BrianSouthernMD,
Thanks for the pricing info on the Toolcat rear PTO and hydraulics.
I am confused about the difference between the "Remote Rear Hydraulics" and "Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics" options. Unfortunately, Bobcat has not updated their Toolcat website info yet on any of these new Toolcat options
What does the Remote Rear Hydraulics option get you? What does the Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics option get you?
Regarding a rear 3PH option...
I fully understand and can embrace the capabilities of the front mounted implements on a Toolcat. There are many situations where this is a huge advantage. Even so, there are other situations where pulling an implement is an advantage over pushing the same implement. Also, being able to carry and use two implements at a time is one situation where a traditional utility tractor still has an advantage.
Given the layout of a Toolcat (cab forward, rear dump box), I can see how there can be some usability issues for a rear 3PH. For instance, it would be difficult to see and use a rear 3PH implement from the cab.
Still, one application I saw for a rear 3PH with Bob-Tach QA plate would be as a tool carrier to transport a second Bob-Tach implement to a job site. You'd then drop it off and swap out the two implements as needed on the front of the Toolcat.
However, now that there is a rear PTO, rear draw-bar hitch, and hydraulic SCV available, it does give you the option to perform tasks not formally possible with a Toolcat. Within limits, you can now use most any hydraulically controlled or PTO driven pull type implement. A very nice option!
As for getting two, or more, Bob-Tach implements to a job site using just a Toolcat without a secondary rear 3PH tool carrier, you could always set the additional implements on a small utility trailer, tow that trailer to the job site using the Toolcat, detach the trailer, and then swap out the front mounted implements as needed.
Hummm... Lets see... I've got a fencing project to do...
Load up a utility trailer with a PHD, a FEL bucket in case you need to do some digging and leveling, and a bunch of posts and rails. Attach a palate fork or utility grapple on the front of the Toolcat. Throw your shovel and tamping bar and other tools and supplies in the bed of the Toolcat. Hook the trailer to the Toolcat. Drive the whole kit and caboodle to the job site. Drop off the trailer. Drop the grapple. Hook onto the PHD. Git-er-done! All by yourself with no second vehicle involved. I like it!
Sounds like the very definition of a "Utility Work Machine" to me! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
bam747
BTW, I think the Toolcat deserves its own forum in the "Other Brands/Equipment" section just like the Power Trac.
