S 185 vs Toolcat 5600

[northwoods guy]

Am thinking about a new Bobcat "Toolcat" to replace my S-185. Use is on our tree farm where we blow snow, grapple timber, load and spread gravel, clear brush, etc. Side by side with room for two and cargo box would seem to be a plus. Am frustrated with limited rear vision with the S-185. No heavy duty contractor applications. All attachments are universal, correct? What am I missing? Any advice or experience to share?

 

[mrdeere1959]

they are very nice. only 1500lbs lift compared to the 185 1850lbs.

 

[7LBSSMALLIE]

youre going to miss youre 185. nothing can replace the multide of tasks you can perform with this unit. as to vis just go sit in the new m series. just dont have youe ceckbook in youe pocket. think it thru. as to attachs being u niv that is not true new attach are called smart they have a controller that machine reads, plug and play. all buttons for control are there ready to perform if you have the deluxe panel ther is a tutorial for each. now as to a tree farm look at the t320 and check out the forrestry cutter. AWSOME.

 

[mrdeere1959]

youre going to miss youre 185. nothing can replace the multide of tasks you can perform with this unit. as to vis just go sit in the new m series. just dont have youe ceckbook in youe pocket. think it thru. as to attachs being u niv that is not true new attach are called smart they have a controller that machine reads, plug and play. all buttons for control are there ready to perform if you have the deluxe panel ther is a tutorial for each. now as to a tree farm look at the t320 and check out the forrestry cutter. AWSOME.

the attachments for your 185 will work on the 5600