If your machine is a '96, the serial number begins with KF and the switch is 183 148 at list 88.00. That Bobcat is actually a 225 G Plus and has the late model plastic bezel on front panel. By your statement about crying a little, I believe you may have priced the earlier knife switch. We should have this one in used stock. If you will send serial number or picture we can identify it most likely. weldersales