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I agree with the statement, 'buy your 5th tractor first'. Make sure you have enough power to use your implements properly. For instance a 5 foot finish mower needs 25 hp to power it properly. This is 25 hp at the PTO, not 25 hp in the tractor. I have a 6 foot finish mower, on a 33 HP...

These wagons are a misery to back. One of the old timers I used to work for (early 1970's), could back three of these, loaded with hay through his barns! I have never learned to back more than one. Reduce the amount of 'play' in your hitch point. This will help reduce the amount of...

I have the TC33. Geared, not HST. There is a safety switch on the range and one on the clutch. I have not noticed there being one on the rear PTO, or the brake. I replaced the starter and switch a couple years ago, as both failed within a few weeks of each other. I finally gave up on the...

I will look today, but I may have one. I bought a TC33 several years ago, and got a TC33D manual with my base grade tractor. If I have it, I will let you know early this week.

I have this very unit. A bit older, but it is very durable. I wouldn't trade it for any new mower.

Several years ago I needed to acquire a finish mower. I did all the research, and finally decided on attempting to find a used land pride. It took several months, but I found a used FDR2572. Was $800.00, but the tires were in good condition and there were no bent arms on the unit (never buy...

About two years ago i was traveling back from a horse show, when a trailer tire let go. Late August in the mid south, it was around 95 and very humid. My trailer is very heavy, (8 tons, empty) and I use 14 ply tires. I have a 36 inch breaker bar that travels with me, but muscling that tire...

I have been using a very old 6 ft blade on the back of my TC33 for ballast. It cost about $75.00 when I got it. It is OLD, and heavy, about #450. The blade has come in handy time and again, for what little ground work I do, and is excellent as a counterbalance when I put the loader to the...

Just wanted to thank everyone on this thread. Was expecting a horrible repair, as this has been driving me to drink for several months. My stick throttle has been slipping ever since I had the throttle cables replaced (diesel pump died, and had to be rebuilt, so I thought as long as the repair...

Your New Holland should have a bleeder valve where the fuel enters the diesel pump. It is on the pump itself, after the filter, bowl and shut off valve. Loosen the bleeder valve (12 or 13mm), and wait for fuel to flow out of the top of the pump. If you have fuel, tighten the valve. You now...

Built Toyotas for decades. You will never find a cleaner powertrain plant than a Toyota engine facility. While you might think, 'so what', A clean facility produces a clean product. The Toyota engines are manufactured to ridiculously tight standards. Even the tolerance stacking is kept to...

We have very similar equipment, with the difference being the usage. Here in KY we mow every two to three weeks from May through September. I have the FDR 2572 and pull it with a TC33. I have about 300 hours mowing over the last four years. I mow my neighbors place 5 or 6 times a year as...

I think ice tongs. Not for small blocks, but larger blocks that would be used to cool an underground storage unit. There are videos on Youtube with ice harvesting. The blocks I remember seeing were really large, as large as 2x2x3.5, with the 3.5 being the depth of the ice. They would cut the...

I have used both. Mowing about 5 acres regularly, sometimes assist with neighbors 7 acre pastures An older model (early 80's) IH 234 2WD with a woods 72 inch mmm. Hated taking that thing off with a passion. At least a half hour off, and an hour to put the thing back on. It was a lower HP...

I have the same hooks on mine. They easily will secure a 5x5 round bale, without issues. My machine is rated for about half a ton of weight, and these are rated much higher. Follow their directions on placement, and you will be fine.

I started thinking about a tractor around 5 years ago. I was certain that 25hp would be enough for my small needs. I don't mind spending time on the tractor, but I don't want to make a full time job of it either. My neighbor (same size place as mine) traded his 25hp up to a 50hp. I joked...

I cannot agree with the posters who use Just One Bite. It is very effective, and I use it sparingly with another poison in rotation. We have cats in the barn, but with hay, feed and horse 'stuff', the cats just cant keep up. Our cats will not eat a dying or dead rodent, so we haven't had any...

I rarely need to use the 4X4 on my truck. Occasionally in wet grass, as I pull out of the back yard. My back yard to front yard transition is quite steep, maybe 15 degrees. As long as you are careful and plan ahead, I would not worry one bit about 4 wheel drive. Especially so if you have a...

Seems like I have been on tractors that were too small, my entire life. The only time I was on one that was too large was when going through a narrow gate. With that being said, I would look at used, keep the frills out. Stay with a known company, Kubota, Deere, New Holland, etc. Yes, you...

I would use sand bags, 4 or 5 per boulder, placed to inhibit movement. I use feed bags to help me move them easily. 60 to 80 lbs. of construction sand will do it, I think. Best of luck!

Hello all, I have been viewing the forum for a couple of years now. I have always helped my neighbor with her older International 234, and have been using the forum to help me research issues. Finally purchased a lightly used TC33 with a 7308 FEL a couple of weeks ago. Am looking forward to...