Any Toolcat questions?

[BobcatBoy]

I will be attending a dealer sales seminar (read; training class) on Toolcats Thursday morning. If you have anything you would like asked of the Bobcat factory personnel, post it here (or on the backhoe thread) and I will see what I can do to get your questions answered.

I leave Thursday morning @ 5:30 PST, and will post any replies on Friday.

Rob

 

[Rip]

The first that comes to mind is WHEN are they going to update their web site to reflect the new C version??? Nothing looks changed since early summer at least.

Pay good attention in that class Rob.... I am sure many things will come up later for us to pick your brain on. Such "official" expertize can be hard to come by on these forums but is always welcome.

 

[bam747]

This is a very personal thing just for me, but being 6'7" and 350+ lbs, I can't really use a ToolCat for more than a test drive because my right leg/thigh gets in the way of the hydraulic joystick (can't move the joystick to the left at all).

It'd be really nice if Bobcat would offer the ToolCat with an extended cab just like on pickup trucks. That way it might be possible to offer an extended seat track option to let those of us who truly qualify as "big AND tall" seriously consider purchasing a ToolCat. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Also, the extended cab configuration would give you a place to store tools and supplies inside and out of the weather and leave the entire dump bed available for whatever materials you need to move with it.

I don't know the numbers, but I'd bet that the vast majority of pickup trucks are sold as super cabs (or even crew cabs) these days just to have that extra interior room. Note that I have no desire what so ever to carry extra passengers in that extended cab space, just tools and supplies, and to allow more leg room for the drivers seat.

 

[BrianSouthernMD]

Is there a Front Window Guard or are there any other Special Applications Kits designed or suitable for Toolcats?

On page IX ot the Jan. 2005 5600 B-Series Operation & Maintenance Manual, a list of Options and Field Installed Accessories includes "Rear PTO, Rear Auxillary Hydraulics, Remote Hydraulics, Rear Window Guard, and Special Applications Kit (FRONT WINDOW GUARD)." And in the online Spring 2004 Worksaver, there is an article, Tailor Your Toolcat 5600 To Match The Job, which lists "several new dealer-installed accessories to customize the Toolcat 5600 to fit your own specific needs," including bedliner, rear work lights, "Front and rear window guards" and more.

I bought the Rear Window Guard, but haven't been able to find out info on the Front Window Guard or any Special Applications Kits including a Front Window Guard. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif Is it made of lexan or metal? Will one be coming out, or did Bobcat decide not to offer it after advertising it? And where and how would it attach to the Toolcat: front cab frame, lift arm, fenders or __?

Would it be for special applications using certain attachments like stump grinders, chippers, tree shears & brush saws, where there is potential danger for flying objects or falling debris coming onto and perhaps breaking the front windshield?

 

[kude]

BobcatBob,

I never heard of the Toolcat before coming to this site.

Just tell the corporate people that they have developed a very intriguing product.

As a rental unit I think it would do great as opposed to the normal Bobcat.

I think you already know there is a growing property owner interest in this product, although it may be aimed at the professional landscaper, etc.

As you have read the posts, you can see there are special needs too if a consumer product is developed, like operator comfort. I only bring this up because I read here somewhere that Bobcat was thinking of a smaller version.

I guess any information about the future of this product would be appreciated.

 

[BobcatBoy]

Kude :

Initially, the pro landscaper was (and still is) one of the larger target markets considered for the Toolcat, but there seems to be more sales to landowners/ranchers and Municipalities (schools, cities, etc.) than anywhere else. Most of my demos and sales have been to those two categories, with just a luke-warm reception and interest from the local landscapers. I am in a smaller market that tends to be about 2 years behind when considering newer technology for purchase, so I expect our Toolcat sales to begin growing next year.

The questions are great so far........ Keep 'em coming!

Rob

 

[BrianSouthernMD]

Why do S130, S150 & S160 SSLs have more attachments than Toolcats approved by Bobcat as compatible, /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif when they share engines and are close in some performance ratings like SAE ROC & tipping load, as well as weight and dimensional specs?

Bobcat's trend is toward increasing the range of compatible and approved Toolcat attachments - the 62" combo bucket and heavy 60" Brushcat now are formally approved for Toolcat 5600C. A 3-ft. dig depth Bobcat Trencher is approved for 5600B & 5600C.

But the S130 SSL with 1300-lb. ROC, 2634-lb. tipping load & 16.9 GPM ratings and a weight only 300 pounds more than a Toolcat is also formally approved for 4-ft. dig depth Bobcat Diggers, 4-ft. Trencher, Brush Saw, backhoes, 60" industrial bucket grapple, 66" industrial fork & bucket grapples, etc.

Of course some smaller SSLs can't handle stump grinders and mowers like the 4-wheel-steer Toolcats can! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[rox]

Can you kindly suggest that at wwwToolcat.com that they provide written information, specifications, about their attachments. I click on the photographs, and get a larger photo, but it doesn't give any attachment specifications.

Also most every manufacturer shows sprayers, like for spraying lawns. Woul like to see sprayers that are used for spraying trees. We have 1,400 olive trees that we spray, and I would like to see photographs of that kind of sprayer. Large capacity tanks for a LOT of spraying.

Specifically what amount of slope can the Toolcat handle? 30 degree slope, 20 degree slope? Would like to know the enginerring specs on slope that it should handle, with a load in the dump bed in back and without a load.

Waiting on their lower priced model.

 

[mike123]

Rear side windows are frosted right up. Why no vents other then front window?
Thanks Mike

 

[bam747]

Bobcat does have detailed information available on all their equipment and attachments, but it isn't obvious how to get it. If you look towards the bottom of every attachment page, there is usually a link that says "[Download spec sheet: NNNk / X pages]". This will get you a PDF spec sheet/brochure on the specific attachment. They also have PDF spec sheet/brochures on all of their main equipment items.

That being said, Bobcat does need to do a much better job of updating their website ASAP for new equipment or, more importantly, updates to existing equipment. The ToolCat pages in particular mention absolutely nothing I have found about the A, B, or C series ToolCat, not mention the new rear PTO and hydraulics options, even in the ToolCat's downloadable PDF spec sheet/brochure.