New TC24DA, pics and questions

[Chuck_S]

So I got my new TC24DA a few days ago. Man that thing is a brute. I can't believe I was thinking about getting a sub compact. So any way I'll try posting some pics.

I did have a few questions though. Of coarse I tried a search for most of it first.

First off what is the deal with the leveling rod on the bucket? Am I suppose to chop off the extra couple of inches of rod that stick up past the tube? My dad's Kubota is flush when the bucket is level and mine has a bunch sticking out.

Secondly would be the power output while driving. I have read many times about how the hydro works and thought I knew what to expect but when I was moving some dirt piles yesterday I was surprised that in low it did not have enough grunt to spin the wheels when plowing into a huge pile of dirt. I had the RPMs up and was lightly using the pedal and still no spin. It would just sit there attempting to move forward. Is this normal. I had read that in low with the RPMs up and a light touch on the pedal I should be able to tow a house if needed. I would think a gear model would be able to spin them since I would be able to use all the available power.

The last thing was the power steering. Many times with a load it was like the power steering would go away. Kind of annoying, after a few seconds all of a sudden it would kind of come back. When I was unloading my mower deck it was like I was trying to steer my old Chevy truck while sitting still.

 

[Chuck_S]

Here is a rear shot.

 

[Chuck_S]

Here is a shot with the 72" Land Pride mower hooked up. By the way I had a minor mishap when I was unloading it from my trailer. I got the rear end up in the air. I guess I didn't think to add any weight to the back just to unload the mower. Almost had to go change my underwear...

 

[Chuck_S]

This is the concrete ballast I built for my Bolens when I would snow blow. It works great to balance out the tractor when doing loader work. Wish I had it on when unloading the mower deck...

 

[Chuck_S]

This is what the TC is replacing. It's a Bolens G152 that will be for sale soon. It was/is a great tractor but it was time for an upgrade.

 

[Inspector507]

<font color="blue"> Am I suppose to chop off the extra couple of inches of rod that stick up past the tube? </font>

Yep, just don't cut it off too short. Leave some room for you to mark it with white tape or something easy to see. At least it works for me /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

<font color="blue"> I had the RPMs up and was lightly using the pedal and still no spin </font>

Normal......it will just sit there if you're going into it with too much load/bite.

<font color="blue"> Kind of annoying, after a few seconds all of a sudden it would kind of come back </font>

Normal too. The hydro is sucking fluid at the same time the power steering is wanting some. At least it is that way on my TC18. Looks like you have a nice tractor though.

 

[SacandagaBrad]

Chuck,

I have a 24D, as Inspector said, all normal. I wondered the same things when I got mine, especially the inabilty for it to spin its wheels. Sparked a big discussion, in fact Jinman put together a bunch of interesting info on the subject Nasty little Hydrostatic secrets You do get used to it and realize that by the time you get to that point you are really putting some force into whatever you're doing, and I've always argued it is a smooth power that maintains traction better than if you were using a gear and quickly break traction. You can also work the bucket when going into a pile and usually end up with a full bucket with some practice. Give it some time, you'll love it.

As far as the steering, make sure your front tires are at the max inflation for loader work, it at least helps with the steering. But yes, it does go away with a heavy load at times.

Nice tractor!

Brad

 

[have_blue]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I was moving some dirt piles yesterday I was surprised that in low it did not have enough grunt to spin the wheels when plowing into a huge pile of dirt. I had the RPMs up and was lightly using the pedal and still no spin. It would just sit there attempting to move forward. Is this normal. I had read that in low with the RPMs up and a light touch on the pedal I should be able to tow a house if needed. I would think a gear model would be able to spin them since I would be able to use all the available power. )</font>

I have a gear tractor, and being able to spin the wheels while filling the loader is way over rated. Firstly, when I spin the wheels my tractor often bucks like it has a burr under the seat. Then the wheels dig ugly holes. Then I feel silly because I probably did something careless. I probably had my bucket too low, the dirt was too packed to scoop, I was trying to dig, or I was doing something else that was not too smart. Maybe your tractor is just too SMART to spin the wheels /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

You have a real little sweetheart there. You'll get used to it, and you'll love it!

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Chuck, I'll agree with Have Blue on the wheel spinning thing. I started using HST transmissions on a B2910 and could bog it down in a couple seconds while digging into a dirt pile. Now I find that I can get in, get a full scoop and get out regardless of the transmission type and find that the HST is actually much faster to use with the FEL digging into dirt. If you get your technique down then you won't need to spin your wheels for anything. In fact when I spin my wheels it is simply because I am doing something wrong. When going into a dirt pile, bucket manipulation is the critical factor, you should be able to approach. I will grant you that packed hard dirt or clay (especially if sod is mixed in) is much harder to grab a bucket load of than pea gravel or sand, but you will get the hang of it.

 

[tc24guy]

I sure it has been said somewhere before but, tire spin does not equal traction.

enjoy and learn how to use your new tractor, ask lots of questions and get lots of seat time /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif