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Sep 7, 2004 | 06:45 AM

fordman102

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Bob cat

Just got back from vacation to visit the in-laws in Utah. My father in-law gave me a bob cat (actually a New Holland). It's pretty old but in very good shape. Was originally a gas engine but has been updated with a Isuzu diesel engine. New tires. Didn't have my trailer so can't pick it up till next spring but it's waiting for me. Well after 7 years my in-laws figure that I'm not the bad guy they thought I was when we got together. Had a great time while there. Camping, dinasaur museum, rail road museum, just taking it easy.

Sep 7, 2004 | 01:33 PM

Mike W

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Sounds nice. I was just certain that you were talking about the one's with claws when I saw your thread.

Sep 7, 2004 | 08:41 PM

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Yup, I know a thing or two about Bobcats and New Holland. I'm Service Manager at a New Holland dealership that is also a Bobcat dealer. In general terms these machines are known as "skid-steer loaders". Way too many people actually own an NH skid loader and call it a "bobcat". It can be confusing when I have a customer on the phone talking to me about his bobcat 553, only to find out 10 minutes into the conversation that his machine is a New Holland L553. Whole 'nuther ball game!

Sep 7, 2004 | 08:46 PM

Fordlover55

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I learned on a Bobcat M610, the old belt driven one. I could make it do anything I wanted. I could stack bales of cloth ceiling high, then roll it back off the pile onto the forks as if it were a natural act. My boss just shook his head and said he'd never try anything like that. I'd love to get one some day. Those hydrostatic drives are OK, but.... I love da belts. They can last a long time if you know what you are doing and don't abuse the steering. Never driven a NH before but they look pretty similar. Mine was also propane, so starting it in the coldest part of winter was sometimes a hassle, but when it was warmed up, no problems.

Sep 8, 2004 | 04:53 AM

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We have one here at work, its a "case" I dont know how old it is but it sure makes my job easier. Slow days i scrape snow around the lease or use it to float the road. Its a real pain though to switch from the bucket to the forks, you have to get a big hammer and whack those 2 lever thingys that hold it in place. And yes the correct name for these are called skid steers. Everyone calls them a bobcat though, Even though "bobcat" is a brand name. Its like how everyone calles tissue paper kleenex. Kleenex is actually a brand name as well. Sorry for blabbing its a slow night.

Sep 8, 2004 | 07:34 AM

fordman102

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Yea I knew it was a brand name but couldn't remember what they were called. Been about 7 or 8 years since I drove one. Can't wait to get it home, have lots of work for it around the property.

Sep 8, 2004 | 07:50 AM

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I still have our first "skid loader" dad bought in the early 70's. It is a Case unit and the Wisconsin engine is still going strong.

The phrase that says you would give a left ###

to own one of those........it is really handy to have.