Bought a Used TC35 shuttle I think its a 2003

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Just from looking at the 2 serial numbers it appears that the 3rd digit is the year designation.

It seems as though tractors share a similarity with car manufacture, they start the model year manufacturing late in the previous year for the following year. The difference is that the tractor manufacturer puts the actual, not the model year, manufacture year in the VIN. My tractor is designated a T2310. That was a one year numbering system for 2008. According to the serial number it was actually made at the end of 2007.

I would think that the only time that would be meaningful is when there was a major part change and it would be necessary to actually determine whether the tractor was made before or after that happened.

 

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A week ago I purchased a TC35 with a 16LA loader and1100 hours for 11k. It didn't have the quick attach bucket but another tractor on the lot did and the dealer switched if for me for no charge. I'm not sure exactly what year it is though. It looks like the engine was made mid 2003.

Do you think that is a good price? I can't find anything even close to this price in this shape. The loader looks like it was barely used and the 3pt still has most of the paint.
Everything works as expected but the front tires are pretty worn. I'd say 30-40% left at most. Also, the hood latch was missing but I ordered a new one for $20 and now it works fine.

Is there enything I should look for that may bite me later? I know about the radiator corrosion from the battery acid and mine looks pretty good.

Thanks for any information.

So far I have put 20 hours on it and all is well. I really like this tractor alot. My only complaint is the back is really light when the bucket is loaded. I will probably add weights or fill the tires when I replace them.

Thanks.

Assuming the tractor is in good shape, you did well. I sold my TC35 for $14500, which is not much less than I paid for it.

Keep the 16LA well greased, or it will develop excessive slack. The hood latch drove me nuts, so I took it off. Other than that, I liked my TC35 more than my present Kubota L4400.