Refurbishing a 27 year old Bobcat skid steer

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[@farleyxwilbur655]

I've had my 853 since 1994. It's only needed a few repairs over the years but I ran a tree nursery and it didn't have to do road work or any other job that would kill it. I like the hand and foot controls much more than the joystick style of the modern machines, particularly when rolling and curling a bucket full of dirt. No way this machine only weights 1700 pounds. That's the lift capacity. The machine weighs 6700 pounds. A very nice beefy feel. Overall a bit expensive for repairs but probably no more than other skid steers.

[@karnesmotorsports]

“Most guys would’ve just painted the oil leaks.” LMFAO!!!

[@r.castellano3296]

The lower part of the block is the crank case. The crank case in this engines just like other small diesel engines are a separate component. Great video!

[@cbrown17982010]

I’m waiting for a bobcat dealer to comment “tHoES ArnT OeM DEcAlS”

[@marty0715yt]

That looks Great!! The decals make it legit!! That's possible the cleanest that motor ever was since started the first time.

[@TreachourusJdogg]

My old job we had a Case skid loader that had an old Thermo King refer engine retrofit into it. That thing was sketchy as hell, at idle it would try to drive forward at a decent clip. And it always had a dead battery. So you'd have to have the battery compartment open (under your feet) with the jump starter hooked up, hit the key until it started, and immediately get your hands on the controls and pull them back to keep from moving so you didn't run over the battery charger 🤣 the good ol days

[@Cadaverine1990]

Your struggle on removing a muffler and the engine are the reason I believe that all Bobcat engineers should be fired or made to work on the equipment they design for at least 3 years.

[@VBELTandSON]

Hahaha agreed

[@blakec6631]

I'm having a intermittent starting problem with my mustang 940 E 1997 Starts up sometimes, not all the times. interlock problem. Changed ignition, relays, time delay. Haven't changed any wiring harnesses yet. Any thoughts? Bob cat have problems similar?

[@gumballer133]

I sometimes use EZ-off oven cleaner to De-Anodize metal parts. Works great for that too

[@micmichaeladflak6373]

Its always a good day when you unintentionally begin welding with your battery,..

[@AndrewDNicholson]

can we start a gofundmer for you to throw a skidsteer in the bushes? haha

[@VBELTandSON]

Hahah yes! 😂

[@andrewphillips9798]

@@mathiasdavis1266 We don't give a damn, this is about Bobcats, not your girlfriends activity.

[@NotSureJoeBauers]

Joysticks don't have any feel to them whereas the Bobcat controls really get the operator in touch with the machine because they are direct mechanical controls over high pressure hydraulics. But then again I came up running Bobcat so I guess its what you get used to

[@VBELTandSON]

My Takeuchi is pilot controls. But no matter what you run you will get the feel for it.

[@NotSureJoeBauers]

@@VBELTandSON Pilot controls still don't feel the same as direct mechanical, the controls will kick back at you if you try to be rammy with them haha

[@adammealey6721]

@@NotSureJoeBauers them bobcat controls, are like twin sticks in an old ass big truck, its cool they did that... but no longer practical. If you got one, use it as long as you can, but that's old technology, And it's gone for a reason.

[@jayg479]

I have an 2002 863 bobcat and a 2019 299 cat. Run them both no problem 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@juliocarrillo4086]

Very nice refurbish...I have an even older machine I’m looking to do the same, 82’ Bobcat 643. What’s average cost on something like this?

[@ryanfrasier859]

Love it, there’s always a guy that shows up that knows everything but doesn’t touch a damn tool.

[@davidsnow1481]

It turned out to look very nice great job on it. It’s comforting to know that there are people still out there that repair their equipment instead of getting new. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

[@jason328d6]

I’m sad the back up light didn’t get fixed. Cool little resto project. Good work boys. Your friend reminds me of my friend .....Oakland As pitcher Chris Basset.

[@gregolson1824]

I had a 753 bobcat, fyi it is way easier to pull the motor and pump out as a unit. You can actually just slide it out onto a pallet, can have it out in about an hour, also easier reassemble the engine to the bellhousing outside of the machine.

[@pucheco69]

Hey guys, how did you open the main cabin? How you lifted?

[@djacksonreese]

Solid repair job. Nice to have a shop like that and good friends. Especially right now. Keep up the great videos!

[@livinindamitten8025]

Looks great all painted up! Love the homemade decals I need one of those little cricut machines

[@t.l.robinson2162]

Rod bearings and main bearings while the engine is out. Bad main bearings make the crankshaft move in a elliptical motion therefore stretching the seal.

[@SupermanJH68]

1700 lbs is the rated lifting capacity when it was new The weight of the machine is 6500 lbs. You guys did a nice job on this one. Great video

[@VBELTandSON]

Lol

[@truckcampertraveler7369]

@@VBELTandSON YO V BELT WHAY ARE YOU ALWAYS SO RUDE TO YOUR SUBS ????

[@VBELTandSON]

Rude for laughing at myself?

[@corywillbanks6348]

Made the right call pulling just the engine. That 853 appears to be like mine where the drive pumps are what’s called reverse ported meaning the drive hoses for the right side of the machine come off of the rear of the pump and the left side comes off the front of the pump. It’s an absolute pain trying to swing an 1-5/8” wrench in that tight spot between the engine and the drive pumps trying to disconnect the right side hoses so that you can pull the pumps and engine together. I had my drive pumps and motors rebuilt two years ago.

[@kansasadventure1831]

If I recall the 853 B has the motor in side ways like they have it in the video and the 853 has it in straight. Maybe they changed that on that model

[@thehydes6893]

How long did it actually take to get er done

[@dand33911]

You have the same driveway alarm I do, around 13 mins, my dogs going nuts. Haha

[@marty0715yt]

Belt drive to the pump and a hidden oil cooler fan assembly!!! Sold to a Korean company years ago. I had a 500. Sipped gas and work one hour fix four work 1 fix 4.

[@Ethan-zs3dz]

That husky has a lifetime warranty through Home Depot. So u could get one cheaper or even a replacement. But other than that. Keep up the great videos!

[@Hitman-ds1ei]

I have exact same model and was considering doing a refurbishment and now I WANT to do one !

[@michaelmcgilvray1328]

Bobcats are the little champions of the earthmoving world, they punch so far above their weight.. you can flatten a house with it, yet its the size of a hatch back.

[@kodehall9242]

At our bobcat dealerships we tear the engine and hydrostatic pump out as an assembly, so nice to work on then.

[@chadepperson5609]

I owned a 853 no way that 1700 weight was right, mine was closer to 6850. I bought mine on the cheap too, the fuel pick up broke off under the motor so it wouldn't run. Drilled a new hole over behind the battery, installed a new pickup tube and lift pump, used it for a while, when sold it had made some great money.

[@ThrawnFett123]

The rated weight is for attachment and load. So if you had 1700 with 300 pound forks, it will lift a 1400 pound load. It may do more, but if if everything is functioning correctly it won't do less. Gross Vehicle Weight is what you are thinking of, or Max Gross Vehicle Weight Rating which would the maximum it can safely weigh with machine, attachments, and load.

[@woolyhighlander7280]

Thanks, your comment just saved me a ton of work, mine has same problem !

[@LoneWolf-cf5tp]

Bro you’re a class act , Garrett too. Job well done. Come on out to Ga and put a clutch in a a big ole Ford tractor for me. Lol

[@armenian205]

great job sorry asking how many hours the machine got?

[@geraldkoth654]

That stupid structural support right in the way. Call up Westin and see what blade he uses in the sawzall to cut away those pesky bits. Gotta love those Rattle Can Refurbs.

[@sourbrothers73]

Wait a minute.... What machine did you use to make those decals?!

[@VBELTandSON]

A Cricut 👍🏻

[@Scrapy-ih7ob]

Machine are Cheap , It's finding a good program that doesn't cost arm and leg and is easy to use.

[@sttgteh9919]

You should lock those arms when u lift the bucket like that. My mechanic died when he was crushed in between the bucket and body of the machine while working on one of my machines in 2019.. the hydraulics lost pressure some how and came down ...

[@VBELTandSON]

They are locked

[@wxfield]

A little tip: If you pull the plastic spray nozzle/head off a can of the O'Reilly engine degreaser and put it on the oven cleaner can..it will spray/pattern better.

[@johnlittle4858]

What would we have to do for you to throw a skid steer into the bushes

[@jongreen4893]

Had 3 of them at work. Absolute nightmare to work on!

[@Lucas_Tulic]

Hi! What's the name of the music that starts at 16:03? Thanks!

[@woodywood6961]

is it okay to use caustic (oven cleaner) on an alloy block?

[@VBELTandSON]

I wouldn’t leave it on there to long but seemed fine

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Man, that turned out good! My wife wants a Bobcat in the worst way.

[@kenmcclure5623]

That was hilarious! The only person you have to make happy is you! Well Taylor as well. Keep having having fun, I loved it m

[@RoseUnseen]

DUDE !! I was just looking at auctions for a bobcat , just needs to move a little , i thought i can probably invest a little time and money and be renting it out in no time .

[@Andrezzz2u]

Great Job Brother, Nice to have good friends...Thanks for the video.

[@J.R.in_WV]

You guys really should have checked the main bearings in that sucker, in my experience if BOTH the front and rear crank seals are leaking that means the bearings are worn enough the crank has dropped a few thousandths, and that’s all it takes to wipe out a seal in no time.

[@VBELTandSON]

Only the rear was leaking

[@MaluaQB]

I have a 1993 mini ex in ATL that needs same TLC. Anyone know who i can call? Thanks

[@laffilmfest3759]

Great tip on the oven cleaner....!!

[@jedmedin5852]

I'm bummed. You missed a very solid opportunity to add one more O to bob in bobcat. Boobcat. I'm sure no one would have noticed!

[@lukeupton9597]

How much is it for sale for?

[@andrewphillips9798]

Roughly how many spray cans of each colour did you use? They are super expensive over here in the UK, so even though they are good, might be a lot cheaper for me to get the spray gun out. Nice video by the way

[@VBELTandSON]

Maybe 5 cans. It’s like 5-12 bucks a can here what do you pay?

[@andrewphillips9798]

@@VBELTandSON They are about £25 per can here. Is the Bobcat spray paint worth buying do you think? Better than normal can spray paint?

[@D9412G]

Did he find a buyer for the skid steer with the new paint job? If yes, how much did he sell it for?

[@nolaughing5087]

How did you find a deal like that?

[@wwflguy]

Looks great, I’d of done the light on the door while I was there.

[@cameronhouston803]

where do you get log wheelers

[@christopherjilek5467]

Nice work guys!! Those little details will help sell that skid quick.

[@andrewallen7607]

Im a lead tech at bobcat, if you need any help advice don’t hesitate to ask!

[@joew5862]

I have a older 743 have you ever changed the bottom return hydraulic hose on the valve body can’t get to it

[@MaluaQB]

Can get my mini ex started. Battery charged won't turn over. Please help

[@haydenuk02]

Excellent work and thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care Edited looks great well done

[@Chris-ee9ty]

Good job man, just wanted to let you know that home depot has industrial grade toolboxes now. Keep up the great work.

[@VBELTandSON]

I’ve been eyeballing a few down there

[@richardharvey8939]

Get Icon sponsorship from harbor freight.

[@Itsa_Mea]

The 2 bottom parts of the engine are the upper & lower oil pan.

[@VBELTandSON]

That’s an odd design

[@bradhallsr1]

I'm a 62 year old 100 percent rated U.S. Navy disabled vet. I have always wanted a bobcat but they are just a little out of my price range. I live in western PA, how much are you asking for it? It would work great for me as a over powered wheelchair, LOL

[@FenrirFabrication]

Definitely came out nicely, Still odd that an 800 series machine with 12 more hp and weights 1200lbs more has the same operating and tipping capacities that the 7753 I'm rebuilding now does.

[@johnekins4408]

I believe the cabinet is lifetime warranty, I know craftsman pro cabinets are, just ask, you may be surprised.

[@nicholasdalonzo7712]

Its 6500 lbs. It can probably lift 1700

[@roberthennesey5166]

how much more time & money could it be to paint those rims orange & replace that one light?

[@VBELTandSON]

Ran out of paint. And ordered light.

[@wyattpruden4428]

Hi there, me and my dad love watching your videos we always learn something. He swears he used to run your kobelco excavator could I ask where you got that guys from? If not it’s fine he’s just always says he had that exact same one.

[@mikez4132]

Man does a tractor bucket look weird on a skid steer...lol

[@justinrobertson1590]

The ol Ritchie Brothers rattle can rebuild

[@georgehandel5908]

FLUFF & BUFF !!!

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

I see grandmas truck is in primer!

[@HuntGamingProductions]

Im not one to post about companys on other channels but super clean will do alot :) i tried it on a tractor that hasnt been cleaned(made a video on it) and i was shocked on it. So i recommend super clean

[@michaelkoop6731]

Nice job. Looks good. Thanks for sharing.

[@steffensgary]

The first thing to do is change the numbers to a 653 is an 853, obv.

[@highcountryhomestead9505]

I hope the guy you mentioned watching was Andrew Camarata. East meets west

[@mckrackin5324]

Speaking of lifting that machine with your excavator... I know you can. I have flown 853s in all kinds of positions. Lifted them to the second and third floor with a little 6000 lb Cat telehandler. Dropped them down in 15 foot deep holes with a little 321 Cat excavator. I've carried them all over job sites to fuel them up. Way faster to carry it than drive it. In case you ever need to, put one fork between the wheels and one fork behind the rear wheel. Perfect balance. Now, we need to see you toss one because I've never done that. lol

[@S70AMG]

Now lets debunk your bad imaginary story. Firstly the average story height is 14ft that means 3 stories + the ground floor 56ft. Secondly, there is no 6000lb cat telehandler, lets take the smallest on the list th255c , it weighs 11,500lbs and can lift 3000lb , the bobcat 853 weighs 6200lbs. So the cat 255 not only has a 10 foot reach , but also a 1700lb max lift capacity at max height.

[@mckrackin5324]

@@S70AMG So some of the higher picks were a 743. You get the point. His excavator will lift it easily. The Cat lift was a TH63. The 6000 pounds is it's lift rating. Not it's weight. You obviously have no idea what you're Googling. A 6000 pound rated lift will easily lift 8000 pounds. It's not recommended but it will. Now leave this to the operators.

[@mckrackin5324]

@@S70AMG Also, to lift something to the third floor, you only have to clear TWO. That's 25-30 feet. Get a grasp on the topic before you jump in.

[@S70AMG]

@@mckrackin5324 lol still it cant even lift it with the boom closed let alone on max lift at 48 feet. "Leave this to the operators" lol you are everything but an operator , go back to school instead of babyraging on the internet.

[@S70AMG]

@@mckrackin5324 still a 20000lb telehandler with a 15 foot max lift and a 2500lb max lift capacity at the extended boom wont do whatever you said.

[@roberthartzell7104]

Great job! And when are you going to start throwing a skid steer? Inquiring minds want to know 🤔

[@jakejohnson1609]

We want the Kobelco throwing something in the bushes lol

[@rockingkvideos3160]

That was a nice freshen up on the old Bobcatski 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@jeffwilliams4676]

Stay warm. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@rickymccafferty7840]

That paint is like $15.00 a can! How many cans you go through?

[@VBELTandSON]

Maybe 5 cans. Buddy bought the paint I’m sure it wasn’t cheap

[@bustersmith5569]

@@VBELTandSON wonder how mm any hours are on that bobcat ?? 🤔 27 years old,,,,,,,,

[@markw5805]

$3300 ouch, what a deal

[@chevymontmarlo]

It's a good deal considering what kind of pretty much all purpose machines could be

[@sprucegoose1016]

Sick restore job there guys. He'll yeah brother 😎👍

[@arcounited]

Makes me glad I have a john deere much more easy to work on.

[@kalebjordan5707]

Next time do your self a favor spray soapy water on sticker and where your picking it you can over it around and get all air bubbles out

[@mikestrucks]

Good job guys 👍🏻

[@garymucher9590]

Still have a lot of blue painters tape on the Bobcat. Nice looking from a distance. Thumbs Up!

[@VBELTandSON]

Letting him remove all of that lol

[@MoneyMattersLounge]

I’d be interested in the finished product if it is available. PM me if it is..

[@VBELTandSON]

11,500 couple ppl in touch with owner rn. Email me your number I’ll pass it on if interested. [e-mail]

[@Brandon-ch2ot]

@@VBELTandSON wait so he bought it for 3500 and it's selling for 11 5 now?

[@embwin758]

You ever catch me in a skidsteer with foot pedals for the bucket, Im visually pissed off the entire time im in it lol

[@williamking9494]

I hated bucket foot controls

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

That guy washing with a pressure washer needed to buy a face shield first.

[@user-sv5pu4nu7u]

Song at 8:11?

[@iamgriff]

LOL, I've known about oven cleaner since Sammy Hagar joined Van Halen. I didn't know dollar store brand oven cleaner worked the same. Thanks.

[@corbsization]

If the ingredients include Alkali (sodium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide etc) you can expect it will also dissolve your aluminum after time

[@mannygamez3727]

What a job like that costs? where are you located?

[@kleenheartx2269]

Hey, dude, please explain that gimmick with the tire and the lighter. Never seen that before. May come in handy.

[@afj3rd]

No primer spray bombs! Lol

[@mattphillips1910]

It's always amazing what a little rattle can and stickers will do for resale value.

[@jayg479]

At Richie brothers skid steer sell high

[@austindonaldson2287]

My 3.8 v6 in my Jeep wrangler has the some oil pan upper oil pan and lower oil pan

[@bjkline5487]

Why didn't you fix the broken rear light?

[@VBELTandSON]

On order

[@brucebonkowski7253]

Go on Wish app I bought a attachment to fit hose and pressure wash tip work great

[@ztf195]

How much did it sale for?

[@VBELTandSON]

10.5