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kthompson - Thanks for the reply!

The dealer will be happy to come and get it, however I am still paying this thing off and don't want a $1000 plus repair bill to fix some loose wiring harness that takes six hours to get at.

I don't think anyone sold enough of these to see a pattern of problems.

But now my old MHF TO-35 is down too so it looks like the cows will soon be grazing in the hay fields.

Boomer 8N not moving again
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by spsteve

The Boomer 8N has a CVT transmission. No clutch or shifters just a forward /neutral / backward lever. All fluid levels are good.

Boomer 8N will not move
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by spsteve

Mash the pedal down and pull up on the brake at the same time.

My tractor holds just fine on a hill as long as you don't forget to put it in neutral but pull up the brake before jumping off (even just enough to make the light come on and satisfy the computer). The seat safety switch kills the tractor when you are 3 steps away (also beeps) and look out below!

I think they need to make that valve 'normally closed' and only open when the engine is running..... Kind of like air brakes.

Boomer 8N CVT
New Holland Tractors
Replies 33 Post by spsteve

[QUOTE=candoarms;175989] Spsteve,Ag tires (R1) are generally used for heavy pulling in soft soil.....as when cultivating, plowing, handling manure, feed lot work, etc.They have very deep lugs and therefore don't provide a good ride on hard surfaces. Ag tires are designed to apply a great amount of pressure per square inch on the ground.They leave very deep impressions in soft soil. Ag tires will quickly wear on hard surfaces, due to the very small area making contact with the ground.They will also tear up a lawn in quick fashion.Ag tires are horrible on ice, but very good in deep snow and there's nothing better in mud.Industrial tires are designed to provide long wear on hard surfaces.Due to the increased width of the bars, harder rubber, and a wider footprint -- industrial tires will greatly outlast ag tires when used on concrete, pavement, and gravel. Industrial tires don't provide for much traction in loose soil, and they aren't great on ice and snow.It's a good compromise for those of us who use our tractors in all conditions.Turf tires are generally much wider than the others.They are designed for use on golf courses, finished lawns, football fields, city parks, etc.They provide little to no traction in loose soil.They're very bad in mud. However, they shine when it comes to reducing soil compaction on finished lawns.During the winter months, you won't find a better tire for use on ice.Hope that helps.Joel [/QUOTE]

Thanks for the explanation. I was basically 'steered' towards the Industrial tires (I think that's how they came from CNH).

Sounds like I probably should have held out for the AG tires but time will tell.

AG vs Industrial Tires
New Holland Tractors
Replies 22 Post by spsteve

spsteve has posted a new photo.

Subject: Boomer 8N.

Description: <br>2010

Boomer 8N - New Pix by spsteve
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Replies 1 Post by spsteve