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Bob_Skurka · 02-05-2007, 01:10 PM

The TC30 is a good basic tractor. But it is very basic compared to many of the more modern models. Nothing wrong with basic because that makes things simple and reliable.

I'd recommend that you visit some of the local dealers in your area. Find a dealer (or 2) that you are comfortable with, that has a good sized service department with trained/certified mechanics. They should have the ability to weld, fix hydraulics (in house) and should be busy but neat and organized. Make sure the parts deparment has a full time employee, or better yet 2 of them. If the service and parts departments are too small then you may find that you will wait for parts and repairs. On the other hand, the giant dealership may not be the best place to shop either as you may not get the personal treatment you might want.

I would only recommend that you stay within a local area in your search for the tractor. This is your first tractor, you may need some extra hand holding for the first couple of years of ownership so having a local dealer will be worth some extra piece of mind.

02-05-2007, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bob_Skurka Super Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7,505	Re: First time tractor buyer and realy need help. The TC30 is a good basic tractor. But it is very basic compared to many of the more modern models. Nothing wrong with basic because that makes things simple and reliable. I'd recommend that you visit some of the local dealers in your area. Find a dealer (or 2) that you are comfortable with, that has a good sized service department with trained/certified mechanics. They should have the ability to weld, fix hydraulics (in house) and should be busy but neat and organized. Make sure the parts deparment has a full time employee, or better yet 2 of them. If the service and parts departments are too small then you may find that you will wait for parts and repairs. On the other hand, the giant dealership may not be the best place to shop either as you may not get the personal treatment you might want. I would only recommend that you stay within a local area in your search for the tractor. This is your first tractor, you may need some extra hand holding for the first couple of years of ownership so having a local dealer will be worth some extra piece of mind. __________________ Snow Trac, the Swedish Snow Tractor, at Wikipedia Never insult a man with a bag of dog poop in one hand and a tennis racket in the other hand!