Time to trade bobcat in??

[Gurp]

Hi,

I currently own 2 bobcats for my landscaping supply yard and have a question. I have a 2004 S250 and a 2008 S330.

I have had the S250 since brand new and it has 2200 hrs on it. I do not know the lifetime of these machines and wondering if it is time to trade it in and get another new one. The S250 was the first skid steer I have ever owned/worked with. It has the kubota engine. How many hours do you guys think I can run this machine for?

I have already changed the actuators once and it is time to change them again.

The pins on the arm lift seem to be worn down. Are the pins/bushings easily replacable on these machines?

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! :canadaflag:

[SellingIron]

I would a least take it to your local dealer and see what kind of deal they can give you right now. Used equipment is the only thing that really moves these days and having a 04 S250 sitting around to sell helps..2200 hours is not bad as long as you have taken care of the machine. oils, filters, grease etc. The only pins to really be concerned about are the bobtach pivot pins/bushings.

[Gurp]

Thanks for the reply!

Our local dealer has been great and has given us great service since day one. They are offering to give us $25000 CDN on this machine for trade in and the new machines have 0% interest right now for finance. That is why I am debating trading it in and just getting a new machine or hoping that nothing goes wrong with this machine and running it for a few more years.

The machine has been taken care of. Because i have employees taking care of it I know that it has missed its daily greasing on more than one occasion.