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2014-2022 Bobcat TL38.70HF Engine Rebuild / Replacement Cost

A engine rebuild / replacement on a Bobcat TL38.70HF typically runs $9,000-$32,500 all in. Below is the labor and parts breakdown, what drives the cost up or down, and how to get an exact number for your machine.

130 HP19.5k lbs24-60 labor hrs
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Typical Repair Cost

Bobcat TL38.70HF engine rebuild

$9,000-$32,500

estimated total, parts and labor

Labor hours

24-60 hrs

Shop rate

$125-$175/hr

Parts

$6,000-$22,000

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What's involved in a Bobcat TL38.70HF engine rebuild repair

Pulling the engine (or doing an in-frame), inspecting the block, and replacing pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets and seals, or dropping in a reman long block. Tier 4 emissions hardware (DPF, EGR, aftertreatment) adds labor and parts on newer machines.

What affects the cost

The range above moves with these factors. The biggest swing is usually parts source and whether the failure damaged anything downstream.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Bobcat TL38.70HF engine rebuild repair cost?
A engine rebuild / replacement on a Bobcat TL38.70HF typically runs $9,000-$32,500. That covers about 24-60 hours of labor at a $125-$175/hr shop rate, plus $6,000-$22,000 in parts. Your exact number depends on parts source (OEM vs. reman) and how much collateral damage there is. Get a free custom estimate at equipbook.ai/service/estimate.
How many labor hours is a Bobcat TL38.70HF engine rebuild job?
Plan on roughly 24 to 60 labor hours for a engine rebuild repair on a Bobcat TL38.70HF. Access and how the machine is configured can push that up or down.
What's involved in a Bobcat TL38.70HF engine rebuild repair?
Pulling the engine (or doing an in-frame), inspecting the block, and replacing pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets and seals, or dropping in a reman long block. Tier 4 emissions hardware (DPF, EGR, aftertreatment) adds labor and parts on newer machines.
Is it worth fixing the engine rebuild on a Bobcat TL38.70HF?
At $9,000-$32,500, weigh the repair against the machine's current value. A Bobcat TL38.70HF in good condition is worth far more than this repair, so it usually pays to fix it. Check what your machine is worth first, then decide. Use the free valuation at equipbook.ai/value/bobcat-tl3870hf.

Before you fix it, know what it's worth

A engine rebuild repair at $9,000-$32,500 is usually worth it on a Bobcat TL38.70HF, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.

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