Tractor_Addict
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Wow!! I am in love!! I finally took delivery of my new TC33D, and I must say, I am more than happy. I took the loader off and put it back on, took off the quick detach bucket and put it back on, and did some landscape raking and loader work yesterday afternoon, and I am pleased with all functions. After owning a Ford 1210, which I liked, I feel spoiled. There is more power than traction, which is a good thing. I understand Brandon's and Big Dave's joy. This machine can work.
There were only 2 problems that I could see/hear. The first being a squeak, somewhere around the loader control. It only happens at low idle (under 1000 rpm) and sounds like a plastic/metal on plastic rub. The next was the 3 point control was shaving plastic off the fender, underneath the cover. It has developed a notch (very small) that catches when you are lifting the 3 point. I don't know what they are going to do to correct that, but for $18,000, I expect perfection.
The ATI quick detach is great, and the ATI 66" HD bucket is a much beefier unit than the New Holland. It comes predrilled for about anything you could want to mount to the bucket. A bolt on toothbar or cutting edge could be bolted on, no muss/no fuss.
I did end up purchasing a Woods LR107-2 84" landscape rake. I called the dealer to check delivery time, and he told me he had this rake which was a customer return, that he would sell me at a reduced price. I got it for $600, which I thought was a pretty good deal. The rake was spotless. I can't believe that someone even used it.
All in all, I am a happy man. I was laying in bed last night dreaming up all the projects I can tackle now. I hope to have some pictures by the end of the week. Thanks to all for the good advice, information, and friendship.
There were only 2 problems that I could see/hear. The first being a squeak, somewhere around the loader control. It only happens at low idle (under 1000 rpm) and sounds like a plastic/metal on plastic rub. The next was the 3 point control was shaving plastic off the fender, underneath the cover. It has developed a notch (very small) that catches when you are lifting the 3 point. I don't know what they are going to do to correct that, but for $18,000, I expect perfection.
The ATI quick detach is great, and the ATI 66" HD bucket is a much beefier unit than the New Holland. It comes predrilled for about anything you could want to mount to the bucket. A bolt on toothbar or cutting edge could be bolted on, no muss/no fuss.
I did end up purchasing a Woods LR107-2 84" landscape rake. I called the dealer to check delivery time, and he told me he had this rake which was a customer return, that he would sell me at a reduced price. I got it for $600, which I thought was a pretty good deal. The rake was spotless. I can't believe that someone even used it.
All in all, I am a happy man. I was laying in bed last night dreaming up all the projects I can tackle now. I hope to have some pictures by the end of the week. Thanks to all for the good advice, information, and friendship.
