New TC40 owner

[Anonymous Poster]

Thanks to everyone out there that has taken the time to answer the questions that I (and others) have had. After researching until I just couldn't take it anymore, I bit the bullet today and bought a TC40. Here is what I ended up with

TC40 (folding ROPS and quick-attach 3 point hitch options)
4WD, industrial tires
16LA loader with quick attach plate and quick attach 60" bucket
6' heavy duty box blade

Total price $19,300

I had narrowed it down to the Century 3045 with a C40 loader and this TC40. The deciding factor was that the seat on the TC40 had better adjustment for the vertically challenged (the wife is 5' 2"!!).

Unfortunately, the loader had to be put on the tractor, so I won't get it until Saturday. The dealer will have it ready tomorrow, but I have a tough schedule this week.

I think I will be happy with the tractor, and I can't wait to put it to work. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Thanks again for all the help.

Tim

 

[Pacesetter300]

Great choice Tim, I hope you're happy with it. Please keep us posted on your adventures with your new baby! Also, thanks for the input you gave me /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Pacesetter

 

[thcri]

Pharmboy,

I think you got a good price there. Not sure about transmission or if you got supersteer.

I paid 19,500 for the following,

TC29D
914A 72" MMM
7308 FEL with a 60" bucket
Super Steer
Hydro Tranny
Industrial Tires
Sales Tax
Delivery

 

[Anonymous Poster]

thcri,

I didn't get the supersteer or the hydro tranny. I have been working with a much older tractor, so the step up to the 12/12 manual with a shuttle shift is like driving a caddy!! I think the supersteer would have been pretty nice, but I don't think it would be worth the extra investment for what I'll be using it for.

Pacesetter,

I hope my experience helps out. It is tough to pick the right tractor, but I feel pretty confident that I made the right choice.

Now it is time to get down to some serious fun, I mean work. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

My wife has already asked me if I will be spending more time with the new tractor than with her. I'm suprised she even has to ask. Let's see, how many hours of daylight vs. dark are there right now? Wait a minute, how well do those lights work anyway?

We just built a house, so I have tons of landscaping work to do. I also have a 4-5 acre enclosure to fence, so it will be more work than play.

Thanks again. I'll update on how she handles after I get a chance to log a few hours on her!!

 

[thcri]

Pharmboy,

Supersteer is only good if you do a lot of mowing. I mostly use mine for mowing and love it. You have to be careful with it. If you turn the wheel too fast it will start to rip things up. If you gradually turn your steering wheel it will do a nice job. But for mostly doing landscaping and things like that you won't like it. Especially using the bucket it takes some getting use to. You turn to the right, the bucket moves to the left. Just kind of weird.

Anyway I was only asking for double checking your price. I think you got a good deal. Tell your wife everyone here on TBN says you riped the dealer off. That way she will feel better about your investment. And with lights, you will spend more time on the tractor. I always tell me wife, my best work is done in the dark.

Murph

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Murph,

I had heard that the supersteer takes a little getting used to. If I can somehow manage it later, I would like to get a smaller tractor for close quarters yard work. I haven't mentioned that to the wife yet. I'll have to make sure I do some of my best work first and let her warm up to the benefits of a tractor with a belly mower and supersteer!!

I was tempted to take off work early today and pick up the tractor, but unfortunately we were pretty swamped and I just couldn't manage it. I guess I can make it 3 more days without her. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[thcri]

Pharmboy,

Supersteer only comes in 25hp and larger tractors. I wanted it in my TC21D but couldn't get it. When I traded for my TC29D I was able to get it. I love it for mowing around the yard. As far as bucket work, you do have to get use to it and then you will do just fine with it.

murph

 

[buckeye]

Congratulations on your new setup. Your setup is axactly what we have, with the exception of the boxblade. I think you'll find you made an excellent choice. I would make it again without hesitation.

 

[Hoeman00]

Buckeye u need to fix your signiture w/ new code for colors.
If u need to see it do a reply and click on the color.
Got to keep the Bucs <font color="red"> red</font> .

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Buckeye,

How long have you had your TC40? They claim that they are pretty easy on fuel, have you found that to be true?

Pacesetter,

Man, you were right. My honeydo list is getting longer by the day. I am already slotted to put in a rock garden and increase the size of the backyard. I haven't even picked up the tractor yet.

I pick her up tomorrow and as luck would have it, it is supposed to rain most of the weekend. It may even snow again Sunday or Monday. I guess I'll be forced to try it out in the rain if it isn't coming down too hard!! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif