Bobcat T66. My honest review as a contractor. 

I actually am a test engineer at Bobcat and I am always looking for videos like this. I love to see what real customers are saying about the equipment I’m testing everyday. As far as your question about when the backup camera comes on, yes it is adjustable. Under the cab there is a roller switch that is mounted to your “sticks”. There are two screws you can loosen and adjust the switch as needed.

“I bet you never seen someone put their whole foot in a skid steer before.” 😂😂

I'm a owner operator and have ran bobcats for the last 30 years. This is a good review. Bobcat I feel is starting to cut corners. As much as these machines cost they need to be bullet proof.

Long live the hand foot controls!

Dude great review. I thought you were a huge RU-vidr just based on the quality of the video. You deserve some more credit, it will come be grateful for what you have. New subscriber

Love this review. Very honest and straight forward. Had a couple laughs too at your comments. A review with a sense of humor!

I’m a bobcat salesman, I don’t sit behind a desk…. Lol. I’m out in front of the customers just about everyday. Doing free demos in central Wisconsin. Nice video….. honesty at its best!!!!!! Great video .

That’s an Awesome Review!! First time I think I really watched an honest review! And I usually hate watching reviews but I loved this one!! Keep the videos coming!!

Great review! as a bobcat dealership technician it’s great to here these kinds of reviews so us techs can help relay this information to engineering, thank you! For your back up camera: the camera activates once the computer detects two switches on the handle linkage are engaged (left side and right side), these two switches are adjustable and very easy to adjust so that you don’t have to pull back very far on both sticks for the camera to activate.

Great review from actual user. Valuable for someone looking to buy. Keep it up

Just picked up my 2022 today. Wish I wouldva watched this before driving 600 miles (one way) to get my new (148 hour) machine…. Great video. Thanks for your time and effort

Haha I just tapped a planter with my weights and took a little chip out of it. Haha.. I was going to get a 21 bobcat, but took a 19 instead because of of the door, rear lights and a couple other little things... but I absolutely love my t595. Yes the bobcat emblem is awesome! Bobcats are aggressive kitty's, so it fits the machine well. Edit... I enjoy my pilot controls over sticks anyday.

I will never buy one now after listening to this review. Once they address these issues , I will . Great review . Just bought the ditch witch stand on , monster of a machine . Looking for a cab skid now . Will hold off on the bobcat for now

Also open your door and glow your plugs while your outside the loader.. You can take that code setting off when your running your machine often and use your door key. Put on your key chain.

Awesome down to earth review. Great job!

Just found your channel today. Nice video with some very strong points. Interested to see it in the dirt working!

One of the funniest best reviews I've watched. @Bobcat you need to float guys like this some $ or at least complimentary time in your machines for real average operator reviews/input.

There are grease fittings on the quick attack on the sides that grease the quick attach pins. Changing attachments is always easier if you keep those greased

Top-notch commentary.... amazing review man love to hear all the bad!

Picked A Bobcat left over 2019 T650, and Love it 500 hrs on it and no issues, yes the front door sucks for sure. Just Subscribed, Great honest review, Take Care and Stay Safe 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

Nice Bobcat ! The guys down at fairview heights il. have always been very nice to me and great getting parts for my 463 Bobcat !!

Great Review. I've had a S250 for years on our farm and run lots of neighbors numerous brands of machines and they all have their weakness's and strong points. What I've come to notice is my Bobcat rarely has any mechanical issues compared to the neighbors machines. I have around 3600 hours on it and it doesn"t use or leak any motor or hydraulic oil. Out of all the equipment on our farm, (and there's a lot of it) the Bobcat is my most reliable machine, and it gets used the hardest of any of the equipment. Just a FYI on the hydraulic oil fill tube design. I agree it sucks. I complained to my dealer about it too and he sold me a lid with a built in clear hose that screws onto my hydraulic oil 2.5 gallon jug so adding oil is a piece of cake now. I also use the same lid on my John deere and Kubota 2.5 gal jugs and it works perfect. I think the lid was $10 and worth every penny.

So what if a hydraulic line breaks and your bucket is up and it starts on fire are you toast or does it come down automatically if there is no pressure?

Good review, I do find that some of these things are operator perspective. You can lift the arms for easier access to certain things. And being an operator myself we don’t have issues with our quality of metal because we are going around and hitting things on our sites we slow it down a notch and all our equipment is in great shape. I see way to many guys going balls out hitting things and like you said profit is gone. All around great review as we are looking at getting T66 to compete with our Deere 325

Probably the best review ive ever seen hope you do more 😂😂

Seat heater, hydraulic level glass location, and that door...basically the only real gripes....other than that excellent review. Thanks.

I really appreciate the honest review!

I’m trying to change the bucket out for fork lift and a grapple bucket. Can you give me hints on what and how to change to different implements

Great video, just subscribed, I hope you continue with project videos!

Good review, I agree, more actual users should do reviews of kit. Plenty do it with cars why not machines, Ive done a few videos on the kit I run myself for the same reason. You've gained another subscriber, keep it up

We got a 2021 New Holland c327. Super nice. 10” iPad looking screen and all the time camera.

We have the same machine we got all hand controls and love it (small construction company) but it’s awesome.

Pertaining to the camera coming on late or at full stick, does your backup alarm also not come on until full stick? They should be activated by the same switches and those switches may need to be adjusted under the cab.

Great review!!! Thank you! I’m glad to see another Dinosaur operator. I have ran one since ‘98. I thought I would have to go with joystick and learn to run all over again. One thing I seen on the dealer lot was inside the track and under carriage I could see drive line/lines. If cleaning out mud don’t get it the #4 rocks will. I don’t want to, even though I bring it home ever night, I don’t want to deal with pressure washer and the sludge aftermath. Back in the day when they had machines on the lot with both old and new model side by side behind the track clearance is lower. Many times of the year I feel I need a periscope. Thanks for your honest review and was entertaining

I have a 2023 t76 and the fixed most of those little problems!

Hi, Maybe i missed a segment but what is your opinion on the 7 Pin Controller For Bobcat Loaders from Skidsteer Genious? I saw your review under their product page and that is how I came to your video...I am looking to control my 12v snowblower swivel chute with the factory bobcat cab stick controls..Thanks and I will await your knowledge on this controller..

Great content 😂😂 I’m looking into buying one myself

They could’ve just made the back door way heavier and those guards thicker and ditched the counterweights. Those kind of seem like something that was added because the rear end wasn’t heavy enough in the first place.

I work at ERB off Gravois in Fenton. Curious if you gave us a chance? After watching your review I feel like you’ve would have been happy with the deer as well. Great review, please give Erb a chance at a Mimi excavator when you need one. 👍🏻

I have a brand new Bobcat s570 and that door issue is very annoying. But overall my machine has every bell and whistle and having air conditioning and heater and a radio and hydraulic quick attach for quick bucket change my bobcat is a dream and does any job easy and fast and can lift 2000 lbs. I love Bobcat!!

Good review. Hopefully you’ve realized you can start it without waiting for the computer to boot up and put in your code. You can turn on A/C and use bobtach without putting in the code. The loud noise from the interior computer is so annoying. Having the door not able to open is my other big complaint. Other than those couple things, it’s a great machine.

Beast video and thanks for making it brother!

I was looking at the Cat 259D3 would you know if this was the comparable model to that? I want to price out a Bobcat too just trying to compare apples to apples

Omg we have a 76. An God help it rides soooo ruff. Other than that, small seat,an tiny step I like it. Man i so agree w a lot of what u said here. Esp the phone falling out part. 289d is my fav

To clean your floor you have a 3x6 rubber grommet you can pop out and hose out the floor.

Wicked video. The battery is the most common thing stolen out of our mahcines. I wish it was under the seat lol.

How well does that machine multi-function? I’ve got a 2020 T770 and the reason i leaned towards it vs the T650/T76 was the multifunctional power. Also how does that machine float on the softer soils? I tried the T76 and it was a bit heavy for the 12 inch tracks that it came with..

How’d you get the code to come up right away? Got a T76 at work and it does exactly what you said about the code taking forever to come up when you go to start it

i bought a brand new r-66 and gave it back to them. i am 71 years old and have run bobcats over 40 years and have never given a machine back to them. The main reason was that they went to electronic hydraulics and dumped the linkage hydraulics. grading is a nightmare with this r-series. They also put these huge foot controls in it if you run foot controls like i do. i even tried pilot controls and the hydraulics were still a nightmare. you never know what you will get when you try and run the pedals. The last thing is they removed 6" off the back to make it easier to get to thos hydraulic lines and the tracks throw all the dirt over the side of the machine. Terrible machine and i owned 4 t-190's that imo was the best track macine they ever made.They are still making the 450 and 595 with the linkage hydraulics which i got instead. the only think i liked about the 66 was the motoe had a bit more power than my t-590 and uses a bit less fuel. I have no idea why bobcat did not test the r-series before putting it into production. i feel sorry for anyone that buys this machine unless there is a way to go back to linkage hydraulics.

For my bobcat t66 the headphone jack/ usb port area is not inserted in the cab very well to the point were sometimes ill get in and it just fell out and I gotta push it back into its spot. not my favorite thing,

Caterpillar door is the damn same! Drives me nuts!!!

Why did they make it so you have to open the cab to replace them battery? Impossible to do in a short ceiling shed in the winter.

Great review. Actually looking at buying one of these with joysticks. Got it priced @ $66k. Running a S550 now. Where are you out of?

Finally a video coming from a user not sales man!!!

Good stuff. And funny guy. Thanks bud. In market for a TL and bobcat is one I’m looking at. Dave

Great review

As I’m watching your video when you press the ignition button, no shit my dog turned his head it was that loud, damn bobcat let everyone know your about to fire that baby up😂😂😂

Do you have your CDL? I want to get into side work but don’t have mine. Is 70k out the door accurate?

Great review. To answer your question about the horsepower of the Takeuchi, the TL8 is 74 hp. Comparable machines except the TL8 is heavier I think. Mine weighs 9180 lbs with the tooth bucket on it. BTW, I bought the TL8 because of the roll up door.

I owned Bobcats for years. But when all the companies started adding doors that actually interfere with the safe operation of these units I went with Volvo and the side door option. Liked it immensely. Have since replaced the Volvo with a JCB which is basically the same as the Volvo. Nothing against Bobcat or the other units but I seen a skid steer roll over driver trapped inside the cab for a considerable amount of time because door was in a position that didn’t allow it to open. In my 40 years of skid steer work I’ve never upset one but on the chance one of my operators or I did the thought of being trapped helped me make my decision. Enjoyed your content. 👍 🇺🇸🦅🌏⚓️🇺🇸

Just got one priced out same set up with all the options and coming in at $80k. What did you pay roughly?

Have the same door issue with newer case models. Want to rip the GD door off at times

I've been wanting to run one of these. I work at a sod farm, I have for 10+ years, I'm a foreman on one of the crews, there's a few crews, I'm also the main mechanic, & since we're seasonal, I stay on all year to service equipment, which there's alot of, but we run 8 or 9 bobcat t590's, bought all new, & I used to like them but my main complaint is the main drive hoses that run to each drive hub, & the stupid drive belt setup. They work perfect until 1000 plus hours. Then the belt & pulley comes off, usually brakes the bolt. & We run 2 per crew, one to haul in pallets of sod on jobs, & one constantly runs a 5 & 6ft Rockhound cage, & it doesn't help the drive hoses, it's constant break downs with lines, & belts, & other things. We've been with bobcat for years, but it's unbelievable that when they reach 4000 hours they seem to fall apart. & It's rough on me being a foreman, plus fixing them. Don't get me wrong I love bobcat, but when you've got 2 down, waiting on parts one in the shop, you fix 2 drive hoses on one, & 2 more blow it gets old, we check fluids, grease daily, sometimes twice a day, there very well taken care off. We've tried case, Kubota, cat, & few others. I love the cat for the simple fact of serviceability, & visibility. & I tilted the cab & everything's so easy to get to, on bobcat, changing a drive hose, it's almost impossible to do without popping the track off. We grade new construction, new homes, pretty tight spots, & the visibility was great. But we just got in a t66 we're gonna demo & I'm anxious to see how it is compared to the t590's & the cat.

Hello I am on buying market, I need a advice Bobcat T770 or Takeuchi tl12 Which one you will recommend? Thanks

Glad to know it’s not just me on the worthless stickers. Ripped a third of them off on my first power wash. COME ON!!!!

cant hear the radio in my new t740. doesnt bug me much as I dont use it and didnt want it but still

Same Door issue with the ASV RT40.. BUT... Pretty Easy to take it off. Flip Up sounds like THE answer.

What's up with that side mounted filter right above the engine?

If you’re getting one to use for a homestead/some land clearing would you get this (T66, T76, or JCB TELESKID 3TS-8T)

Before purchasing this bobcat, did you look at the JCB tele skid? it doesn't have any of these problems that you've surveyed.

How did they tint the side windows ? I have all mine tinted but the sides because of the cage

Good review. I feel like my Deere 325G is easier to access and service but there are some things I see on your machine that are nicer as well

i stg when i try to open the door and the bucket is a high and i need to load somthing on to my truck the door wont open i need a second person so i took it off

after running these vs the JD skids i prefer to run the JD's now. they just feel more polished overall. the joysticks feel much more natural, personal preference i know xD. anything beats a shovel though.

What percent tint do you have on windows?

Yup... that phone holder is annoying. I have a T76 and the only way to keep my phone in there is to spread the elastic straps so it holds my phone in with half of it hanging out. My other complaint is under the cab there is a piece of angle iron for the battery holder that sticks up and the cab bangs on it when tracking on concrete and it's annoying to me so I had to put some rubber between it and the cab. Problem solved. Overall I LOVE the machine!

Have You have any problems with with back up camera not working

Looking for a trac unit now for my 126 acre "hobby" ranch. Going to cut in some new trails, new perimeter fence, extend a few pastures, etc. Used a t680 for a while and loved it. Do not want def but I need a large machine. Going to buy new because i just dont want a beat up used machine. Lot of good equipment out there. My point is this is a much harder decision to make than I anticipated. A t86 with all the attatchments I want is around 225k. So not a cheap undertaking. Great honest assessment. Leaning Bobcat but I like the 333g Deere too. Any opinion on that?

Bobcat is so awesome I use their 2018 7 series their doors suck I usually take them off but I love them in general. That and mud in the floorboards is a killer. The older one the site glass is way up. But the fill is way on the top of motor under cowl

Lol. Great video..funny but serious. Man you make the engineers job easy..I’m not even an engineer and could of redesigned and fabricated all your suggestions just off of your info in a day or two, even the battery location you mentioned I think is a good idea and probably is doable.

the counter weights cant you in put them inside ? looked like a lot of room

The issues you addressed make me so much happier I went with a SVL-75. Although bobcat has been doing for so long doesn’t mean they’re doing it right.

Door design on the T66 is better than on the T650. You can actually open up the door when the bucket is up a few inches. But on the T650 if the bucket was even slightly curled downward you couldn't open the door.

From watching Andrew Camarata, it feels like Bobcat is the home owner brand of skid steers

Man this video's awesome, I came across it and just ended up watching it😂

What tint are u running and did u pull out the windows to install I have a s66 and was looking into installing tint but scared to pull the windows lol

what's kind of fuel consumption do you with the T66?

Grammer designed the seat , shipped to bobcat with heat option and switch on back of seat

Hello, great video. Can you help me out, I’m about to get a new t76, wide tracks, bobcat engine, backup camera reversing fan, auto level bucket, ride control enclose cab, power tach and set of forks with bucket, 2 speed for $79k. The only thing I found out is that the machine isn’t high flow. Is this a problem for me. I have a masonry business and some excavation as well, that’s why I’m planning to get this machine. Here is more info. P29 performance package C68 comfort package Is the high flow very necessary considering the work I do? What do you think about the cost? Your answers are appreciated. Thanks.

271 Hours on my T-66 and the engine is blown. Mine has ate at least 5 gallons of anti-freeze since I bought it. I think there is a LOT more to these having disappearing anti-freeze that they are saying. We'll see if Bobcat stands behind it or not.

I just wished that they would have sealed the inside a little better, it collects so much dirt and if you leave that dirt in there and you get a good rain you've got a lake in the bottom of your pan because of that dirt clogged all your drain ports so you have to clean that up before it rains or your battery's underwater you have a lot of sloshing going around underneath there other than that I think the sight glass for the hydraulic is bad and the dadgum door seal.

The comment "It's like 900 dollars a gallon" had me dying!

I'm a tow truck operator and I deliver alot of these to job sites. I have got to run them as well. I think there under power. Trying to pick up dirt and moving it, it lags down and you gotta slow down moving to regain power. It's kinda annoying

Would you compare the performance to a T595??

My dad was driving a bobcat and the engine quit and he could get out because the arms were up a bit. He had to wait for us to get the machine running to get out, we were very close to breaking the window to get him out.

I work as a mechanic at a bobcat dealer. And we get a lot of same questions like youre comments🤣

I agree. We took our door off. Not ideal but so much easier to get in and out.

Thanks for your review. Sounds like you bought a Bobcat based on emotional ties to Dealer. I looked at all the brands befor I purchased my Kubota 75-2. The Bobcat had too many negative issues for me. You are showing a lot of them. I have over 800 hrs. on my Kubota so far and have had zero issues so far. I am looking hard at the JCB Teleskid right now. Like the side door and telescoping boom. And no emissions due to them being rated at 74 HP.

Have a t650 looking to get a new one are the new ones better ?

Should have got a tl10v2. I grew up on bobcats, 753, 773, 873. They would lift more than the machine would support but with a good operator could make it work. Newer bobcats like the s850 don’t compare to the older machines that are well kept. Just like most companies the have the reputation but now down scaling quality and power