Bobcat 5th wheel - video

**Jon** · Jul 24, 2025, 06:15 PM

Bobcat 5th wheel. By Bearded Beeman. 5:59 video:

**hemmjo** · Jul 25, 2025, 07:20 AM

Trying to think of when I would have ever needed that?

**nova_robotics** · Jul 25, 2025, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by hemmjo

Trying to think of when I would have ever needed that?

I've been on job sites where they've had a telehandler pushing the butt of another telehandler against the ground. I've also been on job sites where 4-6 guys jump on the back of a telehandler to add weight. It's sketchy as frig but if you're running your gear hard I can see why someone would want it.

**hemmjo** · Jul 25, 2025, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by nova_robotics

I've been on job sites where they've had a telehandler pushing the butt of another telehandler against the ground. I've also been on job sites where 4-6 guys jump on the back of a telehandler to add weight. It's sketchy as frig but if you're running your gear hard I can see why someone would want it.

I have seen that situation also. But those wheels would not help with that situation. They might keep the machine from tipping over backward, but wont keep it from tipping forward or to the side.

**ductape** · Jul 25, 2025, 02:14 PM

Someone in the video comments mentioned that the attachment was meant to keep the tires from tearing up surfaces like grass or gravel. It would probably help with that a little bit.
Can't imagine there would be much of a market for it.

**nova_robotics** · Jul 25, 2025, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by hemmjo

I have seen that situation also. But those wheels would not help with that situation. They might keep the machine from tipping over backward, but wont keep it from tipping forward or to the side.

Yeah you're right. I was thinking it would stabilize the machine while digging or pushing with a bucket, but that doesn't make a lot of sense. I guess it would reduce the amount of rubber tire marks on concrete. Other than that I'm not sure.

**hemmjo** · Jul 25, 2025, 04:29 PM

I can see it reducing skid marks on paved surfaces. But on grass those small tires could make deeper ruts.

If it works for him, that’s all that counts.