Toolcat Snow Removal

[ovrszd]

I'm at Ft McCoy Wisonsin for some training. We just got nailed with over a foot of snow and high winds. I cruised the Fort today taking pictures of snow removal. Thought you Toolcat guys might like to see them. Enjoy.

 

[Thomas]

One heck of setup..even looks warm in cab.

 

[beenthere]

They are nice. Good friend of mine has one now.
He doesn't have as many obstacles to blow around that the guy has in the pics. Must be some kind of slolom training. ??

 

[ovrszd]

The last three pics were at the Mess Hall. I've never paid much attention to the Toolcat cause I couldn't come close to justifying one. But a feature I didn't realize they have is rear steer. I was shocked how short it could turn while blowing sidewalks.

 

[beenthere]

They can also do doggy offset too. Very versitile with that all-wheel-steer.

 

[GRASSMAN]

what is doggy offset?

 

[beenthere]

Ever see how a dog runs straight away from you? Behind is offset to the side.

 

[GRASSMAN]

Is there some advantage to this? I understand you get dog tracking if you don't align your wheels straight, but you seem to see this as an advantage, am I missing something?
Thanks

 

[beenthere]

Its use depends on what tool is attached. The capability is there if needed. It goes along with the all-wheel-steer capability.

 

[DEWFPO]

Is there some advantage to this? I understand you get dog tracking if you don't align your wheels straight, but you seem to see this as an advantage, am I missing something?
Thanks

Under some tight clearance situations dog walking can get you in tighter or closer to whatever it is you are doing. Sometimes it will get you out of a bad situation without damaging anything if you slide into that position (mud, snow, ice).

DEWFPO

 

[two_bit_score]

Nice, very nice.

 

[Roger G]

I use the "doggy offset" or "crab" steering feature when removing snow next to a ditch or rounding a tight corner. First place the rear wheels out from the ditch just a bit and then switch to front steer only. This will keep the Toolcat's rear end away from the ditch and keep the Toolcat from sliding into the ditch if you get to close. Offset or crab steering is also great for pulling out of a ditch if you do slide into one. When rounding a tight corner and I want to cut close to the curb, I use the same method to keep the blower or plow right on the inside curve of the turn and the rear wheels away from the snow bank. Works wonders when you get the hang of it.