Background on NH Tractors

[LittleBear]

I am in the market for a new 50-60 PTO Hp tractor. I know quite a bit about JD and Kubota, but nothing about NH. Would someone please give me a little background on NH tractors:

Where are they made?

Are they clones of JD and Kubota, or do they have different strengths and weaknesses?

What models should I look at in the 50-60 PTO Hp range? I want a geared transmission and dependable long life.

 

[jwstewar]

I can't give you a lot of specifics, but do have some general info.

New Holland has made harvest equipment forever. Then around 1986 Ford bought New Holland to form Ford-New Holland Tractor. Then around 1996 Ford decided they wanted out of the tractor business. They sold everything to Fiat with permission to use the Ford name until 2000. After that they were to be just New Holland, but somewhere along the line Fiat also purchased Case to be Case-New Holland or CNH Global.

As far as what model, I would think you would be looking at the TN series. New Holland TN-A Series

I guess they also have a TL-A series now as well. New Holland TL-A

Another Option the TT Series

 

[burnetma]

The NH TN-A series is where your interest lies in the 50-60 pto hp range. That series tractor is made in Italy. They are a very solid tractor with a lot of really nice features. The CaseIH JXC is the same tractor with fewer transmission options. The CaseIH JX is completely different and made in Turkey.

As I always say...Test drive them all and then YOU decide what is best for your operation. If you want simple, don't forget Zetor and MF.

 

[LittleBear]

The TN looks interesting. I also saw the TC55DA. Where is it made? Is the quality similar to the TN series?

 

[Bob_Skurka]

You stated early on that you are looking for 50 to 60 PTO hp.

In that range, there is no TC that will fit your bill. The TC55 has PTO hp rating below 50.

The TN 70 is where you need to look in the NH line for that PTO hp range.
NH TN series tractors

 

[burnetma]

LittleBear,

Not sure where the TC series are made. They are a very solid compact tractor from what I have seen of them. My father-in-law is considering the TC48. Remember they are a compact tractor, not an AG tractor. If you want to do large quantities of square baling or any round baling the TC series will not fit the bill. For almost everything else, I do not think that you will be disappointed.

I guess you need to decide what it is that you would like to do with the tractor. The John Deere website has a tractor selection tool to help you match your desired activities to the proper sized machine. You can use that to shop for any machine by comparing specifications.

 

[Osconda]

LittleBear,

How about telling us what you are planning to use the tractor for and how much property you have, etc. Filling out your profile would also be helpful.

 

[LittleBear]

I have about 100 Ac. I would use the tractor for brush-hogging, some box-blade work and general chores.

A dealer gave me a quote for a TN70, 12x12 trans, 4x4, canopy, grill guard, with R4 19.5x24 and R4 10.5x20 for $24,750. Is this a good price?

I am a little concerned about some of the posts of TN problems. I like the looks of the tractor, but reading the posts about the TN series gives the impression that I need to look elsewhere.

 

[RickB]

I am the primary care giver for probably 25 or 30 TN and TN-A series tractors. I won't dispute the porblems you have read about here with certain TN tractors. My opinion is most of the recurring or difficult to solve problems folks encounter with TN's are often simple problems that were not diagnosed or remedied properly at the dealer level. Most problems are somewhat random, relate to electrical or other external systems, and are of a nature that show up in the warranty period. We had two clutch failures in early TN's, none since. Zero front axle problems. Zero engine block,cylinder head, or internal engine problems. Zero transmission problems except the aforementioned clutches (actually pressure plate failures) and the odd PowerShuttle pressure or temp switch. I think they are stout little tractors that will stack up with anything in their class feature for feature. If you have any questions, ask away.

 

[LittleBear]

Rick:

Thanks for the info on the TN series. It sounds like the dealer plays a large roll in resolving any potential problems. I'll check around and see what kind of a reputation this NH dealer has with the local farmers.