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Junior M · #41 07-29-2008, 10:17 PM

what do you mean if it was a bobcat you would be seasick?

bobcat_ron · #42 07-29-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Team Landscaping

Hey Ron, just a quick question: why am I seeing so many more bobcats with the tank tracks? What makes them better? I mean I think they're absolutely sick, but is there any reason?

Better floatation, traction, pushing power, and more bragging rights!

bobcat_ron · #43 07-29-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jlm335

what do you mean if it was a bobcat you would be seasick?

Every single one of our operators and just about every body else that has operated a Bobcat mini, Gravel Rat even made a good thread about his experience, complains about them being jerky when you try stuff like I posted, this Hitachi and every Cat and Takeuchi I ever ran is s-m-o-o-t-h as silk!

Junior M · #44 07-30-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bobcat_ron

Every single one of our operators and just about every body else that has operated a Bobcat mini, Gravel Rat even made a good thread about his experience, complains about them being jerky when you try stuff like I posted, this Hitachi and every Cat and Takeuchi I ever ran is s-m-o-o-t-h as silk!

ok,,,,,, i always liked the bobcat excavators...... and have never had a problem doing stuff some what similar to what your doing.. but i could understand if you meant you would be seasick if you were using a zhs bobcat.

Scag48 · #45 07-31-2008, 02:16 AM

Just the thought of Bobcat excavator pilot controls makes me cringe. The valving leaves a lot to be desired, IMO.

Gravel Rat · #46 07-31-2008, 02:27 AM

Yes Bobcat minis are horrible they are very hard to operate smoothly.

bobcat_ron · #47 07-31-2008, 10:42 AM

I've got some other vids of that mini, just listening to the machine, so, so much quieter than BobCat.

Junior M · #48 07-31-2008, 01:06 PM

i have never had a problem running bobcat excavator controls and noise is the best part.. haha waking up all those snooty people early in the morning!! haha

bobcat_ron · #49 07-31-2008, 03:09 PM

Here's 2 more of the Hitachi ZX27 in action:

Gravel Rat · #50 07-31-2008, 03:27 PM

You end up with a bad back and other back problems running machines that toss you around too much. Skidder operators that work in forestry have neck problems and pinched nerves etc. When I was running backhoe I would get sore hips because your always twisting in the seat running over rough ground.