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goods in the bed. Don’t worry about getting out to dump your load; the 2300 comes with a power cargo dump box with an on-the-fly switch that will drop whatever you’re hauling in seconds. machines user-friendly and knows that, while some may be using their utility vehicles for play, other will be hard at work. The have provided the best of both worlds. I was very impressed with the power the Rapid Link system provided, along with the ease of operation that the joystick offered. Switching out attachments can easily be done by one person, making the 2300 a helpful machine around the house or jobsite. When testing the loader capabilities, I loaded the bucket full with dirt and lifted it four feet in the air. The vehicle remained very stable and didn’t feel as tippy or topheavy as you would expect with that much displaced weight. Overall, the work that can be done with just a few simple attachments is mind boggling, and after only 10 minutes in the machine I didn’t want to get out. There was no glamorous beginning to the first “Bobcat” loader, which was first called a Melroe loader. The loader came about as a tool to help an exhausted chicken farmer clear the we’ll say deposits - from the large coops. This photo shows Bobcat’s founder Cyril Keller on an early model Melroe loader (Top). The Toolcat is one of Bobcat’s newest utility vehicles and has found its way into our pages due to its strong work ethic SEATS SIX and SXS seating configuration (Middle). The Bobcat 2300 with the Rapid Link attachment system is a great balance of work and leisure. Useful attachments like this angle broom can save you hours (Bottom). HUMBLE BEGINING Both the Toolcat and the 2300 are stellar working machines that can assist with any job around the house or on the jobsite. Bobcat’s main goal is to offer their customers a machine that can get the job done, and then some. The Toolcat and the 2300 both exemplify this mission of excellence and are a great model of what a well-rounded utility vehicle can offer. After only spending a combined 40 minutes in both of these machines, I was ready to clock in and start a full day’s work. The comfort features offered in these two vehicles could only have been achieved through hours upon hours of testing. Bobcat really makes these Bobcat 2300 4X4 ENGINE Type Horsepower D722 Diesel - Kubota 20 Fuel Injection 25 MPH CVT. Intellitrak automatic differential system. 142"x60" 78.6” Toolcat 5600 ENGINE Type Horsepower Diesel - Kubota 56 Fuel Injection 18 MPH Hydrostatic Traction Control (HTC). 4wheel drive. 181"x60" 81” DRIVE-TRAIN Drive System Fuel System Top Speed DRIVE-TRAIN Drive System Fuel System Top Speed DIMENSIONS Length/Width Height DIMENSIONS Length/Width Height Wheelbase 88” Ground Clearance 12.1" Fuel Capacity Dry Weight Bed Capacity Gross Capacity Turning Radius 103” Ground Clearance 8" Fuel Capacity Dry Weight Bed Capacity Gross Capacity www.bobcat.com 6.5 Gallons 1,475 LBS. 800 LBS. 1,200 LBS. 20 Gallons 5,490 LBS. 2,000 LBS. 4,200 LBS. CONTACT WWW.SIDEXSIDEACTION.COM 21 17 http://www.bobcat.com http://WWW.SIDEXSIDEACTION.COM

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SideXSide Action - April 2008 Contents Mailbox News Tips & Tricks Race Interview Next: Bobcat Soldier Meadows Win a Rhino CORR Season Wrap Up Race Year in Review Built For It: Rath Racing Prowler Product Review Shock Adjustments Tech: CDI & ECU Boxes Company Spotlight: Legend Off-Road Wheel Buyers Guide SXS Shoot-Out Gallery Shot New Products On The Go Photo

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