Bobcat T320 2008 Service Manual – OEM Factory Specs

Working on a Bobcat T320 2008 Service Manual without the factory manual is a gamble I wouldn’t take. The 2008 model has specific hydraulic pressure specs and engine clearances that aftermarket manuals flat-out get wrong. I’ve seen it too many times — a guy follows a third-party book and ends up with a seized pump or a misadjusted relief valve. This OEM manual runs 940 pages and covers everything from the lift cylinder disassembly to the BICS interlock system. Safety instructions start on page 1 and they expect you to read them before you set a wrench on anything. That’s not fluff — that’s how you keep your hands.

Bobcat T320 2008 Service Manual: What You Get

You get the full dealer copy — the same 940-page document Bobcat issued to shops. This Bobcat T320 2008 Service Manual is the authentic version, not a scan of a scan. The table of contents includes Foreword, Safety Instructions, Fire Prevention, Serial Number Locations, and then the heavy stuff: Engine Cooling System, Fuel System, Engine Lubrication System, and Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System. Each section has its own troubleshooting chart and torque tables. Page 3 lists the maintenance safety warnings that cover electrical contact, hydraulic fluid injection risk, and lift arm support. You don’t skip those.

Fire Prevention and Safety: Why the First Sections Matter

Bobcat dedicated an entire Fire Prevention section — not just a bullet point. It breaks it down by Maintenance, Operation, Electrical, Hydraulic System, Fueling, Starting, Spark Arrestor Exhaust System, Welding and Grinding, and Fire Extinguishers. If you’re welding on the T320 frame, you need to read the welding and grinding subsection. Toxic dust, flammable materials, exhaust fume leaks — it’s all covered. This isn’t generic advice. It’s specific to the T320’s layout.

7 Systems Covered Under the Hood

The manual goes deep into the Hydraulic System. You get hydraulic/hydrostatic schematics, a glossary of symbols, and troubleshooting for low pressure or drift. The Cylinder (Lift) chapter gives you testing, removal and installation, parts identification, disassembly, and assembly. Same for Cylinder (Tilt) and Cylinder (Bob-Tach). The Main Relief Valve section includes testing, adjusting, removal and installation. That’s the kind of detail you need when a customer’s machine won’t lift rated load. Torque values? Factory spec. No guessing.

Does the Manual Cover Electrical Diagnostics?

It does. The Electrical portion lives under Safety and Maintenance — specifically the Remote Start Tool Kits (MEL1563 and 6689779) and the BICS system. You get wiring pinouts and test procedures. If the cab door sensor isn’t reading, the manual tells you how to test it and what resistance to expect. The operator cab raising and lowering procedure is also there, with safety locks. For the Engine, you get the lubrication system with oil chart, coolant service, and fuel system including biodiesel blend specs. The Manual Transmission section covers the drive motor and hydrostatic pump adjustments. Don’t confuse it with a gearbox — this is a hydrostatic drive, and the manual treats it as such.

Get the Right Torque Data for the T320

Torque specs are spread throughout the manual by component — not all lumped in an appendix. Head bolts, cylinder rod end nuts, hydraulic fittings, charge filter canisters — each one has a torque value in its own procedure. You’ll find the hydraulic charge filter removal and replacement spec in the Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System section. The main relief valve adjustment procedure tells you how many turns from full closed and what pressure setting to target. If you’re rebuilding a lift cylinder, the assembly page gives you the exact torque for the gland nut. That’s the difference between a leak-free seal and a comeback next month.

Check the Manual Transmission section in the hydraulic schematics for drive motor torque and fastener specs. The manual’s index is alphabetical and it’s fast to navigate.

For related machines, see the Bobcat S175 2008 Service Manual – OEM Factory Repair Specs and Bobcat S185 2008 Service Manual – 998 Pages of Factory Specs. Both follow the same factory format.

Does this manual include wiring diagrams?

Yes, full electrical schematics are in the Electrical section.

Can I use this manual for a later model T320?

No. Serial number range A7MP11001 to A7MP59999. Bobcat made changes in later production. Using this manual on a machine outside that range means you risk wrong specs for charge pressure, relief valve settings, and hydraulic flow. I have a stack of failed pumps from people using the wrong manual. Get the manual that matches your serial number.

If you plan to keep that T320 running past 5,000 hours, get the right documentation. Download the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals.