Bought a TC18

hazmat · May 15, 2002

Well, I finally went and did it. After comparing the TC18 & TC21D side by side, I signed the papers on a TC18 last night. For me, the 2HP wasn't worth $2K. Hmm, fiancee wants garden, can you say ROTOTILLER?

I didn't get the best price, but I decided that 1. local service was worth the premium, 2. I didn't want to have to rent a trailer & pick the thing up, 3. I'm tired of waiting. Dealer was great to deal with, only local guy who took any money off his initial offer. Didn't require a deposit to hold the tractor & a personal check is OK for down payment! He is also flexible with delivery date, giving me time to sell my 316.

TC18 HST, Power Steering, MFWD, Folding ROPS, FEL $12,600
60" MMM $2,300
Landpride RB1560 rear blade $300
Skid shoes for above $90

BKColeman · May 15, 2002

Congrats Hazmat! When does it arrive?

Is the TC 18 HST not called a TC 18D? I noticed you said you compared a TC 18 and TC 21D.

And just think about all the posts you made w/ that green signature. /w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif I guess all that matters is which one you actually take home with you. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

--Brad

hazmat · May 15, 2002

Thanks brad. It should arrive in two weeks +/-, More up to me than the dealer (I'm waiting on a check from a stock sale). There is no Deluxe TC18, but hydro is an option. There are more differences between standard & deluxe on the larger boomers.

Basically the blue/green choice came down to the dealer being willing to work with me & not act like they were doing me a FAVOR by allowing me to buy a tractor. If everything was equal, I would have bought the deere. My weedwacker is a deere, so I guess I have blue/green blood

BGM72 · May 15, 2002

hazmat

Congrats on the TC 18. Mine was delivered two weeks ago. Same setup minus the MMM. I also found the additional HP not worth the 2K. So far HP has not been an issue. I have had some traction problems but I have a tough application - sand. What tires did you get? I have R4s but might exchange them for turfs.

I have been really impressed with the lift power of the FEL.

hazmat · May 15, 2002

I will be getting the R4 tires. I tried the turfs & they didn't have alot of traction in the dirt. I am hoping to not have to use chains in the winter for plowing. I did need them with my garden tractor (two wheel drive w/ turfs). Also the r4 looked cooler /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

The dealer is going to load the tires with non toxic RV antifreeze (another example of him working with me)

MikePA · May 15, 2002

If you compared a TC18 with a TC21D the $2,000 difference is not just because of the 2 hp difference. The 'D' in the TC21D indicates the Deluxe model which includes a folding ROPS, HST, better seat, etc.

Regardless, congrats on your purchase!

JonLeonard · May 15, 2002

Congratulations on your new tractor /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Im still kicking tires and getting prices, but I hope to have settled on a model/price within the next week or so. Going to try out a B2410 about 70 miles from here on Saturday, its the only one within 100 miles of me.

Jon

hazmat · May 15, 2002

The TC18 I purchased had HST, folding ROPS & power steering. The 2K difference to the 21D was Horsepower, a bit more Hydraulic GPM (7.65 vs. 6.76) front lights, deluxe seat (more padding, but doesn't swivel like the big ones) & nicer "floor mats". The deluxe three point hitch isn't offered in the class I Boomers.

Steelfan · May 15, 2002

Hazmat, I'm very, very happy, that you went with Blue. When I was buying my tractor, you and I talked a lot about my purchase. I also thought that you went to the dark side, and bought green. Sorry Star Wars comes out today. LOL. But remember one thing a TC18 is not a deluxe model, and I think for the options that you want maybe you should take a second look. You are paying, as I figure it $15000 for the TC18, and you could have the TC21D for another $1200. And I didn't even try to deal on that price. I bought a used TC21D for $13,500 with 92 hrs on it. It also had FEL, 60" MMM, and R4s. By the way R4's are the way to go. I'm very happy with mine. Just a bit of food for thought. Once again wonderful that you are going with the NH. Please keep in touch. Kent

banjobj · May 15, 2002

Congratulations on your new family member. What dealer did you buy from? I'm in Southern Maine and am curious. I looked at the 18 before I went with the 21 D.