I’m thinking it’s finally time for a change

[PineRidge]

Still haven’t ruled New Holland out completely. I remember pricing my original Boomer years ago at 2 different dealerships within 25 miles of each other and there was a 5 grand difference for the same equipment.

 

[masseyrider]

Strange is you can still get the smallest part for a 8/9N.

 

[TractorTYMe]

If I were you I'd opt for the same sized T474 with the Kukje engine. Absolutely a jewel of an engine and simplistic. IDI with mechanical fuel pump, no ECU on it other than the one running the exhaust valve for when a regen is requested (I'm at 478h without a regen to date).

 

[tacticalturnip]

TYM makes a solid machine, as do most manufacturers; I'd argue that a good dealer is as important, if not more so, than the actual brand. Should there be a problem, a good dealer will go far to bat for you with 'corporate;' a bad dealer will sour you on the best tractor.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Strange is you can still get the smallest part for a 8/9N.

Much like the AK, a fellow in Pakistan is currently producing usable bootleg parts for the Ford N series.

 

[Hughman]

Wondering how hard it would be to swap out the super steer front end with the standard steer setup. The TCs were pretty solid tractors.

 

[PineRidge]

SuperSteer isn’t my favorite, can't really use it unless you want to tear up the yard. Need to steer sharp, get tracks.

 

[PineRidge]

If I were you I'd opt for the same sized T474 with the Kukje engine. Absolutely a jewel of an engine and simplistic. IDI with mechanical fuel pump, no ECU on it other than the one running the exhaust valve for when a regen is requested (I'm at 478h without a regen to date).

Hmmmm T474…..

 

[brown1032]

Have you looked at LS, two years ago the price point was significant for same tractors and the LS has a few more standard features over the NH.

 

[TractorTYMe]

Hmmmm T474…..

AND 48.3 Hp to boot.