jcwelch@hal-pc.org

Jeepers wrote:
> I use a 100 hp John Deere to move them, although I've seen those
little
> Ford tractors lift them onto my trailer. I generally use my F-350 to
> drag them out into my pastures. It's sometimes easier and faster than

> trying to start the tractor and hooking up the forks. I use a couple
of
> tow straps to lasso them.
I never thought of dragging one with a strap. How does that work?

jcwelch@hal-pc.org

Jeepers wrote:
> I use a 100 hp John Deere to move them, although I've seen those
little
> Ford tractors lift them onto my trailer. I generally use my F-350 to
> drag them out into my pastures. It's sometimes easier and faster than

> trying to start the tractor and hooking up the forks. I use a couple
of
> tow straps to lasso them.
I never thought of dragging one with a strap. How does that work?

jcwelch@hal-pc.org

Jeepers wrote:
> I use a 100 hp John Deere to move them, although I've seen those
little
> Ford tractors lift them onto my trailer. I generally use my F-350 to
> drag them out into my pastures. It's sometimes easier and faster than

> trying to start the tractor and hooking up the forks. I use a couple
of
> tow straps to lasso them.
I never thought of dragging one with a strap. How does that work?

RoyJ

The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely
dissembled to change the belts?

Denny wrote:

> "Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
> news:moomesa-B2535B.19203512122004@news-east.newsfeeds.com...
>
>>In article <Cu3vd.62560$MG3.36053@fe2.columbus.rr.com>,
>>"Denny" <wddodge@woh.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Diesel. I'm in Ohio and gas is rare and I've only seen pictures of a lp
>>>tractor.
>>>
>>>A little bobcat is the best back saver to have around the barn that was
>>>ever
>>>invented.... This one is thirty years old, little and the hydraulics are
>>>getting slow but I swear it's my best friend.. <VBG>
>>>
>>>Denny
>>
>>So even an older bobcat is a deal? Is yours a real "Bobcat" or a
>>knockoff? I've used several over the years and have wanted one ever
>>since I busted up my first slab with one with a stinger.
>
>
> It's an actual "Bobcat" brand skid loader. While I don't recall the model
> number, it's the smallest they made back then. It has a 36" bucket to make
> it thru the doors in the barn and has a 18 hp Wisconsin motor on it. I could
> type for hours telling of all the stuff that it can do that it was never
> designed to do.. <G>
>
> Denny
>
>

RoyJ

The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely
dissembled to change the belts?

Denny wrote:

> "Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
> news:moomesa-B2535B.19203512122004@news-east.newsfeeds.com...
>
>>In article <Cu3vd.62560$MG3.36053@fe2.columbus.rr.com>,
>>"Denny" <wddodge@woh.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Diesel. I'm in Ohio and gas is rare and I've only seen pictures of a lp
>>>tractor.
>>>
>>>A little bobcat is the best back saver to have around the barn that was
>>>ever
>>>invented.... This one is thirty years old, little and the hydraulics are
>>>getting slow but I swear it's my best friend.. <VBG>
>>>
>>>Denny
>>
>>So even an older bobcat is a deal? Is yours a real "Bobcat" or a
>>knockoff? I've used several over the years and have wanted one ever
>>since I busted up my first slab with one with a stinger.
>
>
> It's an actual "Bobcat" brand skid loader. While I don't recall the model
> number, it's the smallest they made back then. It has a 36" bucket to make
> it thru the doors in the barn and has a 18 hp Wisconsin motor on it. I could
> type for hours telling of all the stuff that it can do that it was never
> designed to do.. <G>
>
> Denny
>
>

RoyJ

The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely
dissembled to change the belts?

Denny wrote:

> "Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
> news:moomesa-B2535B.19203512122004@news-east.newsfeeds.com...
>
>>In article <Cu3vd.62560$MG3.36053@fe2.columbus.rr.com>,
>>"Denny" <wddodge@woh.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Diesel. I'm in Ohio and gas is rare and I've only seen pictures of a lp
>>>tractor.
>>>
>>>A little bobcat is the best back saver to have around the barn that was
>>>ever
>>>invented.... This one is thirty years old, little and the hydraulics are
>>>getting slow but I swear it's my best friend.. <VBG>
>>>
>>>Denny
>>
>>So even an older bobcat is a deal? Is yours a real "Bobcat" or a
>>knockoff? I've used several over the years and have wanted one ever
>>since I busted up my first slab with one with a stinger.
>
>
> It's an actual "Bobcat" brand skid loader. While I don't recall the model
> number, it's the smallest they made back then. It has a 36" bucket to make
> it thru the doors in the barn and has a 18 hp Wisconsin motor on it. I could
> type for hours telling of all the stuff that it can do that it was never
> designed to do.. <G>
>
> Denny
>
>

Denny

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-91940F.20553512122004@news-east.newsfeeds.com...
> In article <KK6vd.62613$MG3.13566@fe2.columbus.rr.com>,
> "Denny" <wddodge@woh.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> It's an actual "Bobcat" brand skid loader. While I don't recall the model
>> number, it's the smallest they made back then. It has a 36" bucket to
>> make
>> it thru the doors in the barn and has a 18 hp Wisconsin motor on it. I
>> could
>> type for hours telling of all the stuff that it can do that it was never
>> designed to do.. <G>
>>
>> Denny
>
> Whadya pay for it? Diesel? Maintain it yourself, difficult? Year? Do
> tell!

IIRC, about $5-6K in around '75 or '76

gas

yes

not too bad, having a shop manual for it has helped

Denny

Denny

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-91940F.20553512122004@news-east.newsfeeds.com...
> In article <KK6vd.62613$MG3.13566@fe2.columbus.rr.com>,
> "Denny" <wddodge@woh.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> It's an actual "Bobcat" brand skid loader. While I don't recall the model
>> number, it's the smallest they made back then. It has a 36" bucket to
>> make
>> it thru the doors in the barn and has a 18 hp Wisconsin motor on it. I
>> could
>> type for hours telling of all the stuff that it can do that it was never
>> designed to do.. <G>
>>
>> Denny
>
> Whadya pay for it? Diesel? Maintain it yourself, difficult? Year? Do
> tell!

IIRC, about $5-6K in around '75 or '76

gas

yes

not too bad, having a shop manual for it has helped

Denny

Denny

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-91940F.20553512122004@news-east.newsfeeds.com...
> In article <KK6vd.62613$MG3.13566@fe2.columbus.rr.com>,
> "Denny" <wddodge@woh.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> It's an actual "Bobcat" brand skid loader. While I don't recall the model
>> number, it's the smallest they made back then. It has a 36" bucket to
>> make
>> it thru the doors in the barn and has a 18 hp Wisconsin motor on it. I
>> could
>> type for hours telling of all the stuff that it can do that it was never
>> designed to do.. <G>
>>
>> Denny
>
> Whadya pay for it? Diesel? Maintain it yourself, difficult? Year? Do
> tell!

IIRC, about $5-6K in around '75 or '76

gas

yes

not too bad, having a shop manual for it has helped

Denny

Denny

"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:MY8vd.9701$0r.5586@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely dissembled
> to change the belts?
>

This one is chain drive. I've never had to change a chain but it looks like
it wouldn't be fun.

Denny