NH TC30 Owners:

mac141 · Aug 19, 2002

I got my TC30 at the end of June. So far I have dug up at least a dozen stumps and cleared out a area 40 X 100 for a pole barn with no problems. I have been know to be very hard on things. So far no problems. For the price and size it is a great tractor. Power steering is great!. TC30 Hydro,7308 with 60" HD bucket with toothbar,R4's,1 set rear remotes,block heater,rear work light,used 756c backhoe with 9,12 and 24" buckets,6 1/2' dozer blade with power lift and angel,canopy for just over 21K that includes tax and delivery.

DAP · Aug 19, 2002

Thanks Mac.

Muhammed, can we clear out some of the thread that needn't be? Thanks.

SANDBURR · Sep 1, 2002

Guys I am new to the TBN . I found it trying to do research on compact tractors brands. I went with a NH TC 30 Mainly on the dealers advice. I have yet to recieve the tractor ( I just returned the HN finance app. yesterday ) . The proposal was for 16.950 with a 7308 loader. After that I asked to have a block heater and canopy installed. He has yet to give me a final price he said roughly 500.00 more for the extras.
So i can't really offer alot of input yet but i will. If i understand correctly that TC30 is a mix of parts from the boomer line? I preferred the TC30's looks over the boomers. I will say that. The boomer looks like a "yuppy" tractor sort of like the name implies I guess. No offense to anyone
Anyway the dealer stated that the TC30 was the same tractor without all the bells and whistles. My choices where limited to NH,IH,or JD. No kubota dealers remotely close to me . JohnDeere is an overpriced Yanmar ? Don't like the local JD dealership anyway. So NH/ IH same thing , NH guy is closer.

BigDave · Sep 1, 2002

<font color=green> JohnDeere is an overpriced Yanmar ? </font color=green>

Tread carefully my friend, the TC30 is really a Shibaura S30. /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Daryl · Sep 17, 2002

Dap,
Just saw your post. As to the Tc 30, have about 44 hours on mine. I love it and for the money, not sure if you can beat it. I got just the basic tractor, 9x3 trans. I just like having the older tractor feel of gears. Ag tires and a finish mower. Tractor was $10,600. A fair price I think. Have used it to mow, bush hog, scraper blade, and very soon to plow the garden under for the winter.
If I were buying again would I buy the same tractor? That is a big YES.

Daryl

DAP · Sep 17, 2002

It's a lil spooky, not being able to hear from all those TC30 owners who've had their machines for more than just a few months.

Jury is out on this one ... and it won't be in for quite a while.

RoyJackson · Feb 26, 2003

Jerry, funny, I asked the NH serviceman that same question. He said that all it took was an adjustment to a valve ( I didn't see the one he was pointing to).

It's probably the injection pump, or a component on the injection pump.

A few years ago, the 7.3 Liter Ford Diesels could be "hotrodded" by a fairly minor adjustment to the pump. My folks had one of the early Fords with this engine (might have been a 6.9 liter engines then). However, Ford was having trouble getting the 4 speed automatics to hold up with the diesel engines at that time. Probably wasn't a good idea to boost the power at that time.

farmah · Dec 16, 2007

Ok, its been a few years since an entry....But....I am a TC 30 owner. I run a busy beef farm. The machine is what I can afford amidst all the other expenses. I'd rather run a 50 horse but oh well..My TC 30 is used 3+ times per day 365 days a year. I have over 500 hours on the machine. My experience is that is is ok for daily work. It is very unstable with any full sized load in the bucket other than saw dust.The head light switch is between the knees and catches on your coveralls, very irritating when working in the dark. The loader power is descent. I can sometimes lift a heavy round bale but again its very tippy and dangerous. Runs mowers and spreaders fine. The gas tank is very poorly located to fill by 5 gal jug, really meant to be filled from a fuel tank. All that being said, Mine is worked hard and I have not managed to break it. The fluids and filters are easy to work on albeit the oil filter is a real bugger to get to and get a grip on. I resorted to a (can't recall the proper name) oil filter wrench made of a nylon loop attached to a handle.

If I had to do it over again I would be at 45 horse minimum, more stable wheel base and better loader power. For the one horse farm, its a great price point. The manual drive train gives the max amount of power for PTO work in its class from all the charts I've noted. The most important point for user with this tractor is be very careful with the unstable condition created with even moderated loads in the bucket. My buddy actually turned his wheels around which displaced them outwards and seems to say its an improvement.

WP

dqdave1 · Dec 16, 2007

Check out this photo to see how smartly the oil filter is located for ease of service. (same on Boomers)
Just to clarify; the photo showed the hydraulic filter not the engine oil filter.

jjcc246 · Dec 16, 2007

Have had one for about 4 years now. Never let me down, Hydro,loader. It does whatever I want it to but I never over work it. Like all horsepowers they have their limitations and you need to know what that is (you'll feel it) But for what I do, Brush Hog, Loader, Box-Scraping, York, some pulling, I never feel that I didn't get more than what my money paid for. I love my TC-30.

henryjacobjosh · Jan 6, 2008

My TC30 has always done what I have asked of it, with no complaints. I use a woods BH and 7308 FEL. I have used it to remove stumps and concrete walkways to just cutting the grass. I think the TC30 is a small workhorse to be reckoned with.

bluetc30 · Jan 12, 2008

i have had my tc-30 for 3 years now and just a few problems in the begining with hydraulic hoses but other than that the tractor is great does what ever i put in front of it it just takes a little longer, remember it is not a big cat loader.

greyareo · Jan 20, 2008

Love my tc30
I push it hard and ask alot of it . have had only 1 prob with it but it was covered under warranty. would buy again in a flash.
Tractors are not just for work , there an obsession lol

DSteiner · Feb 12, 2008

The TC30 is basically the old 17hp Ford 1320 with a big engine. My 1320 has been a fantastic tractor but I would be a little concerned putting a heavy load to it. It appears most manufacturers have used the smaller chassis and added larger engines which could spell trouble.

With out any engine mods to increase hp. I've pulled a 2 bottom 12 in. plow for years. A 56" tiller and an older Ford 2 row corn planter. Add 10 more hp on the same clutches? Not me!

dqdave1 · Feb 12, 2008

1320 was same as 1520 and 1620; just more HP. TC 30 should be fine.

jjcc246 · Feb 13, 2008

3 years. hydro, loader and implements. no problems. love it.

TX48 · Feb 14, 2008

Ive had mine for 9 months and would not trade it for the world. Its got the 9x3 trans, 4x4, front end loader, brush hog and box blade. Pd 15500.00. it has done everything I want it to do. I have not even made it to my 50 hr service yet, but getting close. I would recommend it if the size is for you. Later, John

skafka · Mar 2, 2008

I have had mine for just over three years - 233 hours on it. It has a 7308 loader, 72" ganon, manual trans - 4x4, it gets used every weekend to move 3 tons of manure, move hay bales between pastures, and several times a year to rip the pastures, and level the driveway. Only failure to date has been the joystick / valve for the loader, it failed just before the two year mark and was not covered by the warrranty. It gets parked in the garage, while the new car gets parked outside !!

storemannc · Mar 26, 2008

16 months and 116 hours on my 2006 Tc 30 Going Great. One thing I am curious about is the oil filter on my 2006 it is not vertical like some I have seen. I have to remove the side cover. Not a big deal but just curious what years were Vertical??? One small issue the paint on the loader control valve cover started flaking off in sheets due to improper prep at the factory. I guess I could have called the Dealer but I just removed it sanded to bear metal and repainted. To me this is a much better looking machine than a regular Boomer. I like the traditional look.

Storeman
2006 TC 30/7308 Loader,4' KK Roto Tiller,5' Brush Bull Rotary Cutter,Bush Hog 6-50 Hvy duty Road Blade, Old Rusty Disc, The best option of all DELTA QUICK HITCH SYSTEM.