The Best Deal Ever

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I just had to show you guys my good deal. I'm not bragging here but I know you guys, out of every body I know, will appreciate it.I had a pipe fence job last year that was a several thousand dollar job. The guy I was working for had a very successful lawn maintenace business. He told me that he was wanting to get more into land scaping. I noticed that he had an old Bobcat and told him that having it would certainly help him out. He told me that it didn't have enough power for that and he was going to buy a new one. I told him that I would be willing to knock some off the job in trade for the old skid steer. He thought about it a bit and said that he had just paid $500 dollars for 4 new tires. He said if I would knock $500 off the job then it was mine.Not being the good deal kind of guy, (I buy high and sell low) I said it seemed that if I buy 4 tires from you then you will throw in a Bobcat for nothing. He said damn, that's the way that came out and I started chewing my own *** out in my head and telling myself I was a dumb ***. He said , well that's what I said so it's yours. He even has the shop manual on it. He bought it from his neighbor who bought it new in 1977 and used it on his place for 30 years. The guy I bought it from used to on his place ever since. It has never been used commercially.It started right up but I could tell it had a head gasket leak. I had to fix that and change out a valve. I've rebuilt all four hydraulic cylinders and changed out the hydraulic fluid. With the original price I've now got about $1000 in it. My driveway is a mile long and I've just about got it perfect now. Now I want to build the quick change set up for the front so I can use forks to help move metal out side the shop. Here is a picture. It is a 610 model. Attached Images
Reply:Nice. I need to find a deal like that on one..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Ya can't beat that!LibertarianLincoln AC/DC 225Everlast PowerPlasma 70 Hobart IronmanEverlast PowerTig 200DX
Reply:Nice deal, that one :thumbup:Sent from my Kindle Fire using TapatalkMiller Maxstar 200 DX - Syncrowave 200 - MillerMatic 200 - Bobcat 225 NT - Spoolmate 3035/SGA 1003 X Lincoln Power MIGs (200, 215XT 255)3 X Lincoln SP's (100, 125, 130)Thermal Arc 181i (spool gun and TIG torch)HT Powermax 1000 G3
Reply:Real sweet little unit."The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:How many more does he have.....I'd for sure take one at that price.....I think we have the same driveway......
Reply:OK, I'm officially jealous!
Reply:nice findDynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:I thought I got the deal of the year on my bandsaw for $100.You are a thief my friend and should feel bad about it!To relieve you of guilt I will take the Bobcat off your hands!   LOLI got a similar offer on my saw.       Great deal Bob, enjoy!AEAD 200LE, Lincoln precision tig 185, Millermatic 251, Spectrum 625 extreme, Victor torch , Smithy 1220LTD. and  Do all C-4 band saw ,  Always adding.
Reply:I got a similar deal on a 610. I used it to plow my driveway last winter. I replaced the belt and a rebuilt a couple of the cylinders and changed out 2 hoses. Now the engine is sitting in my garage waiting for a top end. Not a bad little machine. I see them going for 4k all the time.Cain's Mechanical LLC Southwick, MAwww.cainsmechanical.comRig:-2006 Chevy 2500 utility body-Lincoln Ranger 10-Miller Spectrum -Tons of hand and power toolsAWS D1.2 Structural Steel Certification
Reply:I did a bunch of work overhauling a Bobcat 600D.  so if you have any questions feel free to ask.   The steering clutches can take a bit of work to get right, also check the disks are not worn out as changing out the pressure plates can get pricy  I also made a nice sacrificer to run off the back of the machine that then connected to the rear aux hydraulics.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:I just saw one in the local classifieds for $3600.My name's not Jim....
Reply:We see them from $3k to $5.5K.  Did see one for $2200.00......needed allot of work. Seen a cab only on craigslist for $500.00.  You done well Bob.GeezerPower Mig 255C185 TIGBlue 175 MIGRanger 8 Kohler 20HP1974 5K Lincoln/Wisconsin Powered (Cherry)Victor/Harris O/AK 487 Spool Gun
Reply:Yup, we all hate you very much but we are glad for your good fortune  Yes, they go for 3K running with bald leaky tires here... nice find. enjoyLincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Luckyyyy! Helluva deal though, congrads
Reply:Originally Posted by PapaLionYup, we all hate you very much but we are glad for your good fortune  Yes, they go for 3K running with bald leaky tires here... nice find. enjoy
Reply:Very nice Bob, that will be handy as all get-out, as we say around here.
Reply:You got a great deal, Bob!! Just remember the way the bucket geometry is as the load is lifted it gets farther from the center of gravity until it's even w/ pins on the back of the lift arms. Long story short: if you're lifting a load that feels a little "iffy" 2 inches off the ground, it's only gonna get worse the higher you go. And if you do nose over and the load leaves the bucket/ forks, get ready for a real bad ride!!!                                        MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Bob do you loan any 610 Bobcats out for a short period of time?Don't Worry About the MuleLoad the Wagon!Lincoln 305GUnion Carbide TorchDon't Worry About the Mule~Load the Wagon!
Reply:I find that I totally suck as a Bobcat operator. I have been able to fill and smooth some pot holes in the driveway but it's going slow. I'm lucky that I have a good friend that is a good operator on any thing and he is showing me some techniques that is speeding up my learning curve a bunch.
Reply:I"ve seen a lot of fast bobcat skinners and I've seen a lot of good bocat skinners. But good, fast ones are few and very far between,LOL!!  One last bit of advice: keep the tires aired up good and solid. If they get too soft it'll break bead real easy when turning sharp.                                            MikeLast edited by mla2ofus; 02-14-2012 at 09:27 PM.Ol' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw