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24 years ago I bought a New Holland 1920 w/FEL and BH primarily for the dealer that was 12 miles away. They had been in business since the 1940's and built a new dealership that had about 15 or so service bays. The economic downturn in 2008 was too much and they went out of business in 2009. The...

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I think of myself as a person who does things safely, I have been a firefighter/emt for 34 years. My 8 year old grandson asked if he could drive my New Holland 1920 tractor. Problem it is a shuttle shift and he wasn't tall enough to reach the pedals. Asked my son in law if he could operate the...

My NH 1920 with FEL and 8 1/2 foot BH had calcium chloride in the rear turf tires. I could not figure out why the dealer had loaded the rear tires as the BH weighs about 1000 pounds. I had the tire dealer remove the CaCl when I saw some slight rust around the valve stem. I unmounted the BH to...

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Original poster here, I incorrectly thought I would be notified when replies were made. I have a 2000 model year NH 1920 with the 7308 loader (1100 lbs lift capacity) and 758C backhoe (8 1/2 foot digging depth). It has 700+ hours and I have owned it since 2001. It has a 12 spd shuttle shift...

is there a larger frame 25 hp, non regen tractor than the L2501? Thanks for any info, Bill C

Just an update, total price came to $2869 which included a full service (hydraulic fluid + filter, Oil and filter, repair leaking fuel return line and new filter, lubricate all linkages. Labor was $1250 (16.66 hours @ $75.00/hour). The shaft for the clutch was replaced also. Tractor is now...

My 22 year old NH 1920 with 670 hours has been stuck since 2015. The tractor was stored outdoors for the majority of it's life. I have been using it in low range for the past 7 years. Finally towed it to an independent shop where they split the tractor and here is what they found: Estimate is...

This is an old post and went off the rails quickly! Just an update, finally took it to an independent shop and they split the tractor.

We have an RTV900 at the fire dept where I work part time. It is set up with a pump and 70 gal tank, along with a Stoke's basket and medical equipment. I have used it for EMS details and it will go 24 mph on the flat but slow to 16 mph on a mild grade on the paved roadway. Offroad in low range...

3 years ago I had a 24x40 6" 4000# slab poured for a metal barn. No rebar but 2 saw cuts and the slab cracked on the saw cuts. There is no difference in elevation on the floor. It cost me $1800.00 for concrete and $1300.00 cash for the pour and finishing. My neighbor did a 24x26 and spent $8100...

35 years ago I traveled 3 miles with a Wheel Horse tractor with a 4' landscape rake to get to my BIL's. The top speed was 5.5 mph (per specs). I only had the headlights and no SMV emblem. I drove on the shoulder on the busiest road in our small town. The police passed me twice and just waved...

If the salesman doesn't know his products (no DEF on sub 50 HP), you should probably seek out another dealer. I can't imagine what else they don't know about the tractors they sell and service. Bill C

I agree with you 100%. In 2001 I bought a 15 month old New Holland 1920 that had 72 hours and had been kept in a Cover It garage. For the first 2 years it was parked in my garage but got displaced to sitting outside. The worst thing I could have done to it. I am now going to have to have the...

fried1765, I think that is probably specific to the EHSS on the 2120. Our 1920 is a mechanical Shuttle Shift. Bill C

I also bought my tractor, in large part, due to the dealer being 12 miles away. Had been in business for 40+ years but built a large building with almost 20 service bays but got done in by the recession of 2008 and closed up a year later. The nearest NH dealer is a half days drive from me...

Would it be possible to put a swivel backhoe seat on an L2501 with a BH77? It looks like there is a small brace that goes between the fenders that would need to be removed. Anyone with any thoughts? Thanks, Bill

After my first stuck clutch a few years ago, I have been blocking the clutch on my 1920. This still has not prevented it from happening again so I checked the cotter pin in the bottom of the clutch housing and found it was solidly in place (and even had the factory paint still on it). I tapped...

Has anyone replaced the dipper hose on a 758C backhoe? After trying to look at it, I am wondering if the dipper arm needs to be disconnected from the boom to gain access. Any advice would be greatly appreciated since the nearest NH dealer is 2+ hours away. Thanks, Bill C

Using my 1920's backhoe when I noticed fluid leaking from the control valve while I was operating the BH. The leak stopped when I wasn't running the BH. I was briefly able to inspect it but can only determine it is not leaking from any of the connections. Before I remove the valve I was...

Does anyone know why there is a reducer/restricter on the end of the hydraulic hose before it attatches to the stabilizer cylinder? (It also appears they are on the swing cylinders also.) Do these reduce the speed or do they also reduce the power of the cylinders? Thanks for your thoughts/input...

Does anyone have an Original Soft Cab? I see on their site that they have them for my NH 1920 and was wondering how effective they are. Thanks for any info, Bill C

My 1920 hasn't seen a lot of hours this year and is stored outside. About 4-5 weeks ago moved it under the deck due to high wind advisory. Yesterday I went to move it and after warming it up I pushed the clutch in and it was balky going in gear. Went to push a downed tree out of the way and it...

Wife just said to build a garage/barn. Only 2 stipulations, no more than $8000 and needs to have grey vinyl siding to match the house. I would like to be able to build it myself and believe pole type building will be the most economical. I have a NH1920 w/FEL & BH which is 18 feet long and a...

Just got the quote in the mail for 500,000-1,000,000 excavation liability insurance for $2572!!! This is for part time work with a New Holland 1920 with 8 1/2 foot backhoe. I don't have any details but the quote came from an agency that specializes in insuring small contracters. Has anyone else...

Could someone (when you get a chance) measure the top inside width of your bucket. Mine has a crease from 2 modular home trailers and I want to reinforce the top with 3x3 box tubing. The measurement I need is actually on the top where the top lip folds over. Thanks, Bill C

Just wondering if I should be lubing my trailer balls? I see fine rust colored particles when I disconnect the trailers. Thanks for your thoughts, Bill C

Hired to dig a 135 foot trench for underground electrical at an existing house while trying to do minimal damage to landscaping/plantings. Had to dig on a side hill where I didn't have enough stabilizer length to get tractor level. (Normally I would cut the high side and fill the low but...

Has anyone seen or heard of some type of interior insulated ceiling that you could lower when you didn't need the full height (aprox. 14-16 feet)? I am in the planning stages of a pole barn or garage and would like to keep it heated but only to the height (aprox 8 feet) that I would ordinarily...

Is the 3054 the only TLB package in Kioti's lineup? I thought someone had mentioned a DK45 with this package but could not find it on Kioti's website. Thanks, Bill C

Does anyone know if Siloo diesel fuel anti-gel goes bad? I purchased it last winter from a heavy duty truck parts store and I have 2/3 of the container left. My instict says to just purchase another container but I was just wondering. Thanks, Bill C

Does anyone know the correct tire pressure for a 18.4-16.1 turf tire on a NH 1920? I can't put my hands on my owner's manual at the moment. Had the calcium chloride drained and tubes removed, due to rust forming around valve stems and the difficulty trying to air tires up. Thanks for any help...

Went to start the 1920 this a.m. and would start and die. I tried throttling up and when it caught the rpms were at 2200. Shut it down and I thought the throttle cable was sticking but it was actually the throttle (on the motor). I sprayed it with WD40 and it returned to normal idle. It is kind...

Can someone tell me how long their cat. 1 boom pole is? I had to order one and they said it would be 10 feet long but it is only 7 1/2 feet from pins to tip. Thanks, Bill C

I am going to do the 300 hour service on my 2000 NH 1920 this weekend. Should I expect any problems after I replace the fuel filter? Thanks for any info, Bill C

After dropping the BH for the first time 2 weeks ago, we remounted it today. Key word is "We". After reading all the posts (and horror stories) it only took 10 minutes! My dad was on the 1920 and I was operating the boom and stabilizers. I couldn't imagine doing this by yourself, you would have...

I have a 2000 NH 1920 w/ FEL & 758C BH. The 3ph arms dropped when my dad was using it and now the swing cylinder for the BH is hitting the right side 3ph lift arm. I attempted to lift the arms but nothing happened. I turned the screw to the other position on the manifold without success. Any...

Does anyone know what you would use the "float" position on the boom control for? By float I mean if I push the boom control all the way back it is just like the float position on the FEL. Thanks, Bill C

Just ordered a new F-350 and was wondering if anyone has access or info on the X plan. Dealer said it would save me $700 and he would make more profit. Sounds like a win-win situation. Thanks, Bill C

Does anyone know if a grille guard is available for a NH 1920 w/7308 loader? Loading a one ton dump I have to be very careful or the hood/grille will hit the dump body. Thanks, Bill C

Has anyone lubricated their controls on a NH 758 (or 756, 757) BH? I have 170 hours on my 1920 and the BH controls are stiff and not returning to the center position without help. Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated. Thanks, Bill C

Just got a post card from Scamman Tractor in Saco, Maine that there will be an open house from 9:30am-2:30pm on Sat April 5. 15% parts discount, 3 door prizes, 72" Befco landscape blade, $100.00 gift certificate, 5 gallon bucket of oil. Refreshments all day. They are located on US Route 1, 774R...

After looking at my cutting edge on my NH 7308 loader with 68" bucket, I couldn't believe the amount of wear it has. The loader has been used very infrequently except for snow removal. Has anyone else had this problem? I plan on putting a 7 1/2 foot snow plow for next year. Bill C

Does anyone know if ag tires from a 2120 will fit on a 1920? I know they use the same size turf tires and wondered if the ags would fit as well. Thanks for any input. Bill C

I transported my 1920 in a heavy rain storm and when the tractor RPMs were brought up there was black soot covering the hood. It has a forward facing vertical stack and I am assuming water got driven into the exhaust pipe. Anyone had anything similar happen or any thoughts. Thanks. Bill C

Does anyone dig with their BH at night? If so what do you use for lights? I ended up digging a grave Friday that was done mostly with light from a 6V lantern after the sun had set. I have a NH 1920 and was wondering if 2 lights mounted reaeward on top of the ROPS would give enough light or would...

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A few pics working with the NH 758c BH before I bent the bucket cylinder. Bill C

I bent the bucket cylinder on my NH 758C BH today. Any suggestions on repair would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Bill C

It was a bad day. Went to my sister's house to pull stumps and bent the bucket cylinder. I saw some hydraulic fluid and thought I pinched a hose. The photo pretty much shows the damage. Any suggestions on repair would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Bill C

Would anyone have a sales brochure for a 2000 NH 1920? I beleive there are specs in the brochure that aren't in the owner's manual. Thanks for any help. Bill C

Can anyone explain how the proof meter works on my NH 1920? The owner's manual says it is engine hours at PTO speed (2300 rpm?). Most of my hours are at much lower rpm so my question is should I be doing oil changes at 1/2 the reccomended hours? Thanks for any help. Bill C

Does anyone with gear transmission(especially "shuttle shift" types) use the hand throttle instead of the foot pedal when using the FEL? Specifically I mean similar to a HST trans. whereby you set the hand throttle. I haven't tried this with my NH 1920 but would be interested in others opinions...

Anyone have any suggestions on how to get wife interested in operating a tractor? My wife was enthusiastic about my purchasing my tractor but had no interest when looking at buying it. I have had no success even getting her to know how to start it. We are both firefighter/paramedics that will be...

Don't want to reinvent the wheel so I was wondering if anyone has made some sort of plate to go over the teeth on the BH bucket? This would be a great help for backfilling with the BH. Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Bill C

A couple of questions. My rear 18.4-16.1 turf tires on NH 1920 are filled with Calcium chloride. I am noticing rust color around one of the valve stems. I don't know if there are tubes or not. I have a BH mounted so don't think I need the weight (especially w/turfs). What is the procedure to...

Has anyone mounted a snowplow from a pickup truck onto the loader bucket?I was thinking of mounting the receiver plate ( the part that the plow attatches to on the pickup) onto the back inside of the bucket and use the lift chain attatched to the top of the bucket to support the plow. Does this...

Does anyone know if it's normal for the stabilizers to only be able to lift the tires less than an inch off the ground? It is mounted on a NH 1920 with turf tires. I know they are not at the limit of their travel because if I lift the back with the BH boom they will extend further. It sounds...

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Pulled my first stump with the NH 1920 w/758C backhoe today. The tractor hoe is not as strong as the LX485 skid steer, but dug a 15" diameter oak out in 30 minutes. I found I needed to start farther out to break the roots and ended up disturbing maybe 7-8' in diameter. If I was doing stumps all...

Posted this at NH forum and thought it should go here as well. Does anyone know if wheels are the same for NH, JD, Kubota, etc. in the same class tractors? I currently have turf tires on a NH 1920 and would like to switch to R-1s or R-4s. The current tires are 18.4-16.1 rear and 27x8.50-15...

Does anyone know if wheels are the same for NH, JD, Kubota, etc. in the same class tractors? I currently have turf tires on a NH 1920 and would like to switch to R-1s or R-4s. The current tires are 18.4-16.1 rear and 27x 8.50-15 front. The manual lists either 13.6-24 or 14.9-24 rear and 7-16 or...

Anyone have experience digging graves? My brother-in-law is the caretaker and has asked me to do this. What would you charge to dig and then backfill? Thanks, Billfires

I have been offered a 1920 w/ 7308 loader & 758c backhoe. Tractor has approx 100 hours and is in excellent condition(has been garaged). Was purchased new in Oct.2000. It has turf tires but unknown which transmission or bucket sizes. Is $17000 a fair price? It is a friend's father. Thanks for any...

Is anyone running a subframe mounted Woods 9000 backhoe on an L3010? Would appreciate any info you have.Thanks Billfires

Does anyone have info on the new commercial compact TLB that will be out in spring 2002? The local dealer said he was going to Florida at the end of October for dealer meeting and would probably have info upon his return. The TLB is to compete with kubota B21/L35 models. thanks, Billfires

Anyone have info on B21 TLB? I aam considering purchasing a new B21 next spring. I like the fact it is an industrial/commercial machine and looking for comments from owners. I have 4 1/2 acres and a new home that needs landscaping finished. the lot is mostly scrub oak with some double and triple...