Quick take
Searching for loaders and skid steers can pull you in two very different directions: a complete machine or a replacement component. At one end, a 2024 Bobcat L95 articulated wheel loader is presented as a new, low-hour machine. At the other end, two Caterpillar starter components cost far less and serve only one job. In between, a 1999 Hyundai HL730-3 articulated wheel loader offers a complete used machine with substantial hours. The real decision is not just about price. You have to decide whether the goal is to buy a loader to run or to fix a loader you already own. This comparison lays out the trade-offs so you can match the option to the job.
Price comparison
| Option | Price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Bobcat L95 Articulated Wheel Loader Tractor Aux Hyd Bucket Q/C bidadoo -New | USD 65,000.00 | |
| 1999 HYUNDAI HL730-3 ARTICULATING WHEEL LOADER | USD 24,995.00 | |
| Starter for Caterpillar Wheel Loader 920 930 936 950 B 966C 966D 1969-1984 | USD 464.87 | |
| Starter for Caterpillar WHEEL Loader 980 980B 1966-1983 Caterpillar 3306 Engine | USD 464.87 |
The two starters share the same price but target different Caterpillar model groups. The Bobcat also has an administrative and handling fee that is separate from its main price.
Decision matrix
| If you need... | Choose... | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A new-condition complete articulated loader | 2024 Bobcat L95 Articulated Wheel Loader Tractor Aux Hyd Bucket Q/C bidadoo -New | New condition, 2024 model year, 20 hours |
| A complete used loader below the Bobcat price | 1999 HYUNDAI HL730-3 ARTICULATING WHEEL LOADER | Used 1999 model with 8,765 hours and hydrostatic drive |
| A starter for Caterpillar 920, 930, 936, 950B, 966C, or 966D | Starter for Caterpillar Wheel Loader 920 930 936 950 B 966C 966D 1969-1984 | 12V CW starter with 12 teeth, covers those loader models |
| A starter for Caterpillar 980/980B with 3306 engine | Starter for Caterpillar WHEEL Loader 980 980B 1966-1983 Caterpillar 3306 Engine | Covers the 3306 engine in 980/980B loaders |
Product notes
2024 Bobcat L95 Articulated Wheel Loader Tractor Aux Hyd Bucket Q/C bidadoo -New
If your task calls for a complete articulated wheel loader rather than a service part, this Bobcat L95 is the ready-to-use choice. The description states it is new, with a 2024 model year and 20 hours on the meter. The title highlights auxiliary hydraulics, a bucket, and a quick coupler, all of which matter for material-handling work. The price is USD 65,000.00, and there is a separate USD 399.00 administrative and handling fee, so the total outlay is higher than the main number. If you want a new-condition machine with very low hours, this is the option that fits.
Starter for Caterpillar Wheel Loader 920 930 936 950 B 966C 966D 1969-1984
This Total Power Parts starter is a component, not a machine. At USD 464.87, it is the low-price route for a defined group of Caterpillar wheel loaders built from 1969 to 1984. The title covers the 920, 930, 936, 950B, 966C, and 966D models. The part details describe a 12V, clockwise-rotation starter with 12 teeth and replacement coverage for 40MT and 42MT units. The limitation is scope: this part targets that model group and does not include the loader itself. If your project is a starter swap on one of these older Caterpillar loaders, this is the component to consider.
Starter for Caterpillar WHEEL Loader 980 980B 1966-1983 Caterpillar 3306 Engine
This second Total Power Parts starter is also USD 464.87, but it targets a different Caterpillar group: the 980 and 980B wheel loaders built from 1966 to 1983 with the 3306 engine. The interchange part numbers are the same as the other starter's interchange group. The limitation is the fitment scope described in the title: it points to the 3306 engine in the 980/980B, not to the 920 through 966D models covered by the other starter. If you are working on a 980/980B with a 3306, this is the direct match.
1999 HYUNDAI HL730-3 ARTICULATING WHEEL LOADER
If a complete machine at a lower price than the Bobcat is the goal, this used Hyundai HL730-3 sits in the middle. The equipment details show a 1999 model year, 8,765 hours, and hydrostatic drive, along with a 105 HP Deutz engine, a 92-inch general-purpose bucket, 2 cubic yard capacity, auto leveling, and an enclosed cab. The trade-off is that the hour count is substantial. At USD 24,995.00, it costs less than the Bobcat but is still a complete loader, not a service part.
Final recommendation
If you need a complete machine in new condition, the 2024 Bobcat L95 is the clear match, especially when low hours and auxiliary hydraulics matter. If you want a complete used loader and are comfortable with a higher hour count, the 1999 Hyundai HL730-3 is the used-machine option. If you already own an older Caterpillar loader and only need the starting component, choose the starter that matches the model range: the 920/930/936/950B/966C/966D starter for that group, and the 980/980B 3306 starter for that engine family. Match the purchase to the job, and the right option becomes straightforward.
