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Bob Cat 873

Discussion in 'Heavy Equipment & Pavement' started by pcs, Apr 13, 2004.

  1. pcs

    pcs LawnSite Member
    from ON Canada
    Messages: 198

    Looking at buying a 1996 873 needs head gasket and has 4000hrs.

    Does anyone know how much a repair is for this?

    Is this a sign I should stay away from this machine?

    I don't want to be burned.

    Asking price is $13,000.00 CDN or $9,800.00 USD
     
    pcs, Apr 13, 2004
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  2. Tigerotor77W

    Tigerotor77W LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Germany
    Messages: 1,892

    A 1996 model year 873 is pretty old... Bobcat came out with the 873 in 1995. I would suggest against going for an 873 that's nearly $10,000 that has 4000 hrs. Would suggest looking at a newer, G-series 873 that has, say, 2500 hours. Just my two cents.
     
    Tigerotor77W, Apr 14, 2004
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  3. xcopterdoc

    xcopterdoc LawnSite Senior Member
    from Parkton NC
    Messages: 752

    The head gasket problem on the air cooled Duetz motors is pretty common. 4000 on any skid steer is ALOT! and at 10 k, thats ALOT of cash! Steer clear and find a better deal on a newer machine.
     
    xcopterdoc, Apr 16, 2004
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