Snow has arrived. Time to take the bucket off of my Bobcat 463 and setup the snowblower. #snowclearing #snowblower #hydraulic #bobcat #bobcatequipment #skidsteer #OurtBay
As a retired steam plant mechanic and watching you struggle with the quick attach I highly suggest some preventative maintenance spraying your spring mechanism with WD40 or PB Blaster to loosen up the latching pin mechanism. Also make sure your latching pins aren’t bent. Also spray contact cleaner on your electrical pin connectors to remove moisture and oxidation. Also be very careful releasing hydraulic pressure from quick connect. Cover the whole fitting and a socket extension with a rag before releasing pressure. There is bar clamp made by Irwin that is just for hydraulic hose connections. QC-Mate by XBoom Coupler (1/2" & 3/4" Duo-Jaw Set, 12” QC-Mate Clamp)
I was watching a video of the bar clamp from Irwin. I think that will solve my issue. There can be pressure on the Blower lines and pressure on the bobcat lines and the clamp should just push the connects together. I am ordering a set today. Hopefully solve my issue, before I end up having to replace the quick connects because of hammering on them. Thanks !
@@ourtbay Also, make sure there are no burrs or lips on the connectors. I've had to file a few down because of someone not taking their time and getting rough trying to connect the lines.
very useful machine to have for all seasons and all uses. Nice to see all the people offering helpful hints for easier hose hook ups. Merry christmas and Happy New Year. Be safe and stay warm.
Thanks for your comment. Yes it is nice to receive helpful hints. I ordered a tool that was suggested in a comment. I will video the use of it when it arrives. Hopefully that tool will help with the Quick Connect couplings. Happy New Year to you.
I kinda wish I had bought a large snow bucket instead of a blower. In the fall and spring the snow is too sticky to blow, my little bucket takes forever !! Thanks for watching, enjoy your machine!
If your struggling with pressurized lines you can loosen the hose to 90° fitting and push it on a couple times while wiggling the hose and it will let the excess oil leak out, not ideal and a little messy but rust protection and dust control isn’t always a bad thing. Also you can get screw in tire studs, company called Grip Studs makes some decent ones, give you a little more traction but not as much as tire chains.
Thanks for your tips. I ordered a tool from Irwin that may solve my hose connection issue. I will let everyone know after it arrives. I do not want to use tire chains, but your idea of using studs sounds good, that would give me a bit more grip in the winter, without marking up my driveway, I will look into them.
Glad you got the hoses hooked up, on my skid steer snowblower one thing I do to release the hydraulic pressure on the blower side is to make sure before unhooking the hoses the shoot cylinder in all the way in, so the oil is at its lowest and doesn’t have pressure on it, other thing you could do is loosen the fitting on the pressure side coupler on the blower so as you plug it in a small amount of oil will release letting the quick coupler to work easier. But hey you got it on and that’s all that matter, hope you had a great Christmas, cheers.
Good you got it hooked up. As a former service manager at a Bobcat dealer, I would suggest when you unhook the hyd lines, hook them together to solve that problem. You can use a punch to release the pressure on the machine. Keep them lubed and they will go together easily. Cover the fittings with a rag when releasing pressure. You will only loose a few drops of oil. Your bobtach pins and the holes in the attachment need to be clean and lubed. No need to work so hard. Fittings and bobtach parts are expensive.
Hi, thanks for watching and giving your suggestions. I have a slightly newer video called "Bobcat 463 - Snow Blower - Hydraulic Quick Connect Couplers". It shows a much better method than my hammering them on. I grease my fittings on my pins each year. It always takes a bit of help from a pipe to close the handles. My old girl used to work at a steel mill. I wonder if maybe the plate or pins got bent slightly. I know they should work much more easily. Oh well, she still serves me well.
Neat little machine and looks very capable with the right setup. You may find that changing up your snow blowing pattern would resolve some of the traction problems. If you start by clearing the entire area in front of the garage over to the vehicles while starting each initial pass from inside the garage before doing the rest of the driveway will keep you from driving through the snow and packing it down while you turn around then coming back and having to fight the packed down and now very slippery snow in front of the garage later on. For your hydraulic hoses, when you're done with the blower and ready to unhook it you should be able to relieve the pressure on the hoses with them still hooked to the machine. Turning the machine off but leaving the key on then cycling your aux flow circuit should do the trick. Something like WD40 sprayed on the lock collars of the quick couplers should help too, especially if they have water/ice in them. The next time you hook everything up should go together smoother with little to no residual pressure on the attachment or machine side. With the attachment side electrical plug, look at the outside of it underneath the twist collar. It will have 1 square notch and 2 small straight notches. It makes it easier to line up since those guides are visible on the machine side vs trying to see where the pins have to go. Also your quick attach pins should not be that hard, it should be a one hand deal. If they are regularly greased and none of the pivot bolts, bushings, springs, etc are worn out then it's possible the actual locking pin itself is damaged. With the pipe on them, the leverage is going to snap one of the handles off some day which makes for a fun repair when an attachment is stuck on the machine as well as worrying about whatever damage is done by the pipe when it goes flying as the handle breaks off. One final thing that's more of a personal annoyance then likely a major mechanical concern is starting/stopping the machine not at idle. It sounds like the machine starts at nearly full throttle and then gets shut down at full throttle. It's probably not hurting anything, it helps that it was plugged in to have some heat in the engine already but it's also not helping anything. Generally letting the machine start at idle and let it warm up some before use then let it idle and cool off for a minute or two after use goes a long way in longevity.
Hi, Thanks for your comments. I do in front of the garage first, then there is a raised sidewalk and with a curb by the driveway. I have to be careful at the corner of the curb and sidewalk or I will damage the auger on the corner. I will be ordering a tool from Irwin that should help with my hoses. Looks like a clamp, I will put out a video as soon as I can showing how it helps. Hope it helps ha ha. Have a Great Day !
I like to spray the heck out of my chute and auger area with silicone. It helps mitigate clog up and clean up which should be done after each use. There are aftermarket devices which help couple the hoses too which I'm sure you'll be researching soon I haven't tried it yet however, if there's a gap between the impeller and the housing, one can drill some holes into the impeller and connect Thick mud flaps from a tractor trailer cut to size to minimize the space between the impeller and the housing. Use a shim or coin for creating a small Gap between the impeller blades and the housing. This should improve throw and mitigate clogging especially when the snow is wet or slushy. Have a great New Year
Hi, Thanks for the idea about silicone spray. I will give it a try. Sounds like it may help. It is possible increased throw may help. Currently , when I push too hard into heavy snow, it packs tight in the chute. I have to shut off augers and dig it out by hand. Almost like that section of the neck of the chute was not designed big enough. But, I love it anyway, I just drive slower so not as much snow goes through that section of chute.
If you take a rachet extension and push the balls in the hole where you hook up the hoses it will release the pressure and makes it easier to hook up the lines you might get a little bit of fluid that shots back but the hoses hook up earlier every time
Thanks for the hint, I will give that a try. This summer I have to lift the cab to replace glow plugs. There is a connection behind the seat for heater hoses, it always gives me issues also. Same type of fittings. Happy Holidays !!
Nice Bobcat! I have a slightly older, smaller version (a Bobcat 440b) with the 18hp gas engine. It has an earlier version of the quick attach plate, and can connect various attachments, but I do not have external hydraulic or electric connections. I bought an HLA snow pusher for plowing, and fabricated a quick attach plate to an old Dearborn V-plow for the deeper stuff, but there are times I wish I could hook a blower up to it. I have tire chains on mine for traction, and while they work, they will tear up your driveway and sidewalk.
Wow, I did not realize they made smaller bobcats. I fit very snugly in my 463. if I gain 20 lbs. It would be too tight ! Sometimes, when the snow is wet, I wish I had a big snow bucket instead of a blower. Oh well, it does the job.
I have a 440 (the predecessor to the 440b). For the most part the 440, 453, 440b, 463 and S70 are very similar to each other, including in size. I actually will look up 463 and S70 part numbers for parts that are discontinued for my 440. The engine, pumps, and mechanical stuff are often different... but frame, cab and other components line up pretty often. The 440, 453 and 440b that are equipped with aux hydraulics really only run at around 6gpm. I have a broom that was converted from a 3 point tractor setup to Hydraulic. It kind of works, you just can't get too agressive with it. For a snowblower I'm sourcing parts to have a self-powered snowblower like you see with the snowblowers on ATV/UTVs. I had a 310 Bobcat prior to the 440. That was small and tight to sit in, but it was only 36" wide.
@@TylerBoespflug thank you for that information! I thought they were all about the same platform, but also thought I saw slightly higher capacity on the newer models- maybe due to the weight difference of the small diesel engines, radiators, coolant, etc? I like your idea for the blower, sounds like that could be the ticket! I found a grapple (built by HLA) that would work on these machines with an electronically actuated cylinder - I think that would be slick on my 440b, but apparently HLA thinks too, because it is very expensive. Overall, these are great skid loaders!
i have a 450 myself wit h the 18 magnum, i run an old berco atv snowblower on it with a gx390 honda powering it, its fricking awesome. i just bought a huge snowbucket and the 2 cylinder got sent today for brand new rebuild ( bad scoring inside the bore ) i cant wait to finish the winter with my new bucket :D i can upload some quick video if yall wanna take a look at it
I appreciate my hydrologic locking pins quite a bit more now! I just push a button, dump off the attachment, pick up the other, push the button the other way to lock it on... All without getting my lazy butt out. Granted "quick connect" hydros will still require me to get out... Shame those don't always work as intended!
Hi ! Thanks for watching my channel. You make me jealous with your hydraulic pins. Would make switch attachments so much easier. I wonder if they will ever make auto connect hydraulic connectors....
The Irwin clamps work great I have a set also on one of my bobcats while sitting in the machine with the bar down do everything but start it and turn the hydraulic button on and move the controls to release the pressure and on one of the older ones you turn the key to the left all way in one motion when turning it off and you will hear it release the pressure Hope this might help
Hi, Thanks for your comments, there is also pressure left in the disconnected attachment lines. The newer machines have all the features to help with this. But...They cost more than my old girl. I have another video "Bobcat 463 - Snow Blower - Hydraulic Quick Connect Couplers" It shows how I use the Irwin Clamp to solve my issue. Take Care ! Thanks for writing and watching
Not sure why you would make a comment about his health. If you watch some of his other videos, you will see he is actually quite agile and does some hard tasks without much help. Oh Well, Happy New Year to you.
My bobcat when i turn it off there is a position in the key ignition to release pressure in the auxillery hoses. So hooks up smooth next time. Holding the key back position for 10 seconds like the old auxillery position in a car when you playes your radio when not running. Hope this helps.
Thanks for your suggestion. My old girl does not have a fancy switch like that. Too bad. But I did find a solution that seems to work well. That is in another video. Have a great day!
The issue is because of pressure on the snowblower lines. I was watching a video of the bar clamp from Irwin. I think that will solve my issue. Thanks!
Hey just noticing a few things. There’s a possibility your attachment pins may be bent, or need to be pulled out and cleaned. Shouldnt really have to use a cheater bar on them if theyre straight, clean, and greased. The hydraulic couplings tend to get stuck sometimes when not used much. Alittle wd-40 and some wiggling from time to time helps them not seize up. Keep the electrical connector clean and put dielectric grease on it. That little collar on the connector gets all boogered up sometimes. Just keep that clean. And for more traction, try getting a set of narrow rims and tires for one of these 463/s70’s and get the tires foam filled. That will help a ton with traction in the snow.
Thanks for your suggestions. My pins are greased, they have grease nipples. I will have a look when it is warmer to see if they are straight, may be the issue. The dielectric grease would most likely help with freezing issues, I will try that. As for traction, I kind of like spinning around, doing fast spins to go the other direction. I am worried that chains or studs may tear up my pavers. Thanks for watching ! Have a Nice Day !
Hi, I have a 318D John Deere skid loader and had trouble getting my hydraulic hoses hooked up also. I found out that I wasn't releasing the pressure properly. For my skid loader while setting in the seat as if I was going to drive it. I put the machine in park, turn off the machine with the key, and the park switch in the park position, which has three positions, park, neutral, and on or running position. I put the park switch in the neutral position with the key off. Then I turn the key, which also has an off, neutral, and on position, to the neutral position. Then I have to cycle my seat restraining bar that goes across my lap. Then I run all my " control levers", up, down, sideways until I no longer hear the hydraulics from the hoses sort of relax. That means the pressure has been released from the hydraulic system. When I first was hooking it up and not knowing the procedure I had a terrible time, and one time I even took a big wrench and loosened one of the connectors to let the pressure off. That is when I discovered that all the times before I hadn't been recycling my restraining bar after I turned the key to a neutral position. I know it sounds complicated but it really isn't. Step 1, is set in the seat. Step 2, I pull the restraining bar down to a working position. Step 3, the park switch is already in the park position, put it in the neutral position. Step 4, turn the key to the neutral position. Step 5, raise and lower the restraining bar, I do that a couple of times just to be sure. Step 6, I move the control levers back and forth up and down. That should release all the pressure. Once you do that it takes just a little pressure to push the hydraulic hoses into position. Not sure about your little machine but that is what it takes for mine. Just thought I would let you know. Thanks for showing us your machine! J.R.
Thanks for your suggestions. They may help someone with a similar machine as yours. I have another video on my Bobcat Quick Connect Couplers that may be of some interest to you.
Hi, thanks for the tip. I do lube them, but it seems that there is pressure in the hoses which causes me issues. I know that I may break the quick connects, I cringe when I hit them. Apparently the newer 766 has a button to release the pressure. That sure would be nice.
@@ourtbay you do not keep your hydraulic couplers clean and lubed or you would not struggle with them. That was the point of the comment. Get them cleaned up and lubed. They will work like they should.
Hey there new subscriber ! Good luck with your channel As I’m also a north western Ontario RU-vidr ! Liked your video with the little skid steer as we do lots of videos with our machinery
If he puts tire chains on the rear wheels you won't have a problem with sliding we have a Toyota bobcat and that's what I did even in ice it goes straight no sliding it does help the machine is really not that heavy so it's not going to hurt anything
Hi, Sorry, My snow blower is in my back garage. I can tell you that it is a Bobcat make and is 48 inch wide. Your 643 has a wee bit more power would probably throw the snow pretty good with it. When I get to it, I will add model to your comment. Have Fun !!
Hi Thanks for watching ! The little bobcats are hard workers, I use mine for many jobs in summer and winter. Of course, if I was using it to make a living I would want tracks to make damage to lawns minimal, the tires tear up grass pretty quick ! My bucket can lift around 700 lbs., I have hooked a weight on the back to let me lift a bit more without tipping. Sometimes I wish I had a snow bucket instead of the snow blower, oh well cannot have it all.
Me deu dezespero ele acoplar as manguieras, era so ele lubrificar as entradas. Falta de manunteçao simples. E para que bater a porta dessa maneira, mostra a falta de cuidado com a ferramenta que lhe sustenta. DEUS ME LIRE GENTE ASSIM
Oi Estou feliz que você tenha se divertido com o meu vídeo. Obrigado por assistir. Se você assistir ao meu vídeo "Bobcat 463 - Soprador de Neve - Acopladores Hidráulicos de Conexão Rápida" você verá a solução real para o problema. Minha máquina está bem mantida, a pressão nas linhas é o problema. Tenha um ótimo dia !
The cab has heat. Chains would give too much grab and load the snow too fast into the auger. The chute then plugs up. So...I just slip slide away. Happy Holidays !!
Thanks for leaving a comment. Nope the issue is Pressure in the hydraulic lines. I recently put out another video Hydraulic Quick Connect Couplers that shows a better way to handle the issue than a hammer. Ha Ha Have a Great Day !
Not sure why you ask. I only run at full throttle while working, and half throttle when starting it. It is diesel not gas, my glow plugs are all kaput so in the summer I will take the time to replace them, for now I must plug in the heater for a few hours before starting.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. If you watch my other videos on my Bobcat, you will see why I was having an issue, and a good way to easily put on the hoses in this environment. If it was a new machine it would be so simple with the pressure relief valves, but alas it is up in years.
I was watching a video of a QC-MATE bar clamp from Irwin. I think that will solve my issue. There can be pressure on the Blower lines and pressure on the bobcat lines and the clamp should just push the connects together. I am ordering a set today. Hopefully solve my issue, before I end up having to replace the quick connects because of hammering on them. Thanks !
Hi, Thanks for watching and commenting. Like is hard sometimes, but people must keep on trying as hard as they can. Eventually Life gives you good times to balance out any troubles you have.
Hi, thanks for watching and giving your suggestion. I have a slightly newer video called "Bobcat 463 - Snow Blower - Hydraulic Quick Connect Couplers". It shows a much better method than my hammering them on. I would need something other than wd40, so they do not freeze on me in the cold. Maybe a silicone spray?
Hi Mike, Thanks for your suggestion. However I cannot afford swapping out my quick connect couplers, so I will stick with the Irwin-QC clamp as shown in my video called "Bobcat 463 - Snow Blower - Hydraulic Quick Connect Couplers" it seems to do the trick. I will be changing my lube on my Quick Connects to something that does not freeze in the winter.
Well if you kne how to operate machinery you would KNOW if you shut down the machine and then cycle the aux. hydraulics BEFORE you unhook the blower or any attachment you will NEVER struggle to hook your hydraulics up.
Hi, thanks for watching and giving your suggestions. Unfortunately that method does not work for all situations. There are even tools that were developed to assist when encountering the issue. I have a slightly newer video called "Bobcat 463 - Snow Blower - Hydraulic Quick Connect Couplers". It shows a much better method than my hammering them on. Have a Nice Day !
the one thing I think you may benefit from is a set of tracks. I ran a bobcat with tracks and it was amazing…the only thing that slowed me down with a big bucket load (push)was ice. Your place looks very familiar… 102 west by chance?
Hi Steve, I wish I had tracks for running on lawns etc. For snow blowing I get a kick out of slipping around spinning in a tight circle etc. Yes 102 west. Thanks for watching and commenting. You may like another video of mine, on "hydraulic quick connect couplers"
@@ourtbay coming into town today verified my location hunch…we are 4 miles apart. 👍👍 Hope we get rid of those hideous x-Canada speeding monsters real soon. 😉
@@FourSeasonsNorth4x4 Cool ! almost neighbors. I wish we could stop the transports coming down this road, however, pushing them through Kakabeka would cause great havoc in that village. We need a bypass around Kakabeka or those darn trucks should FOLLOW the speed limits. Some, not all, of the drivers pass by my house at very speeds. They are the real issue.
