Format: PDF (Printable Document)
File Language: English
File Pages: 462
File Size: 20.02 MB (Speed Download Link)
Brand: Bobcat
Model: 853 Loader
Book No: 6724012
Serial No: SN 512811001-512899999
Type of Document: Service Manual
$ 45
The Bobcat 853 is an older skid-steer class loader that still earns its keep loading trucks, running forks, and handling dirt and pallets all day. The service manual is what the shop or field tech grabs when the machine is down and they need real specs and step-by-step procedures, not safety tips. You use this when you're chasing a hydraulic issue, doing engine work, or trying to put a failed drive system back in service. If you're running a small fleet or your own 853, this is what keeps turnaround time short and guesswork low.
What this manual helps you do
Who this is for
This fits a shop mechanic, field tech, rental yard, or owner-operator who is actually repairing a Bobcat 853 within serial range 512811001 to 512899999. If you just need operating instructions or basic maintenance intervals, you want the operator's handbook instead.
FAQ
Q: Is this a searchable PDF and are the wiring diagrams readable?
A: Yes, these manuals are typically scanned or native PDFs you can search, and wiring diagrams are laid out so you can zoom in and read pin labels.
Q: How do I know if it covers my exact 853?
A: If your serial number falls between 512811001 and 512899999, this is the right service manual. If it doesn't, you need the manual for your specific range.
Q: Is this the right document if I'm only changing fluids and filters?
A: It will work, but it's overkill. For basic service and daily checks, the operator's handbook is simpler and faster to use.
Bottom line, if you're repairing or diagnosing a Bobcat 853 in that serial range, this is the right service manual. If your serial number is outside that range, it isn't.