Larry-On-The-Hilltop
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- Nov 13, 2006
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Greetings, All-
I'd been poking in the corners here for a while and finally decided to purchase a NH TN60A to replace my overworked 3415. As I wanted the 16X16 power shuttle with a 2WD tractor, it had to be special ordered (groan!). The 4WD was a little pricey for me, and if I can't get there with a good set of skidder chains on the back of a 2WD, I probably shouldn't be there with a tractor anyway For those of you who might be curious, I ordered:
TN60A, 2WD, with the F3 fronts and the 14.9x28 rears
16X16 Power Shuttle
16.9 GPM Hydraulic Pump
Horizontal exhaust
Mid Mount Remotes
Front Weight Kit (for when the loader's off and I have the heavy 88" Alamo Flail on the back)
Rear Weight Set
759C Backhoe with 24" HD bucket (from my old 759C)
I was going to get the 32LC loader until I found there simply weren't any to be had. My dealer is really good about things, and he warned me that the new loaders weren't nearly as nice as the 32LC. When I compared the specs between the 32LA (MSL), 32LC, and the new 810/820, I was shocked at how weak the new TL loaders are! Anyhow, I scoured the countryside and bought a new 32LA MSL to put on the front and dropped it with my dealer for installation (nobody would transfer for me - too precious!) I've ordered the 84" HD bucket and a set of pallet forks to pop on the front of the loader and think that I should be one happy camper when it all comes in!
The bad news is that production isn't scheduled until January 18th, 2007, and I ordered in late October! So much for the 3 year/0% finance offers... Well, I needed it anyway. My question for all of you would be is there anything in particular or special for which I should watch for on late model TN-A tractors when I take delivery or in the first 50 hours? Granted, it's not for a while yet, but I'm getting new tractor envy... My dealer seems to be pretty well on the ball, but like me, he's not perfect and I'd like to make sure neither one of us misses anything. I've enjoyed reading all of your posts, including those with RickB's awesome diagnostic skills, and would appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks for the input,
Larry
I'd been poking in the corners here for a while and finally decided to purchase a NH TN60A to replace my overworked 3415. As I wanted the 16X16 power shuttle with a 2WD tractor, it had to be special ordered (groan!). The 4WD was a little pricey for me, and if I can't get there with a good set of skidder chains on the back of a 2WD, I probably shouldn't be there with a tractor anyway For those of you who might be curious, I ordered:
TN60A, 2WD, with the F3 fronts and the 14.9x28 rears
16X16 Power Shuttle
16.9 GPM Hydraulic Pump
Horizontal exhaust
Mid Mount Remotes
Front Weight Kit (for when the loader's off and I have the heavy 88" Alamo Flail on the back)
Rear Weight Set
759C Backhoe with 24" HD bucket (from my old 759C)
I was going to get the 32LC loader until I found there simply weren't any to be had. My dealer is really good about things, and he warned me that the new loaders weren't nearly as nice as the 32LC. When I compared the specs between the 32LA (MSL), 32LC, and the new 810/820, I was shocked at how weak the new TL loaders are! Anyhow, I scoured the countryside and bought a new 32LA MSL to put on the front and dropped it with my dealer for installation (nobody would transfer for me - too precious!) I've ordered the 84" HD bucket and a set of pallet forks to pop on the front of the loader and think that I should be one happy camper when it all comes in!
The bad news is that production isn't scheduled until January 18th, 2007, and I ordered in late October! So much for the 3 year/0% finance offers... Well, I needed it anyway. My question for all of you would be is there anything in particular or special for which I should watch for on late model TN-A tractors when I take delivery or in the first 50 hours? Granted, it's not for a while yet, but I'm getting new tractor envy... My dealer seems to be pretty well on the ball, but like me, he's not perfect and I'd like to make sure neither one of us misses anything. I've enjoyed reading all of your posts, including those with RickB's awesome diagnostic skills, and would appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks for the input,
Larry