summerize difference between TC30 and Boomers ?

[Prefect]

I'm no expert on the subject, but I recently bought a TC-30. I'm not a short guy so the sloped hood didn't really make much of a difference to me (I can see my loader). I wasn't prohibited by cost, but by conscience. I'm not flush with money, but I could have afforded to buy either the TC-30 or the TC-29. I wanted to buy the best tractor for the money. I think I did just that. I'm not one to pay a lot of money for whistles and bells that aren't going to have a significant return on my investment. There is nothing on that tractor that I can't reach conveniently and safely. Actually, compared to many other tractors of a newer ilk, it was more ergonomic. Like I said before, I'm not a short guy so reaching everything isn't an issue for me.

All in all, I think the TC-30 was the best tractor for MY money.

 

[trkbldr]

I think most of the major differences have been pointed out. Maybe I can elaborate just a little /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif.

<ul type="square"> The sloped hood really increases forward visibility. The ability to add a curved arm loader is the cherry on the sundae.

The seat on the Boomer is much more comfortable. It slides forward and down as opposed to just forward. It also has an adjustment for the amount of "bounce" you desire. And as mentioned, it has the swivel feature.

The telescopic lift arms are a back saver, or in my case a toe saver /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif. As Golfgar4 pointed out, just back up as best you can to an implement. When things fail to line up, just adjust the end of the arm to meet the pin. This is WAY better than pulling and tugging on the implement to line things up. Also, I prefer the stabilizer system on the Boomer to the turnbuckle system on the TC30.

One thing I don't think has been mentioned is that the TC30 does not have a drawbar.

The foldable ROPS is important if you will be storing the tractor in a space with low overhead. Might want to measure first /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif.


I looked at both the TC30 and the Boomers when shopping. I personally wanted the features offered by the Boomer. As an old bald headed fat man, I wanted comfort and ease of use /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. Yeah, a few dollars more but in my opinion money well spent. On the other hand, the TC30 will do the same chores as my 33DA and costs less. If you haven't already, find a dealer with both units on the lot. Have them put the tractors side by side and do the comparison yourself. Take notes. Pick up the brochures. Then decide which one fits your particular needs and budget. [/list]

 

[To20Chris]

Different brand, but your logic was exactly the same as mine. When it's Saturday morning, and I have a job to do, I like knowing I have the machine to do it. Beyond that, I have other priorities. I know curved loader arms are better. I know an open operator platform is better. I also know I would not spend much for them - I would buy another implement to increase my capability, or save the money for something else entirely. If you've got it and that's what you want to spend it on, I'm not passing any judgments, but for me the simpler, capable machine was the way to go.

 

[theboman]

Goatman, check with Davis Equipment Company in Ashland and take him the quotes on paper... He did me right.... I'm an orange guy but the TC30 is weighting on my mind in the future.

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Ironton," Home of the Fighting Tigers"... I called Cross and sons and his price was competitive to the dealer in NC. Faxed pictures of my trade And he was $2000 under what NC was offering.. So I thought for the 2k would take a road trip.. I would have prefered to buy from him as the previous tractor I had, was bought from him....( not the one I traded)... /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif )</font>

 

[fishman]

Again, different brand, but my Kubota b2910 has a square hood and traditionally styled loader arms. It works great. My dad's TC 40D has a sloped hood and curved loader arms and it works great too. Personally, I fail to see how I could possibly be any more efficient at loader work with my b2910 than I already am.

One thing that it has that the TC40D does not is that reverse is just as fast as the forward speed. It's frustrating to mash on the reverse pedal and have your tractor move at half speed when you've already got your load and want to go. To me, that is much more important than curved loader arms.

And with the money you save buying the TC30, you can afford to eat rocky road ice cream sundaes every day on your new tractor instead of cheapy bargain vanilla. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Bob_Skurka]

<font color="blue"> Personally, I fail to see how I could possibly be any more efficient at loader work with my b2910 than I already am. </font>

My neighbor said the same thing . . . until he used the B2910/LA402 and the TC24/12LA side by side. Now he is looking to trade his Kubota in for a TC33DA.

 

[goatman]

I did speak with Davis and price was right but: again trade was $2500 off what I could get by driving to NC.. If you interested in looking at driving a TC 30 PM me. Also If you like I might be open to an offer?? I am disappointed in the width of the rear end and as you know not much level ground in around Kitts Hill.I might have to go bigger ie 35-40. Are you, "THE BOMAN"... /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[theboman]

Yep, I are THE BO-MAN.... I love my bluegrass! I'm not interested in driving one... I know I'd have to get one! I'm happy with my B7500 now but one of these days....

 

[brewster]

One small comment on the telescoping lift arms - I did order those as an option on my TC30. I think it was about $200. I'm sure glad I got them.

 

[fishman]

Isn't the TC24 quite a bit heavier than the 2910? I test drove a TC24D a couple of months ago and it feels like a much larger machine. Things I liked about it were the nice seat and high ride height. Unfortunately, that same high ride height would get me a faceful of tree limbs on my place. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif So for my place, at least, I'd better stick with what I have.

Anyway, I think the differences you see might be related as much to a heavier tractor and higher ride height, as the sloped hood and curved loader arms.