Posted 1/27/2014 16:59 (#3640224) Subject: Mirror in a skid loader
EC IA
Would like to have a rear view mirror in my skid loader. Not much room to mount one.
Thought maybe up front like a sun visor in a car. Want it to fold up so it is out of the
way to get in & out. Did a little google search, but hadn't found what 'm looking for.
Anybody do anything like this ?
Bobcat 873
Posted 1/27/2014 17:08 (#3640239 - in reply to #3640224) Subject: Re: Mirror in a skid loader
Decatur, IN
I have one in my bobcat just like a rear view mirror if your tall like me it's a challenge to use. Mine was in my machine when I bought it. Will see if there is a brand on it tomorrow.
Posted 1/27/2014 17:34 (#3640321 - in reply to #3640239) Subject: Re: Mirror in a skid loader
Randolph county NC
I put one in mine that I just stuck to the top console. Think I got it at advance auto. Just peel off and stick it where you want. It's been there several years without falling off. Very helpful and saves a stiff neck
Posted 1/27/2014 17:34 (#3640324 - in reply to #3640310) Subject: Re: Mirror in a skid loader
EC IA
Guess that would be a possibility. Hadn't thought of that.
Might be a little over kill, but better than backing into something.
Anybody recommend a cheap camera that would work good for a
job like this.
Posted 1/27/2014 17:44 (#3640365 - in reply to #3640224) Subject: RE: Mirror in a skid loader
E.Central MN
I know New Holland lists a mirror as an accessory that can be added, thought it looked a bit spendy but like you I'm getting tired of twisting my neck to see what's behind me. I thought I even saw one for sale that fit a Bobcat a while back, might have been on Ebay, not positive.
Posted 1/27/2014 17:58 (#3640413 - in reply to #3640224) Subject: Back up camera
SE Michigan
Back up camera???? Not that expensive and might be worth a try. I sure if you get creaive on where to mount the cam, you might be able to keep it clean
Posted 1/27/2014 18:14 (#3640470 - in reply to #3640424) Subject: RE: Back up camera
EC IA
Your right, not much room for a monitor. Guess I could hang it from the ceiling also.
I like the mirror that DocBoy mentioned. Thats what I had in mind. Might check with
Bobcat in the morning, first.
Thanks, everybody, for your input.
Posted 1/27/2014 18:18 (#3640484 - in reply to #3640470) Subject: RE: Back up camera
NC KS
I have the same skid steer and thought of the same thing as you. The ebay one that Docboy recommended might not work on mine as I have a cab with glass up there where it mounts.
Posted 1/27/2014 19:01 (#3640630 - in reply to #3640413) Subject: Re: Mirror in a skid loader
SE MN
Napa or another parts store should sell the small peel and stick convex mirror that you would put on a pickup mirror. Have one in mine right above the door on the rops in the cab. Not perfect but does work good for plowing snow!
Posted 1/27/2014 18:15 (#3640477 - in reply to #3640224) Subject: RE: Mirror in a skid loader
Bourbon, Indiana
I have the same skidsteer as you and this summer bought a little round mirror and mounted in almost above my head.. doesn't do a lot of good cuz its so small but at least I can see if anything major is behind me.
Posted 1/27/2014 18:31 (#3640526 - in reply to #3640224) Subject: Re: Mirror in a skid loader
Pennyrile, West Ky.
I have two round stick ons on the backside of the two front corner post,,,,not the best but beats nothing,,, there really aren't that many options considering cramped space and access......
Posted 1/27/2014 18:58 (#3640620 - in reply to #3640224) Subject: Re: Mirror in a skid loader
Central NC, Rowan County
Google "panoramic style rearview mirror". Neighbor has one in his 773 like that, it's only about 2" tall. Never noticed it being in the way and I have run it quite a few hours.
Posted 1/27/2014 19:50 (#3640894 - in reply to #3640224) Subject: RE: Mirror in a skid loader
Iowa
bobcat sells one for that model. Also the back door on them is pretty tough so you can run into a lot of stuff before repairing it. I backed into a salesmans car with mine because the guy pulled up right behind me and I never look back.
Posted 1/27/2014 21:29 (#3641325 - in reply to #3640224) Subject: RE: Mirror in a skid loader
SW MN
I have tried mirrors and been somewhat disappointed. Finally went to a CabCam and am glad I did. Sunny days with fresh snow it glares too much, but otherwise has saved many fenceposts from my high range backing.
Posted 1/27/2014 23:39 (#3641629 - in reply to #3640224) Subject: RE: Mirror in a skid loader
I went to the outside with a convex on each arm. I usually have the arms down when backing up, otherwise I need to twist my head. I've been happy with these.
Posted 1/28/2014 15:46 (#3642998 - in reply to #3641629) Subject: RE: Mirror in a skid loader
NW Iowa. / SW Arizona
Did you got with the universal or bracketed ones? If universal did you have trouble with it falling off? Looks like these should work pretty good, a little spending but what isn't anymore.
Posted 1/28/2014 17:55 (#3643347 - in reply to #3640224) Subject: Re: Mirror in a skid loader
Wi
Our Cat's all have panoramic rear view mirrors in them. When new they work great. But its hard to keep back window clean enough to see anything and you are still limited on viewing. Looking forward to backup camera on D series and if I were you I would look into a cheap one triggered by reverse alarm if you dont want it on all the time. Our Cat mirrors do work good if the windows are clean though and usually do not get bumped when getting in and out.
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