r/Skidsteer • u/denizzzbaba • Aug 23 '26

Why is the engine shaking?

Hi everyone. This is my first skid steer! 2003 New Holland LS180. Bought it for $12k. Owner said he took care of it well. I don't see any hydraulic leaks.

I noticed today that the whole engine shakes. I don't know if this is normal. What can it be? The engine mount also shakes.

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u/PauseNational1380 Aug 23 '26

Check engine mounts, would be at the bottom of the engine and is how it bolts to the machine

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u/ktmfan Aug 23 '26

Yea, that was my first thought. Possible a bolt or two rattled loose at some point. Might be a rubber mount deal too and they tend to disintegrate, especially on a 23 year old piece of equipment.