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I've got a New Holland TC-29 with the gear shift lever on the left hand side of the steering wheel. I'm right handed and have no problem shifting gears. After a couple of minutes, it becomes a natural thing.

NEW HOLLAND TC 30
New Holland Tractors
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TomG, How'd you go about finding such a service locally?

Tractor Roll Over
Tractor Projects
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Jim's a little biased--he's a Kubota dealer. Suffice to say that he BELIEVES in Kubota. Get the literature for both machines. Find a dealer for each. Test drive each. See which one suits you better--everyone is different and everyone is bound to have their own opinion of which is better.

what to buy
Operating and Attachments
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How much are you asking? Where are you located? Did it receive its 50 hour service? What "goodies" come with it?

TC29D FOR SALE
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Michael

Chris,

Your post isn't very encouraging. I too tried to send a message to the webmaster via the page provided on the site. As with you, I never received a response.

Changing E-Mail Addresses
Website Operations Howto
Replies 4 Post by Michael

My TC29 has a knob under the driver's seat that allows me to adjust the rate at which the rear 3 point hydraulics raise or lower.

Taking the FEL of is pretty straightforward--just have the FEL's user manual handy and follow the instructions. When you detach the FEL, make sure you're leaving it on solid ground. It also helps when reattaching it to have left it in a spot where there's something in front of the bucket. I've found that when I leave the FEL in an open area, it takes a bit more work to get it reattached. When there's something in front of the bucket, I can drive the tractor into the FEL and it makes realigning the FEL to the tractor much easier. Try it and you'll see what I mean.

For the 50 hour service, you should definitely take the FEL off. On my TC29, one of the maintenance items is to replace the hydraulic filter. This is a definite no-no if the loader is still attached to the tractor.

TC-33D Honest evaluation
New Holland Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Michael

I own a Billy Goat and haven't had any problems with it. My only complaint is that it only mows a 2' swath. One of the earlier posts is right about these types of machines pulling and pushing you around. My Billy Goat doesn't have a drive wheel differential lock and so if one wheel gets stuck and spins, the machine doesn't move forward. I don't use mine much anymore since I got my TC29--the 5' hog is much more efficient. Billy only comes out every month or two to munch on the grass between the christmas tree plantation. Had I given that much though up front, I would have planted the trees 6-7' apart instead of 5' apart and mowed in between using the 5' hog.

DR Brush Mower
Mowers Field and Finish
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Best explanation of sprinkler irrigation I've found is in "Sprinkler Irrigation Systems" ISBN 0-89373-077-7. It covers everything from pump power curves to small sprinkler systems to large travelling irrigation guns.

Some of the irrigation companies also have helpful information in their printed catalogs. Try Zimmerman Irrigation, 800-452-5699, www.trickl-eez.com; Schumacher Irrigation, 402-246-3685, www.schumacherirrigation.com; and DripWorks, 800-522-3747.

irrigation implement
Garden and Landscape
Replies 19 Post by Michael

The prices seem a little high. If you search through the archives, you'll find plenty of examples of lower prices. Of course, price varies by locale..

prices for TC25D 29D 33D with loader
New Holland Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Michael

Ben: sometimes contrast is good! :)

Boomer vs Case DX Prices
Case
Replies 6 Post by Michael

Check with Valu-Bilt at 888-828-3276.

water pump
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by Michael

You didn't mention the model number of your tractor. Check with Valu-Bilt at 888-828-3276.

water pump
Massey Ferguson Tractors
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I bought my 2" x 8" hydro top link from Jiffy Hitch for approximately $270 including freight. Came with everything necessary to connect to the rear remote on my TC29, including disconnects and hoses. Their number is 904 786 2821 or www.jiffyhitchsystems.com. I know Green Manufacturing also sells them (3" x 10"). I have no experience with them. Their number is 419-352-9484 or www.green-mfg.com.

Box Blade use
Tractor Projects
Replies 11 Post by Michael

How big of a garden plot? What is your budget? I've got a tiller, 1-row cultivator, middle-buster (and some other stuff) and I find the tiller superior to anything else for preparing a seed-bed. I've tried preparing it with the 1-row cultivator. I've got similar soil to what you've described--mostly clay with a thin layer of topsoil. The cultivator basically turns over big chunks of clay and doesn't really work all that well. The middle buster is good to open up the hardpan but doesn't really do all that much beyond that to get a seed bed prepared. I don't think my TC-29 could really pull a set of discs big enough to make a difference in my soil. Based on the price of a two-bottom plow and a set of discs, I decided (a year ago when I got the tractor) to buy a relatively inexpensive King Kutter 60" gear tiller. Best $1,000 I've spent (besides the tractor). Good luck!

plow subsoiler middle buster cultivator what do I need for what jo
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by Michael

FWD is New Holland's way of saying 4 wheel drive. Technically, it stands for 'front wheel drive.' Don't ask me why they did it that way. On my FWD TC29, there is a lever to throw to switch from two wheel rear to four wheel drive.

TC21D or somthing else
New Holland Tractors
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I bought a TC29S with Live PTO, calcium-filled R4s, deluxe ROPS and 3pt hitch, 7308 FEL, and engine heater for $14,900 from a dealer in upstate New York in April 2000.

I'm very happy with the tractor. It's more than capable of driving a 5' box blade and a 5' bush hog. Hope this helps.

Comparison
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Michael

My gear-driven tractor has a double-clutch live PTO. Put the clutch in half-way, and you're clutching the tractor. The PTO continues to spin. Put it in all the way and you're clutching both the tractor and the PTO.

Options and Equipment
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Michael

I bought a TC29S w/MFWD, calcium-filled R4s, 7308 loader with HD 60" bucket, folding ROPS, deluxe 3ph, and engine-heater for $14,900. For comparison purposes, add $1,500 for the deluxe package and deduct $100-200 for the difference between R4s and turfs. With these numbers, your quotes seem high to me. According to the brochure, all deluxe models are FWD.

Newholland price check
New Holland Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Michael

Even though I have a TC29, I blow my 900 foot long driveway with a Toro lawn tractor and 44" blower. The Toro does a great job and, I suspect, is much less expensive than a TC18 with blower.

Need tractor for snowblowing only - NH TC18 or Steiner or Help
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 5 Post by Michael

The maximum distance between the arms on my TC29 is 25-26 inches.

Help Will 30 quot 3ph implement fit TC29
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Michael