buying a TC40D

[bher]

I am about to buy a TC 40D. I am planning on the larger ag tires, 16 LA loader with 72" HD bucket, and 758C backhoe. I am getting CaCl filled tires and 3 chain hooks welded on the bucket. I will probably get two remote valves installed. I can't seem to justify the $1500 for supersteer. Does anyone have any suggestions or regrets concerning options?

 

[DVerbarg]

bher,

Supersteer is nice for tight manuevering but should not cost $1500. In my opinion, based on my purchase experience of a TC40D, supersteer should not cost more than $900 (and I feel that I overpaid based on other's experience here on TBN).

If you have supersteer it may take some getting used to when coupled with a FEL as the bucket will move in the opposite direction of the steering, when at a standstill. Supersteer makes for great manuevering but would recommend that you try it yourself and think about your own applications.

The 72" HD bucket is a must, the "standard" bucket does not seem that it would stand up to much use.

There are many different opinions regarding tire ballast (and can be read in the archives). Don't want to repeat all the discussions here but would recommend that other options be considered. I have had a large area of my grass killed for years because of an ag tire that leaked CaCl and have rims on an old Ford 9N that need replacing due to corrosion from CaCl used in the past.

Wish I had the remotes installed when I purchased the unit. Now am looking at adding all three, can only see the immediate use for two but figure that while I am at it might as well just same some labor and fill all those "slots" on the fenders. Looks more impressive that way /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif.

Have fun with your purchase.

DaveV

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I am not too fimilar with compacts but won't the 40 come with two remotes when you get the loader.

<font color=blue>Robert Turk Jr.</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Whitetail Splendor Deer Farms</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Silver Creek, NY</font color=blue>

 

[bher]

I am new to this too, as I don't have a tractor yet. The remotes that I was talking about are for the rear of the tractor. They can control 3-point equipment.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

That is where the loader hydraulic lines plug in, the remotes mounted just behind the seat and the lines run from the remotes to the loader. At least that is the setup on the TN series but I have never looked at compacts too close to notice so I am not positive.

<font color=blue>Robert Turk Jr.</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Whitetail Splendor Deer Farms</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Silver Creek, NY</font color=blue>

 

[jinman]

Robert, on the TC40, if you disconnect the loader, you could use the loader remotes and the joystick for control, but the quick disconnects are in front of the driver's right knee, so they are unhandy for any rear attachment, even if you remove the loader. There are standard remote blocks, each with a separate dual-acting control which mount to the rear axle casing just on the right-hand side just above where the 3 ph lift arms exit. You can add one, two, or three. The first one is about $300 and the remaining two are about $175 each, or all three for around $600 if you install them all at once. I think the smart thing to do is to get all of them when you buy the tractor so you can negotiate the best price. I got only one and I wish I had the other two.

JimI

 

[bher]

--I got only one and I wish I had the other two.--

I am curious why you wish you had all three. Is there anything else that you wish you had gotten?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I guess I have to go the my dealership and check it out, that would be nice. On the TN series they plug the loader lines into the rear remotes and the joystick runs the rear remotes. The TN series can have 4 remotes and with the loader is worth it. I have to get the 3 remote and it will cost $500 for the parts.
So the joystick on the TC 40D does not control any rear remotes, if so that is a shame as it is handy for rear implements.

<font color=blue>Robert Turk Jr.</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Whitetail Splendor Deer Farms</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Silver Creek, NY</font color=blue>

 

[kcbarnes]

It sounds like you are on the right track.Another thing to consider would be a quicktach bucket so you could have some versatility on the front of your tractor by removing your bucket and installing other attachments in the future.you may also want to ask about a product called rimguard for tire ballast, it is enviromentaly safe and weighs more per gallon.As for the rear remotes,I will be installing 2 this winter even though I don't need them yet so I would recommend them also. I havn't had my 40D real long but I love it.

 

[John_Mc]

I second the recommendation for Rim Guard instead of Calcium Chloride for filling your tires. It gives you all of the weight, and then some, and is non-toxic (unlike some other alternatives which will kill plants and or livestock/pets) Contact info for the guy who holds the patent (he can put you in contact with a dealer in your area, and/or send you info on it):

Glen Daly
P.O. Box 4012
East Lansing, MI 48826

Tel: 517-351-6470