buying a TC40D

jinman · Oct 12, 2001

Bher, I am planning to add top-n-tilt (TNT) to my 3ph soon. That requires one cylinder to replace the toplink and one to replace the side bottom link adjustment. The best way to do this is with dual rear remotes. Finally, I am soon going to be building several miles of fencing and will purchase a hydraulic post driver. TNT + Post Driver = three remote valves. This is just an example, but it demonstrates what I think is true: no matter how many remotes you have, you can always find use for more. If you are sure you will never need this kind of functionality, then the remotes are of no value to you.

JimI

Fullthrottle · Oct 12, 2001

How much would be a fair price on 3 remotes dealer installed after the tractor is purchased. I goofed when I bought my TC45 and didn't order them from the factory.

John_Mc · Oct 12, 2001

<font color=blue>How much would be a fair price on 3 remotes dealer installed after the tractor is purchased.</font color=blue>

I just had 2 remotes plus the cylinders and associated hard ware for TNT installed on my TC33D a couple of weeks ago. Job was done by the same dealer who sold me the tractor in July. Cost was just under $1400. I still need to get a bit of customization done on the hydraulic cylinders.

jinman · Oct 13, 2001

I answered this in the "owning" forum. Please see my post there. Essentially it is $600 to $650 for all three.

JimI

jinman · Oct 13, 2001

One other thing I have added recently is the fold-down grill guard. It is expensive (about $250) but very well built and it has already saved my hood a couple of times. I'm very glad I got it. The cost of the guard is far less than a new hood and grill.

JimI

bher · Oct 13, 2001

Thank you guys. I appreciate the input and suggestions. I will look into the RimGuard and quick-attach bucket further. Anybody willing to share what they paid for the quick-attach setup?

Duckhunter · Oct 13, 2001

I highly reccomend the Supersteer. I would not do without it now. I have a new TC45D and had a TC40D both with SS. It is incredible for mowing. Never mind the slow speed handling, you will get used to it. I also agree with the Quick Attach. My new 45 has it the 40 did not. I took the advise of others here and got it with the HD bucket and Woods Forks which I have used several times already. If money is the issue, use your toy to make some extra change to pay for it. (Snowplow, bushhogging, blading driveways etc. At $35 to $45 an hour, it won't take long. There will be nothing worse than wishing you had it later. I know it is easy to spend others money, I have been through 4 previous tractors to get what I really wanted.
1) Kubota 2wd 2150, 2) Kubota 4wd 1800 3) Ford 1720 4wd and 4) NH TC40D, now the TC45D wih less than 3 hours on it.
This is my last one before I retire and I went all the way!
Just another opinion.....