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[oneal]

Hi, lurked this site for many years before pulling the trigger on a new 5610 about 30 months ago. Tried one out a year before my purchase and was very disappointed with its inability to travers in wet uneven ground. However, it was a 5600 and at that time track control was optional on that model which it did not have. As stated, lurking this site had educated me (thank you faxman and many others) so a year later I decided to pull the trigger anyway.
My needs are mostly in the woods and though a 75hp 4wheel drive tractor would better serve me for the reasons mentioned above I truly love my 5610. I should also mention I have a 30 year old special needs son that loves going with me making the toolcat the icing on the cake.
Once again, thank you to the administration of this site and to the several folks that take the time to share their toolcat experiences here.
Here are a few pics of mine, sorry if they are too large or many for some to download.

 

[1965tontruck]

Congrats on the purchase. Great pictures, thanks for sharing. I love the light bars across the front and back. If you don't mind, what brand?

 

[Jchonline]

Beautiful machine and it truly looks like you both enjoy the time together in the Toolcat!

 

[jbrumberg]

oneal- I welcome you and your son to TBN!!!! Thank you for sharing.

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks and welcome to the world of Toolcats.

I looked at your pictures on Photobucket, first Toolcat I've seen with a onboard air compressor :thumbsup:.

Like the cup holder too.

What is the story on the electric actuator controlled throttle?

You should start your own Toolcat Pictures thread .

 

[ruffdog]

I also noticed the shortened HD 3pt lift arms. It looks like it is much beefier and keeps it tight to the rear....good for the woods.

 

[Big Barn]

Welcome to TBN and congrats on your new machine.

I had one for a short time and through my own ignorance found out it was totally unsuitable for MY needs. Your machine looks beautiful and the fact that your son can safely accompany you while you work is in itself worth the price.

 

[ruffdog]

.... and the fact that your son can safely accompany you while you work is in itself worth the price.

Yes, very true. Take the time to enjoy each others company as it is the only thing that matters.

 

[oneal]

Congrats on the purchase. Great pictures, thanks for sharing. I love the light bars across the front and back. If you don't mind, what brand?

Thank you. The lights are all Rigid Industries, they are not cheap but I have done a lot of off road projects and they are built well. The rear one is branded Polaris but I really think it was also built by Rigid.

 

[oneal]

Welcome to TBN and congrats on your new machine.

I had one for a short time and through my own ignorance found out it was totally unsuitable for MY needs. Your machine looks beautiful and the fact that your son can safely accompany you while you work is in itself worth the price.

Thank you. My son (JR) has been through A LOT and like any good parents we have dedicated our lives to his welfare. Being able to have him along with me in the woods is unmeasurable what it does for all of us.

 

[oneal]

I also noticed the shortened HD 3pt lift arms. It looks like it is much beefier and keeps it tight to the rear....good for the woods.

The original winch mount wagged pretty bad when I turned. It was not only annoying but it also caused the rear end of machine to shift, and on side slopes that shift made pucker marks in the seat. So, I fabricated my own lift bars with zero wag and as you noticed shorted them up to keep the load closer.

 

[oneal]

Thanks and welcome to the world of Toolcats.

I looked at your pictures on Photobucket, first Toolcat I've seen with a onboard air compressor :thumbsup:.

Like the cup holder too.

What is the story on the electric actuator controlled throttle?

You should start your own Toolcat Pictures thread .

Thanks a lot.
I needed air to operate the winch clutch remotely and seem to occasionally run across situations where onboard air is a wonderful convenience so I mounted the VIAir in a safe place and mounted a small tank under the floor board.







As for the 12 volt actuator on the throttle it is also part of the winch control. I purchased a Lodar 12volt remote control system and adapted it to run all the winch functions remotely. I can free the clutch, change from high to low speed, accelerate the engine, and of course spool in or out, all at up to 200' away from the TC.
Here a pic of it:









This pic is the control box (brains), through the rear window it didn't turn out well.

 

[Xfaxman]

:thumbsup:, Thanks, very interesting.

 

[1965tontruck]

Thank you. The lights are all Rigid Industries, they are not cheap but I have done a lot of off road projects and they are built well. The rear one is branded Polaris but I really think it was also built by Rigid.

Thanks for the information. Also, your pics and description of the air system are really nice. You are a talented fabricator. Best of luck to you.

 

[Thomas]

Heck of nice setup :thumbsup: