New Toolcat Purchase

Slo-moe · Jan 1, 2023

Congratulations on your decision to purchase the ToolCat! It's one hell of a price tag but you will appreciate the versatility long after the price is forgotten!

Slo-moe · Jan 1, 2023

One more thing... if you are considering a snow blade for it, take a look at the Western Prodigy. I've historically been a Boss Plow guy but for the ToolCat - the Prodigy is an excellent match.

AdmiralS · Jan 1, 2023

Slo-moe said:
One more thing... if you are considering a snow blade for it, take a look at the Western Prodigy. I've historically been a Boss Plow guy but for the ToolCat - the Prodigy is an excellent match.

Thanks!

I am going to be going with a blower and am intrigued with the Musk Ox. They already have a few ToolCat customers and have had good success.

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Hersheyfarm · Jan 1, 2023

I have a couple of dealers pricing me one. I’ll post their numbers here. I’m not shy.

Rustyiron · Jan 1, 2023

For the used toolcat searcher,
I just came across an ad (in 717 PA) for one.
2013- 5600, 1085 hrs.
Hyd dump & attach, high flow aux. $42,900

The publication is "Lancaster Farming" 12/24/22 edition.

Hersheyfarm · Jan 1, 2023

I think by spring there are deals to be had. I love trading equipmen. 43k for a 2013/1000hr seems a little steep, still on covid pricing. The feds rate hikes is the vax for high prices.

Hersheyfarm · Jan 3, 2023

Got one price of $77600. Smooth bucket and quick attach, dump bed model. I’ll keep working at it. Need to wait for the financial pain this year to set in.

AdmiralS · Jan 3, 2023

Hersheyfarm said:
Got one price of $77600. Smooth bucket and quick attach, dump bed model. I’ll keep working at it. Need to wait for the financial pain this year to set in.

That is right on par for a UW56 in NY. The UW53 because it has most of the UW56 as standard sits about 10k more at about 85K.

The dealer had a UW56 when I was there 2 weeks ago and its price tag was 77K

Hersheyfarm · Jan 3, 2023

I’ll keep fishing. need to drive one, starting to think the front bucket might be a little weak after watching youtube vids researching. Seems to struggle getting a bucket full of dirt. They would defiantly benefit from larger wider tires.

AdmiralS · Jan 3, 2023

I have very limited time in one, but was impressed with what I did see. They are def NOT digging machines. They will do it, but not well. The ToolCat can do many things, but it isn’t the best in any one thing.

Versatility comes at a cost

Hersheyfarm · Jan 3, 2023

Kinda thinking i may be expecting too much from the loader comparing to my ctl. Its an incredibly useful looking machine but my needs may out way its ability given i would need a replacement for the ctl being it would have to be sold to get the toolcat. I have a tv 1100 i bought new in 2012 and it doesnt have 600hr, hate to have $70k plus machine like that. The rtv is great when its cold but i usually opt for a 4 wheeler when doing something.

laurencen · Jan 3, 2023

the Toolcats ability to dig solid ground compared to a skidsteer I would say 60%, it can lift the full bucket but digging straight in not s even with a toothed bucket that being said mine was not purchased to dig dirt, I clear snow with Vee blade, snowblower, move gravel and spread on driveway, use forks and grapple to clean up and move stuff around.

it does dig better than the tractor with FEL, I can use it with a passenger and when mowing its cool and winter warm inside, the best part you never climb over the attachment to get into it

mine is 2020 model 300 plus hours and easily worth more than what I paid for it, not often I could make that type of deal on used equipment.

4570Man · Jan 4, 2023

Hersheyfarm said:
Kinda thinking i may be expecting too much from the loader comparing to my ctl. Its an incredibly useful looking machine but my needs may out way its ability given i would need a replacement for the ctl being it would have to be sold to get the toolcat. I have a tv 1100 i bought new in 2012 and it doesnt have 600hr, hate to have $70k plus machine like that. The rtv is great when its cold but i usually opt for a 4 wheeler when doing something.

The toolcat barley weigh half as much as your 75CTL does. I’ve never operated a toolcat but you’re going to be sorely disappointed if that’s the baseline for comparison. Even if they were rated closer to equal the wheels are big disadvantage vs tracks.

Xfaxman · Jan 4, 2023

Here is the F Series we had with the 6 foot wide, 1 cubic yard toothed Versahandler bucket that weighs 818 pounds:

In the clay:

Easily lifted twice the 1500 pound lift rating (ROC).

AdmiralS · Jan 8, 2023

So looks like it will be about 2 months before the ToolCat will arrive.

Dealer said they would have a more locked down time in the next week or so.

Going to be a long 2 months, but already started ordering new shiny things for the machine!

AdmiralS · Jan 23, 2023

So stopped by the dealer today for a few items and an update.

The computer still isn’t even showing a build date yet which isn’t a good sign.

He was going to call around to some of the other dealers in the area to see if any have a stock order in for a UW53 with a delivery date and see if he can swap an excavator or other piece of equipment.

The UW53 pretty much comes fully loaded with the exception of turf tires and the wider fenders. So if one is available with R4’s, I can always change tires later if I wanted to speed things along. Might even see if I can find some R14’s and rims to fit it if possible.

Let’s see how this unfolds….

laurencen · Jan 24, 2023

before Covid I waited a few months finally dealer pulled one from another location, I had regular tires on it after a year picked up a set of turf tires with rims, tried them out and never went back, I gained a 1nch or so ground clearance never changed the fenders

AdmiralS · Feb 6, 2023

So still don't have a build date or any indication from Bobcat on when the machine will be available.

The dealer checked around and doesn't look like there are any confirmed deliveries with dates at this point for anyone with a stock machine order or customer order.

Just saw a YouTube video of a UW53 just delivered down in North Carolina, but called them this morning and its already spoken for. They do have a New UW56 available though.

laurencen · Feb 7, 2023

drive past the dealer couple times a week, there is basically nothing in the yard for ne and only a few machines in used, last time I spoke with the sales guy he said they can not make stock purchases any orders have to be for customers,

figured it would be getting easier as time went by but seems not much has changed other than prices are going up

AdmiralS · Feb 7, 2023

Interesting!

Thats how my dealer has been up until the end of last year.

You drive by now and the yard is stocked with Excavators, Skid Steers, UTV's, Telehandlers, Compact tractors, articulated loaders and attachment galore.

They did get 2 new UW56 units in just before the holidays and I was able to sit in one and fire it up inside the shop.

Now I must wait I guess, and I am not very good at waiting!