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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.

Unverified. We could not confirm this code's definition against freely available manufacturer documentation, so treat the meaning, severity and fix guidance on this page as unconfirmed. Check it against the manufacturer's service information for your exact model and serial range before acting on it. This page is kept out of search engines for that reason, and we are working through this family manual by manual.

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

What Are the Symptoms of BOBCAT-P2002?

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

What Causes BOBCAT-P2002? (Most Likely First)

  • 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

Can I Still Drive with BOBCAT-P2002?

Limited driving only. BOBCAT-P2002 is rated serious severity. Keep trips short and get it diagnosed soon rather than waiting for symptoms to worsen.

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

How Do You Diagnose BOBCAT-P2002?

  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.

Sources 1

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 — definition not reliably documented Isuzu serious Particulate Trap Efficiency Below Threshold 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

Which Vehicles Commonly Get BOBCAT-P2002?

  • 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)

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