Finally got my TN delivered today!

[mahlers]

It seemed like it took forever, but I finally got my TN delivered today. I originally ordered a TN65 with R4's, 16x16 power shuttle, Bradco 609 backhoe, and 32 MSL loader - but when it arrived at the dealer, we realized that NH had messed up the order and didn't deliver what I wanted (wrong transmission). To complicate things, the TN65 was discontinued right after the final build-run that mine went through (in January) and it looked like it was going to take forever to get a new order delivered.

The dealer just happened to have another tractor on the lot that someone else had ordered and then backed out on, and he wanted to get rid of it because it was racking up interest payments. Best of all, it was equipped exactly the way I ordered my TN65. So, for about the same price as I was going to pay for the TN65 described above, I ended up getting this:

TN70S with cab
R4 Tires
16x16 PowerShuttle Trans
33 MSL
Bradco 611 backhoe
and some other things like front fenders and the air-ride seat.

I didn't really want the SuperSteer, cab, fenders/air-seat, or turbocharger - but I figured that, for the same price as the TN65, I really couldn't go wrong with them since they were basicallly thrown into the deal to make things right.

I've been out playing with the new rig today, and I've got to say that it is a great machine. I didn't think I wanted a cab, but it sure is nice to have it! Same goes for the SuperSteer - I can get into and out of places that I thought only a true compact would get. There is a little bit of adverse-swing to the loader when I steer, but I got used to it after about ten minutes.

I'll post some pictures this weekend. The Bradco 611 backhoe looks really good on the tractor, and fits pretty well overall. The subframe eats up more ground clearance than I thought it would, but I'll see whether it causes any problems or not. After a few minutes of digging holes with it, it's clear that it is a very good unit - very nice control feel, smooth modulation, and quite precise. It also feels like it could dig through solid rock.

 

[byax65]

Congrats on the new tractor. I looked at that model when I bought mine, but it's a lot bigger than what I needed. Did you get the new styling?

BY

 

[mahlers]

The tractor is a bit big - but lots smaller than the Case 580's I was also looking at. I originally started looking at TC45's, and liked them a lot, but went with a TN because it wasn't much more expensive and had a bunch more capability for what I wanted to do (mostly construction work, grading, landscaping, and lots of digging). As it turned out, I got a lot more tractor than I really need, but I'm sure I can find a way to put it to good use.

It's the older 2003 body style - which I actually prefer for some reason.

 

[kensfarm]

"got a lot more tractor than I really need"

I'll trade ya when you're done w/ the heavy duty work.. nice set up.. I've been looking at TN's too.. what was the final price for the 70S.

 

[grainger12002]

MAhlers: Sounds like you did very well. I really like the TN,I am sure AndyMA will chime in soon. I had the pleasure of seeing his tn set up and it is impressive-too bad my farm revenue wont allow for such a purchase,one would look real nice in my barn !! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[mahlers]

It all worked out pretty well - I'm definitely happy with the result. Regarding price, the whole setup (tractor, backhoe, loader, HD box blade, york rake) was a bit under $40K out the door and delivered. Thank God for financing programs...

 

[Phred]

Enjoy!

These are fine machines.

I bet you will find applications for the extra hp and capabilities.

Fred

 

[PineRidge]

Congratulations that New Holland sounds like quite a winning combination to me. A TN70S with a cab to boot I'm green with envy for you.

You are going to end up really liking the SuperSteer as well. It takes just a small learning curve and it's well worth the money.

 

[Rowski]

Looking forward to this weekends pictures!!

I'm looking at the TNA series too.

Would it be possible to get some pictures of the machine and specifically the back hoe setup. You mentioned the ground clearance is reduced by the subframe. Also how to you like the power shuttle?

I have seem a TN70 open station tractor. But would really like to see the cab tractor in person. The New Holland literature make the cab look awesome!!!

Its pretty weird... I just got aquote last might for Kubota L5030hst cab with loader and bradco backhoe for the a few hunderd more than what you ayed for your TN /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif.

 

[mahlers]

I'll definitely post a full set of pictures this weekend. The ground clearance is definitely reduced by the subframe, but I haven't gotten hung up on anything yet. Since the subframe is basically a two-rail beam setup, it kind of just cuts through anything that it comes in contact with, but if I ever try and go up a rock ledge, it will definitely get hung up. I think it reduces the ground clearance by about four inches - which is a lot.

The cab really is very nice. It's on par with most automobile interiors and I'm finding myself being really careful to not mess it up too much. I'm a minimalist by nature and didn't think I'd be caught dead in something this extravegant, but now I like it so much that I might just want to be buried in it eventually /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

The price I got was a lucky fluke. The dealer did the deal completely at cost (or a little below) just to get things wrapped up. My purchase process from order to final delivery took about five months, so we both just wanted to get the deal done...

 

[mahlers]

I finally got my picture editing tool to allow me to cut the size of these pictures down to the 100K limit, so here they are. This first one is a rear-shot of the TN70S and Bradco 611 backhoe.

 

[mahlers]

And here's a front-view.

 

[mahlers]

And finally a view of the Bradco 611 operator platform...