New Holland TC33D

[warriorconcepts]

Hello all,
Somewhat of a newbie here. Had a Kubota BX23, with loader and hoe. Got fairly good with it. Put 300 hours on it. Stupidly sold it bc I needed money for a downpayment on a house. Well, now, that house needs much work. So, I went out and bought a 2000, TC33D. It has a loader and hoe. It also comes with a 3 point hitch. My question is, is there anything specific as far as problems that I need to look out for? The machine has 1720 hours on it, and is hydro. It looks to be in good condition, but certainly not as clean as my Kubota (which had low hours and was garage kept). Secondly, is there a site which would show me how to install the 3 point hitch? It appears a little more complicated than the one on my BX. It has an extra set or arms with it. I want to install a post hole digger with a 12 inch auger on it. This thing is much bigger than my BX was! Thanks for any input!

 

[V1Rotate]

Welcome to TBN
I have a TC 29D with a loader and hoe, I think you'll really like your 33.

 

[Briana03]

Welcome to TractorByNet!

I moved your thread to the New Holland Owning & Operating forum.

 

[warriorconcepts]

Thanks, B.

I moved your thread to the New Holland Owning & Operating forum. [/QUOTE]

 

[ironpen]

What exactly do you mean? Is the 3 point hitch not on the tractor?? I have a tc33d and love it. Same vintage.

 

[warriorconcepts]

No, the hoe is on the back of the machine . So, I will have to remove the hoe, and install the hitch. There are the typical arms for the hitch, but there is an extra set of small arms as well.


What exactly do you mean? Is the 3 point hitch not on the tractor?? I have a tc33d and love it. Same vintage.[/QUOTE]

 

[ironpen]

Do the small arms have multiple holes in them?? If so, they control the side to side movement of the main arms. They come off the tractor and attach to the outside edge of the main arms. Do you have an operator's manual?? If not the easiest thing to do might be to go to the dealership and take some pictures with your cell phone. I would do it for you on mine, but I don't know how to do it. If you can't see one at the dealer, I'll see if I can figure out how to post a picture. Let me know.

 

[warriorconcepts]

I have to go to work this morning. Whenever I get home, I will take pictures of all of the parts and send them. Thanks much.

 

[thclimer]

Here are a few pictures of my TC33D's 3-point hitch, hopefuly they will help you understand how it goes together. As Ironpen mentioned the shorter ones with holes are used to stabilize the actual arm.

 

[LarryD]

This might help a little.

View attachment 33d TPH.pdf

 

[pedalstomper78]

Make sure to look at the sticky thread on the ignition switch problems with the tractor. Install the relay......enjoy a pretty trouble free tractor. :thumbsup:

 

[warriorconcepts]

OK, I have not even gotten to the hitch. Now, after digging three french drains, and doing much landscaping, the tractor just died. I was going up a 45 degree hill, and it seemed to struggle for a moment. Then stalled. Turned over, but would not start. Added fuel to the tank (tank was on about 1/4 of a tank). Turns over strong, but will not start. Check fuel filter. Seems to be ok. Removed filthy air cleaner, squirted starting fluid made for diesel. Still wont start. Had to tow it with my truck to get it off of the road! Once again, I need some advice. Thanks much in advance.

 

[warriorconcepts]

Will do. Would the tractor stall, and still turn over, with a faulty ignition switch? Thanks much.

 

[zanfirico]

I have a tc25d, and its been great. I'm sorry to hear about your problem. Once you added more fuel, did you bleed the line? I ran out with the gauge reading a bit less than 1/4, and after adding fuel it wouldn't turn over but cranked and cranked. With a Diesel engine, you need to bleed the fuel pump (I think) and its easy to do, you just back out a nut at the pump and crank. Have a rag handy. You would need to do the same thing when replacing the fuel filter. Maybe someone else here can add greater detail. You also may have to bleed the injectors, but hopefully not. Both are outlined in the owners manual, but I'm sure you can find the info with some pictures on the Internet. If not, I can post a scan of the drawing from the manual. Let us all know how things work out.

My tc25d has been a champ-i have a woods backhoe on mine, and the only problem I've had so far is re-tightening the throttle handle linkage (great tutorial on this forum). Otherwise, we've been chugging along without incident. Also, my cruise control doesn't work, but rather than replace the switch, I don't worry about it. I don't need it.

Keep us posted.
Zan

 

[warriorconcepts]

Thanks much. That is the first thing I will try this morning. I will have to find the fuel pump! Hey, I'm learning.

 

[zanfirico]

Here's the pertinent pages from the manual. Hopefully you can avoid having to bleed the injectors but who knows. Good luck!

 

[warriorconcepts]

Thank you so much. I am going to try it right now! This helped alot.

 

[warriorconcepts]

Well, that was it. I loosened the bolt on top of the injector and it started right up. Thank you so much, Z! I need to bite the bullet and buy a shop manual.

 

[warriorconcepts]

Well, that was it. I loosened the bolt on top of the pump and it started right up. Thank you so much, Z! I need to bite the bullet and buy a shop manual.

 

[warriorconcepts]

In my first response I incorrectly wrote injector. So I corrected it. It was the bleed screw on the pump. Sorry for multiple sends but the first didn't go through...then it sent it. Thanks again. OK, back to digging.