Heavy machinery fault codes, explained for your exact machine.

Axle & Haul explains what a code means, whether it is safe to keep working and what to check first. Every answer is sourced to manufacturer documentation and matched to your model and serial number.

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Code formats we explain

01-17Two-part format
M0117Prefixed format
04-15Two-part format

Code formats can differ between machines. We match them to your serial number.

  • Manufacturer sources firstOperator manuals, service information and official bulletins.
  • Matched to your machineEvery article states the models and serial ranges it covers.
  • Reviewed before publishingA 7-member research team checks every code and figure.
  • IndependentNot affiliated with or paid by any manufacturer.

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Our most complete guide, and the best place to begin if your Bobcat is showing a code right now.

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Which Bobcat fault codes stop work, sourced for your machine

Find out which codes mean stop now, which can wait for a service and how code meanings change by model and serial number range.

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What this guide covers

  • How to read two-part and prefixed code formats
  • Looking up a code by serial number
  • Which codes mean you should stop the machine
  • What to check first before calling a technician

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How we research every article

The same four checks go into every guide before it is published.

  1. Identify the machine

    We define the exact models and serial ranges a code or fix applies to.

  2. Use primary sources

    We start with manufacturer manuals, service information and official resources from brands like Bobcat.

  3. Cross-check the details

    We compare code formats, meanings and actions, and flag differences between machines.

  4. Review and update

    A second team member reviews every article, and we correct errors quickly.

Read our full editorial policy and corrections policy, or learn more about our team.

Who we write for

Guides for the people who run, manage and fix compact and heavy equipment every day.

  • Owner-operatorsDeciding whether a warning means stop now or book a service.
  • Fleet and site managersKeeping machines working and downtime short.
  • Field and shop mechanicsA quick, sourced reference before opening the service manual.
  • Buyers and rentersChecking a used or rental machine's known issues.

Safety first. Our guides help you understand a problem. They do not replace your machine's official manual or a qualified technician. If a machine is unsafe, stop work and get help. Read our disclaimer.

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