Need help identifying the year/model of this NH tractor and getting it to start.

[airbiscuit]

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New Holland TC29
1999 - 2003 Boomer TC Series
Compact Utility tractor
Next model: New Holland TC29DA

Series next: New Holland TC33

Series back: New Holland TC25

Production:
Manufacturer: New Holland
Original price (USD): $16,500 (2000)

Variants:
TC29: base model
TC29D: deluxe

New Holland TC29 Engine:

Shibura 1.3L 3-cyl diesel
full engine details ...

Capacity:
Fuel: 7.3 gal [27.6 L]

3-Point Hitch:

Rear Type: 1
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 1635 lbs [741 kg]

Power Take-off (PTO):

Rear PTO: transmission
live*
Rear RPM: 540
Mid PTO: optional
Mid RPM: 2000

Dimensions & Tires:

Wheelbase: 63 inches [160 cm]
SuperSteer Wheelbase: 72 inches [182 cm]
Weight: 2474 to 2588 pounds
Front tire: 5.50-16
Rear tire: 11.2-24

New Holland TC29 attachments:

mowing deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader

New Holland TC29 Power:
Engine (gross): 29 hp [21.6 kW]
Engine (net): 27.4 hp [20.4 kW]
PTO (claimed): 25 hp [18.6 kW] (gear)
23.6 hp [17.6 kW] (hydro)

Mechanical:
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: wet disc
Cab: Two-post ROPS.

Hydraulics:
Type: open center
Pressure: 2133 psi [147.1 bar]
TC29 Pump flow: 6.1 gpm [23.1 lpm]
TC29D Pump flow: 7.1 gpm [26.9 lpm]
TC29 Total flow: 9.6 gpm [36.3 lpm]
TC29D Total flow: 12.2 gpm [46.2 lpm]
TC29 Steering flow: 3.5 gpm [13.2 lpm]
TC29D Steering flow: 5.1 gpm [19.3 lpm]

Electrical:
Ground: negative

Battery:
Number: 1
Volts: 12

 

[johnny1234]

Tractor Number: G040849
Unit: 3A08D

I probably won't be able to work on it until next weekend so the plan is to get the battery pulled today and put on the tender so it's charged up when I'm ready to get started. I'll reinstall the starter I found on it since Autozone tested it and said it was good, and go from there on troubleshooting. I've browsed a handful of tc29d no-start threads and it looks like it could be the kill switch under the left fender, the ignition switch, the relay for the ignition switch, or a wiring issue in the starting circuit somewhere.

Is it possible to get new decals for the controls? These are all worn out so I have no idea what any of the levers, buttons, and switches do without referring to an operator's manual.

 

[RickB]

Final assembly Jan 8, 2003.
Decals should still be available from a New Holland dealer.

 

[airbiscuit]

Here are a couple of year serial #s

Serial Number: Year Made:
G003207 1998
G010466 1999

Here is starter information

New Starter - Ford | New Holland TC29D Tractor

Details:

12 Volt, PMGR, 1.7 kW, 9 Tooth Drive, Replaces Original 11 Tooth, Mitsubishi Replacement

OEM Cross Reference Number(s):

18508-6551; SBA185086550; SBA185086551

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[airbiscuit]

Aftermarket starters aren't too expensive

Amazon.com: NEW STARTER MOTOR COMPATIBLE WITH NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR TC29 TC29D TC29DA SBA18586551 132 SBA1858-6551 SBA18586551: Automotive

 

[johnny1234]

That starter looks like the one I pulled off the tractor that autozone tested and said was fine, so I ran out there earlier to reinstall it and bring the battery back to the house to sit on the tender until next weekend when I have time to start testing things.

 

[airbiscuit]

There are several safety switches that may have corroded connections which may prevent it from starting. That model also had ignition switches that failed.

There are lots of threads on TBN about TC29 and TC33 starting issues.

That is a good tractor and it needs to be running.

 

[johnny1234]

I found a video that shows where a few of the kill switches are behind the left rear wheel, and those are apparently the most common culprit of a no start issue if the ignition switch isn't bad. Now that I know what to look for I'm hoping I can sort out what the issue is pretty quickly next weekend and figure out what I need to order. New Holland Tractor Won't Start - YouTube

I'm having a bit of trouble finding a set of control lever stickers for it. Honestly may just use a paint marker and go by online photos or grab an operator's manual off ebay to make sure I'm labeling everything correctly.

Once it's running again I'll see about doing a full fluid change on it. No idea when it was last done.

 

[airbiscuit]

Here is a link to decals.

New Holland (TC29) - 3 CYL COMPACT TRACTOR (9/98-12/2) Parts Diagrams

 

[johnny1234]

Here is a link to decals.

New Holland (TC33D) - 3 CYL COMPACT TRACTOR DELUXE (9/99-12/2) Parts Diagrams

That link took me to a page with a bunch of random parts and accessories for a TC33D, but no decals. I'll browse around on there to see what I can find.