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[laurencen]

If you push the "Lights" button on the center console, with the Toolcat turned off, the lights come on. They will eventually turn them selves off. Does anybody know how long they stay on before automatically turning off?

I haven't had the patience to sit watching/timing it myself.

no idae how long they stay on but sure handy after blowing snow at night, im guessing 5 mins

 

[Deeogeecare]

Im interested in buying a toolcat for my property and it looks like it is capable of all my task except one. I need to move full IBC totes around and they can weight upwards of 2000 lbs. I understand that the rated lifting capacity is 1500 but some manufactures seem to underrate this spec. Does anyone have any experience lifting an IBC tote with their toolcat? Thanks in advance.

 

[DEWFPO]

I've lifted short pallets of stone before, close to 2,300 lbs. I was moving them around on asphalt, tires needed to be at max pressure (80 psi IIRC) and I carry about 400 lbs of sand at the tailgate.

The weight depends on what your putting in the IBC totes and whether their 275 gallon or the larger ones.

Water's 8.3 lbs x 275 + tote weight puts you at about 2,325 lbs if their fully loaded.

If you could partially load the totes that would be best.

DEWFPO

 

[Xfaxman]

Im interested in buying a toolcat for my property and it looks like it is capable of all my task except one. I need to move full IBC totes around and they can weight upwards of 2000 lbs. I understand that the rated lifting capacity is 1500 but some manufactures seem to underrate this spec. Does anyone have any experience lifting an IBC tote with their toolcat? Thanks in advance.

No experience with the early models, but I know that the F Series and the G Series would handle that job OK.

For skid steers the ROC (Rated Operating Capacity) is half the tipping weight.

Our F Series maxed out at slightly over 3000 lbs. without tipping or raising the rear wheels:

They handle the 1800 lb. 7' brush hog just fine and it's weight is farther out than a tote on forks would be:

 

[SSdoxie]

Im interested in buying a toolcat for my property and it looks like it is capable of all my task except one. I need to move full IBC totes around and they can weight upwards of 2000 lbs. I understand that the rated lifting capacity is 1500 but some manufactures seem to underrate this spec. Does anyone have any experience lifting an IBC tote with their toolcat? Thanks in advance.

ROC is 50% of weight at it can lift (measure at the bucket center of gravity) without rear wheels lift of ground. Note: measurement is taken with machine stationary of flat concrete floor so any ground slope, movement, and load position will have an affect on it.
You should be able to lift 2000 lb. pallet but might want to add some weight in rear box.

 

[laurencen]

got a 2020 model, 2000 pounds is no problem

 

[caspring71]

Brand New Memebr to the forum and new owner of a 2006 Tollcat 5600 with 3,000 hours. I was using it and it died. Now, I turn the key and get nothing. No clicking, no crank, nothing. Battery is brand new and I replaced the ignition switch to be safe. The odd thing is that the lights on the dash, the blower fan, exterior lights, wipers, horn, etc all work even with no key installed?? Please help.

 

[laurencen]

check fuses for a blown one, you could also check the power wire to the starter and starter circuit, may be something as stupid as the motor ground wire, is the fuel solenoid cworking?

 

[caspring71]

There was only one blown fuse, the ACD fuse which I think goes out to the front for attachment stuff. Installed new one and nothing changed. I'll check the starter for power. I know the starter relay is good. Dont know about the motor ground wire or fuel soleniod but I'll check. Thanks for the advice, I'll post updates

 

[Hay Dude]

There was only one blown fuse, the ACD fuse which I think goes out to the front for attachment stuff. Installed new one and nothing changed. I'll check the starter for power. I know the starter relay is good. Dont know about the motor ground wire or fuel soleniod but I'll check. Thanks for the advice, I'll post updates

Check the ground wire to starter solenoid