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I'm close to buying a new TC40D(new=6.5 hours put on by the dealer working on his driveway). Here are the features and the quoted price: Super Steer, 17LA FEL, ind. tires, 72" Bush Hog, Price=$23,600. An added $300 for adding remotes. Is this a fair price? I've looked at some of the other posts and it doesn't look bad. Also, there is the option of financing at 0% for 1 year, 1.49% for two, 1.99% for three, and 2.99% for four.
As for the rotary cutter, is a 6' cutter the right size for this machine or will it handle a 7 footer (enough HP)? Is there any noticeable difference in performance betwwen the TC40D and the TC45D?
Is the standard bucket sufficient for moving dirt and other light to medium loader jobs or should I be looking at a HD bucket--I won't be trying to dig with it. Finally, who mfrs the engine?
I really like this tractor and have appreciated having this discussion board's help. BTW, I'd be going from green to and blue and will have to paint my kids' toys if they want to be "just like daddy". Thanks.

Help with TC40D Price
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Tom H.

A picture sure would help. Me recommendation - cut off enough to even them all out and install a pressure treated kick board. For example, if you cut off 11", you can then install a PT 2x12 horizontally, (toe/kick board) to replaced the rotted wood you removed.

ratty barn siding
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 5 Post by JJT

That's very good information Bob. I recently read most of the Dick Francis novels. He is a champion steeple-chasing jockey who turned to writing mysteries. All the novels involve horse racing is some way, and quite a few of them get into training and course maintenance. I found the books very good reads, and I may have learned something as well. I did come away with the idea that constructing and maintaining training and racing courses is a pretty sophisticated business.

It's also good to know that my arithmetic may be off by a factor of three. Our trucking company here uses 16-yard loads in estimating for his tandem axle dumps but that still wouldn't explain the difference. I must have miss-converted something. I calculated (180 x 160 x .25)/27 = 267 to get cubic yards from 3" of material. Looks like I used 15-yard loads for reasons I don't know.

It may be a formula problem rather than just arithmetic. It might be good for everybody here including myself to develop some basic reliable estimating skills. Any help is appreciated.

Removing sand from horse arena
Operating and Attachments
Replies 20 Post by TomG

TomG,<br>
How are you figuring the path to take for the fastest mowing time? Are you going up and down cutting it up in 2 or 3 blocks?<br>
I have mowed it with a 5 brush hog in about 5-5.5 hours. This was at a speed of about 4-5 miles per hour. My main consern is not now but later when things start to be built. I have been renting a tractor with a bush hog to mow it when needed.

BX2200 vs B7500
Operating and Attachments
Replies 10 Post by lynnmll

Mr.E: The subject of oil analysis comes up here from time to time, but I don't think a testing company was ever identified.

My impression is that testing usually is done by equipment fleet operators who extend recommended oil change intervals. However, I've always thought testing would be a pretty good idea for private tractor owners for the reason you described.

JD Manuals
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by TomG

Hi, My wife and I have been looking at the BX2200. We've checked out the other makes but the BX2200 costs less, is the exact size, and has all the options we wanted. I have a couple of questions that someone might be able to help me with.

Can you mix tire styles on the BX2200? While at the dealer yesterday, the salesman told us they sell most of the BX2200s with bar tread on the rear and turf on the front. I like that setup but salesman for the othermakes indicated that on 4 wheel drive models the tires must be a matched set of both front and rear.

The other question on the BX2200 is about the power take-off. While there yesterday the salesman tried the shift the power take-off from mid to rear and back. It hung up between the rear position and the mid/rear position. He had tough time getting it back to the mid position. It took several minutes and he ground the gears in the process. Is that normal or is there a problem with it somewhere. I'm thinking it might be how he tried to do it.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

BX2200 Tires
Kubota Tractors
Replies 17 Post by Dwight

I'm purchasing my first tractor and snowblower, and would really appreciate some advice. I must plow 3/10 mile fairly steep dirt road, most of which has no area to store snow. My truck with blade just isn't up to the task once burm is 3 feet (which can be one storm)- have gotten stuck many times. Can get 2+ feet/storm easily, all types of snow. Want front mount. Have been reading forum, but still would appreciate suggestions since I haven't purchased the tractor yet. Wonder if the Kubota BX22/00 is up to the task with the snowload and steepness? Other options < $20-25K? Is strength a factor in driving these tractors? Help! And thanks!

New Tractor Snowblower To Buy
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 12 Post by shonya

BushHog, Howse, and Leinbach are three that I've tried out. Bought the Howse new at an equipment auction. Saved $150 on a 60" mower. Don't use a finish mower on the pasture because the ground is too rough.

Mowers for TC33D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by lpdcac

Mike,
My B7300 had no power stearing when I bought it but I got a power assist unit from a 1980 ford granada and with some homade parts it works perfect for over 600 hrs now. A lot better setup would be using the ford car cylinder and a stearing valve like the one the northern hydraulics catalog part #201650.That is the proper way to do it. Ive done a lot of them now. no problems yet. tom

Power Steering Q 039s
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Tom Bower

My 2002 790 does not have wingnuts securing the primary or secondary air filters. The air filters have a built in silicone gaskets that push on and are locked in place by the top housing. It appears that JD has been reading these posts!!!!

JD 790 Air Filter
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by H. PETERSON

Has anyone used a mmm on a tc40d? Am I going to have prblems with scalping (84", right?)? I'd like to avoid having to buy another machine (such as a ZTR) but would using a mmm not take the place?

mmm for tc40d
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by tom h.

Peter said it right about the JD 950 other than brakes it is pretty much bullet proof. I've never heard of the Blackhawk backhoe, if it is as old as the tractor loose pins and bushings may be a factor. That Gannon box blade however is king of the box blades, they don't get any better. As it sounds, with the heavy duty equipment that this unit has it was probably used commercialy. That may or may not be a factor in its maintenence life. Plus you didn't mention what type of hours are on this tractor. You should probably contact the dealer and try to get the history of it/maybe some pictures. If the maintenence was kept up you have probably found a good unit. But without the history I would be skeptical, especially if its 300 miles from the place of purchase. Is there a John Deere dealer close to you for parts and service?

Going out on a limb jd 950
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by TC29 in Wa.

Man, if you get an answer to this let us all know. I've greased the h**l out of the foot treadle shaft to no avail. I thought there must be some other place to lube but I could never find one. The Boomers leave some things to be desired for ease of maintenance.

Another problem I have with my 33D is the 3pt raise/lower lever is really sticky. And there's really no easy way to get close enough to the bottom of the lever where it rotates on its stub shaft to lube it good (I try to lube it with a pressurized can of grease with a flex-tube extension). Why NH didn't put a zerk on that bushing is beyond me. A mechanic I know says he might be able to get in there to drill and tap it without having to disassemble half the dash and right fender assembly.

Linkage for Hydro pedal squeeking sticky
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by lpdcac

I echo your thoughts on 4wd on the Boomer. We've got a 33D with 4wd that we've used in part to clean up after some land clearing and rock removal. I've had the FEL loaded with enough rock that the back tires lost traction. The fronts were a great help in moving the load.

I don't understand your comment on the hydraulic box leveling. Do you have a hydraulic adjustable link on the 3pt? If so, where can I get one? I have a couple of swales to cut and having a hydraulic link would make it a whole lot easier to tilt the box from the seat.

One Boomer vs a JD318 Hydro and a Ford 641 - My story and conclusion
New Holland Tractors
Replies 12 Post by lpdcac

Instead of wondering whether or not you can be sued why don't you first think about whether or not you are needlessly endangering others by your practice? If one has to really ponder the choice between killing or injuring someone vs. having a better looking lawn I'd be worried about our priorities.

guard on mower deck
Garden and Landscape
Replies 8 Post by tom h.

I'm glad to see that you like the machine.What tractor are you using? I used mine for bermuda grass seed this july. The grass semms to be coming in very well.

Str 48 renovator
Operating and Attachments
Replies 11 Post by hickmo

I have built some walkways before in my business and always used crushed granite. There are usually two types available. Course and fine. Fine is usually called quarter minus and nothing is larger than 1/4 inch. This is the stuff that works best. If the soil is fairly hard underneath, you only need about 2 inches of the DG. Use 3 inches if the soil is soft. Water it good when smoothing it out and when done smoothing while it is still wet, roll it with a water filled hand roller. When it dries it will be hard as concrete and when wet it will still maintain its solid consistency. You will not get any of it sticking to shoes and it takes abuse real well. It is used in a lot of parks and it looks good, works good and takes a lot of abuse.

Path Walkway Construction
Tractor Projects
Replies 13 Post by Bob H.

If you know ANYONE who is an active or retired Ford employee, use their A Plan discount. I got a new TC33D w/ 7308 loader for $15,500 plus tax from a relative.

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

As Tom outlined there are two common areas for the senders to cause leaks, the threads or the metal to insulator seal. If it is the treads it is easy to make in the seal or break it off if you do not tighten it with care.
The sender should be available, you may be able to get a green one from Deere as they are likely the same.

Oil Sender Leak
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Peters

Well here is my 2 cents work. An old Ford can be a very reliable tractor, but in general it is not maintainance free, you need to know which end of the wrench to spin. Also if you are going to rely on it to do heavy work and be ready just when you need it forget it.
Additionally if you are doing some real work you will find it drinks real gas. My Oliver Super 55 could consume about 5 gallons an hour or more. Conversely my small JD/Yanmar would burn less than 1 gallon diesel/hour.
My suggestion would be to go a little bigger,diesel and newer. You can find Ford 8000 and MF 265 for a little more than the 8N and they will be a lot better tractor.
For example I have a Massey 65 that I am going to sell. It uses less than 2 gallons per hour mowing and has far more power and powered up and down 3 pt lift, 2 speed PTO, power steering, remotes, class 1 and 2, 2 speed live PTO etc. I am looking for nearly the same price as the 8N, but it is a lot more tractor.

Yanmar Ford 8N
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Peters