Bought a TC 35 D

bayoublue · Jun 9, 2005

I just bought a slightly used TC35D, 16LA, & a 6' bush hog brand box blade. I cannot believe the power this machine has. I brought it to the dealer to get an owner's manual, and a 50 hr/ service. (it had 115 hrs). I got a crash course from the mechanic on the do's & don'ts., brought it home and now I'm just waiting for the rain to stop so I can take a couple of pictures of it.

PineRidge · Jun 9, 2005

Welcome to the TBN site.

You are going to love your Class III Boomer. We have had our 40D for about 2 years now and still get a big grin when we turn the key.

Remember when it was delivered I didn't even wait for it to stop raining to play on it. Fire that big dog up of yours and get out there and dig in the mud! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Propertymaint · Jun 10, 2005

Congratulations, don't wait for the rain to stop, there's nothing like puttin' a shinny machine in the mud to break her in right.
Best of luck

have_blue · Jun 10, 2005

Congrats bayoublue. You will enjoy your tractor, believe me.

I borrowed my neighbor's Bush Hog 6 foot box blade for a couple of weeks, and that is 1 heavy duty tool! I would buy one in a heart beat, but why buy when I can borrow? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I have 350 hours on my TC35 gear tractor, and aside from some hydraulic coupler leaks (fixed by dealer) it's been reliable so far.

Keep it well greased and serviced, keep that big roll bar pointing up, and have fun!

bayoublue · Jun 10, 2005

Hey ya'll..Pineridge, Propertymaint, & Have-Blue....Thanks for replying. Like the pictures Pineridge, I can tell you're into your machine. What determines a class II from a III? Propertymaint, I live in the city & today have been pulling out some of my wife's bushes out of the front yard (with her permission of course) its been MUDDY & Fun. Tomorrow I'm bringing the tractor where I've got about 5 1/2 acres to bushhog & make a road. Have-Blue, I'm from Eunice, LA...have a rice farm between Eunice & Mamou....about a year & a half ago I bought some property on the Teche which is where I plan to retire. Good talking to you all.

have_blue · Jun 10, 2005

( Have-Blue, I'm from Eunice, LA...have a rice farm between Eunice & Mamou.... )

Small world. I'm sure we know many of the same people.

I have live in Acadian Acres just south of Eunice, but have a little 10 acre piece of land in the country in Perchville.

Stop by and say hello. The tractor talk and coffee are always hot. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

jinman · Jun 11, 2005

Let me see. . .

Does being have_blue and bayoublue make you guys the Louisiana blues brothers? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Congratulations bayoublue. I hope you enjoy your tractor. It can pull lots of bushes, but you won't really appreciate its potential until you get to some of those mowing and road building jobs. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

The major difference in the Class IIs and IIIs is the frame size (running gear) and associated power. The Class IIs are all about 1000 lb lighter than the Class IIIs and they are in the lower 30 hp range. The Class IIIs start at 35 and go to 45 hp. Since they have bigger engines, they have larger front-end loaders and more 3PH lift. The class three's also have some features of larger ag tractors like adjustable width rear wheels. Class IIIs have a rear mounted fuel tank, where the Class IIs have the tank under the hood.

New Holland also has a Class IV tractor in the TC48 and TC55 that bridge the gap between compact utility, utility, and ag tractors. When you hear other brands referred to as sub-compact, compact, and utility, you can sort of relate that to New Hollands calling all their Boomers Class I, II, III, etc.

bayoublue · Jun 11, 2005

I spent half the day just playing with the tractor. Spent the other half day getting implements from friends. I borrowed a plow & was given a brush hog, row plow, & grader blade. All are very rusted & falling apart but i ain't complaining. I'll be trying each one out tomorrow. I noticed the 'P' light stayed on (Parking Brake) even though it was not engauged & the 'cruise switch' would lite up when pressed but would not stay engauged. Wonder if this problem was interconnected? I will mess with it again in the morning. Have-Blue...Is Acadian acres on the old Crowley Road? It's been a while since I've been to Eunice. I mostly go straight to Durald.

bayoublue · Jun 11, 2005

Jinman, I was dragging a box scraper today and when one tire started spinning I stepped on the positive traction foot lever....it worked ok but am I supposed to feel something engage & stay positive until I step on it again?

jinman · Jun 12, 2005

( I noticed the 'P' light stayed on (Parking Brake) even though it was not engauged & the 'cruise switch' would lite up when pressed but would not stay engauged. Wonder if this problem was interconnected? I will mess with it again in the morning. )

Bayoublue, there are two switches related to the parking brake. One is on the brake pedals themselves and the other is on the parking brake lever on the left side of your seat. The parking brake light is controlled by the lever on the handle. Make sure the handle is all the way down. When I first got my tractor, my handle would sometimes stick in the up/engaged position. If you look up under the left operator's platform while lifting the parking brake handle, you can see the lever and the parking brake switch.

The brake switch is further down under the platform, near the brake pedals. The brake pedals have a mechanism where they can be attached or split for differential braking. If they are split, pressing one pedal does not engage the brake switch. That way you can brake with the left or right pedal while in cruise and it will not disengage cruise. Check that switch also.

I think you will find one of those switches is causing your cruise problem.

The differential lock works by only a momentary pressing of the lock pedal. It will stay engaged as long as needed and then self-disengage. You do not have to press the pedal the second time. I normally just press and hold it for as long as I need it and then release it and continue working. It disengages all by itself as soon as the drivetrain is not under a heavy load.

It sounds like you are having yourself a really good time with your tractor. You need to fix the cruise, but it seems everything else is working fine. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif