Bobcat T86 First Look From A Mechanics Point of View

First look at the new Bobcat T86 loader from a mechanics point of view. We also look at some key features of the Super Flow Auxiliary option.

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[blessedfold]

There's a lot of appreciation in these comments for what you're doing. I have to agree. You are creating a lot of value here by giving a "mechanics perspective" on this. Keep up the good work guy.

[brimanco]

I hope the dealership where u work realizes that U would be the reason people would buy a machine! Having the knowledge U have is invaluable in today's market! Please keep the videos updated on this series machine if any problems arise as we all will be very interested! Thanks for all U do !

[frankcooper]

That's what I said ! Your Videos help people somewhat understand, but they Still have to Buy the Parts from Bobcat . Bobcat was not Losing anything !! 👍🇺🇸 !!

[DustinWegner]

This channel and you are world class, literally. Top 1% of mechanical education on these machines. Your subscriber count will continue to increase! Hopefully your channel is monetized. Your intelligence and teaching / explaining skills are second to none. Keep the videos coming out, we will watch every minute. Sincerely, thank you.

[chrisowen]

I'm glad you stated from a mechanic's standpoint only. After a few short years and so many hours these machines become a bleeding pig to the wallet !!!! Technology today comes with a enormous cost to maintain and repair down the road. I used to service a fleet of g-series 773's. They're all still in service .

[erichossenberg]

Amazing video. This deserves millions of views. Very well played out and explained

[jaekoletzky]

The review is well done and informative. Similar to competition the serviceability in the engine compartment looks absolutely brutal. Also, I am not a fan of the rear visibility on these Bobcats either. You can’t see behind you for love nor money same as prior Bobcat models….and this is very important if you’ve spent any amount of time operating these machines in the real world.

[tommyk]

I’ve been more impressed with the past Kubota engines than the newer Doosan engines. Our S570 air box cleaner is such a pain, and the fuel rail shows so much rust, yet we don’t use it in winter. But our older T590, powered by Kubota, is night and day better..just seems like maintenance overall is easier. BTW, your videos are great learning tools.

[jeffmaclean]

Wow great video thanks so much, my company runs one s870 and three t770 two have had fuel issues and the 870 also blew pump seals and filled the chain case with hydraulic fluid.now all the bugs are fixed and they are great machines.you have really taught a old dog a lot about these machines thanks again bud

[joehilty]

So initially I was under the impression Bobcat was going to integrate an auxillary oil cooler into this particular machine for hydraulic oil temperature control. My gripe with all the major compact track machine manufacturers is they say you can run attachments such as a Diamond forestry head or FAE mulcher and the machines will keep the hydraulic oil cool enough to run in summertime. That is not the case in any of the three machines I've tried; Tak, Bobcat or John Deere. Was hoping this machine would solve that problem. Doesn't appear they did that.

[ShainAndrews]

We ship a machine off to the shop every month. I'll be doing all I can to purchase ANY other manufacture for the next purchasing round.

[ep]

Great look at the machine! It's a beast! Always great videos!

[gerko]

Great explanation on the hydraulic system, much better than a salesman….thanks for the great videos..

[CopperCreekCuts]

Started following you a few weeks ago as I have been getting more into skid steers on YouTube and they recommended you. I am glad they did! Thanks for this video, can't wait to watch it! PS I would love your thoughts on the small 463/S70s, I haven't been able to find any videos on those specifically on your channel.

[paulsellers]

Wow, your YouTube poped up on my feed, I remember you from school in Denver! From Utah it’s Paul who sat behind you man, hope all is well love the videos

[tcraft]

Can you please make a short video about the operation of the t870 hydraulic track tension system? I put new tracks on mine and i want to understand exactly how they are supposed to function during and after track changes

[ericadams]

Looking to possibly replace my 2018 T770 with one of these, current Hrs 2600. I've been told to bump up my case drain to a 5/8 line straight to tank. and run 1" lines to my couplers. also have a couple guys telling me to crank up the main relief valve. I mainly forestry mulch and stump grind. But if I'm beating a dead horse and its time to replace the machine I'm curious of the case drain line size on the t86 also concerned with debris getting into the belly pan. Not uncommon to find mud holes in my line of work. Not sure if its best to fix up what I have now or try one of the R series out.

[andyjones]

Great video. I don’t think I’d have the patience for the tight quarters trying to change hoses etc. but that’s on all skid steers not just this one. They have to pack 10#s of poo in a 5# diaper. !

[ImportImageRacing]

Great write up, i suppose this could be next once i put some hours on my new 770

[KALI]

Hey that is a pretty nice flow testing setup! Could you do a video on other tools/shop equipment like that flow meter that you use to test equipment?