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[birddog0304]

My 2 cents.
As a farmer I have stuck my toolcat with bigger tires in a feed lot. 18-20 inches of manure/mud with 1000-1200 lb bale will do it. I am fortunate to have a tracked skidsteer to use as well Never been stuck with it. That being said I found that each is extremely useful and would hate to be without either. Purchased a motorized 3 pt adaptor for front and have been able to use many 3pt attachments ( posthole diggers/ bush hog/finish mower/woodsplitter). That being said I would be glad to discuss pros and cons of each over the other. Don't want to offend any other toolcat owners. PM your number

 

[mmancuso13]

Question for Toolcat owners. The listed ROC for these machines is 1500lbs. But realistically what will they lift? You know not drive around at max lift height but pick up out of a truck bed? Or with a grapple?

Let me know what you have seen...


Thanks!

Matt
New to me - 2013 F series Toolcat 5600

 

[Xfaxman]

Here is what I measured with nothing on the SSQA, 3,001 pounds of lift:

Grace Mfg. says this 7' brush hog weighs 1800 pounds:

It will handle it without any counter weight on the 3 point. :thumbsup:

 

[DEWFPO]

Question for Toolcat owners. The listed ROC for these machines is 1500lbs. But realistically what will they lift? You know not drive around at max lift height but pick up out of a truck bed? Or with a grapple?

Let me know what you have seen...


Thanks!

Matt
New to me - 2013 F series Toolcat 5600

I've lifted 2,000 lbs without any issues at all numerous times. When I lifted a pallet of stone cobbles I am sure I was exceeding 3,000 lbs. I could lift it off the ground but I could not curl it at all, but I was able to move it around. If your lifting heavy loads like this on a hard surface like pavement or concrete make sure your tires are aired up to the max spec which IIRC is 80 psi, otherwise it will be difficult to turn the wheels especially if you are in 4WS mode.

DEWFPO

 

[mmancuso13]

Thanks! I was hopeful the Toolcat would max out above 1500!

 

[DEWFPO]

I forgot to mention, when moving around that much weight I find it helps to have some ballast at the back of the bed.(especially when working on slopes)

DEWFPO

 

[Xfaxman]

Yep, that is why I added about 400 pounds on the 3 point, steers better and doesn't slide sideways on a side hill.

 

[yellowdogsvc]

I can lift and load a 2600 lb mulcher onto a flatbed f350 truck. It doe not groan but the F series squats a lot on the suspension. I go very slow.

 

[yellowdogsvc]

xfaxman. have you had any problems with the air cleaner clogging up prematurely mowing? I quit doing a lot of mowing until I get a pre-cleaner installed. My old B series had a pre-cleaner and my air filter lasted a long time. Not so with my F series. It literally clogs quickly.

 

[SSdoxie]

No idea of cost but Bobcat does show a pre-cleaner kit for the F-series in their online catalog. P/N 7270129.

FYI: I see Bobcat has redone their web page and the online catalog now works Google Chrome and Firefox also.