobcats, how does one understand every single component on a machine like this? Its incredibly impressive!!! You grow up turning wrenches on these for a family business or somehting like that?

[@AlwaysBored123]

Haha thanks. I don't have any long history with them. Just a keen interest and free time to research I guess. Almost all of the information in the video comes from the service manual.

[@deadpossum100]

Question. On our 873 if I raise the boom, it will eventually lose pressure and begin to lower, albeit very slowly. What would be the order of trouble shooting, what to check first, etc? I have to fly to another state to work on this machine, so any information would be amazing.

[@AlwaysBored123]

There are numerous potential causes but the the first thing I would do is make sure the lift spool is returning completely to center. Then inspect the port relief valve for the lift cylinders and the lift lock valve. It's also possible it's just a worn spool in the control valve. You will have to consult the service manual to identify these components.

[@deadpossum100]

@@AlwaysBored123 I really, really appreciate the point in the right direction!

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Great information thanks for sharing 🦘

[@AlwaysBored123]

Thanks for watching.

[@JaredDamelio-og2mu]

I just recently bought the same model, but I can’t get the arms to go up. The bucket will curl forward and down and it will run. I can move it back-and-forth, but but arms won’t lift the bucket over the cab. Is there a secondary place to put hydraulic fluid, or is there another problem?

[@AlwaysBored123]

Do the arms lift at all? If they just won't go high enough then you're probably low on hydraulic fluid. If they don't move at all then look at the linkage between the pedal and valve spool. There is only the one place to put hydro fluid.

[@mocoloco6035]

I need the lift arm

[@mocoloco6035]

Do you still have part for the 873 ?

[@262markm]

Great information How many hours are to many on a 873? Do you recommend a 873 or any other similar machines?

[@AlwaysBored123]

How high is the sky? I've seen machines with 2000 hours that were completely beat and ones with 10,000 still going strong it just depends on how it was used. I like the Deutz powered 863/873/864. I'm not a fan of most other Kubota powered Bobcats.

[@aleksandrasp9535]

give us more content!!!!!

[@AlwaysBored123]

Haha working on it!

[@harveylong5878]

the 873G clunkier uglier version of the 763G. Our 99 763G is a POS. both hydro pumps completely grenaded last year. they were frankensteined back together in 2019 after the spools failed. aside from those failures and the clunky controls, she's still going strongish

[@AlwaysBored123]

Dang sounds like your 763 is pretty worn out. This one is nice to run only thing I don't like is the foot controls.

[@vw4x4]

That machine is way over complicated. Other manufactures make machine the are just as good, but much much simpler ...

[@AlwaysBored123]

Yeah Bobcat really loves delicate electronics for some reason. Can't say I'm a fan of that.