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I have an ATI quick hitch with remotes down the FEL and plan on welding my 8 ft plow setup from the old beater to a blank ATI plate. Buddy has similar setup and he can push the snow better than a plow truck and pile it over ten feet high. Works very well here in New Hampshire and is cheaper than a blower. (Blowers don't work well on gravel driveways) This setup works better than a rear blade since you can push back snow to the height of your FEL

loader snow removal
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 25 Post by Ray H

Expect to pay with in the following range for a TC40D with FEL and standard bucket 20 to 22,500. I opted for the TC40D because the little bit of extra money was worth the extra cylinder. The TC35D is only three cylinders. I outfitted mine with a heavy duty bucket with cutting edge, ATI quick release on the FEL (plan on welding a plow set up to a blank plate), remotes front and rear, grill guard, and a Woods 9000 hoe. The TC40D has all the power I need.

TC40D Price Check
New Holland Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Ray H

Lars I would opt for a compact tractor that you could tow with you vehicle and I would look in the 40HP range. With that size tractor your options for implements will be greatly expanded espically if you would want to rent. I opted for a ATI quick connect and remote hyd on my FEL and I'm able to use any skid steer implement. Also that HP range tractor will be able to run a hoe like a Woods 9000 which will give you a comfortable 7 ft digging depth.

Compact backhoe or Full size backhoe
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 13 Post by Ray H

Chris, when did you buy the tractor? What type is it? Is it the Yanmar you were talking about?

any advice
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by Ray H

I never thought this would be such a popular topic and I thank everyone for their input but it seem to me that I need to explain what I intend to do with this tractor and get further input. I do not intend to plow fields or do any haying. This tractor will be used to finish (I should say start) my landscaping. I have 20 acres of wooded land, a 2 acre pond, and about 2 acres of field. I plan to use the unit to do loader work, build rock walls (rocks grow well here), maintain my stone driveway, dig drainage ditches, clear cross country ski paths through the woods, and mow the fields. Once the landscaping work is done the tractor will be used to maintain the property, haul and split wood and in the winter to plow snow. With that in mind would a Hydro trans service my needs. I understand they are a more complicated transmission and therfore may require additional service but I have related their use to the transmisions I use in our bulldozers. I know they are different than a compact tractor but similiar in theory. We never seem to have maintainance problems with the dozer transmisions. Should I consider that the same with a compact tractor with the same regimented PM schedules and operator care?

Hydro Transmissions
New Holland Tractors
Replies 29 Post by Ray H

Hey Dave I also live in New Hampshire and Chappell Tractor in Milford seems to have or can get almost any implement or accessory your heart may desire. I buy all kinds of stuff there for our New Holland excavators.

Boomer Accessories from NH
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Ray H

Doug the local NH Dealer here in Central NH wants 24,500 for a TC45D and 22,300 is the price they want for a TC40D. Sounds like you are getting a great deal espically with the dual rear hydraulics.

NEW HOLLAND TC45D PRICE
New Holland Tractors
Replies 37 Post by Ray H

Thanks Bill for clearing that up for me. Have you any experience with a Woods Hoe on that tractor?

Options and Equipment
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Ray H

Thanks guys and as you say "rocks grow well here in Central New Hampshire" and it seems that the Woods Hoe will be better than the digging I did by hand. So you do have to remove the arms of the 3pt hitch to install the subframe and PTO pump? I guess it is better than digging by hand!

backhoe comparison
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 19 Post by Ray H