Hi everyone,
I have been a lurker for years on the tractor and attachment threads, and have followed the Toolcat since the "A" came out.
I got my 5610 this weekend and used it for 3 hours today. Three weeks ago I ordered a 5600 as one dealer told me the 5610 was "a year away." The next day radman posted that the 5610 was available and I changed the order.
I am a homeowner in the midwest and cut about 6 acres of grass, 5 acres of field grass and have 5 acres of prairie grass thru Pheasants Forever. I have used a Kubota CUT w/ 38 horsepower and used a 72" RFM and 84" bush-hog on the tractor. Most of the grass is cut w/ a Toro 72" ZTR (by my kids). I have neck problems and wanted the implements out front. I also have a 72" aerator, 3 pt. sprayer and quick attach snow blade.
Today I used the Bobcat 90" mower on the front and aerated at the same time. It took longer w/ the aerator because I had to raise it for every turn but overall saved time. The Toolcat didn't flinch doing both tasks. The engine temp stayed low in 80 degree heat w/ the AC on.
The grass cut quality was good without scalping. The ride quality was very good. I got the wider turf tires. I enjoyed the relative quietness of the cab compared to my tractor.
The tractor hydrostatic forward/reverse pedal is an advantage compared to the stalk mounted shifter on the 5610. However, the 4-wheel steering is fantastic.
I plan to get some forks to help store stuff on pallet racking and to remove some some dead trees. I am thinking of the Carry-On hauler for the 3 pt hitch to take the place of the dump bed on the 5600.
A big thumbs up so far.
Mike
I have been a lurker for years on the tractor and attachment threads, and have followed the Toolcat since the "A" came out.
I got my 5610 this weekend and used it for 3 hours today. Three weeks ago I ordered a 5600 as one dealer told me the 5610 was "a year away." The next day radman posted that the 5610 was available and I changed the order.
I am a homeowner in the midwest and cut about 6 acres of grass, 5 acres of field grass and have 5 acres of prairie grass thru Pheasants Forever. I have used a Kubota CUT w/ 38 horsepower and used a 72" RFM and 84" bush-hog on the tractor. Most of the grass is cut w/ a Toro 72" ZTR (by my kids). I have neck problems and wanted the implements out front. I also have a 72" aerator, 3 pt. sprayer and quick attach snow blade.
Today I used the Bobcat 90" mower on the front and aerated at the same time. It took longer w/ the aerator because I had to raise it for every turn but overall saved time. The Toolcat didn't flinch doing both tasks. The engine temp stayed low in 80 degree heat w/ the AC on.
The grass cut quality was good without scalping. The ride quality was very good. I got the wider turf tires. I enjoyed the relative quietness of the cab compared to my tractor.
The tractor hydrostatic forward/reverse pedal is an advantage compared to the stalk mounted shifter on the 5610. However, the 4-wheel steering is fantastic.
I plan to get some forks to help store stuff on pallet racking and to remove some some dead trees. I am thinking of the Carry-On hauler for the 3 pt hitch to take the place of the dump bed on the 5600.
A big thumbs up so far.
Mike