Recent content by GKThompson

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    "Cruise Control"

    \"Cruise Control\" I have a NH TC40DA. There is "cruise control" rocker switch to the right of the seat that is often difficult to engage, i.e., it won't stay on when I push it. Tapping on the brake pedal several times seems to help, so I'm wondering if there is a swith that connects to the...
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    Skid Plates

    I have a New Holland TC40DA. When I am clearing trails with the front loader and rotary cutter, sometimes limbs, etc. have found their way into some of the mechanics on the underside of the tractor. The other day a stick lodged underneath between the transmission pedal linkage, and the only...
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    Disc Harrow

    I have a NH TC40DA and need to periodically till several 1 to 2 acre wildlife food plots. I have been looking at both the cheaper and lighter weight models as well as the heavier more expensive ones from Tufline, Leinbach, Land Pride, and King Kutter. I think I will be happier with one of the...
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    attachments

    Y'all helped me pick a tractor, and now I'm the proud owner of a TC40DA with a 16LA FLE and a Bushhog SQ720. Now I'm ready to clear and mow, but I need help with the proper attachment for preparing land for planting grass seed, etc. Do I need a disc implement or a rotary tiller? Should I...
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    Tractor Sizing  What size tractor do I need?

    I have not purchased a tractor before. I have 55 acres of gently sloping land with mostly 8 year old loblolly pine trees in Virginia. I need to do some road maintenance, rotary cutting between the trees, some grass planting, and some post hole digging. I am looking at "compact" utility...
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