Xfaxman
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Was surprised that there was no extra weight in the dump bed.
Videos: 2016 Toolcat 5600 at work, mowing, tree stump, plowing, etc...
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Was surprised that there was no extra weight in the dump bed.
I know some people use weight and I have a empty 55 gal drum set aside to fill with ballast but haven't needed it. From a stop with the blade a full angle it does want to push the Toolcat to the side with 1ft of snow but can be steered into and overcome (like at the 2:55 min mark in the above video). That's about the only place where I even notice an issue.
Noticed you wearing a "One Lap" shirt. My co-driver and I ran the "One Lap" for 17 years, starting in the early 90's. All us One Lappers are a bit crazy. I understand.Alright, might get some comments on this one...lol but I did a lift capability video for the toolcat with various objects including a boulder, 27ft tree log and my car with 530 miles on itEnjoy
Here's how to add rear aux hydraulic with manual selector valve that switches between the dump bed and the aux ports. I installed this on my Toolcat 5600 for use with a UTV Hitchworks 3-point hitch. I used a metro 6-port hydraulic selector valve with a knob to switch between sending hydraulic flow to the dump bed or the rear 3-point hitch in my case. Mine ended up a little messier than desired so I might go back and redo the hoses with 1/4in hose and use the below suggested hose lengths (I used 18,18,60, 67 inches in a 3/8 hose size).
Suggested Hoses:
16in, 20in, 56in and 62in with 3/8 flare female on all ends. Get 1/4 hose if possible but with 3/8 fittings
Fittings:
2x 3/8 NPT male to 3/8 flare male elbow
2x 3/8 flare T fitting
2x 3/8 NPT male to 3/8 flare male
2x 3/8 flare plugs for OE passenger lines
2x 3/8 NPT male to 1/4 NPT male: https://amzn.to/3yB8JwO
Desired quick connect style with 1/4 NPT female: Amazon.com: 1/4” Ag ISO 5675 Hydraulic Quick Connect Pioneer Style Couplers, 1/4” NPT Thread, 2 Sets : Industrial & Scientific
All the aboce cost me $200 at my local store
Here is the selector valve I used, Metro 280379: Amazon.com: Metro Six Port - Two-Position Double Selector Valves: 20 GPM, 3000 PSI with 3/8 NPT Port Size, 280379 : Industrial & Scientific
Total around $350
Suggested Hoses:
16in, 20in, 56in and 62in with 3/8 flare female on all ends. Get 1/4 hose if possible but with 3/8 fittings
Fittings:
2x 3/8 NPT male to 3/8 flare male elbow
2x 3/8 flare T fitting
2x 3/8 NPT male to 3/8 flare male
2x 3/8 flare plugs for OE passenger lines
2x 3/8 NPT male to 1/4 NPT male: https://amzn.to/3yB8JwO
Desired quick connect style with 1/4 NPT female: Amazon.com: 1/4” Ag ISO 5675 Hydraulic Quick Connect Pioneer Style Couplers, 1/4” NPT Thread, 2 Sets : Industrial & Scientific
All the aboce cost me $200 at my local store
Here is the selector valve I used, Metro 280379: Amazon.com: Metro Six Port - Two-Position Double Selector Valves: 20 GPM, 3000 PSI with 3/8 NPT Port Size, 280379 : Industrial & Scientific
Total around $350
RalphVa
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Nice auto connect.
Would have liked to have seen that big bush hog doing some cutting of some small trees, maybe on a slope.
Another video shows taking on an 8 inch tree.
Wonder how the Toolcat and the other Bobcat are on slopes. All those videos are on relatively level ground.
Would have liked to have seen that big bush hog doing some cutting of some small trees, maybe on a slope.
Another video shows taking on an 8 inch tree.
Wonder how the Toolcat and the other Bobcat are on slopes. All those videos are on relatively level ground.
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