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DEWFPO · Dec 21, 2016

Spudgunner said:
My toolcat also lives in a pole barn. I have a concrete slab that said TC resides on. Since I keep chains on all winter, scarring the concrete can be an issue; however, I've found the antidote is to go to one of those "Ranch and Home" stores and buy several of what they call "Trailer Pads". These are also known as "Stall Pads". In any event, they are made from recycled tires and are tougher than nails. You can run your TC right up on those and not worry about leaving ANY marks on the 'crete. The Stall Pads sold locally are between 5/8" and 3/4" thick and can be hand in a couple of sizes (4x6 and 4x7). Heck, I even use these pads on the bed of my pickup. These pads are built to hold-up to shod animules...so they handle a chained TC without a problem.

The lady down the road (horse lady) uses ViseGrips as make-do handles to move these heavy pads and that works quite well. The pads are a bit unwieldy and have their own mind. I have not yet figured out a good way to cut a pad to size.

I have one of these thick rubber 'stall pads' in the bed of the toolcat. They take big impacts and work very well. They are very heavy, and a little expensive around here but you can always get them on sale at the Tractor Supply. I have cut them with a very sharp utility knife and a metal straight edge as a guide. You won't be able to cut completely thru on the first cut so don't even try, You'll have to make several passes with the knife. After the first cut, stick a 2x4 or similar under one side of the cut and then you can 'open' up the cut and continue to keep slicing the original cut until it is all the way thru.

DEWFPO

Spudgunner · Dec 23, 2016

Same here in regards to the pad in the bed. Opening the kerf for secondary cuts is a solid idea. I was wondering if maybe a Sawzall with a demolition blade might work. Or perhaps a circular saw with a blade put in backasswards. Nothing like experimenting with fast-moving sharp metal, I suppose. The price in Boise for these mats is , IIRC, $40 for the 4x6 and $50 for the 4x7. And no, I don't understand the pricing...demand, I guess. In case there are any other southern Idaho Spuds reading this, D&B Supply has these mats.

DEWFPO · Jan 1, 2017

I have a 2009 Series D 5600 and am considering upgrading to a new Toolcat.

The only differences I know of are : a different engine with a different HP rating, a new Traction Control as an option and a different attachment control on the joystick.

Does anyone know what some of the other differences are between these years?

Thanks and Happy New Year

DEWFPO

1965tontruck · Jan 1, 2017

DEWFPO said:
I have a 2009 Series D 5600 and am considering upgrading to a new Toolcat.

The only differences I know of are : a different engine with a different HP rating, a new Traction Control as an option and a different attachment control on the joystick.

Does anyone know what some of the other differences are between these years?

Thanks and Happy New Year

DEWFPO

I recently went through this exercise as I was considering upgrading my A to a new model. While there are too many differences between my first year model and the current model, the one I will bring up is the new engine. The new models are equipped with a Doosan engine. I would suggest doing some research on this engine model (same as used in other Bobcat skid loaders). Specifically you will want to check out cold related issues with the engine. I read reports of reduced power because exhaust temps never come up. It also appears that these engines require a 2 micron fuel filter because they are susceptible to fuel gelling. Most reports that I read indicated that if you are running any type of a blended fuel then you will have a filter plug. In my area I cannot get pure winter diesel. At the end of the day I decided that a new Toolcat is not in my future (for the engine issues plus other issues that I am not going to discuss).

Happy hunting, and good luck if you decide to move forward.

Gimpp · Jan 3, 2017

I live in NW Georgia and am very interested in a toolcat 5610 model.I live on approx 100 acres and 80 percent at least is natural woods.I have about 1ac yard with fruit trees and all my wifes plants,1 1/2 acre food plot across from house and would like to add another plot further back in woods,1000ft gravel driveway that I need to grade quite a bit.Old and New growth trees in remaining property,lot of fallen trees either through rot/old age,storms etc.This property in definately not level at all in just about all areas.I currently have for equipment a husky zero turn 52",my yamaha rhino and a kubota b21 with fel and backhoe plus other 3pt attachments.I am a disabled vet who uses a wheelchair,no use of legs,I have always been able to use my equipment without any real problems but will be 60yo this year.I have owned the kubota for about 15yrs but still has very low hours on it because I don't really feel safe using in on a lot of the property because of uneven/steep ground.Others will use it where I will not but I prefer doing the work.Have searched the internet for rough/steep terrain tractors and the toolcat is the best I can come up with.I am looking for either a very low hour/use used machine or I am able to purchase new.I want something that has the best updates/upgrades and the best,reliability out on the job in very important to me.There seems to be no need for these machines down in my area and can't even find one to look at.I got a quote from dealer in atlanta about a year ago for approx 65k on new machine.Can you give me any advice on a purchase..model,price etc?Would be greatly appreciated!!If I can find what I want I will purchase as soon as I can.Thank you for any help..sorry about length of post.

Xfaxman · Jan 5, 2017

I would recommend the 5610 G series with the traction control. We have the F series that is supposed to have a limited slip differential, but it doesn't work: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...rsus-hydrostatic-post4638521.html#post4638521

It does OK on side hills with the 7' brush hog on the front, but I would not go any steeper than 27 degrees:

Hay Dude · Jan 14, 2017

Man I need a toolcat bad. Or at least I think I do. I have sooo much mowing to do. Developments with common ground meadows. Many are too soft for my heavy farm tractors. Also a lot of hay bales to load & feed. And some bucket work here and there. Side by side nice for taking my "work detail" with me.
I'm kind of stuck between running a hydraulic swing flail mower off the back of a farm tractor or a toolcat with a front mower?

The thing that's stopping me from buying one is the UNKNOWN.
I love the bobcat front brush mower. Looks like the best mower you can buy.
But I can't help thinking it will get stuck with the small tires?

So then I think, ok go with a rubber tracked skid steer with like 90HP, but then lose side by side feature and rear 3pt/PTO feature!

Xfaxman · Jan 14, 2017

I recommend the Toolcat, ours has never been stuck in the mud. Has always powered on through.

I also like the two spindle direct hydraulic motor drive Brushcat rotary mower: