looking at new toolcat

[laurencen]

just started looking at a new Toolcat, mine is in the 2005 series and it is working great but would like a few of the options such as high flow and better break out and having the air work all the time when needed

the 2005 has served me well and Bobcat has a few options and incentives to buy new and they are giving a decent trade in on my machine so given the 2020 model line any recommendations and down sides you could offer pros and cons of this new model

thanks

 

[ruffdog]

You will like the new ones. With traction control, you won't be spinning much and the front suspension is much better. The Doosan engine has a dry-pocket type block heater so it is easy to install.

 

[Xfaxman]

:thumbsup: on our G Series.

 

[laurencen]

great re traction, looking at the build everything is add on, I will not be having the radio option, got it in the skidsteer and ex and never use it, anything you recommend or would have liked

 

[Xfaxman]

Order steps on both sides:

If it is a 5610 order the second set of remotes:

 

[laurencen]

have to look at steps, its a 5600, do they still offer the lower door glass?

 

[Xfaxman]

Evidently not.

From the Website:

 

[laurencen]

Xfaxman, have they done anything regarding the tip back of the bucket or forks when you raise the arms? figured I would ask, there is no option offered for this so maybe something standard or its the same as on the older A series models

 

[Xfaxman]

No experience with the older series, but remember reading they changed design of the lift arm.

It will depend somewhat on the rollback built into the fork frame and bucket.

The F Series with the 1 cubic yard Versahandler bucket:

The G Series with the same bucket:

 

[laurencen]

the A series is terrible, lift the forks 2 foot of the ground and after curling back flat they are only a foot of the ground, not getting it for forks but they are nice to unload a pallet off the truck, i passed on the step, I rub lots on the sides and they stick out the sides, for sure they would take a hit, and I will miss the lower window in the door but can not think I ever used them, just looked cool, anyway it arrives July

thinking should have got a extra remote hydraulic for things like the chainsaw and log slitter, might have to add one, also a kill switch, opted for the key start instead of the keypad, the kill switch will shut the pump down in case I have a visitor wanting to steal it, pump the best option?

 

[laurencen]

You will like the new ones. With traction control, you won't be spinning much and the front suspension is much better. The Doosan engine has a dry-pocket type block heater so it is easy to install.

ruffdog, this machine has the traction control but does it still have the differential lock for the rear axle?

 

[ruffdog]

ruffdog, this machine has the traction control but does it still have the differential lock for the rear axle?

It's not needed:

https://www.totallandscapecare.com/green-industry-news/tier-4-toolcats-feature-traction-control-system/

 

[laurencen]

It's not needed:

https://www.totallandscapecare.com/green-industry-news/tier-4-toolcats-feature-traction-control-system/

thanks, that answers the question, should see it July

 

[ruffdog]

Doosan suspends production.

Doosan Bobcat to suspend production | KX NEWS

 

[laurencen]

heard this today, mine is in transit should have it next week, originally wanted it july, with all going on sooner than later

 

[laurencen]

well the new machine arrived today, put a couple hours on it thus far and most impressed, compared to the old gal its night and day, looking forward to working it some on the weekend, we had snow a couple days ago, right way the extra power and high flow was noticeable, the traction system is going to take some getting use to, feels way different to the old series how it moves

 

[ruffdog]

Keep us updated. :thumbsup:

 

[Hay Dude]

Wow that’s so nice. I have been after the “ clean, used, low hour, loaded 5610 “ seemingly forever. Each time I get close to finding it, one of my existing necessary pieces of equipment takes a serious turn for the worse and needs to be replaced.
Please post some pictures and keep me inspired to work harder and faster so I can finally get one! :laughing:

 

[laurencen]

will post a few pictures in the coming days, put 6 hours on it doing nothing useful during isolation, most businesses are shut down these days.

drove it last night in the dark to see how well the lights are compared to the series A, they are not the greatest if traveling at higher speed, this was the reason I switched to the 4 LED lights to replace factory, fortunately I ordered this new one with the road package, it had headlights, they work very well however when activated the 4 upper flood lights are turned off, I assume its due when on roads they do not bother oncoming vehicles.

top speed displayed is 22kmph, seems quicker than the old one, I like the pickup and smooth acceleration the deceleration is still abrupt if in cruise and try to stop with the brake, once cruise goes off its abrupt more so than the old one, a feature I do like id being able to increase speed with the plus and minus buttons on the display.

used the blower on some heavy wet snow, got into the side of the ditch, the old one even locking the axle would require a tow, this one just crawled out by itself, I do like the traction control system.

its also surprising how much has been moved around, seems there is a fuse box below the operator's seat, way easier to access, battery has moved to the passenger side, just a way better layout, also looking at the rear tow hitch, it does look way more heavy duty for construction and Ilike the close to parallel lift, no more adjusting tilt down when raising load or tilting back when lowering.

one thing I miss is the lower door windows, not sure why I do not recall ever using them but now they are not there I keep trying to look thro them

this weekend should be fun, with the snow going fast I can get into the field

take care out there

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks for the update :thumbsup:.