BOBCAT-P0302 serious Bobcat ›

Cylinder #2 Misfire Detected

The BOBCAT-P0302 (Bobcat) diesel fault code means: Cylinder #2 Misfire Detected. This is a serious severity code.

My Garage →
Keep driving?
Limited driving only
DIY difficulty
intermediate
Estimated cost
$400-$1,800
Built for Diesel — Not a Car Reader
ANCEL HD7000 Heavy-Duty Diesel Scanner

A $30 car code reader can't do diesel. The HD7000 reads full-system codes and does parked DPF regen, idle/speed-limit, and service resets from the cab — on everything from a 6.7 Cummins/Power Stroke/Duramax pickup to Class-8 trucks (Detroit, Paccar, CAT, Volvo, Mack, International).

Check Price on Amazon
FOXWELL HD301 Diesel Truck Scanner
Lower-Cost Diesel Option
FOXWELL HD301 Diesel Truck Scanner

Full-system 6/9/16-pin diesel scan tool for Cummins, Paccar, CAT, Detroit and more — plug-and-play, no subscription. A cheaper way to read heavy-duty codes a basic OBD2 scanner skips entirely.

Check Price on Amazon

Affiliate links — we earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Common Symptoms

  • Misfire count elevated on cylinder 2
  • Rough idle, visible smoke

Probable Causes (Ranked by Likelihood)

  • Bad injector cylinder 2 Likely
  • Low compression on that cylinder Possible
  • Valve clearance out of spec (500 hr check) Possible

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bobcat code P0302?

Bobcat P0302: Cylinder #2 Misfire Detected. This code is reported on Bobcat equipment running the described engine family.

Can I keep working with Bobcat code P0302?

Limited operation only -- finish the current task then shut down for repair.

How much does Bobcat P0302 cost to fix?

Estimated repair cost: $400-$1,800. Off-road diesel shop labor runs $125-$175/hr in 2026. Dealer diagnostic software (Bobcat Service Analyzer) is usually required.

Mechanics Guide Step-by-step diagnosis

Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Swap injector from another cylinder to confirm if misfire follows.

  2. Wet/dry compression test on cylinder 2.

  3. Check valve lash to Kubota spec.

Sources 1

This page is built from documented references. Verify against your own service info before repair work.

  • SAE J2012Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions (defines P0302 as a generic OBD-II code)

P0302 on Other Platforms

The same code ID appears across other engines, vehicles, and equipment. Diagnostic flow varies by platform — see the matching breakdown:

Gas / Automotive (OBD-II) Generic OBD-II definition for P0302 Duramax serious Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected Power Stroke serious Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

Commonly Affected Vehicles

  • Bobcat S650 skid steer loader (Kubota V3800)
  • Bobcat S740 / S750 / S770 / S850 skid steer loaders (Kubota V3800)
  • Bobcat T650 / T750 / T770 / T870 compact track loaders (Kubota V3800)
  • Bobcat E50 / E55 / E60 / E85 mini excavators (Kubota V3800)
  • Bobcat UW56 utility vehicle (Kubota V3800)

Related Codes

BOBCAT-P0300

Explore More

More Bobcat codes → Diesel home All diesel codes Heavy-duty Guides

Was this helpful?

Send this to whoever is fixing the truck — your tech, or the person asking what the fault means.