Aftermarket filters
I just bought a bobcat 442 and want to do a full service on it will all new fluids and filters. I have heard that the bobcat factory filters are really expensive for this model. Is there any easy way...
View ArticleRemove teeth on E35 for farm work?
For farm use in light soil I am thinking about removing the teeth from the 24" bucket on an E35. This should improve grading and ditch cleaning. I still will want to do some excavation with this...
View ArticleVolvo EC 25 question
Hi first post here, thanks in advance for any help. I bought a EC25 a couple years ago with 1700 hours, now 2100, no major issues at all. I'm in the process of installing a new thumb and cylinder, and...
View ArticleCat 303 CR wiring Problem
Hi I am new to both this site and as being an owner to a Mini Excavator. I bought this 2004 Cat 303 CR in the spring and it has 1400 hrs on it. The previous owner has bypassed the glow plugs and fuel...
View ArticleJD Ignition switch troubles
I have a JD 35d that I am having ignition switch issues. The machine will start when the starter is engaged however as soon as I let up on the key the machine e stops. In the run position there is no...
View ArticleBobcat 442 overheating
I have a 2006 bobcat 442 oil cooled with the hour meter reading just over 1400 hours. Every since it has started being 80 degree days and up we can only run it a couple of hours before it starts...
View ArticleE35i - grease for Swing Pinion & Circle (ring gear) ???
Service manual for E35i specifies "Extra Heavy Gear Shield grease" (ref pg. 10-140-3 in the manual & 10-140-1 also). The grease is applied through grease zerks. Bobcat however markets three greases...
View ArticleCat 303CR Overheating
Hi everyone. I have a 2005 Cat 303CR open cab mini with around 4500 hours. Bought the machine a couple years ago with a cracked cylinder head. Had brand new head from Cat installed right after...
View ArticleTakeuchi TB016 swing play problem
hello im new to this sight and to excavators. i have a 98 model tb016 and when you swing and let go of lever it dosnt stop straight away it will rock back back and forward. even when the machine isn't...
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Playing in the dirty stuff
Mini and I had kind of a sh!!ty job today. Cleaning the silt out of a sewage aeration pond. You learn not to give the bucket that little shake as you lift out of the pile real fast as you wipe your...
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SK13SR Hydraulic problems
Kobelco SK13SR Hyddraulic problems please can anyone help I have a Kobelco SK13SR mini digger the hydraulic system suddenly gave up the ghost in the middle of a job on a steep bank, I managed to get...
View ArticleVolvo EC15b fan belt
Hi All. Please be gentle with me, this is my first posting on this site. I have a Volvo EC15b mini excavator that has a tired fan belt. I have had a quick look at what is involved with replacing it and...
View ArticleExcavator dump trailer
I was thinking of making a dumping trailer for my 3 ton excavator. But thought i would see if anyone has any experience using one and if they thought it was worth it? I'm always tracking tons of rocks...
View ArticleE35 hydraulic filter change - 50 hours
While the hydraulic fluid and hydraulic filter are scheduled to be changed at 1000 hrs on the E35, after the first 50 hours and then every 500 hours the Hydraulic Filter and Case Drain Filter and Hyd...
View ArticleKubota KX101-3 alpha problem
Hello dear sirs, Please help me with my "new" buddy excavator Kubota KX101-3 alpha year of manufacture:2004 , 3.5t. So I have error code 32. I have a code that has come up on the screen of my Kubota...
View ArticleBobcat Hydraulic X-Change - one pin does not retract on low hour E35i
At about 75 hours I am just now getting around to using the x-Change... Only one of the two pins retracts. I am in for a trip to the dealer tomorrow for their fix unless someone can recommend a...
View ArticleBobcat 331 Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Cap
Has anyone cleaned one before? I seem to be getting some pressure in tank as the breather cap is hissing after a good run. And plastic tank seems pretty tight...worried too much pressure is building up...
View Article2005 cat 305 engine
Hey all. Had the Mitsubishi k4n completely rebuilt. Engine won't start. Bled the injector pump. Seems to not be getting fuel to the injectors. It sounds like it wants to fire but it wont. Any ideas...
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Mounting speakers in JCB 8040
We bought a brand new 2015 JCB 8040 last July, love the machine but a couple months after we bought it I realized its not radio-ready. :Banghead I assumed it was like our Cat 236D that came radio...
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