Got my new tractor! NH TC35A

shovelhead · Jan 2, 2006

I recieved my new tractor on Thursday, Dec. 29. My dealer delivered a new NH TC35A with a 16LA front end loader attached, QA faceplate with a 6' bucket and pallet forks, a 6' box blade and a post hole digger with 6" & 9" augers. The tractor has folding ROPS and a deluxe 3-pt hitch. It has R4 tires that the dealer filled with liquid since my primary concern was unloading 800-1000 lb pallets from a weeky truck delivery for a family business. As soon as I got the tractor unloaded, I had an appointment, so I didn't get to play. Later that evening the weekly truck shipment arrived so I unloaded a 800 lb. pallet from the back of a box trailer. My 13 year old son figures we saved 70% in time & energy vs. unloading the truck by hand. I worked all weekend and didn't get to play on the tractor until this morning. First order of business was to push over a tree stump, compliments of hurricane Rita.This was no problem! I then filled in the hole and smoothed it out. Next I hooked up the post hole digger and set 3 new fence posts for chain link fence gates. Again, this was done very easily! My son is competing with me for seat time, but it appreciate the help!
I will post some pictures as soon as I can figure out my wife's digital camera. So far, I am extremely pleased with the tractor. I was originally aprehensive, as I had decided on a 40 horse, but my dealer made me a good deal on the 35. Pushing the stump around, I found the tires had spun, so I don't know if more HP would help if I couldn't transfer it to the ground. I appreciate any words of wisdom. Y'all have already helped so much, as I lurked in these forums for months before I decided on a purchase.

NHeuro · Jan 3, 2006

Nice /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I hope you mat enjoy the Nh quality without much problems.
The tc 35 a is a great tractor when i hear you and some other owners /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
There is posted a tread of someone with a new tc 35 a
There are very nice pictures in that post

jinman · Jan 3, 2006

Congratulations, Shovelhead! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

It sounds like you've already put that tractor to lots of productive work. I think you'll just continue to find ways to make your life easier and more productive. It's amazing all the uses you can find for a loader. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I'm also glad to hear you are letting your son operate the tractor. I think too many people are too protective of kids instead of giving them experience. Learning tractor operation together doing jobs is a great way for a father and son to spend time.

BruceNorthEast · Jan 7, 2006

shovelhead:

(I don't know why, but I didn't see this post until now...)

Congratulations! As you know, I just purchased the same machine & feel pretty much the same as you do about it (was looking for another five or ten horse power, but like you I found a decent deal and jumped on it - after using it a bit I'm very happy I did /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif )

As you've already heard and figured out for yourself, stumps are tough for these CUTs. But it sounds like you got it done anyway.

I really like the idea of the QA on the loader, mine didn't come with one but Jinman mentioned that he converted his tractor over to QA without breaking the bank... I'm sure you'll love yours.

Did you use the box-blade to finish up the area where the stump hole was or the FEL? How'd it work out?

Sounds like you got yourself a real nice setup, cant wait to see some photos and read of your exploits! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Bruce.

have_blue · Jan 7, 2006

Congrats Shovelhead. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I am enjoying mine!

Only words of wisdom is to grease the FEL often, and don't be tempted to skip. Don't try to curl a stump out of the ground, because you can bend your bucket lip. (ask me how I know that!) Now your QA bucket may be heavier than mine and may not bend. I wish I had been smart enough to choose the QA when I purchased mine. Why don't we just trade? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Happy New Year to all,,,

kozak · Jan 7, 2006

SHOVELHead,

Well done on a most excellent machine. Lots of toys with it too. Green with envy. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif You will have to get us some action shots.

Vic

bayoublue · Jan 7, 2006

That's a fine machine. I'd like to see a picture of it... especially a look at that QA fel. I know you won't regret that puchase. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

brewdog · Jan 9, 2006

Congrats Shovelhead !!! That tractor will have you smiling for a long while. I'm grinning ear to ear just sitting here typing this. Great idea letting your son jump up there and get some experience. Tractors are a real confidence builder for young people.

GOM · Jan 10, 2006

Hope you enjoy your tractor as much as we have in the last year. I have worked this tractor (TC35 DA) for long hot days and trailer it home on the gooseneck. Always wanted one for years and years. Used it all day today in nice cold weather moving mulch and brick.