Questions

[dakota-2000]

How can I tell if my 5600D has high Flow?

I found that if I punched into a pile of dirt or gravel and the hydraulics are maxed out and will not lift the load I shift into nuetral and it will give me a lot more oomph and break the load loose from the pile.

Thanks,
Marc

 

[radman1]

The most noticeable sign would be a sticker on the curl cylinder saying high flow hydraulic or switch in the cab to engage high flow.

 

[Spudgunner]

I thought all D-series had both hiflow and a turbo (to support the hiflow). Also...according to my salesman, the correct model designation is 5600-T "D-Series"; however, why would the "-T" designation be necessary if all D-Series engines sported a turbo? I mention this only because it may help your parts guy. I got some strange looks at the Bobcat dealership when I started asking about a "5600-D"....although if all D-Series are blown/have hiflow that designation actually makes sense.

But, yep, mine has the highflow switch in the cab.

 

[Rip]

The D series has a new Power Management function that may require some getting-used-to or specific techniques in order for it to optimize its opperation or allow you to shift available power to suite your tasks. Unless there is something wrong with your machine, you may be expecting too much from your Toolcat.

"High Flow" only relates to the auxilliary hyd circuit that is used to power certain attachments such as snow blower, rotary broom, mowers, etc.

Even then, only attachments specifically rated for 27 GPM should be opperated in High-Flow mode.... all others should be used only in normal (18 GMP) mode or damage will occur.

All the rest of the hydraulic system (travel, steering, lift & curl) are the same as far as I know.

 

[radman1]

I thought all D-series had both hiflow and a turbo (to support the hiflow). Also...according to my salesman, the correct model designation is 5600-T "D-Series"; however, why would the "-T" designation be necessary if all D-Series engines sported a turbo? I mention this only because it may help your parts guy. I got some strange looks at the Bobcat dealership when I started asking about a "5600-D"....although if all D-Series are blown/have hiflow that designation actually makes sense.

But, yep, mine has the highflow switch in the cab.

The high flow hydraulics are an option, even on the D series. All D series are turbo charged engines but not all have high flow.