Toolcat Series D leaking around fan under radiator

[in2racn]

Hi Guys,

After owning quite a few different Bobcat skid steers, I purchased a 2010 Toolcat 5600 with 1200 hours at an auction. I bought it on a whim and really didn't do my homework as I normally do. Got the unit home and everything was working fine. I did learn later that Toolcats have a huge rust problem and that I unfortunately bought a rusty unit. My past and current skid steers never really rusted as bad as theis Toolcat has. In anycase, I did a little rust and paint work to stop the bleeding and then I completed a few chores with the machine. I really like the Toolcat as an addition to the skid steer arsenal, cool little machine.

Trouble is, after using the unit just a couple times, I have a big time hydraulic leak in the back near the fan the is under the radiator. There are hydraulic hoses the power the dump box as well as it appears the cooling fan itself is hydraulic powered. With all the wind blowing back there, I cannot tell what is leaking.

Is the a common issue with a Toolcat? If so, anything to target in an attempt to fix this?

Thanks...

 

[Xfaxman]

What I have done to find which connector is leaking, is wrap a small rag or shop towel around the likely connections and tape or ty wrap it in place. Check it later and you can tell where the leak is coming from.

I don't think it is a common issue, don't recall reading many threads about leaks.

No leaks on my F Series or the current G Series.

 

[ruffdog]

"Rust problem"...Many times Toolcats are used by municipalities for snow removal and spreading salt. Any vehicle that is used spreading salt more than likely has a rust issue. Your leak may be a loose fitting, bad seal, or hose damage. You will probably need to see if the radiator can be lifted/tilted like it can with the 5610 (manual shows procedure). The leak source will normally be washed clean of dirt while everywhere else is oil soaked dirt. Good luck!

 

[in2racn]

Thanks for the reply. I will dive in this weekend. I thought it may have been a chronic issue with this series of machines. Figured I would put this out there to see if anyone had run into this it before.

What I have done to find which connector is leaking, is wrap a small rag or shop towel around the likely connections and tape or ty wrap it in place. Check it later and you can tell where the leak is coming from.

I don't think it is a common issue, don't recall reading many threads about leaks.

No leaks on my F Series or the current G Series.

 

[in2racn]

"Rust problem"...Many times Toolcats are used by municipalities for snow removal and spreading salt. Any vehicle that is used spreading salt more than likely has a rust issue. Your leak may be a loose fitting, bad seal, or hose damage. You will probably need to see if the radiator can be lifted/tilted like it can with the 5610 (manual shows procedure). The leak source will normally be washed clean of dirt while everywhere else is oil soaked dirt. Good luck!

Yea.... my bad. This one is wired for and came with a salt spreader.

 

[in2racn]

Dug into my leak...... Oil cooler totally rusted out.

I have not done a search here yet... but what is a good option for hydraulic fluid for Toolcats and Bobcats? While I have not actually priced out the hydraulic oil, I imagine genuine Bobcat oil is not the cheapest.

 

[ruffdog]

You get what you pay for....I use Bobcat oil. The oil specs they give in the manual specify oil needs. I cross referenced to Mobil and it was no cheaper than Bobcat.

 

[in2racn]

You get what you pay for....I use Bobcat oil. The oil specs they give in the manual specify oil needs. I cross referenced to Mobil and it was no cheaper than Bobcat.

I get that.... and as an avid snowmobiler with a Ski Doo, I always use BRP 2-stroke oil. I also always wonder if I am just a fool drinking the BRP "Kool-Aid". My brother put 8000 miles on his sled (ski Doo) with a no name oil made locally. He sold it and never had the top end off.

 

[laurencen]

I get that.... and as an avid snowmobiler with a Ski Doo, I always use BRP 2-stroke oil. I also always wonder if I am just a fool drinking the BRP "Kool-Aid". My brother put 8000 miles on his sled (ski Doo) with a no name oil made locally. He sold it and never had the top end off.

funny how things work, all 3 of my bobcats run genuine motor and hydraulic oil, have since new, the cost is not as bad as it seems compared to premium brand oils and also run the BRP fluids in my seadoo, to date nothing has blown up but hear lots of seadoo's have issues

 

[Xfaxman]

Dug into my leak...... Oil cooler totally rusted out.

I have not done a search here yet... but what is a good option for hydraulic fluid for Toolcats and Bobcats? While I have not actually priced out the hydraulic oil, I imagine genuine Bobcat oil is not the cheapest.

The manual says if Bobcat oil is not available, use motor oil.