Thanks. I have a TN75 S and it has been a really good machine. I have not worked it too hard and have no problems. The main thing I don't like is the hump in the middle of the cab. That is not enough to spend all the $ for a new model and I really like the SuperSteer and turf tires, but that flat floor is really enticing. I wasn't aware that SuperSteer wasn't available. Does your 4050 have a flat floor in the cab or is there a hump in the middle?? The 4030 looks like the replacement for the TN75 as far as specs go. They don't have a 4000 series at my dealership for me to look at and I can't tell from the pix on the NH website. TIA
The floor in my T4050 is not flat. The hump is about 6", which I do not find objectionable. The hydraulic brakes and clutch are nice features which will be noticeable after long hours in the seat.
As an aside, it appears to me that the T 4000 series can be set with more narrow wheel spacing than can the PowerStar line. This is VERY important to me and I measured a T4.75 PowerStar open station tractor at my dealer about a month ago. IIRC, with rear wheels set fully inward (not considering reversal of centers), the T4.75 was already wider than my T4050 even though the rear wheels on my T4050 can easily be set in another 2"+ on each side without reversing the centers or placing the tires too close to the fenders. I use my tractors mostly for mowing with various mowers and overall width is very important in order to clear obstructions. I find it surprising that the smaller (?), lighter PowerStar line cannot be set as narrow as my TOL T4050 Deluxe with the same size rear tires (16.9X30).
I readily admit that the PowerStar line has upgraded and, in my opinion, improved ergonomics.
FWIW, I just bought a MF 2635 FWA open station tractor for mowing duty. The 2635 is a 60+ PTO HP basic, no frills utility tractor but, unlike the NH WorkMaster line, does have a fully synchronized main (4 speed) transmission. I bought the 4X2 synchro shuttle, independent PTO, dual remotes, 4 rear weights, front weight bracket with 6 weights and FEL with HD bucket. The package was $30,000 and change, cash. Neither NH not Kubota could come within $5,000 or $6,000 for the package as speced.
That said, the 60 HP MF can be set rather narrow for a 60 HP tractor but my T4050 with 80 PTO HP can be set even more narrow and, with SS, is much more maneuverable, if considerably more expensive.
My T4050 would be PERFECT for my purposes if it was open station.
SDT