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DPF Efficiency Below Threshold

The BOBCAT-P2002 (Bobcat) diesel fault code means: DPF Efficiency Below Threshold. This is a serious severity code.

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Keep driving?
Limited driving only
DIY difficulty
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Estimated cost
$400-$3,500 (clean) / $4,000-$7,000 (replace)
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Common Symptoms

  • Yellow regen lamp on then red lamp
  • Machine in derate / shutdown timer

Probable Causes (Ranked by Likelihood)

  • DPF plugged with soot from short-duty / idle-heavy skid-steer use Very Likely
  • Ash-loaded DPF past service interval (3,000-5,000 hr) Likely
  • Injector leak dumping raw fuel into DPF Possible

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bobcat code P2002?

Bobcat P2002: DPF Efficiency Below Threshold. This code is reported on Bobcat equipment running the described engine family.

Can I keep working with Bobcat code P2002?

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

How much does Bobcat P2002 cost to fix?

Estimated repair cost: $400-$3,500 (clean) / $4,000-$7,000 (replace). 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. Initiate parked regen via Service Analyzer (requires warm engine, fuel in tank, no faults).

  2. Monitor DPF differential pressure during regen -- should drop from >10 kPa to <3 kPa.

  3. If regen fails, remove DPF for professional cleaning/ash removal.

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

  • SAE J2012Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions (defines P2002 as a generic OBD-II code)

P2002 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 P2002 Hino serious DPF Efficiency Below Threshold Isuzu serious DPF Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 Kubota serious DPF Efficiency Below Threshold Perkins serious Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold Power Stroke serious DPF Efficiency Below Threshold Yanmar serious DPF Efficiency Below Threshold

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-P2463BOBCAT-M0309

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