Is a NH 33DA the right machine for the job?

drm · Sep 24, 2004

I spoke with the dealer to day and he said he would provide the quick attach bucket and rear hydraulic hookup at cost. The quick attach bucket is an additional $275 and about $250 for the rear hydraulics.

I will be looking into the hydraulic top & tilt but will most likely need to forgo this due to costs.

I started out set on the TC30 but based on the amount of rear implement work I will likely be doing and being a little older than I like to admit. The swivel seat weighed in alot. Also by the time I got the Hydro trany and cruise the difference was a little over $1,000 from one dealer and less from the other. Both dealers I was working with appeared to have given better discounts with the TC33DA. Must be demand for the TC30.

Thanks for the suggestions. This site has been a wealth of information.

drm · Sep 24, 2004

Hazmat

My dealer said he would install valves at cost, $250 (I believe ea.). I will be getting two so that I can install a future hydraulic top link and run a Harley Rake/Ground Preparator.

The rest will have to come later. Do you know if NH makes a crank adjustable top link? The dealer believed that they only had the std. turnbuckle type.

Thanks

hazmat · Sep 30, 2004

Don't know if NH makes the top link, but you could probably fit a generic if you wanted to. Just figure out the length you want and make sure the tractor end fits.

NEOhioGuy · Oct 3, 2004

I just took delivery of a TC33DA and implements on 9/22/04. Here are the prices I paid:

TC33DA, deluxe seat, deluxe 3pt hitch - $14,999
NH 14LA FEL, 60" HD bucket - $3,600
NH 914A MMM, 72" rear discharge - $2,400
Woods BB60 standard duty 60" rotary cutter - $1,057
buhler/farmking 72" rear blade - $240

Sorry I took so long replying to your post. Been busy mowing our 13 acre "Ponderosa." /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif FWIW, I think you have the right machine for the job, but then I'm a newbie, too. HTH

monsterdad1 · Oct 5, 2004

I have a NH TC33 that I purchased this spring to mow our 5 acres and move some dirt and gravel. My original intention was to get a 72" MMM because my wife would be cutting the grass. After talking to the dealer about cost, ground clearance and the time to uninstall the mower, I opted for a 72" Woods finish mower. I picked the mower up used for $400. I have been exceptionally pleased with the performance of this mower. I still need to trim around the house, but the mower does an excellent job around trees. BTW, my wife loves the mower. I would definitely recommend the quick attach bucket. It's much easier to maneuver without the bucket when mowing. Good Luck!

drm · Oct 8, 2004

I just took delivery of a TC33DA Yesterday afternoon. I did not get off until dark last night. I mowed the weeds. Took of the mower deck and started cleaning up and grading around a culvert pipe I had installed at the low spot in my drive. I have lots more projects lined up. It is proving to be the right size and power which I will test cutting in drainage ditches and grading around my 1200 foot drive.

Here is what I got: TC33DA w/ the new Titan Turf Tires, 14LA FEL, Quick attach bucket, heavy duty cutting teeth, rear remote hydraulics, rear light, and 914 72" MMM, and 72" Woods rear blade with rubber cutting edge for $22,900.

My local dealer "threw in" the rear light, free delivery and demo (invaluable), and free on-site labor for the first 50 hour service.

The importance of a local dealer was really proven by my dealers time and effort with me not to mention I can call or stop in any time.

I appreciate the advice and info from the site and will be using it more as I tackle new projects.

TCBoomer · Oct 8, 2004

I am in the process of possibly trading up to the TC33DA, 14LA and 72" MMM rear discharge and have a few questions to ask.

How did you like the 72" MMM? Any problems with scalping or cut quality? Do you know if the blades are the hi lift or standard? IIRC, they offer both for the 72" according to the spec sheet.

Loaded tires? If not, do you mow any steep slopes?

You mention Titan Turf Tires, are they the only turfs available from NH or are there others?

Thanks

drm · Oct 10, 2004

So far I have not had any problems with the 72" MMM. But, I really was just cutting the weeds the previous owner tried to pass off as a lawn. I had 1 1/2 acres graded and planted with grass but it is not ready to cut. The land around my house was being farmed till four years ago and was never planted, finish graded or weeded. I cut the real rough areas with the deck raised and it did fine. Then I cut down the areas near the house from 12-18" down to 6" or so with the deck raised then recut down to 3" in float. It did a real nice job and cut the weeds fairly fine with no scalping. Based on this I would guess that it will do very well on grass.

The dealer installed what he called the mulching blades which I believe to be the gator blades. The dealer said that is all he sales now due to the nice cut and mulching they provide. They did a good job on the weeds which can be very difficult to mow. A neighbor who has a lawn with a fair amount of weeds had to sale his Toro garden tractor because it would not cut his lawn well.

I did not get the tires loaded. I am using the rear blade as ballast but have not attempted any very steep areas. It is not heavy enough for the loader when full so I may add steel weights to the blade A frame or just get the ballast box. I have not inquired about cost of loading wheels but not sure I want the weight all the time. I do have an area off my drive that I may not be able to cut with the tractor. Two of the landscapers equipment operators recommended not trying due to the slope.

As far as the turf tires, there where three different models on the dealers lot. I chose the Titan ("new turf tires" is what the dealer refered to them as) based on his recommendation and the fact that they have a flat profile and are very soft. They should do well in the snow and have a good bite in the lawn without rutting the yard.