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hello prospective tractor buyer,
what an exciting time for you. i faced the same decision last year.
my choices boiled down to the tc29d or tc33d. the 30 was ruled out after 5 minutes. it was a personal thing, i just didn't think it was a much machine as the other two.
i ended up getting a tc33d (last years's model, naturally)w/FEL, hydro, ss, & backhoe. i figured since they both weighed the same, it'd be worth the xtra $$ for the xtra horses.
super steer was kind of a "semi-accident", but i'm Very glad i got it & the hydro. it handles like a dream. when i take the backhoe off & put the boxblade on, it'll go in places you never would have believed.
i've never had it back in for service, but, if i ever do, i'll have the fel checked - lift capacity seems kinda "wimpy".
i bought a nh because the local jd dealer really "screwed me over" on a couple of gators i bought from him, but the nh is really a pretty neat machine.

have fun

Shopping for first tractor TC29 vs TC30
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eastern south carolina

Hard Jerky rear lift
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Wowwwwww

of interest to Pilots
Just For Fun Off Topic
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PALADIN,
i LOVE what is happening here in regard to your post. i bought from corriher (live in sc), got a great price & have had only minor difficulties since i bought my tc33d w/fel & backhoe. there,HOWEVER, are a few things that i have had to forego; 1)my fel is weak, needs adj., but i can't afford to have it trucked to nc to have it tested. the local dealer (still po'd because i bought elsewhere,) won't help. 2)a hydraulic hose blew out, i called corriher to get one shipped to replace it, was told, "well just go somewhere & buy one." - which i ended up doing, but it should have been covered by warranty.... and, there are other things, but that's not the point of this post.
the thing i really like is that local dealers are reading & replying to your need for a new tractor. if a LOCAL dealer sees he can cut a few dollars & gain a lifetime customer, EVERYBODY WINS> i hope you can find a local dealer who will give you a good price & take care of you.
let me end this long dissertation with this - if i had to buy from a "long distance" dealer, corriher is the one i'd go with, ted works hard to please his customers. but, there is something to be said to buying from someone you can go see tomorrow if you just need a little tlc. - my 2 pennies

rjones

Why not buy from Corriher or Tarheel
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well, mercy me steven. i bought a tractor from corriher last year at your recommendation. now, after not logging on for a month or so, i see you recommending another GREAT bunch of folks.
couldn't be that you've changed employment again, could it?
you know, you really ought to identify yourself as an employee of these companies. ... but, hey, that's just my 2 pennies

rjones

TC40DA and Corriher
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well, congratulations
that sounds like a Great package. now, the only thing that i see missing is the 20 pounds of coffee (you know, so you'll have something to drink while you're up all night, because you probably won't sleep a wink til it all arrives. Hee Hee)

Getting close to purchase
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i operated a ford 3000 for many years. we were in the landscaping business, we cleared lots, etc., but the 3000 was mainly used with a boxblade for finish grading. it was a great tractor (it's now semi-retired, but still performs when needed.) i recently bought a tc33d (same size as tc29)w/supersteer. it is VERY nimble. However, when i take backhoe off & put boxblade on, it is Nothing like 3000. i don't like it nearly as well for finish grading. the loader tho, really works good w/auto fw drive-more pushing power.

Replacing Ford 3000
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follow up
i put penetrating fluid on key, inserted & tried to turn a couple of times. got it to crank. unscrewed ring that holds ignition in place, replaced it. tractor now cranks "sometimes" (i think there's a short in switch itself) anyway, i was able to use tractor some yesterday. reason that was important.... new toothbar arrived. man, it changes a toy into a tractor. the last time i had used tractor before ignition started causing trouble, i had tried to push some brush & trash piles to little avail. yesterday, they were pushed, they are now gone! what a difference. i plan to work some more today if i have to straight wire ignition (Hee Hee.. just kidding)

What do you think about this warranty problem
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gary, you, sir, are my kind of tractor buyer. congratulations. i'm sure you'll have lots of fun (and now, when you're just digging, pushing, or just driving, you can tell her you're "working") i love it.
question from one semi new owner to a new owner; how do you like the supersteer? i had never driven a tractor with it until mine was delivered (tc33d). i absolutely love it. it allows me to work in tight spaces, etc., like i never thought i could. i've read negatives, but i haven't experienced any. hope you like yours as well. again, congrats (hey, & if you need help "working" i can be bought "CheaP")
rjones

New Blue Arrived Last Evening
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first of all, let's put priorities where they should be - no matter how young, old, rich, poor, sick, etc.,,,, you get the point.. Every Man Needs A Tractor. Wheeeeeeee
that being said. i bought a NH TC33D w/FEL & Backhoe. it has SS. i've driven tractors since i was a kid & this is the most maneuverable tractor i've ever driven. i love it. my son has a t18 w/rdm, works great, but he wants one, Just Like Mine. - my 2 cents, buy one & you'll wonder why you didn't get it 10 yrs ago

hope this helps

All around tractor
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Began my first project to "customize" my new NHT33 yesterday. decided to put mirror(s) on ROP. purchased "el cheapo" from part supply, did very simple install. then, noticed it had Lots of motion. further checking revealed 1 bolt on ROP was completely out, 1 had no nut or washer, other 2 were finger tight. this tractor has less than 30 hrs, so, apparently someone forgot to tighten. i'm old enough to know that i should have checked before, but i was just too lazy. needless to say, my next chore is a "walk-around" with wrenches. hey, NH owners, is there anything else I should check for???

The mirror that may have saved my life
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dave - i bought a nhtc33 for personal use from TED. it has a fel & backhoe, so the small amount for the extra 4hp (33 vs 29) was well worthwhile. i could have gotten another brand of fel, but i chose to go w/nh. it works great. also, my 2 pennies, SS is like a christmas present every day. i use the rear discharge finish mower because it's so much easier to connect & it does a very good job.
btw, i live in sc so i had to have my tractor delivered as well.

TC29D or TC33D - what mower is quot best quot by type
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HeeHee u're right about getting used to it - but, i've got a better idea. i'm going to put a radio & a fan on it, & if the hydro noise doesn't get any better, i'll just turn up the radio. Wheeeeeee - i love modern technology

Hydrostat noise
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sir, come to my house, drive my blue w/supersteer & you'll use your cellphone while still on the tractor & cancel the orange tractor. then you'll call corriher & get ted to send you a true blue (hey steven, that should be good for a toy tractor for the grandkid.. Wheeeeeeee) hey, no joke, what i said was un-solicited. i really meant it.

New Holland blue compared to Kubota orange
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week 1 - report 1
took delivery monday afternoon (only obvious flaw; backhoe had been painted over in places [few places missed] but it seems ok. demo??) grandkids loved it & I was pretty impressed. we've dug, pushed, moved, everthing we could see. grandson (9) dug 75'trench from pumphouse to horsepen by himself. i'd just drive forward when he told me.
POSITIVES: corriher made mistake & put loader & backhoe on unit w/supesteer - i had opted for non/ss. after 1 week, ss is the best thing about tractor (i got it at a deal, but it's worth $5000 extra. would not buy another w/o it.)
we have sandy soil, but backhoe is very strong. hydrostatic is wonderful. it's just a nice tractor.
NEGATIVE: even tho ps fluid is full, it sounds like power steering fluid is completely out (but, steers great)
it's hard to get it to go in gear (grandson has terrible time)
also - grandkids want to stay up here all the time. have to feed them 3 meals a day. when will the "new" wear off

new toy coming tomorrow
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