Toolcat pictures!

[CraftyBigDog]

Heres the new addition!

[CraftyBigDog]

More!!!!!!!

[CraftyBigDog]

More!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And a picture of My little helper!

[GMC Driver]

Very cool!!!

What is the application? Dedicated site? I ask because while it seems capable, I would think I would need a specific sitaution to justify it. What kind of road speed? And have you any salter plans?

Inquiring minds.... More like you got my interest!!!

[CraftyBigDog]

Yes, a dedicated site. A very large hospital. The travel speed is 18 MPH tops and as for a salter not yet. I want to have the bed sprayed with a Linex liner first. Its turning radius is awesome.

[atgreene]

That's a slick set-up!

[Joey D]

How does it handle the weight on the front when raised? Are the Tool Cats heavy enough to push the 810 in a big storm?
I have no use but would love to have one of them.

[CraftyBigDog]

The front end hardly dives when I pick it up. As for it handling the 810 I will let you know after this winter.

[snowplowjay]

Congrats!!!

That is a great looking setup...

I can't wait to hear some reports on its production...


Jay

[T-Zab]

Nice rig, Looks very cool.
Im interested to see how it will push as well. What is the overall weight of one of those toolcats ? Also what is there payload capacity ?
T

[CraftyBigDog]

Operating weight is 5410lbs and it can carry a ton in the bed!

[szorno]

Sweet Rig ! Get a couple pics in action, then post your feelings after a couple storms. We want to hear about its strengths and weakness. Looks really great.:blizzard

[THEGOLDPRO]

wow nice setup, what it got for an engine??

[90plow]

Lookin good. You really have expanded your buisness in the past few years. Are you planning on selling your old dodge or you keeping it too?
-Eric

[Chuck Smith]

Nice! How did you set up the controls in the cab?

~Chuck

[iakentdoz]

Very nice set up. 4 wheel steer must be nice, maybe Ford will think about installing 4WS on the SD's ? LOL

can you use the 810 on other trucks? How does it mount to the ToolCat?

[CraftyBigDog]

Its the 810 SS the Toolcat can run skidsteer attachments. As for the wiring I ran it up into the cab and mounted the joystick next to the existing one. It looks good and is clean lookins. I can mount this one on my A300 or my tractor.

[snowjoker]

Nice setup. I am very curious as to how this thing is going to push a 10 foot plow in moderate to heavy snow... Thats alot of plow for something that is so short and light..........

[Andy Detwiler]

Sounds to me like it has plenty of weight, and if it can hold a ton in the back, that thing is going to be like a truck.
Andy:blizzard

[John DiMartino]

Jason,it looks great! what a sweet machine.If you add the full ton to the rear,it will weigh about what my empty 3/4 ton diesel weighs,which pushes good with an 810.

[Mark Oomkes]

Crap, I need a bib. There goes another keyboard. :grinz

You guys are really making me jealous. And it just plain old isn't fair. :nope :wah

Seriously, it's beautiful. I really, really want one. Please let us know how it works, assuming it ever snows in the Lower 48 this season.

I don't have any pics, but there is a contractor here in GR that put one together last year with a Boss V and a 12' SwingWing back plow. I saw it once this year, but there was only about an inch of snow and he was doing fine with that.

Isn't it awesome to have helpers? I love mine.

[Wizard]

You guys are really making me jealous. And it just plain old isn't fair. :nope :wah

Seriously, it's beautiful. I really, really want one. Please let us know how it works, assuming it ever snows in the Lower 48 this season.


Mark, just FYI, toolcats dont float either. I'd spend my money on an airboat if I were you! :greenange

BTW, that toolcat needs some lights! :shades2

[Mark Oomkes]

Mark, just FYI, toolcats dont float either. I'd spend my money on an airboat if I were you! :greenange

Ya know, there's another smiley I'd like to see Chuck add. Something tells me it won't happen. I'd really like to tell you you're #1, Brendan. :greenange

[Wizard]

Ya know, there's another smiley I'd like to see Chuck add. Something tells me it won't happen. I'd really like to tell you you're #1, Brendan. :greenange

You know, that's a great idea. I think you're on to something. A sinking skid steer smilie would be great!!! :greenange

As for being #1... I know, dont rub it in... :greenange :rolling

[Mark Oomkes]

LMAO, problem with the SS smiley, I'm the only one stupid enough who would get to use it.

[THEGOLDPRO]

whats it got for an engine??

[Mark Oomkes]

There were 2 versions, a 56HP Kubota turbo diesel with HiFlo. The other was minus the turbo and I believe 46 HP.

[MrBobcat]

Nice set-up. Your gonna love it.

[CraftyBigDog]

Yeah this one has the 56HP Turbo sand its going to get some more lights

[Firstclasslawn]

That one in GR also has snow tires on it. If you are having problems pushing at all, you may want to consider snow tires!

[greensway]

" Nice! How did you set up the controls in the cab?
~Chuck "

The controls were set up to run on the existing control panel, it was a little more $$, but I thought it would be better than drilling a huge hole in the firewall and still have to rig the stick somewhere.

13555

13556

Just looking to stack a little snow sometime soon - would have loved to try some of the stuff you got out there lately!

[W-n-K Landscaping]

Nice set up Crafty!! Making me drool here!! I have been looking around at different set ups for the new company that we're forming here ( My brother and myself) and that definitely looks promising. As soon as you get some snow, put me on the list of people that are curious as to how it performs. I am also curious as to how it works in other applications too- besides the plow, what else are you going to be using it on?

Inquiring minds want to know!!

Bill :burnout

[CraftyBigDog]

I used the existing joystick that came with the plow. I mounted it right next to the control arm joystick I like it alot Ill get a picture if I can. Take care guys

[Mark Oomkes]

This might be a stupid question, but I've never seen a Blizzard on a SS before. With the controls, are you able to lift the plow independently of the boom? Or do you control lift with the boom and angle\wings with the switches? Obviously you'll have to lift the boom for stacking, but I am wondering about just regular plowing.

Awesome setup. I hope we get snow so you can use it and report back to me (us) on how it works so I can start justifying the purchase of one.

[CraftyBigDog]

You have to lift the boom with the controls for the boom and then there is a different control for the plow. Ill try to get some pictures!

[wyldman]

This might be a stupid question, but I've never seen a Blizzard on a SS before. With the controls, are you able to lift the plow independently of the boom? Or do you control lift with the boom and angle\wings with the switches? Obviously you'll have to lift the boom for stacking, but I am wondering about just regular plowing.

Awesome setup. I hope we get snow so you can use it and report back to me (us) on how it works so I can start justifying the purchase of one.

The SS plows have no lift mechanism,it's all done with the boom.

[Mark Oomkes]

I understand the boom, but can you lift the plow without lifting the boom?

Missed your post Chris. Thanks

Course, looking at the pictures closer, I should have been able to figure that out. :headwall

[TidesLandscape]

That rig is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rockon

[wyldman]

I understand the boom, but can you lift the plow without lifting the boom?

No,the a-frame is mounted direct.There is no lift cylinder.

You have two ways to lift it.Raise the boom (recommended),or roll the bucket back (not recommended).Lifting the boom lifts the plow level,and you never have to worry about getting it level when you drop it.Same principle as using a pusher box.

[snocrete]

Does the plow on that rig have oscillation, float or movement that is seperate of the float function on the machine???



By the way that is a VERY nice setup......I wish I had a reason to own one LOL!!! Those things seem like a really versatile, productive setup for plowing snow!!!

[dylan]

That's a great looking machine and plow. The white on white is pretty sharp.

It makes my Western look pale in comparison but at least I found some snow to push!

Took an hour to train a new operator and test out a new urethane edge. It works pretty good.

Cheers Dylan

[dylan]

Here is another.

[dylan]

Mine floats separately from the boom. A chain allows it to go up and down. It was simple to buy a cheap used plow and add it to the toolcat. Just a bit of cutting and welding.

That Blizzard does match the toolcat a whole lot better though!

Cheers dylan

[Plower737]

Can't even call me to come check it out? Wazzup wit dat?

[CraftyBigDog]

Sorry Brian, its been up at the hospital. It wasnt here at my house for 2 days and then it was gone.