joekubota
New member
I recently purchased a used TC35D from a dealer. The machine has 450 hours on it. Of course it was only used by a little old lady to ride to church on Sunday so it is in good condition!:laughing:
Seriously, the machine seems to start, run, and operate well. The biggest flaw is that it is a 2001 and was stored outside. I do have one concern that is really bothering me. There is a noise coming from the left side of the tractor that I can not locate. It is intermittent and fairly low volume and sounds like a whine. It appears to be rpm independent. I originally thought it was a stuck bendix on the starter but I don't think so now. The dealer insists that it is the hydraulic pump and that "it is a characteristic of this particular model". The machine is hydrostatic with a 16la loader. As you can see from my login, I have owned other brands and never heard this noise.
Can any owners or other dealers comment on this? Have you heard such a noise? Is it common or should I be concerned?
Other than that one noise the only other problem I have is that it is very difficult to slip into or out of 4wd. I'm hoping that loosens up with use. Guess you can't expect "new" at used prices!
Any help is appreciated.
Joe
Seriously, the machine seems to start, run, and operate well. The biggest flaw is that it is a 2001 and was stored outside. I do have one concern that is really bothering me. There is a noise coming from the left side of the tractor that I can not locate. It is intermittent and fairly low volume and sounds like a whine. It appears to be rpm independent. I originally thought it was a stuck bendix on the starter but I don't think so now. The dealer insists that it is the hydraulic pump and that "it is a characteristic of this particular model". The machine is hydrostatic with a 16la loader. As you can see from my login, I have owned other brands and never heard this noise.
Can any owners or other dealers comment on this? Have you heard such a noise? Is it common or should I be concerned?
Other than that one noise the only other problem I have is that it is very difficult to slip into or out of 4wd. I'm hoping that loosens up with use. Guess you can't expect "new" at used prices!
Any help is appreciated.
Joe