aftermarket FEL for NH TC-40D?

dubldee · Jan 7, 2006

I picked up a TC-40D at an auction for a very decent price. Only problem is no loader.
Currently looking at NH 16LA, Rhino 2408TL, or maybe a Bush Hog 246M.
Any comments, suggestions, or ideas?

appreciate any help!

Hooked_on_HP · Jan 7, 2006

You can also check out Westendorf Manufacturing. That's what I've got on my 1900 and has held up well. I would make shure to get QA.

jinman · Jan 8, 2006

Have a look at Woods. The 1016 is probably about right for the TC40D.

Woods Loaders

IH3444 · Jan 8, 2006

They are all good loaders, but the factory loader is the one I would select. The fender mounted control lever is the cat's meow, and the sloped down NH boom allows for outstanding viewing. I was extremely interested in the Kioti DK45S, with a Rhino loader, but felt that the front structional bracing was really in the way of servicing the tractor. You don't think about that stuff, unless you have to work around it, while serving your machine. The factory loader has transfered the loader stress to the rear axle, and it is completely out of the way if you have to lift the hood for anything. The after market loaders to me really don't save you very much if any $$, due to the factory 16LA loader being so very well thought through. Just my 2 cents........What did you pay for your TC40A?

dubldee · Jan 8, 2006

Thanks for the ideas!
Good points on the factory loader. It looks to be around $1000 more than the Rhino, which "looks" similar.
I paid $9300 for the tractor - 500 hrs. Had been primarily a mower , and garaged as the the paint is in showroom condition.

Any idea of prices on the Woods loaders? They seem to spec out better than the NH or Rhinos..

dd

TOMLESCOEQUIP · Jan 8, 2006

I think Rhino makes some of the loaders for NH. My dealer was going to order me a QA front attachment for my 7308NH loader & was getting it from rhino.