Hfivefour
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So new to forum. Based in Midlands UK.
I am soon to be in receipt of replecement tractor, a TL2700 with grass tyres to be mainly used to pull a finishing mower on football pitches at sports club where I work as well as general haulage duties using trailer. Probably only ever have it in two modes drive to point of use and then drop mower engage pto and use. In fulness of time may get a flail mower.
Previously used a 1947 Grey Fergie with P3 conversion which finally gave up the ghost. Leaked like a sieve, smoked, used oil so not very environmentally friendly. Needs a complete engine rebuild especially when it seems to have thrown a bearing or summat. It was a good honest and simple to operate machine will be sad to see it go but needs must as I need a working tool.
Anyhoo sourced a TL2700 4wd locally.
Some may say not the best idea but its done now but general concensus appear to be solid machines if looked after. Possibly over engineered for my needs but needed HP. Does jump out of third occasionally but will circle back to that at another time.
I have trawled the forum and got loads of pointers and info regarding operation and use.
I have downloaded an operators manual for the TE4270 for free which appear to have the nearest instructions for operation to the TL. All the nobs and buttons appear the same except maybe the PTO which has a four speed H selector rather than a two speed on the TE.
I seem to be able to source a manual from Belgium at a price but will wait until I have had a chance to comprehensibely examine it as exact specification details on differing sites vary.
The thing is is that I realise (by emailing Iseki UK prior to purchase) that the TL series is a 'grey import' to the UK so sourcing parts etc may require some nimble footwork. Although I have found a dealer nearby who says happy to look at it if required but it maybe they all say that.
So finally to two initial questions.
Does anyone know what region(s) the TL range was originally marketed.
Also anyone in the UK or Eire owners of said machine or series who can advise or recommend UK based sources of parts etc of the TL range.
TIA
I am soon to be in receipt of replecement tractor, a TL2700 with grass tyres to be mainly used to pull a finishing mower on football pitches at sports club where I work as well as general haulage duties using trailer. Probably only ever have it in two modes drive to point of use and then drop mower engage pto and use. In fulness of time may get a flail mower.
Previously used a 1947 Grey Fergie with P3 conversion which finally gave up the ghost. Leaked like a sieve, smoked, used oil so not very environmentally friendly. Needs a complete engine rebuild especially when it seems to have thrown a bearing or summat. It was a good honest and simple to operate machine will be sad to see it go but needs must as I need a working tool.
Anyhoo sourced a TL2700 4wd locally.
Some may say not the best idea but its done now but general concensus appear to be solid machines if looked after. Possibly over engineered for my needs but needed HP. Does jump out of third occasionally but will circle back to that at another time.
I have trawled the forum and got loads of pointers and info regarding operation and use.
I have downloaded an operators manual for the TE4270 for free which appear to have the nearest instructions for operation to the TL. All the nobs and buttons appear the same except maybe the PTO which has a four speed H selector rather than a two speed on the TE.
I seem to be able to source a manual from Belgium at a price but will wait until I have had a chance to comprehensibely examine it as exact specification details on differing sites vary.
The thing is is that I realise (by emailing Iseki UK prior to purchase) that the TL series is a 'grey import' to the UK so sourcing parts etc may require some nimble footwork. Although I have found a dealer nearby who says happy to look at it if required but it maybe they all say that.
So finally to two initial questions.
Does anyone know what region(s) the TL range was originally marketed.
Also anyone in the UK or Eire owners of said machine or series who can advise or recommend UK based sources of parts etc of the TL range.
TIA
