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I have a TC40D w/FEL with about 150 hours on it. I've used it for the following: Brush-hogging heavy weeds and mowing grass, managing manure piles, moving lots of rocks (big & small), post hole digging, tedding hay, pulling 8-ton hay wagons, pulling down and old shed, skidding 24" dia. trees (sometimes whole). I am extremely pleased with this tractor and find that the power is well matched to the sized of the machine. The FEL hydraulic controls are also much more refined than on any other machine I've used previously.

After 10 hours use New Case DX40
Case
Replies 7 Post by Steve Benson

I've had slight fuel leakage from the gas cap on my TC40 when traveling over bumpy terrain. I guess I have to much venting. This gas cap is a replacement for the original which I lost along with a few gallons of fuel before I noticed. The original did not leak at all. The replacement cost $38 which I wasn't to happy about.

Fuel Cap Vent On TC 33D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Steve Benson

You might want to have your soil tested. Lime may make the soil more favorable for grasses and less favorable for the weeds.

Prepareing fields
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by Steve Benson

I don't know if this will apply to your machine or not. If your machine is 4WD and its engaged you might want to try raising the front wheels off the ground (use your loader if you got one) to unwind the transmission. It might shift out after you do this. I had trouble getting my TC40D out of 4WD. I mentioned it to the mechanic when he was out doing sevice on my tractor and he said the transmission was probably wound up. He suggested driving back and forth a few times to try and loosen it up. I found that lifting the front wheels off the ground with the loader works every time.

Stuck in reverse
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by Steve Benson

If you are a doit yourselfer, you might want to consider purchasing a kit and putting it up yourself. I purchased a pole barn kit from Carter Lumber in Lancaster, PA. "Kit" might not be the right term, they just put together materials list and gave me a real simple print. The construction is very standard and my local building inspector had no problem with it as long as the trusses were properly rated. The kit I ordered was for 34x48x10 barn with 10' double sliders centered at both ends with painted metal siding and roof (FABRAL), 1' overhang all around. They figure out all the trim for you, which is helpful if you've never worked with it before. I built 12x12 stalls with 2x6 T&G SYP, grills mailordered, sliding door hardware purchased locally, with a 10' center ailse. I couldn't be more pleased with how it came out. I found the material from Carter to be good and they offered excellent support. Make sure that any supplier you consider has a good reputation. I've heard some stories of people making big deposits and never getting their building. I found that the shell of the building cost me about 30% (and about 8 weekends) of what some of the big pole barn builders charge. I've seen many Morton building and they are excellent quality. I especially like the laminated poles they make with treated wood spliced in at the bottm of the pole and untreated wood makes up the top portion.

Barn Reccommendations
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 8 Post by Steve Benson

I've seen prices vary as much as $3000 in NY & PA vs. New England.

TC40D Price Check
New Holland Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Steve Benson

Art, do you know roughly what price a 6' harley double roller rake goes for (I think it's the P6 model)? I have lots of rocks and it looks like this would be the right impliment for the job. I checked out the web site for the product information but of course there were no prices. I'm just looking for a ballpark price before looking into it further. Thanks!

Tips on Rock Rakes
Operating and Attachments
Replies 12 Post by Steve Benson

Doug & SteveT,

I live in eastern CT and I'm also negotiating with Kahn's for a TC40D(4wd,16La,loaded R4s) and it seems I'm getting about as far as you guys as far as price goes. This is even after I mentioned that I have heard of someone getting this setup for $19,800. Granted this was someone in Dallas and I don't expect Kahn's to be able to match this price with the volume they sell. I WANT TO buy from a local dealer who I can work with easily, but I'm not sure I can live with paying +$2500 for that privilidge. OR, the fact that I could get a TC45D for the same or less if I'm willing to buy from a dealer in NY or PA. OBVIOUSLY THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG HERE and maybe New Holland needs to address it. It's ridiculous that all these people are travelling hours to buy their tractors out of state to save thousands of dollars.

What did you guys end up doing for delivery and what are you planning to do for service? SteveT, what kind of price did you get on your TC40D and with what options?

Thanks!

NEW HOLLAND TC45D PRICE
New Holland Tractors
Replies 37 Post by Steve Benson