Finally.... TN70DA

Rowski · Oct 12, 2004

Here a picture with the backhoe NH759C, It is 3pt mounted. The used to fit on the 2120. I had to remove the 2120 subframe from the backhoe and install the 3pt brackets.

Rowski · Oct 12, 2004

Another with the backhoe

RobS · Oct 12, 2004

That's one heck of a tractor Derek. You gonna hang on to the 2120? Next time you're out, take some cab photos. I bet it's pretty cozy in there come winter /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

hazmat · Oct 12, 2004

Thanks for the pics Derek.

You missed a great opportunity to set up an "album" in the new photos section. Maybe when you step up to a TS100 /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

PineRidge · Oct 12, 2004

Derek nice looking New Holland rig, thanks for sharing the pictures.

pekabu · Oct 12, 2004

Awesome. After finally seeing a TN in person I am envious. My open station TC24 just ain't gonna cut it anymore. They are beautiful to look at, but to sit in was is even better.

I had a couple of questions though in comparing the two tractors.

How much hp is the 2120?
It appears the TN may have a wider bucket, but the 2120's bucket appears almost as wide and taller? Is it just the picture?
The 2120 also appears to be just as big in some respects, especially the hood line. The TN does have much bigger tires, and also appears to have a much wider stance.

Thanks for the pictures.

Golfgar4 · Oct 12, 2004

Geesh, I just noticed your new pic! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif When did you change that? Must've been today, huh?

That's really cool. Where do you keep that wagon sitting? Did you build that yourself? What scale is it?

PineRidge · Oct 12, 2004

Garry you have a good eye! Yes, I did change the picture just today. With our mail-order and Internet business we deal with literally thousands of great folks from all over the world. A wonderful customer located in Reno, Nevada hand built the covered wagon and then sent it to us in the mail as a complete surprise! It was a very unexpected but well appreciated gift to us because he was happy with our goods and service. I really don't know what scale it is, it's about 16 inches long and 14 inches high. It looks like it's all wood except for the canvas top and a few of the miniature fittings. The coach actually floats on the undercarriage just like the original covered wagons did. He even went so far as to letter it with our Internet Company logo. It's new home is on our hearth of our stone fireplace in our living room where it can be appreciated and admired.

I wonder if I can get one of these diesel powered, in 4WD? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

mahlers · Oct 12, 2004

( Yesterday when I was mowing I was backing up a steep slope it seemed like the shuttle was going into neutral for a split second. It didn't do it all the time and didn't seem to have enough a pattern. It didn't do it going forward. One thing I did notice is that at the dealers the 4wd light was on when driving up the trailer. When I got home and took it off the trailer I turned the 4wd off. When I went to turn it on again it would go into 4wd but the indicator light didn't light?? So there is a possibility that the 4wd was kicking out while backing?? I'll have to try it some more and see it I can isolate it some more.
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That sounds like the system automatically engaging 4wd because of momentary wheel slippage. That would make sense if you're backing up a steep hill because it's real easy for your back tires to spin a bit. Try cycling through the various drive modes and get a feel for the automatic 4wd engagement. If you're in full-time 4wd, you shouldn't notice it.

AndyMA · Oct 12, 2004

( How much hp is the 2120?
It appears the TN may have a wider bucket, but the 2120's bucket appears almost as wide and taller? Is it just the picture?
The 2120 also appears to be just as big in some respects, especially the hood line. The TN does have much bigger tires, and also appears to have a much wider stance. )

Dave

The 2120 is 43hp, but it built on a considerably larger chassis than the TC45. It is basically the same tractor as a TC55 with less hp. I have both a TN75D and a 2120. The TN is considerably larger even though I share most implements between the two. The TN will pick up way over 3000 # in the loader while the 2120 is maxed out a little above 2000#. My TN handles the 84" bucket with ease, while it is a little large for the 2120. The 2120 is better off when I run it with a 72" bucket. The 2120 actually has more hp than it is rated. Mine has served me well and done much hard work since 1987. My TN has 16.9 x 30 rears and the 2120 has 14.9x26 rears.

Andy