Bobcat Toolcat 5600 Specs and Parts Guide

The Bobcat Toolcat 5600 is a utility work machine with a 61 horsepower Tier 4 diesel, four wheel independent suspension and all wheel steering. Front lift capacity is 1,500 lb, the cargo box carries 2,000 lb, towing capacity is 4,000 lb, and it travels at up to 17 mph.

The Essentials

• What it is: a utility work machine, not a skid steer and not a UTV
• Power: 61 hp (45.5 kW) Tier 4 diesel
• Front lift: 1,500 lb, plus a 2,000 lb cargo box
• Towing: 4,000 lb
• Speed: 17 mph high range, 8 mph low
• Key feature: four wheel independent suspension and all wheel steering

What Is a Bobcat Toolcat 5600?

The Toolcat is the machine most often misfiled in a parts search, because it does not fit the usual categories. It carries a loader style front end that takes attachments, a cargo box behind the cab, and a road capable drivetrain with suspension and steering at all four wheels.

That combination is deliberate. The Toolcat is aimed at grounds maintenance, municipal work, campuses and farms, where a machine has to load, carry, tow and travel between jobs. A skid steer does the loading but travels badly. A utility vehicle travels well but cannot lift.

For parts purposes, the important consequence is that it draws components from more than one world. Attachment mounting hardware is skid steer territory. Suspension, steering and drivetrain components are not found on a skid steer at all.

What Are the Toolcat 5600 Specs?

Specification	Figure
Horsepower	61 hp (45.5 kW)
Emissions tier	EPA Tier 4
Operating weight	approximately 5,710 to 5,785 lb
Rated operating capacity, front lift	1,500 lb (680 kg)
Cargo box capacity	2,000 lb (907 kg)
Towing capacity	4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Fuel tank	20 gal (75.7 L)
Max travel speed, high	17 mph (27.4 km/h)
Travel speed, low	8 mph (12.9 km/h)
Standard hydraulic flow	18.9 gpm (71.5 L/min)
High flow option	27 to 27.9 gpm
Max auxiliary pressure	3,000 psi (206.8 bar)

The three capacity figures are worth reading together rather than separately. The machine will lift 1,500 lb at the front, carry 2,000 lb in the box, and tow 4,000 lb behind it. A machine doing all three at once is working considerably harder than any single figure suggests, and that is exactly how these are used.

How Is a Toolcat Different From a Skid Steer?

The differences are structural, and they explain most of what owners find surprising about parts.

	Toolcat 5600	Skid steer loader
Steering	All wheel steering	Skid steering, wheels do not turn
Suspension	Four wheel independent	None, axles mounted rigidly
Travel speed	Up to 17 mph	Typically 7 to 12 mph
Cargo	2,000 lb box behind the cab	None
Towing	4,000 lb	Not designed for towing
Turf impact	Steered wheels, gentler on surfaces	Skidding scuffs turf and finished surfaces

The steering difference is the one that matters most in practice. A skid steer turns by dragging wheels, which is what makes it tear turf and wear tires quickly. The Toolcat steers all four wheels instead, which is why it is chosen for golf courses, sports grounds and campuses where surface damage is unacceptable.

That same difference creates parts categories a skid steer does not have. Tie rods, steering components, suspension arms and bushings are Toolcat concerns with no skid steer equivalent.

Do Skid Steer Attachments Fit a Toolcat?

This is the most common question about these machines, and the answer is a qualified yes that depends on two things rather than one.

Mounting. The Toolcat front end uses a Bob-Tach style mounting arrangement, so attachments built for that interface will physically mount. Bob-Tach components are shared with the skid steer range, which is why parts such as a Right Hand Bob-Tach Lever replacing Bobcat 6702904P and a Weld-On Bushing replacing Bobcat 6702958 appear on both.

Hydraulic capability. Physically mounting is not the same as running correctly. Standard flow is 18.9 gpm, with a high flow option reaching 27 to 27.9 gpm and maximum auxiliary pressure of 3,000 psi. An attachment specified beyond those figures will mount and disappoint.

Two further constraints that catch people out:

• Weight. A heavy attachment that suits a large skid steer may exceed what is sensible on the Toolcat front end, which is rated at 1,500 lb
• Ground disturbance. Attachments designed around skid steering behave differently on a machine that steers its wheels instead

Check flow, pressure and weight against the attachment specification before buying, not after it arrives.

Where Is the Serial Number on a Toolcat 5600?

The machine serial plate is generally on the frame or within the operator station. The engine carries a separate serial stamped on the block, and engine parts are ordered against that number.

The Toolcat has been produced over a long run with revisions along the way, including emissions related updates. That makes the serial number more important than usual, because a component list for one build year does not necessarily apply to another.

Record the machine serial, the engine serial and any attachment serials together before ordering. For plate locations across the Bobcat range, see our Bobcat serial number and model guide.

What Are the Most Common Toolcat 5600 Parts to Replace?

Based on our catalog data, Toolcat parts fall into two distinct groups, and separating them is the key to searching efficiently.

Shared with skid steers. Bob-Tach mounting hardware, levers, bushings, pins and much cab and glass hardware. A Shoulder Bolt replacing Bobcat 6728473 and a Compression Spring replacing Bobcat 6713040 are examples of hardware used across the range.

Unique to the Toolcat. Steering components, suspension arms and bushings, and drivetrain parts associated with all wheel steering and independent suspension. These have no skid steer equivalent and cannot be cross referenced from one.

Filters and routine service items follow the engine rather than the machine category, so they are ordered against the engine serial like any other machine.

The suspension and steering group is where owners most often struggle, because searching within skid steer parts will never surface them. Search by the OEM number instead, or by Toolcat specifically. Fasteners such as a Socket Head Bolt replacing Bobcat 7255136 are easy to overlook and frequently needed alongside a larger repair.

How Do I Confirm a Part Fits My Toolcat?

Establish which of the two parts groups you are in first, then work from the OEM number.

1. Record the machine serial and the engine serial
2. Decide whether the part is shared hardware or Toolcat specific, since that determines how to search
3. Note the hydraulic configuration, standard or high flow, for anything hydraulic
4. Read the OEM number from the component being replaced

Quality aftermarket parts are built to meet or exceed OEM specifications and are generally the more economical route for wear hardware and filters. Customers are responsible for verifying fitment. Because the Toolcat sits outside the usual categories, send your serial to sales@partsonline.com if a search is not returning what you expect, and our team will check it against the build. Consult a certified mechanic for steering, suspension and hydraulic work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much can a Bobcat Toolcat 5600 lift?

Front lift rated operating capacity is 1,500 lb (680 kg). The cargo box carries an additional 2,000 lb, and towing capacity is 4,000 lb.

Can you drive a Bobcat Toolcat on the road?

The machine is capable of 17 mph and is designed to travel between work areas, but whether it may be operated on public roads depends entirely on local regulations, registration and lighting requirements. Check with your local authority before assuming road use is permitted.

How many hours will a Bobcat Toolcat last?

Service life depends far more on maintenance history and duty than on any published figure. Suspension, steering and drivetrain components wear in ways a skid steer does not, so inspection of those systems tells you more about a used machine than the hour meter.

What is the average price of a Bobcat Toolcat 5600?

Pricing varies widely by year, hours, configuration and attachments included, so a current market check or dealer quote is the only reliable guide.

What engine is in a Bobcat Toolcat 5600?

A 61 horsepower Tier 4 diesel. Confirm the specific engine against the engine plate on your machine, since the model has been produced across several emissions standards.

Do skid steer attachments fit a Toolcat?

Attachments built for the Bob-Tach interface will physically mount, but hydraulic flow, pressure and weight must also match. Standard flow is 18.9 gpm with a high flow option to 27.9 gpm and maximum auxiliary pressure of 3,000 psi.

How fast does a Toolcat 5600 go?

Up to 17 mph in high range and 8 mph in low range.

Is a Toolcat a skid steer?

No. It steers all four wheels rather than skidding, has four wheel independent suspension, carries a cargo box and can tow. Those differences create parts categories, particularly steering and suspension, that skid steers do not have.