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Watrous

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New Holland TC 21
Good afternoon, I have a 2002 New Holland TC 21 (not a D model) which has a standard transmission, not a hydrostat. Would anyone know if there is a backhoe attachment that would fit this machine? also, a make and model number would be a great help. Thank you
 
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New Holland TC21​

New Holland TC21 tractor photo
1999 - 2003
Boomer TC Series
Compact Utility tractor
Hydraulics
Valves:2 (optional)
Pump flow:4 gpm
15.1 lpm
4.9 gpm
18.5 lpm (TC21D)
Total flow:6.75 gpm
25.5 lpm
7.65 gpm
29.0 lpm (TC21D)
Dimensions
Length:106.3 inches
270 cm
Width:41 inches
104 cm
Height (ROPS):81.2 inches
206 cm
TC21 Shiping weight:1,450 lbs
657 kg
TC21D Shiping weight:1,535 lbs
696 kg
Ground clearance:10.2 inches
 
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According to tractordata.com, New Holland never offered this model with a factory Backhoe.

So you must consider if the plumbing is there to connect tractor hydraulics to an aftermarket Backhoe.

Hydraulic pump flow is low.

You are probably better off renting a stand-alone mini-excavator from Home Depot or a rental company than attempting to add a Backhoe to this light tractor. Without plumbing, an aftermarket Backhoe would probably cost $5,000.


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Thank you, right now I do not have any tasks planned, just wanted to see if it was available. May want to dig 4' depth for a new foundation, or plant several trees which In can use my post hole digger. Thanks again
 
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Not only that bur without a subframe, you stand a real good chance of breaking the rear case. Backhoes really need a subframe mount, especially light duty tractors like you have.
 
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I'm unsure if a backhoe attachment for a 2002 New Holland TC 21 exists because I've never seen one. I'm currently using a rented excavator, which is quite large and heavy, and it's superior to a backhoe. I've seen attachments that slide over the back of a tractor, but I doubt they'd fit yours. Your tractor now comes in a new model, the TC 23. If you need a backhoe attachment for your tractor, look no further than the TC 23. No attachments appear to fit your vehicle, at least not that I have seen.
 
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Ford did have the 756C backhoe subframe mounted available for the TC21, 6’ dig depth. As previously stated, it would probably not be cost effective and may be slow. I also agree that mounting a backhoe on that tractor is not a great choice as the rear end housing is aluminum and could break regardless of the backhoe being subframe mounted.

A mini excavator rental may be the best option.
 

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Man, if I had the money I would definately buy a mini excavator. Very versatile and easy to use and reposition.

That said I bought an L3901 kubota specifically to have the backhoe because I could not afford a mini escalator and a skid steer. Its immensely useful. I use it all the time. Swapping it out to use the 3 point hitch is fairly easy and quick. I bought it because rentals were getting so expensive at $300 a day from home depot or other rental spots. Plus hours were capped on a day rental and if it rained heavy, and washed out your time...you just ate the rental time. After $2000 and no end in sight I bought a tractor.

Maybe sell and buy another tractor with a backhoe is an option? Maybe not a preferred one...but no one else is saying it.
 
 

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