anybody a skid loader expert???

nstueve · Aug 31, 2013

Found a Mustang 2060 skid loader on local CL. They want $2500 without any attachments and the hydraulics don't work at all.

I was hoping there is someone that has been inside one of these things before to give me some insight... If it's a simple pump swap (I know pumps are $1400) and a flush of the system I think I could have a really good loader for cheap. compared with buying a good used one at $7500-$10K! Just wanted to know how the hydro systems are set up and if there could be a lot more costly repairs beyond a $1400 pump.

cheers,
Nate

TRISTATEFORESTRYEQUIPMENT · Aug 31, 2013

it could be a major problem, it could be something as simple as a hydraulic filter.

hope that helps

joe
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Mowingman · Aug 31, 2013

The Mustang line of machines is owned by Gehl. This machine could be a bargain, or it could be a costly money pit. No way to tell.
If a hydraulic component went to pieces internally, it could contaminate and ruin every hydraulic component on the machine, including the lift and tilt cylinders. Or, it could be a sinple fix as mentioned above.
For that price, I would take a chance. You can probably part it out and at least recover your investment.
Jeff

dieselfitter · Aug 31, 2013

If wheels don't drive and loader doesn't lift, my money is on the pump drive coupler. Skidloaders like that have three pumps stacked end to end. The first 2 larger pumps are hydrostatic to drive the wheels. One is right side the other is left side. On the end is a small gear pump to operate the loader. The drive coupler is common to all three pumps.

nstueve · Aug 31, 2013

So are all three tied together so if a pump did go bad it would ruin all three pumps, and the whole hydraulic system? Or is each isolated?

62hp diesel skid loader is so tempting to buy for that kind of money.

Also does anyone know if skid loader and particularly the mustangs have a cold weather disengage? For taking load off the engine in cold weather starts?

Cheers
Nate