Help me order a Toolcat

[radman1]

I don't know if you got any more information beyond cost, but I would like to know more about the following options:

floorboard riser
What is this?

lower debris guard
Will this protect all the exposed hydraulic hoses and wiring underneath that some malicious branches have been known to attack?

lower engine cover
What is the purpose for this?

I would assume that the items listed under the "Deluxe" description are options, but then does that mean that the PTO and 3-pt hitch packages are options?.

If the Rear Remote Package is also an option as opposed to standard equipment, would you need to order this if you want to install TnT? Or would TnT be handled differently?

I was initially put off by the Deluxe package, but with more analysis, my only question was with the deluxe road package, and even there what I wouldn't need would only be the turn signals, tail and brake lights, and horn. That extra cost would probably be wiped out by the package cost savings, I would assume. So maybe that deluxe version wouldn't be so bad. The question of course will be the cost, and will there be any incentives once the unit is widely available?

Are you going to order this deluxe version, or are you going to wait until an a-la-carte version is available?

Floor board riser is for the vertically challanged - so you feet don't dangle and you can reach the pedals easier. Bobcat says "Raises floorboard for operator comfort and pedal accessibility."

Lower debris guard - "Protects engine and fuel tank section under cab from mud and other debris."

Lower enginge cover - "Covers engine oil pan, includes metal cover, mounting brackets and hardware."

I beleive you have a C series. The D series hides much of the hoses inside of the spine frame and getting caught on stuff isn't as much of an issue from what I know.

Under Bobcats listing of standard features for the 5610T, the pto and 3pt are not mentioned but instead listed under the "deluxe version include:" listing. My guess is that other versions will be offered later with less options. Maybe pto delete would be and option? However, they don't list the pto as a dealer installed accessory which leads me to beleive it will be standard on all units.

The road light kit includes blinkers, 4 way flashers, headlights, taillights, brake lights, mounting brackets, wire harnesses, blinker switch and flasher swithch. Estimated install time is 6 hours. Much further ahead to just order the deluxe road package which includes that and more.

You will need the rear remote package for TNT. My dealer thinks he can add me a 3rd outlet and make it plumbed into the rear hydraulic curcuit and make it operate by a single switch like the other 2 outlets. If that is not possible, I will probably install a hydraulic selenoid diverter into one of the rear remote lines and split it from 1 to 2 sets of outlets. However, that would require me pushing 2 separate switches, one for the diverter and another to run the hydraulic flow.

I am set to order the deluxe version. It will be a trade in and cash deal. The keyless ignition switch is the only item I really don't want or need. According to the bobcat website, there is $1500 cash back or 0% interest for 36 months on the Toolcat until Sept. 30th for the 5600. No mention of the 5610. I may delay my order so I can get it after Sept 30. Maybe after it has been out a few months, they will offer the same incentives as the other equipment. SS, utility vehicles, telehandlers, tractors and everything else has some kind of incentive.

 

[Rpcrete]

Try looking at skid steer genius website, they make the magic box!
How do you feel about scribbling a check for 60k and not having a place to hold a coffee cup?

Regarding 7-pin and 14-pin... I've never a seen a 7-pin attachment other than newer Bobcat hardware. The 7-pin attachment requires some computational hardware on the implement to interpret the commands coming over the bus. The 14-pin appears to me to be both older and more common at this time and is implemented on a fair number of non-Bobcat attachments such as Quick-Attach (Erskine) and Skidsteer Solutions on equipment that needs hyd diverter valves for multiple functions (e.g. snow blower, sickle bar, etc). The 7-pin attachment is a true data bus while the 14-pin reminds of something much simpler...like the trailer connector on my pickup.

I have the 7-pin control on my TC and I'd like to have the 14-pin as well. Just depends on what attachments you plan on using. As yes, you can do your own attachment control on non-computerized attachments. Pretty straightforward as you suggested.

The trick setup would have a 7-pin/14-pin converter that'd include the microcontroller that'd do the 7-pin/14-pin conversion. But nobody makes that (yet).