Bobcat 322 1.6T Mini Excavator With 3 Buckets

Bobcat 322 1.6 ton Mini Excavator I've had this for about 5 or so years now, but no longer own a large property and have finished all the heavy work in my new garden, so it's time for it to go. If you are not familiar with these machines, you can look up the specs on the web. For example: www.everythingattachments.com/Bobcat-322-mini-excavator-specs-attachments-s/9080.htm As a quick overview of the important features:3 cyl Kubota diesel engine (11.7kW)Expandable tracks (min width 980mm, max is approx 1500mm)Dozer blade with end extensions for when using the tracks expandedHammer/Auger piping (I've never used it, assume it works)Two speed travelSwinging boom3 buckets (750mm mud bucket, 450 and 300mm trench buckets)Manual quick hitch (single pin to swap buckets)The engine starts really well. Even after sitting for long periods of time, it will fire up straight away with about 5 seconds on the glow plugs. I often leave it for over a month and have no troubles.

Minimal oil leaks, it doesn't seem to lose any engine or hydraulic oil. Note that the throttle cable has seized up and I haven't gotten around to getting a new one. Basically I just hook up the throttle in the engine bay to bring it to operating speed. Not a big deal as you generally leave it running at constant speed while using it anyway. It's not a new machine and many of the joints have a bit of play in them.

If you want to use it to open your beer bottles, it probably isn't for you but if you want to move dirt around the yard and don't have a fortune to spend on a new machine, then it's ideal. I strongly recommend you have a look before committing to buy by bidding to make your own assessment if it's suitability for your purposes.