Thanks Norm, that's kind of what I was looking for, probably just take a few minutes to get accustomed to it. Thanks guys

 

Pretty easy to do wheelies with as well....LOL. Don't hurt yourself man. Just remember to not accidently hit the throttle when you are going toward your house. The Case skidsteer is really easy to do a wheelie in.

 

if you get it doing the bucking bronco (bouncing ahead and back up and
down ) remember just let go of the levers it automatically stops
mitch

 

The Bobcat I run has foot pedals for the bucket controls. Little bit harder than the nicer ones with all hand controls.

I'll find the pic of me tearin around our church diggin a volleyball court.

Adrianspeeder

 

The hardest part is sneaking up on one.

 

I run the Bob Cat every single day for work 8 hours a day. It's very simple, but also you need common sense.

Obviously do not pick up more then the weight limit exceeds or you will get front heavy and flip forward. I've seen guys get thrown out of the Bob Cats as they hit a bump with to much weight lifting heavy objects and having the Bob Cat fall forward throwing the operator out of the cab.

where the seat belt on it, I know the bar goes down, but that can only help some in case of flipping.

I had to get certified for the Bob Cat a few years back, and have been running one since.


Other then that, its very simple. If your on rough Terran with Air filled tires watch your speed, as the Bob Cat will Jump around quite heavily and make you loose control. Its not to bad with the Solid tires if you have those coming, all solid tires do is beat the crap out of you on every single needle pebble you run over.

Make sure the Locking Levers are locked into place for the Forks, and the Bucket as they will fall off (common sense)

 

Ah, skid steers are cool.

Hey Neighbor... Ever seen the Skid Steer Rodeo at the Fair? Pretty neat. Im headin out to the Duct Tape Festival tomorrow. You?

 

Some decent tips and some funny ones as well.
Each Bobcat should have the operator manual behind the seat. I recommend spending a little time having a look at it before you get started. As one post said make sure you wear your seat belt. Also do not get in or out with the engine running. One bump or slip getting out or in and we have one less member asking questions around here. When I demonstrate with my guys I always grab a 2X4 and throw it on the lift arms and tilt the bucket back. SNAP! Attention getter for sure.
Read the Manual and be safe, it's a great piece of machinery.

 

1) Keep the bucket as low as you can without impeding the work at all times

2) Use a toothed bucket if you plan on actually digging

3) NEVER ENTER, EXIT OR OTHERWISE POSITON YOURSELF UNDER THE ARMS OR BUCKET WHEN RAISED WITHOUT THE SAFETY PROP IN PLACE.

4) DON"T ALLOW ANY CHILDREN IN THE AREA YOU'RE WORKING.

Bobcats offer virtually no working rearward vision, an Iowa family lost their son when his father ran over him.