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1996 Melroe Bobcat 873 Skid Loader - A1303

PublicSurplusEquipmentπŸ“Duluth, MN

⚠️Moderate damage flagged

GovAuctions Summary

A 1996 Bobcat 873 diesel skid loader, 2,429 hours, with fair operation but bald tires, oil leak, rusty body, and poor interior. Used-equipment dealers and contractors needing a workhorse buy these for jobsite use or parts. Get the hydraulic leak located and assessed before bidding, as a slow seal weep differs vastly from a cracked main line; also check whether the strobe light and auxiliary hydraulics offset the missing attachments.

Estimated flip margin and comp range available with Pro. Summary may occasionally contain inaccuracies; check the full description before bidding.

Current Bid

$0

2 bids

Time Left

5d 15h

Ends Aug 26, 2026

Bid history

since Aug 20

$2,575+$2,025 (+79%)$4,600

Market demand: Equipment like this sell about 89% of the time, typically ~18 bids. Based on 5,482 completed sales over the last year.

GovAuctions Summary

A 1996 Bobcat 873 diesel skid loader, 2,429 hours, with fair operation but bald tires, oil leak, rusty body, and poor interior. Used-equipment dealers and contractors needing a workhorse buy these for jobsite use or parts. Get the hydraulic leak located and assessed before bidding, as a slow seal weep differs vastly from a cracked main line; also check whether the strobe light and auxiliary hydraulics offset the missing attachments.

Estimated flip margin and comp range available with Pro. Summary may occasionally contain inaccuracies; check the full description before bidding.

Seller

πŸ›οΈ St. Louis County

Condition: As-is

Pickup / shipping information

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Duluth, MN 55811

St. Louis County

πŸ“…Pickup within 10 business days
πŸ“Contact seller through Public Surplus for pickup details.
🚚Sold as-is. Unless the description says otherwise, you arrange and pay for pickup or transport yourself.

Full Description

Year: 1996 Manufacturer: Melroe Model: Bobcat Hours: 2,429 VIN: 514112960 Running Condition: Fair, Runs Engine: Fair, Diesel Transmission: Fair, Hydrostatic Brakes: N/A Hydraulics Condition: Fair, works, has leaks Tires: Poor, Bald Condition: SEE DESCRIPTION Overall Condition of Unit: Fair, has oil leak Body Exterior: Poor: Rusty, scratches Body Interior: Poor: used, dirty, ripped Additional Vehicle Information: BOBCAT IS BEING SOLD WITH NO ATTAACHMENTS, UNIT HAS OIL LEAK UNDER BACK OF UNIT, HAS STROBE LITE MOUNTED ON TOP OF CAB. ALSO HAS AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS & MANUAL QUICK ATTACHMENT PLATE & ENCLOSED CAB. Reason for disposing of equipment: Replaced with new unit. ***SELLING AS IS, WHERE IS*** TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND INSPECTION TIMES (Monday - Thursday, 9:00AM - 3:00PM) Please call Dan Kmiech at (218)625-3819 or email KmiechD@stlouiscountymn.gov with any questions or to schedule an inspection time for the unit. Please provide Twenty-four (24) hours advance notice for all inspections to ensure appropriate staffing. St. Louis County cannot guarantee staff availability without advance notice. NOTE: We are unable to answer questions about this item after 3:00PM CST the day of the auction closing. PAYMENT The successful bidder will be required to remit payment to the Purchasing Division within five (5) business days prior to pick up and remove the property within ten (10) business days from the date of Notice of Award. Failure to make payment within five (5) business days may result in the item going to the next highest bidder. Failure to pick up an item within ten (10) business days will result in the forfeiture of any payment made on the item. We reserve the right to block/ban customers who abandon property or refuse to pay for an item. Accepted forms of payment are as follows: Cash (for auctions $500.00 and under) , Certified Check, Cashiers Check, or Money Orders. **Cash shall only be accepted for auctions in which the total amount due is $500.00 or less ** *If paying in cash, bring exact change. Additionally, payment must be received in the Purchasing Division PRIOR to pickup. Make checks payable to: St. Louis County Auditor Send Payment to: ATTN: Purchasing - Public Surplus AP Cook Building 2503 Rice Lake Road Duluth, MN. 55811 - US NOTE: Pick-up and payment time is from 9:00am until 3:00pm, Monday through Thursday with the exception of holidays. NOTE: If the title needs to be mailed to the Bidder there is a fee of $10 to send it via Certified mail. PICK-UP (Monday - Thursday, 9:00AM - 3:00PM) Pick-up time is to be scheduled with the Technical Contact listed above, after payment has been received, and prior to arrival at the facility. Please provide Twenty-four (24) hours advance notice for all pick-ups to ensure appropriate staffing. St. Louis County cannot guarantee staff availability without advance notice. ADDITIONAL BIDDING INFORMATION The winning buyer is responsible for making all arrangements and costs associated with the removal, shipping, and handling of this item. Buyers shall also be held responsible to file all title transfers and registration documents with their local vehicle registration authority. When an auction specifies that a bid deposit May Apply, it means that when bidding reaches a certain point (around $500.00) a bid deposit will be required. Before bidding reaches $500.00, bid deposits will not be required. Bid deposits only affect the WINNER of the auction. If you fail to pay for the item within 5 business days you may be considered a default bidder. If you default, you will lose your bid deposit amount. Remember: Your bid is the same as a contract - Please only bid on an item that you are serious about buying. Bogus Bidders will be blocked! A winning bid constitutes a legally binding contract. CONFLICT OF INTEREST St. Louis County officials/employees are prohibited from using privileged government data obtained through their position to further their own private interests.

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