You have gone through something that I've had in my mind for a few years now. Great honest and informative job. You also convinced me to never buy a burnt machine. I am surprised at what auction price that a burnt machine would go for. I'm still looking daily for a dream machine, but my age is telling me that it'll never happen. So, thanks again for making this video. One of the best that I've ever seen.
I can only imagine the neighbours watching and thinking, now what's he up to. It certainly looks like a lot of work and a lot of expensive parts to replace. Good luck with this one, you'll need it
Ah man, it didn’t look so bad at first but I don’t think it will ever run again. To many expensive parts gone up in flames. You win some and you lose some ❤
Mite be an unlucky purchase, but you are SO lucky to have such a beautiful family! You are so blessed my friend and you are a great father, you can tell your son loves helping you he’s already picking up wrenches and helping dad fix stuff. I really like your thought process, I think me and you are kinda alike on the way we work on stuff, we both also have case 450s lol
These type of videos are good for growing your channel, one benefit of having a channel is over time if you stick with it these videos will return your hard work. Of course you overpaid and this would not make sense for a non content creator. Your drive to carry through is what will bring the viewers. Supporters and haters alike, be nice to both. :)
Part out the cab/rops, tracks, final drives, undercarriage, loader items, main frame, and as much of the engine as possible and walk away. You will never come out on top trying to repair it. Also, don't beat yourself up over it. There is still much value in the good remaining parts. You will recover more than you think.
Very common to overpay at an auction. Also, buy a running machine next time, and think about all the time you could be working making money with it, instead of time spent rebuilding one. Big difference..
Ouch. That is A LOT of money and time to try and get this Bobcat purring again. I'm not an expert, but i don't think you will get away with less than 20K on parts to replace everything, if you buy original parts. If you want a project that bugs you for months and have the money, go for it. If you want a working skidsteer to help you with other projects, get a different machine.
I found out if you have a length of one inch or bigger black plastic pipe under the tracks even metal tracks slide off the deck easier. 🤷♂️ Totally by accident.
Tyler, bobcat are just not the machines there were since Doosan bought them. You are still going to be better cutting your loses and sell the parts. Go for a Case or Takeuchi. Look for one with a blown motor and rebuild it. It’s more of a known quantity.
ive seen guys fix burnt machines but by the time they get it fixed they might as well bought a used unburnt machine its alot of nickel and dime stuff on a burnt machine. but idk if anybobcat if worth fixing especially the newer ones since they got bought by doosan
I dont know why anybody hasnt said it but please for the love of god, cut your losses now and run away from this thing!!! I love a good project like anyone else, but there's far far far better things to spend your money on. If you decide to tackle this thing at least you'll have accumulated the required skills to do literally anything with a skidsteer, from the frame up. Lol
Boss if you rebuild it, don't install that smog trash. Almost everyone that does not lease equipment at one point deletes it to keep the machine making dollars and running
I am really sorry for you have gotten such a far gone machine for 10 grand. Hope you will still be able to make something good out of it finally. Take care!
Funny think is they say u cant have the bibcat there and say a description of said machines where the bobcat does meet any of them lol sounds like u got HOA Karens about
I suppose that machine in working order is a 40-50k machine so you should be able to break even. I dislike Bobcat so much I don't think I could bring myself to save it. 52:29 Yeah keep those in stock. A super proprietary $90 fuel filter. A filter that Bobcat updated some time ago to actually filter and protect the injection system (after ruining many). There is no lift pump, no heater... first hint of cold weather... no start. Low rail pressure code.
Build it with a parts-machine. In the long run it will buy off. A running machine like that is more worth, just take it slow and keen. Keep it up with this good stuff
If you need help finding used parts let me know. I work in oak park. I know a few places that's has used equipment you can pull parts off of. There is a yard called Milton scrap they have them an you can pull what ever you want. There is a place on 25& Gratiot that you can get used parts. A place about à hour north I'll get the name of the place. Also go on repocast has them going cheap all the time.
MAJOR job! Do you have the time even if you can afford the parts? Could be a three year TH-cam project... Multiple 30 minute episodes! Have you seen www.youtube.com/@PacificNorthwestHillbilly and his excavator rebuild?
I no for fact it will part out get your money bacun10 year old machine lot of will need undercarriage store at your dads you will find a machine look on copart auctions iaa they have equipment that insurance company has paid off on
You paid how much for that trashed out piece of junk? Can't imagine paying more than 1000 for a unit where everything is broken or faulty or missing...
That machine is to heavy to trailer round . What means more having a machine now to do your bizz or waiting for years to find what u need to getting it running and look at the money u lost waiting to fix a machine. A 550 or 595 would be better buy and is trailerable with A 3/4 ton truck
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For the amount of labor it will take and the costs involved, you could have bought a later model working skid steer. Bobcat is not so reliable and very costly. Check with Andrew Camarata, he has been through all this.
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No matter how rough it looks now, I know you’ll turn it into something amazing. Keep up the great work! 💪
You have gone through something that I've had in my mind for a few years now. Great honest and informative job. You also convinced me to never buy a burnt machine. I am surprised at what auction price that a burnt machine would go for. I'm still looking daily for a dream machine, but my age is telling me that it'll never happen.
So, thanks again for making this video. One of the best that I've ever seen.
I can only imagine the neighbours watching and thinking, now what's he up to. It certainly looks like a lot of work and a lot of expensive parts to replace. Good luck with this one, you'll need it
Ah man, it didn’t look so bad at first but I don’t think it will ever run again. To many expensive parts gone up in flames. You win some and you lose some ❤
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Mite be an unlucky purchase, but you are SO lucky to have such a beautiful family! You are so blessed my friend and you are a great father, you can tell your son loves helping you he’s already picking up wrenches and helping dad fix stuff. I really like your thought process, I think me and you are kinda alike on the way we work on stuff, we both also have case 450s lol
those people that advertised minimal fire damage should be shamed of them selves
A fire is generally not ‘minimal’
These type of videos are good for growing your channel, one benefit of having a channel is over time if you stick with it these videos will return your hard work.
Of course you overpaid and this would not make sense for a non content creator. Your drive to carry through is what will bring the viewers. Supporters and haters alike, be nice to both. :)
Part out the cab/rops, tracks, final drives, undercarriage, loader items, main frame, and as much of the engine as possible and walk away. You will never come out on top trying to repair it. Also, don't beat yourself up over it. There is still much value in the good remaining parts. You will recover more than you think.
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A floor jack to lift the back up and a few 3/4 piece of pipe under the tracks and it would slide right off.
Use a come along with a chain from center of track to top of can next time. Makes it a easy job to push front roller in
Nothing but admiration for you in your endeavor. Just wow! 😮
Very common to overpay at an auction.
Also, buy a running machine next time, and think about all the time you could be working making money with it, instead of time spent rebuilding one. Big difference..
Great video as always mate thanks y
Put in a non emissions engine, do the minimum electrical to get the controls/joysticks working
Ouch. That is A LOT of money and time to try and get this Bobcat purring again. I'm not an expert, but i don't think you will get away with less than 20K on parts to replace everything, if you buy original parts. If you want a project that bugs you for months and have the money, go for it. If you want a working skidsteer to help you with other projects, get a different machine.
I found out if you have a length of one inch or bigger black plastic pipe under the tracks even metal tracks slide off the deck easier. 🤷♂️
Totally by accident.
@Fatamus Grow the f up.
Tyler, bobcat are just not the machines there were since Doosan bought them. You are still going to be better cutting your loses and sell the parts. Go for a Case or Takeuchi. Look for one with a blown motor and rebuild it. It’s more of a known quantity.
Damn that is rough. I hope you miraculously find a crushed one with internals intact for the parts.
Nothing but admiration. Great video.
Original Bobcat parts are VERY expensive.....I own a Bobcat excavator. I am sure there will be a ton of video on this. Good luck.
Looks like you purchased a shell . Big job ahead
My wife’s head would explode over the oil stained driveway 😂😂😂
ive seen guys fix burnt machines but by the time they get it fixed they might as well bought a used unburnt machine its alot of nickel and dime stuff on a burnt machine. but idk if anybobcat if worth fixing especially the newer ones since they got bought by doosan
I dont know why anybody hasnt said it but please for the love of god, cut your losses now and run away from this thing!!! I love a good project like anyone else, but there's far far far better things to spend your money on. If you decide to tackle this thing at least you'll have accumulated the required skills to do literally anything with a skidsteer, from the frame up. Lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣 maybe only you. But I would do what he is doing as well.
That city is full of them selfies. I hated being a sub contractor for them.
I would always be cautious buying any type of machine that had been through a fire. Especially in the engine compartment.
Can't back out now, you just got to find another for parts
If you complete this, it's going to be a long series. Good luck.
17:54 I would say about half of my 'misc' tools are the result of finding them in random places.
I’m surprised your driveway didn’t crack
Better just part it out, It certainly looks like a lot of work and a lot of expensive parts to replace.
Oh my.. at first i was like heck yeah for 7.5k!! Then i saw it was badly burnt. 😭 You are a wizard if you can get that poor thing to run again. 👍👍
Hey Tyler, that will keep you busy mate 😁
A jack under top rail would have pulled the tensioner in.
I would have settled for something without DEF.
Too bad it was a Bobcat you got a good deal on, they are frustrating machines at times.
OMG OMG OMG 😱 I hope it’s worth it.
Yeah some things ya have to save. 😮
@Fatamus Grow the f up.
One thing you can do right off is spray all the rusted areas with Ospho and get rid of the rust...
Boss if you rebuild it, don't install that smog trash. Almost everyone that does not lease equipment at one point deletes it to keep the machine making dollars and running
You need to look into a service truck with a crane
If you lived closer (I'm three states away) I'd let you work on stuff in my shop.
I am really sorry for you have gotten such a far gone machine for 10 grand. Hope you will still be able to make something good out of it finally. Take care!
Is that Ah Fix It ? I'm subscribed to his channel?
the alternator looks OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shii I would be a nosey neighbor bcuz I might want one and would help out
Funny think is they say u cant have the bibcat there and say a description of said machines where the bobcat does meet any of them lol sounds like u got HOA Karens about
Your neighbors must love ya! Never buy a equipment online without seeing in person. This is a nightmare. Cost a fortune to fix.
Okay, lesson overall is to build a taller garage.
You need to buy a new machine for parts. 😁
I suppose that machine in working order is a 40-50k machine so you should be able to break even. I dislike Bobcat so much I don't think I could bring myself to save it. 52:29 Yeah keep those in stock. A super proprietary $90 fuel filter. A filter that Bobcat updated some time ago to actually filter and protect the injection system (after ruining many). There is no lift pump, no heater... first hint of cold weather... no start. Low rail pressure code.
Build it with a parts-machine.
In the long run it will buy off. A running machine like that is more worth, just take it slow and keen.
Keep it up with this good stuff
You have a part's machine
I’m a good sized boy and don’t fit in Bobcats.
@Fatamus Grow the f up.
If you need help finding used parts let me know. I work in oak park. I know a few places that's has used equipment you can pull parts off of. There is a yard called Milton scrap they have them an you can pull what ever you want. There is a place on 25& Gratiot that you can get used parts. A place about à hour north I'll get the name of the place. Also go on repocast has them going cheap all the time.
Auctioneers a liar
yeah he is. how that can be "medium" fire damage when every major internal component has burned to a crisp.
Hey TY , I'd focus on that engine forget everything else for right now just get that engine running. then worry about everything else
Oh man You want to get him back from hell take him to his final resting place "junkyard" Buy an old one but it works You know your situation better
Stop now and scrap what you can and sell those parts. You'll never get your money back in full, but close enough.
Looks like a total loss there and only scrap value. Bummer.
Definitely got ur work cut out
ur?
MAJOR job! Do you have the time even if you can afford the parts? Could be a three year TH-cam project... Multiple 30 minute episodes!
Have you seen www.youtube.com/@PacificNorthwestHillbilly and his excavator rebuild?
Better just part it out
I no for fact it will part out get your money bacun10 year old machine lot of will need undercarriage store at your dads you will find a machine look on copart auctions iaa they have equipment that insurance company has paid off on
I really don't think fixing it is worth the time and money
YUP! You paid to much! Why didn't you drop it off near your dad's Golf Cart shop? Bet your neighbors love you!
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Ya, parts it out!
The Parts from Bobcat are wery expensiv.
Thats make you Bankrupt😢😢😢
No more expensive than any other manufacture.
@I_Am_Your_Problem thats right👍👍
But in Germany the parts very expensiv.
Good luck my friend.
Sell it to Diesel Creek. Matt likes junk.
That's not "light fire damage" that is "extensive fire damage".
Your kid should be grown by time u get this thing fixed but he won't have any college fund cause it all went to bobcat
Clean it up an part it out cut your loss
You paid how much for that trashed out piece of junk? Can't imagine paying more than 1000 for a unit where everything is broken or faulty or missing...
That machine is to heavy to trailer round . What means more having a machine now to do your bizz or waiting for years to find what u need to getting it running and look at the money u lost waiting to fix a machine. A 550 or 595 would be better buy and is trailerable with A 3/4 ton truck
For the amount of labor it will take and the costs involved, you could have bought a later model working skid steer. Bobcat is not so reliable and very costly. Check with Andrew Camarata, he has been through all this.