Bobcat T66. My honest review as a contractor.
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2021
- In this video I will go over everything I love and hate (mostly hate) about this machine. While it will seem like I’m leaning more towards disliking the machine I am just highlighting the bad over the good. The video would be way too long if I went into how much I really enjoy this machine. Thumbs up the video and subscribe for more please!
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I actually am a test engineer at Bobcat and I am always looking for videos like this. I love to see what real customers are saying about the equipment I’m testing everyday. As far as your question about when the backup camera comes on, yes it is adjustable. Under the cab there is a roller switch that is mounted to your “sticks”. There are two screws you can loosen and adjust the switch as needed.
Nice, just the guy we’re looking for! I’ll deff get under there and see if I can get it adjusted. In the mean time, when will the flip up door retro fit kit be out for this machine? And could you possibly make that a recall option? Haha
Did they fix the pivot pins on the bucket ?
Please, Mr. Test engineer. Get rid of the pull down safety bar. I run own an equipment rental company and had to go away from Bobcat because my fat customers far prefer the safety bars in our other CTL's.
@@akdoug6437 glad to see you're always looking out for us fat guys
@@akdoug6437 well they actually made the damn safety bar narrower and tighter. our old s300 safety bar is wider and is more comfortable for a fat kid
That’s an Awesome Review!! First time I think I really watched an honest review! And I usually hate watching reviews but I loved this one!! Keep the videos coming!!
Thank you for the support. Like I said in the video I had a hard time finding a honest review out there about these new machines. Even though I talked a lot about what I hated about this machine it still meets all my needs.
Dude great review. I thought you were a huge CZcamsr just based on the quality of the video. You deserve some more credit, it will come be grateful for what you have. New subscriber
Thanks for the support!
Agreed
Love this review. Very honest and straight forward. Had a couple laughs too at your comments. A review with a sense of humor!
“I bet you never seen someone put their whole foot in a skid steer before.” 😂😂
update: went outside and checked, foot still fits.
Great review from actual user. Valuable for someone looking to buy. Keep it up
That was my whole intention of this video. thank you
Great review! as a bobcat dealership technician it’s great to here these kinds of reviews so us techs can help relay this information to engineering, thank you! For your back up camera: the camera activates once the computer detects two switches on the handle linkage are engaged (left side and right side), these two switches are adjustable and very easy to adjust so that you don’t have to pull back very far on both sticks for the camera to activate.
Thank you for the information I’ll get right on adjusting that.
@@BuiltbyBurns no problem, once the cab is in the air the two switches are easy to spot on the linkage, they are identical and I believe the wire color for the switches is blue.
Why do techs need to see these reviews? Every knock the video points out was true 50 years ago when they started building these machines. Nothing has changed, nothing new was pointed out that any common sense wouldn't tell you by just looking at the machine, yet all skid steers like this are dysfunctional machines. If just one manufacturer would build a machine for the operator and not the "engineers" who never actually used a machine (or ever actually worked a day in their life before college) they would not have any of these issues and put eventually put the rest out of business or confirm.
I'm a owner operator and have ran bobcats for the last 30 years. This is a good review. Bobcat I feel is starting to cut corners. As much as these machines cost they need to be bullet proof.
100% agree
Literally every company in America has gotten that way too. Greed will be the thing that takes them all down because it has gotten out of control. I mean a new car payment now would have been a house payment not even 20 years ago
I agree, Corparate greed using cheaper materials and lesser warranty’s will be the death of them all.
@Burns Earthworks I'm a bobcat guy all the way. Im trying to decide do I buu that new T76 for nearly 100k or not. I think I'm going to give it another year to iron out the bugs in the wiring. I do believe Bobcat is a good solid company. They need to remember what machines got them to where they are today though.
Awesome down to earth review. Great job!
Much appreciated!
Just picked up my 2022 today. Wish I wouldva watched this before driving 600 miles (one way) to get my new (148 hour) machine….
Great video. Thanks for your time and effort
Just found your channel today. Nice video with some very strong points. Interested to see it in the dirt working!
I have a bunch of footage that just needs edited and uploaded. Stay tuned.
I will never buy one now after listening to this review. Once they address these issues , I will . Great review . Just bought the ditch witch stand on , monster of a machine . Looking for a cab skid now . Will hold off on the bobcat for now
I’m a bobcat salesman, I don’t sit behind a desk…. Lol. I’m out in front of the customers just about everyday. Doing free demos in central Wisconsin. Nice video….. honesty at its best!!!!!! Great video .
don't take my comment personally, my salesman Tim did a fantastic job I felt with me, but there were other salesman that i felt may have been more helpful filling the vending machine to put it nicely.
My salesman voted for biden.told them to give me a different one
Also open your door and glow your plugs while your outside the loader.. You can take that code setting off when your running your machine often and use your door key. Put on your key chain.
One of the funniest best reviews I've watched. @Bobcat you need to float guys like this some $ or at least complimentary time in your machines for real average operator reviews/input.
That makes them salesmen. Do you want honesty or advertisement under contract? Corporations dont just GIVE anything away. They want a pound of flesh for it. Its far better to retain your own value and NOT be a sell out.
There are grease fittings on the quick attack on the sides that grease the quick attach pins. Changing attachments is always easier if you keep those greased
Probably the #1 fitting people forget to grease!
Haha I just tapped a planter with my weights
and took a little chip out of it. Haha.. I was going to get a 21 bobcat, but took a 19 instead because of of the door, rear lights and a couple other little things... but I absolutely love my t595. Yes the bobcat emblem is awesome! Bobcats are aggressive kitty's, so it fits the machine well.
Edit... I enjoy my pilot controls over sticks anyday.
Top-notch commentary.... amazing review man love to hear all the bad!
Picked A Bobcat left over 2019 T650, and Love it 500 hrs on it and no issues, yes the front door sucks for sure. Just Subscribed, Great honest review, Take Care and Stay Safe 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
I was actually looking for a t650 but was having a really hard time comming across one. That’s why I went with the t66, although I like my r series I have to say I think I would be more at home in the t650. 👍
Nice Bobcat ! The guys down at fairview heights il. have always been very nice to me and great getting parts for my 463 Bobcat !!
They been treating our family business good for years👍
Great Review. I've had a S250 for years on our farm and run lots of neighbors numerous brands of machines and they all have their weakness's and strong points. What I've come to notice is my Bobcat rarely has any mechanical issues compared to the neighbors machines. I have around 3600 hours on it and it doesn"t use or leak any motor or hydraulic oil. Out of all the equipment on our farm, (and there's a lot of it) the Bobcat is my most reliable machine, and it gets used the hardest of any of the equipment. Just a FYI on the hydraulic oil fill tube design. I agree it sucks. I complained to my dealer about it too and he sold me a lid with a built in clear hose that screws onto my hydraulic oil 2.5 gallon jug so adding oil is a piece of cake now. I also use the same lid on my John deere and Kubota 2.5 gal jugs and it works perfect. I think the lid was $10 and worth every penny.
Awesome I’ll have to find one of those lids. Thanks for the info!
funny my bobcat has 3500 hours and every seal bushing and pin has been replaced twice already.....
Good review, I agree, more actual users should do reviews of kit. Plenty do it with cars why not machines, Ive done a few videos on the kit I run myself for the same reason. You've gained another subscriber, keep it up
Thanks buddy. I’ll check out your videos as well. 🍻
Probably the best review ive ever seen hope you do more 😂😂
Great video, just subscribed, I hope you continue with project videos!
Thanks for the sub! I’ve got a ton of footage that needs edited and uploaded. Stick around there’s a lot more to come.
@@BuiltbyBurns 👍
Good review, I do find that some of these things are operator perspective. You can lift the arms for easier access to certain things. And being an operator myself we don’t have issues with our quality of metal because we are going around and hitting things on our sites we slow it down a notch and all our equipment is in great shape. I see way to many guys going balls out hitting things and like you said profit is gone. All around great review as we are looking at getting T66 to compete with our Deere 325
I really appreciate the honest review!
Long live the hand foot controls!
Amen brother! I love seeing peoples reactions when they see it!
Your knees must be good mate not working it hard enough lol
Good review. Hopefully you’ve realized you can start it without waiting for the computer to boot up and put in your code. You can turn on A/C and use bobtach without putting in the code. The loud noise from the interior computer is so annoying. Having the door not able to open is my other big complaint. Other than those couple things, it’s a great machine.
How do you start your machine without putting the code in? I’ve had no such luck finding that feature.
Great content 😂😂 I’m looking into buying one myself
Good review. I feel like my Deere 325G is easier to access and service but there are some things I see on your machine that are nicer as well
Thank you buddy, it’s nice to hear that from a viewer with a larger following. I’m a big fan of the JD’s. I’m just a bigger fan of bobcat.
Great review. Actually looking at buying one of these with joysticks. Got it priced @ $66k. Running a S550 now. Where are you out of?
This machine was picked up through a Missouri dealer.
Beast video and thanks for making it brother!
Thanks dude. 🍻
I have a brand new Bobcat s570 and that door issue is very annoying. But overall my machine has every bell and whistle and having air conditioning and heater and a radio and hydraulic quick attach for quick bucket change my bobcat is a dream and does any job easy and fast and can lift 2000 lbs. I love Bobcat!!
I stand by my machine, I still love this bobcat.
@@BuiltbyBurns The best thing about bobcat is they have great service and repair for all of their machines.
Great review!!! Thank you! I’m glad to see another Dinosaur operator. I have ran one since ‘98. I thought I would have to go with joystick and learn to run all over again. One thing I seen on the dealer lot was inside the track and under carriage I could see drive line/lines. If cleaning out mud don’t get it the #4 rocks will. I don’t want to, even though I bring it home ever night, I don’t want to deal with pressure washer and the sludge aftermath. Back in the day when they had machines on the lot with both old and new model side by side behind the track clearance is lower. Many times of the year I feel I need a periscope. Thanks for your honest review and was entertaining
thank you for the support, some say honestly is the road to poverty but that's just the way I was raised.
I work at ERB off Gravois in Fenton. Curious if you gave us a chance? After watching your review I feel like you’ve would have been happy with the deer as well. Great review, please give Erb a chance at a Mimi excavator when you need one. 👍🏻
Shoot me an email at my business email burnsearthworks@gmail.com. I’m in the market for a 30 ish hp machine, cab or no cab. With thumb. Thanks
So what if a hydraulic line breaks and your bucket is up and it starts on fire are you toast or does it come down automatically if there is no pressure?
i bought a brand new r-66 and gave it back to them. i am 71 years old and have run bobcats over 40 years and have never given a machine back to them. The main reason was that they went to electronic hydraulics and dumped the linkage hydraulics. grading is a nightmare with this r-series. They also put these huge foot controls in it if you run foot controls like i do. i even tried pilot controls and the hydraulics were still a nightmare. you never know what you will get when you try and run the pedals. The last thing is they removed 6" off the back to make it easier to get to thos hydraulic lines and the tracks throw all the dirt over the side of the machine. Terrible machine and i owned 4 t-190's that imo was the best track macine they ever made.They are still making the 450 and 595 with the linkage hydraulics which i got instead. the only think i liked about the 66 was the motoe had a bit more power than my t-590 and uses a bit less fuel. I have no idea why bobcat did not test the r-series before putting it into production. i feel sorry for anyone that buys this machine unless there is a way to go back to linkage hydraulics.
Although I completely understand where your comming from with the sensitivity of the controls. I’ve found that the more I operate the Machine the more I find myself getting proficient in using it. Just like everything else in life it just takes a bit of practice.
I’m trying to change the bucket out for fork lift and a grapple bucket. Can you give me hints on what and how to change to different implements
To clean your floor you have a 3x6 rubber grommet you can pop out and hose out the floor.
thanks I didn't see those in there!
Great review. To answer your question about the horsepower of the Takeuchi, the TL8 is 74 hp. Comparable machines except the TL8 is heavier I think. Mine weighs 9180 lbs with the tooth bucket on it. BTW, I bought the TL8 because of the roll up door.
Thanks, I do wish I had a different door option. It’s quite annoying and I have to plan ahead if I’m going to be getting out of the machine. I always liked the Takeuchi. But due to “COVID” there’s hardly any available for purchase around here.
My TL8 is a tank, and rides like one too. But that door, love that door.
@@batterpm11 I agree. The sliding door on the TL8 was the deciding factor for me. I love Bobcat machines but I couldn't deal with the swinging door on it. I do love the ol Coochie though.
@@blackdogexcavator21 I ran my buddies t740 the other day, sometimes I think some of those little luxury things would be nice. But I’m the same love the take a coochie
@@batterpm11 any issues with the tracks comming off on your machine? We have two tl12 at a job site and we have lost tracks on both machines multiple times. Ones new ones older. It’s kind of concerning.
Wicked video. The battery is the most common thing stolen out of our mahcines. I wish it was under the seat lol.
I never even thought about that being a issue. Could be they reason the moved it. 🤙
Omg we have a 76. An God help it rides soooo ruff. Other than that, small seat,an tiny step I like it. Man i so agree w a lot of what u said here. Esp the phone falling out part. 289d is my fav
Ive never been a big CAT guy myself, not sure why I just don't like them as much as other brand machines.
Good stuff. And funny guy. Thanks bud. In market for a TL and bobcat is one I’m looking at.
Dave
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We have the same machine we got all hand controls and love it (small construction company) but it’s awesome.
Seat heater, hydraulic level glass location, and that door...basically the only real gripes....other than that excellent review. Thanks.
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Pertaining to the camera coming on late or at full stick, does your backup alarm also not come on until full stick? They should be activated by the same switches and those switches may need to be adjusted under the cab.
That’s what I would of thought also but the backup camera and the alarm come on at different times.
I owned Bobcats for years. But when all the companies started adding doors that actually interfere with the safe operation of these units I went with Volvo and the side door option. Liked it immensely. Have since replaced the Volvo with a JCB which is basically the same as the Volvo. Nothing against Bobcat or the other units but I seen a skid steer roll over driver trapped inside the cab for a considerable amount of time because door was in a position that didn’t allow it to open. In my 40 years of skid steer work I’ve never upset one but on the chance one of my operators or I did the thought of being trapped helped me make my decision. Enjoyed your content. 👍
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Thank you for the comment. How you like that jcb. I looked real hard at them.
That's why they have the quick release inside for the glass
Man this video's awesome, I came across it and just ended up watching it😂
thanks for the support buddy, cheers
As I’m watching your video when you press the ignition button, no shit my dog turned his head it was that loud, damn bobcat let everyone know your about to fire that baby up😂😂😂
It’s louder than the radio!
We got a 2021 New Holland c327. Super nice. 10” iPad looking screen and all the time camera.
Make a video 👍
Great review
thanks for the support!
The issues you addressed make me so much happier I went with a SVL-75. Although bobcat has been doing for so long doesn’t mean they’re doing it right.
im not going to argue that Kubota has features that I like more than bobcat, but the experience I had with them ( Kubota) when I was searching for a machine was lets say not so good. I've never met a salesman that didn't want to sell a machine before like this guy. so it put a bad taste in my mouth. when I bought my bobcat the salesman Brought it to my shop and dropped it off before I even did any paperwork. not to mention they are half the distance to a local dealer for me compared to Kubota and I also have the field mechanics personal number. bobcat just did me right on price and treated me like family. that meant a lot to me when purchasing such a expensive piece of Equipment. so ill sacrifice a few features for a better dealer experience, because I don't care what anybody says, these machines will require servicing at some point I don't care what the brand is.
@@BuiltbyBurns that’s fair. The same experience you mentioned happened to me with the kubota. So I totally get the dealer experience. They’re machines eventually they all break
@@FreeBladez I own a kubota L3901 tractor and a zd1211 72 in diesel mower. So I’m a big fan of kubota, but unfortunately this dealer does not sell heavy equipment or they may have had a sale!
Right I’m glad I went with the Takeuchi tl12
@@FreeBladez same thing happened to me, I walked out of the establishment at how bad sales was.
Hi, Maybe i missed a segment but what is your opinion on the 7 Pin Controller For Bobcat Loaders from Skidsteer Genious? I saw your review under their product page and that is how I came to your video...I am looking to control my 12v snowblower swivel chute with the factory bobcat cab stick controls..Thanks and I will await your knowledge on this controller..
Hey buddy I’ve bought a few things from these guys in the past, can you do me a favor? Shoot me a link in the comments on what review you seen so I can narrow down exactly what it is your wanting to know about. Once I see it I’ll have a better idea on what direction to point you in. Thanks.
Finally a video coming from a user not sales man!!!
dang right buddy!
I've been wanting to run one of these. I work at a sod farm, I have for 10+ years, I'm a foreman on one of the crews, there's a few crews, I'm also the main mechanic, & since we're seasonal, I stay on all year to service equipment, which there's alot of, but we run 8 or 9 bobcat t590's, bought all new, & I used to like them but my main complaint is the main drive hoses that run to each drive hub, & the stupid drive belt setup. They work perfect until 1000 plus hours. Then the belt & pulley comes off, usually brakes the bolt. & We run 2 per crew, one to haul in pallets of sod on jobs, & one constantly runs a 5 & 6ft Rockhound cage, & it doesn't help the drive hoses, it's constant break downs with lines, & belts, & other things. We've been with bobcat for years, but it's unbelievable that when they reach 4000 hours they seem to fall apart. & It's rough on me being a foreman, plus fixing them. Don't get me wrong I love bobcat, but when you've got 2 down, waiting on parts one in the shop, you fix 2 drive hoses on one, & 2 more blow it gets old, we check fluids, grease daily, sometimes twice a day, there very well taken care off. We've tried case, Kubota, cat, & few others. I love the cat for the simple fact of serviceability, & visibility. & I tilted the cab & everything's so easy to get to, on bobcat, changing a drive hose, it's almost impossible to do without popping the track off. We grade new construction, new homes, pretty tight spots, & the visibility was great. But we just got in a t66 we're gonna demo & I'm anxious to see how it is compared to the t590's & the cat.
Bobcats are just junk. They are rental machines. Made to last 1500 hour and no more. They are also owned by a Chinese Company now. Doosan.
Lol. Great video..funny but serious. Man you make the engineers job easy..I’m not even an engineer and could of redesigned and fabricated all your suggestions just off of your info in a day or two, even the battery location you mentioned I think is a good idea and probably is doable.
I think engineers should have to do min one year of operating and one year of field mechanics before they are allowed to design a machine. Regardless of how good they would be at it, they would atleast get to see what does and does not work in the field like it does on paper. I guarantee you if you had the engineer replace that hydraulic sight glass in the mud on a job site he would design a fix for it by the weekend!
Maybe battery lifetime is longer if it is not in the extremity of the back, where it will bounce around a lot more than in the CoG under the driver.
Not everything is "space/accessibility" related in engineering decisions, unfortunately.
Skidsteers have had the battery in the rear since the early 90s. Across all manufacturers. Takeuchi makes a sweet access panel in the rear just for the battery. I’m thinking doosan just dropped the ball on this one.
Yup... that phone holder is annoying. I have a T76 and the only way to keep my phone in there is to spread the elastic straps so it holds my phone in with half of it hanging out. My other complaint is under the cab there is a piece of angle iron for the battery holder that sticks up and the cab bangs on it when tracking on concrete and it's annoying to me so I had to put some rubber between it and the cab. Problem solved. Overall I LOVE the machine!
my door recently started rattling more than usual. I think the latch is out alignment. its driving me crazy also. overall though im more than happy with this machine.
I have a 2023 t76 and the fixed most of those little problems!
For my bobcat t66 the headphone jack/ usb port area is not inserted in the cab very well to the point were sometimes ill get in and it just fell out and I gotta push it back into its spot. not my favorite thing,
They could’ve just made the back door way heavier and those guards thicker and ditched the counterweights. Those kind of seem like something that was added because the rear end wasn’t heavy enough in the first place.
My dad was driving a bobcat and the engine quit and he could get out because the arms were up a bit. He had to wait for us to get the machine running to get out, we were very close to breaking the window to get him out.
Why did they make it so you have to open the cab to replace them battery? Impossible to do in a short ceiling shed in the winter.
I agree it’s not the best location. Some have said in the comments that they do it to keep battery theft down. I’m not sure of the real reason. Im sure somebody way smarter than me has a reason on here.
cant hear the radio in my new t740. doesnt bug me much as I dont use it and didnt want it but still
Agreed, hopefully making review videos like this bobcat will address the issues.
after running these vs the JD skids i prefer to run the JD's now. they just feel more polished overall. the joysticks feel much more natural, personal preference i know xD. anything beats a shovel though.
Jd makes a good machine these days that’s for sure. My only problem with them is in my area they seem to be way over priced compared to the other machines at this hp level. Could be the dealer I’m not sure I only priced one. But after I got my quote I quickly moved on to the next brand.
@@BuiltbyBurns thats understandable lol, i think a new 317g with options here is around 54k, and a 325g is around 65k. i never got an official quote but thats what others have told me. i drive a 317g for work (we lease all our machines) and its a great little grading machine for 61 hp.
@@BuiltbyBurns what were you quoted?
I got a loaded 325g for 57 a few months ago.
So far, my favorite machine.
@@Elswick17 I got my t66 for 53k out the door. When I told jd what bobcat offered me they told me they couldent even come close to that number. So I moved on. I’m extremely happy with my purchase regardless.
I was looking at the Cat 259D3 would you know if this was the comparable model to that? I want to price out a Bobcat too just trying to compare apples to apples
We have a rental cat 259d3 at work right now and honestly is a pretty nice machine. The cab feels much smaller to me with different blind spots and the hand controls seem touchy, but other than that the power level seem to be about the same as the t66. If I were to buy again I would probably still stick with the bobcat but there’s not really a night and day difference in my eyes they both get the job done.
If you’re getting one to use for a homestead/some land clearing would you get this (T66, T76, or JCB TELESKID 3TS-8T)
T76. The 66 would work but having a heavier and stronger machine would be a no brainer. I feel like for land clearing the single telescoping boom design would be a weak point on the jcb. But I have not ran one but a few times to be a good spokesperson for them. My vote goes to t76 if you can foot the bill. Takeuchi tl10/12 would be a great choice also. If found myself really liking their machines.
@@BuiltbyBurns thank you
How’d you get the code to come up right away? Got a T76 at work and it does exactly what you said about the code taking forever to come up when you go to start it
I had turned the machine off and then right back on again for the video. That’s the only reason it came on so quickly. But it seems if the machine sits for a period of time I have to sit and wait like everybody else to get the screen to come on. There’s settings you can adjust to get iw to come on a little faster and not have to put the code in right away but even with those all adjusted it still takes quite a long time unfortunately.
I just wished that they would have sealed the inside a little better, it collects so much dirt and if you leave that dirt in there and you get a good rain you've got a lake in the bottom of your pan because of that dirt clogged all your drain ports so you have to clean that up before it rains or your battery's underwater you have a lot of sloshing going around underneath there other than that I think the sight glass for the hydraulic is bad and the dadgum door seal.
I have not really had that big of an issue with the dirt, although I service mine pretty much daily. I have a little old when it comes to my equipment some would say lol.
How well does that machine multi-function? I’ve got a 2020 T770 and the reason i leaned towards it vs the T650/T76 was the multifunctional power. Also how does that machine float on the softer soils? I tried the T76 and it was a bit heavy for the 12 inch tracks that it came with..
So my t66 comes in around 9k lbs. I have the wider tracks on this machine so it does fairly well floating on surfaces without tearing much up. As far as multi function my machine does not have two speed and I wish it did. For example if I was to start going up a hill while curling the bucket and lowering the boom at the same time the machine can easily lose power if your not careful. Now I’ve ran machines with two speed function and they seem to be able to do that same function with ease in the lower speed. Although it’s not a complete game changer when it does lose power doing multiple things at once it is somthing you have to expect only comming in at 74hp. Having the larger hp model or another gear ratio to keep from robbing the engine of power would probably solve my problem there. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the reply! One last question, what’s the width of that machine with the wide tracks? Our T770 and S250 are 80 plus inches and we’re considering adding a narrower machine to the fleet for tighter jobs..
@@canadiansnowmobiledude1125 running the wider tracks puts the machine at 70 1/2 in from outside track to outside track. But I run a 74in bucket making that the widest point of the machine. Usually I squeeze this machine into 6ft fences all day as long as I can lift the bucket up over it. Hope this helps. 👍
Sure does! Thanks, happy new year!
Have the same door issue with newer case models. Want to rip the GD door off at times
only way to fix the issue is if enough people complain about it I guess.
I'm a tow truck operator and I deliver alot of these to job sites. I have got to run them as well. I think there under power. Trying to pick up dirt and moving it, it lags down and you gotta slow down moving to regain power. It's kinda annoying
All of that power lag goes away once the tracks loosen up and break in or if you loosen them up they come way too tight from the factory That's where all the power goes when they are brand new
May be somthing with your machine mine seems to have plenty of power. Only time it bogs is when I push it to the limit.
Before purchasing this bobcat, did you look at the JCB tele skid? it doesn't have any of these problems that you've surveyed.
Yea I did look at them, I just was not much of a fan honestly, although I think the telescope and side door entry is a great idea, I felt the machine I tested was just not my style. Also honestly I talked to some mechanics who worked on jcb in general and for the most part not many on them had good things to say about any of them. After hearing that I kind of just moved on to my other options. Like I said though I do like some of the features they have.
i stg when i try to open the door and the bucket is a high and i need to load somthing on to my truck the door wont open i need a second person so i took it off
one of the most annoying things about the machine honestly!
What's up with that side mounted filter right above the engine?
Hydraulic filter on the fan motor
Just got one priced out same set up with all the options and coming in at $80k. What did you pay roughly?
Before trade in and discounts mine was 74k out the door with a $1900 60mo 2000 hr warranty
Do you have your CDL? I want to get into side work but don’t have mine. Is 70k out the door accurate?
Cdl? Yes I have my cdl but you do not need one to haul a skidsteer on the correct truck and trailer.
What percent tint do you have on windows?
271 Hours on my T-66 and the engine is blown. Mine has ate at least 5 gallons of anti-freeze since I bought it. I think there is a LOT more to these having disappearing anti-freeze that they are saying. We'll see if Bobcat stands behind it or not.
Thanks for your review. Sounds like you bought a Bobcat based on emotional ties to Dealer. I looked at all the brands befor I purchased my Kubota 75-2. The Bobcat had too many negative issues for me. You are showing a lot of them. I have over 800 hrs. on my Kubota so far and have had zero issues so far. I am looking hard at the JCB Teleskid right now. Like the side door and telescoping boom. And no emissions due to them being rated at 74 HP.
Every brand machine is going to have issues that’s the nature of the game, that being said I would rather have a good relationship with my dealer. I actually went to my local kubota dealer to seriously look into buying their machine. But unfortunately I must have been an inconvience to them the day I was there and turned me away, therefore I crossed them off the list of potential purchases. Now I’m not saying every dealer is like that because I know they are not. Kubota dealers are not anywhere close to me therefore having a breakdown could be financially troubling for my small one
Man show of a Busniess. So to answer your statement yes, I went with the dealer that provided me with more than just a machine. This is a Chevy vs Ford vs dodge argument. They all have flaws. I just picked the one that worked best for me.
@@BuiltbyBurns Dealer support is very important. That support is not there for me. Since buying my Kubota, the salesman nor the Dealership has contacted me to find out if I had issues. This has been over two years of ownership. Last week I sent a contact email to them asking about the new SVL97-2. No response. Don't blame you for buying Bobcat.
@@JT-qf4it my grandfather just got a 97 as well as the new 65 after having a 95-2 and 75-2. 97 is basically the same machine as the 95 and I’d only get a 65 if you needed a machine that small. Says it’s rated at 68 hp but I’ve put the better part of the 115 hours on it and I’m not real impressed with it.
But if you ever ran a 95 and liked it then you’d like the 97. Been running Kubotas for 3-4 years now and I can’t recall any serious breakdowns.
The Teleskid is a great machine. Holler at me if you’re interested in one and I can get you taken care of!
You should do nothing but review skid steers!! Awesome Awesome video!!
Thanks for the support buddy!
@@BuiltbyBurns lol like seriously dude! my brother send me your link and said to watch it just of the fact that it was funny lol did not disappoint!! 😂 that and just love the practical view of everything you pointed out. Those are the things that I look for myself and its nice to see someone else knowing what they're saying and being able to point the little stuff out ( still hate the stupid door on those things
Bobcat is so awesome I use their 2018 7 series their doors suck I usually take them off but I love them in general. That and mud in the floorboards is a killer. The older one the site glass is way up. But the fill is way on the top of motor under cowl
the counter weights cant you in put them inside ? looked like a lot of room
My thoughts exactly
Grammer designed the seat , shipped to bobcat with heat option and switch on back of seat
Looking for a trac unit now for my 126 acre "hobby" ranch. Going to cut in some new trails, new perimeter fence, extend a few pastures, etc. Used a t680 for a while and loved it. Do not want def but I need a large machine. Going to buy new because i just dont want a beat up used machine. Lot of good equipment out there. My point is this is a much harder decision to make than I anticipated. A t86 with all the attatchments I want is around 225k. So not a cheap undertaking. Great honest assessment. Leaning Bobcat but I like the 333g Deere too. Any opinion on that?
I’ve got a friend with a 333 and he loves it. I’ve ran it a few times and there’s things I do like about it but I’m just not a Deere guy personally. I think they are overpriced. Over the years I’ve became a pretty big Takeuchi fan. Their tl12s are beast and very reliable. Honestly all the brand machines these days are pretty good. No matter when you end up going with there’s always going to be things about it you do and don’t like. There’s nothing that I’ve ran out there that I’ve not found an issue with.
@BuiltbyBurns I live in hill country about 2 hrs from San Antonio, so good support for most makes. I'm going to go look at a Takeuchi Monday. Heard good things about it too. I did find a 333g with a dozer blade and standard bucket for 124k. I thought that was a good deal. Got to travel to get it. I guess it comes down to availability. I'll find out Monday. I'm ready to pull the trigger. And yes, I have a note from my wife. 😆
@BuiltbyBurns Well, after careful consideration to determine what I need vs. want. I bought a loaded 2023 t66. I already have a bobcat mini excavator and an s185 skid steer. My buddy talked me out of a Def unit. He will cut my trails with a dozer, and I will be able to maintain them with the t66. Saved a ton of money that can be used for attachments. Happy with the decision, for sure. Thanks for your advice!
@BigKev311 I think you will be happy with your purchase. Having multiple attachments is a game changer. I feel like I have to collect them all myself. Good luck!
Great review..
Make more Vids
Thanks for the support. I’m workin on it.
Door design on the T66 is better than on the T650. You can actually open up the door when the bucket is up a few inches. But on the T650 if the bucket was even slightly curled downward you couldn't open the door.
I donno man, I’ve ran a t770 quite a bit and I don’t really feel like either one of them designs are worth a shit honestly.
Hello
I am on buying market, I need a advice
Bobcat T770 or Takeuchi tl12
Which one you will recommend?
Thanks
Both are excellent proven machines. I’ve ran both quite a bit.
For starters. I feel the bobcat is a bit easier to maintain due to the engine configuration, it also seems to have a more fancy cab if that’s your thing. The downside would probably be the door design if you plan on getting in and out a lot with the arms up a bit.
Now the Takeuchi tl12 is a beast also, a bit less creature comforts in the cab as they take a more rugged approach, and the engine layout is a little bit harder to maintain compared to the bobcat. But that being said it’s a skidsteer.
They all suck when it comes to being able to work on. Every manufacture out there crams all the can into a little steel frame.
The door design on the Takeuchi although better in my opinion than bobcats is also alot heavier and I think rattles alot after some hrs on it.
So it really comes down to a few little details if you ask me. The bobcat is more of a luxury model compared to the Takeuchi, but the Takeuchi in my mind is more of a rugged machine with less to worry about. As far as power I have not ran across anything either one of them can’t handle they are both large machines. The tl12 might even have a little more grunt than the bobcat actually.
Hope this helps. If it were me, I’m leaning towards tl12. Not sure why, I may feel different about it tomorrow. Good luck.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it
Maybe I should sleep with this and tomorrow I’ll know what to do
Caterpillar door is the damn same! Drives me nuts!!!
you would think they would come up with something better by now!
It is but you could always take it off.
Same Door issue with the ASV RT40.. BUT... Pretty Easy to take it off. Flip Up sounds like THE answer.
THE answer is JCB
I tried the jcb, I have mixed feelings. although that telescoping boom is an absolute game changer I will say!
just press the camera button when you are operating it stays on for me
Should have got a tl10v2. I grew up on bobcats, 753, 773, 873. They would lift more than the machine would support but with a good operator could make it work. Newer bobcats like the s850 don’t compare to the older machines that are well kept. Just like most companies the have the reputation but now down scaling quality and power
honestly I feel every company and brand machine out there is getting a little cheap on the quality side of things. sure feels like your hard earned dollar don't go very far when purchasing a new machine that's for sure.
How did they tint the side windows ? I have all mine tinted but the sides because of the cage
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Made a quick how to video on removing the windows to have them tinted. It’s a diy process
@@BuiltbyBurns thank bro I appreciate it!!
It’s worth it man!
I hate the flip up door used to have a Deere 240 and used to have to balance it on my head to get out and vibrated like crazy
Have You have any problems with with back up camera not working
I’ve seen a lot of complaints about them being intermittent. Personally my machine has had no issues.
I work as a mechanic at a bobcat dealer. And we get a lot of same questions like youre comments🤣
so when's the flip up door coming out?
#1 Agree with the door Design comment, I think the JCB or Kubota is a better bet if you need to exit the cab and push something off a palette at height, dangerous as hell should there be a hydraulic failure. Now you can get a remote controlled Bobcat for another 10k and work out of the cab, should would beat going to the morgue. I think the door design was more for sealing, positive air pressure blah blah, but I got so much dust in my machine after all the shake rattle and roll of a roller suspension. I don't like the wiper box right where you need to look either.
#2 That site glass its pure shizolla.
#3 Not Pack Rat Proof, plenty of nooks and crannies for a pack rat to get in
#4, Rather than the weight kit, the weight of steel should be in the door.
#5 Where is the Starter and AC Compressor on that non Transverse mounted Engine?
1, I agree the door needs addressed stat.
2, site glass is the stupidest thing I've ever seen yes.
3, no cab will ever be pack rat proof, slobs are slobs.
4, I %100 agree the door needs beefed up and could easily take the place of those weights
5, all that stuff is actually serviceable and I stand by my comment by saying I think bobcat did a decent job with the engine design
From watching Andrew Camarata, it feels like Bobcat is the home owner brand of skid steers
I love Andrew camarata's channel, he's one of my favorite you tubers. Bobcat is very widely used in the construction industry. But they do make a good machine to be used around the farm or homestead.
@@BuiltbyBurns he's among my favorites too. Really wish I can buy som property soon and start collecting machinery. Saw a good deal on a Case cx50 but it's kinda hard to park it in my apartment 😅
@@MrNeutross it takes time and hard work. but that being said there's nothing more satisfying then looking around after awhile and seeing what all you have accomplished and collected.
Hello, great video. Can you help me out, I’m about to get a new t76, wide tracks, bobcat engine, backup camera reversing fan, auto level bucket, ride control enclose cab, power tach and set of forks with bucket, 2 speed for $79k.
The only thing I found out is that the machine isn’t high flow. Is this a problem for me. I have a masonry business and some excavation as well, that’s why I’m planning to get this machine.
Here is more info.
P29 performance package
C68 comfort package
Is the high flow very necessary considering the work I do?
What do you think about the cost?
Your answers are appreciated.
Thanks.
to answer your question we will need to know more information, like what attachments will you be running? you don't necessarily need high Flow unless your running attachments that need it. for example I can run a 6ft brush hog on my t66 with standard Flow with ease and not over working the machine, but it would have a hard time running something like a muncher or planer. the t76 is a beast of a machine I've ran one, so I have a hard time thinking your going to be having an issue. other than that everything else that machine you have described looks like a top of the line unit with about every option other than high flow. price seems to be fairly reasonable too for that size machine.
@@BuiltbyBurns thanks for the reply.
I don’t do any forestry or land clearing work, I will use the t76 to load trucks with the dirt left over from a excavation or patio or walls job.
Move pallets of block, paver around the job site
Spread gravel from one place to other place in the same job site.
Move dirt from one place to another place in the same job.
The attachments I will use will be forks, probably a beaker(most likely not because I will use my E55 for that)
And probably an auger.
I also forgot to mention that the salesman offer me one extra year of warranty so now it’s 3000 hours or 3 years.
I’m tire of renting one and always rushing to return it so I don’t pay the extra day or things like that.
It also has a sound reduced cab,
Heather air operator seat
Bluetooth
17,7 inches tracks
Automatic ride control
Premium led light
Rear view camera
Touchscreen
Some more stuff.
Thanks again
@@johnyfpps the t76 should do all that and more than you just described. I do all those things with my t66 with no issues. 👍
@@BuiltbyBurns thanks so much for your opinion and knowledge. Hoping you spend some time in my business Instagram and hear your opinions on the work I do. I’m always happy to hear from the people that know about the business. I love excavation too.
High flow is only needed for certain attachments like mulchers and such. If you just have a bucket, forks or maybe a grapple and a normal brush mower, you'd never use the high flow even if you had it. Standard flow will work for 99% of what people use these things for.
I use a t66 with flight controls alot and my biggest pet peeve with that machine is when it screams at you when you start I absolutely hate it and I wish it had rear view mirror like other skid steers iv used and this is kinda minor but the speaker in that machine is horrible but pretty much everything he hated In the vid I hated before I even saw this video and door is so annoying I run into that problem every single time
Them giving you a good deal when you purchase, usually they'll take your britches on replacement parts and servicing.