TC 40D

Golfgar4 · Mar 25, 2002

Steve,

That'll work /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif! I like it, BUT I may have to be willing to go to 1300 for the house /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif.

In one of the other forums I mentioned in a post that we're planning on building a "compound", which will consist of (at a minimum) the house, the barn, and an art gallery. So we're going to have to agree on all 3 being complimentary /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif! Actually, right now we live in what could be described as your traditional "rambling" New England farmhouse. Of course when we built it, she described it as an "old/new farmhouse". I think she was covering all bases /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif. Anyway, once we decide on The Look, we'll let you all know!

THEBUS · Mar 26, 2002

Nice looking rig! Are those New Holland forks or are they made by someone else? And if you don't mind, about what did you pay for the forks.

BKColeman · Mar 26, 2002

Thanks. The forks aren't made by NH. They are made by somebody else, I've got the mfr at home, but I can't remember the name. The price was $660 I believe.

Have you seen the "Unbelievable" thread where Spencer is using similar forks to dig out giant stumps with his TC33D? I haven't tried it yet, but plan to.

--Brad

THEBUS · Mar 26, 2002

I havn't seen that post but I will look for it. Thanks for the info on the price and if you don't mind, if you can tell me who made the forks I would appreciate it. I think the forks will be just as usefull, if not more, than the bucket. I also really like the QD system. Thanks again.

Anonymous Poster · Mar 26, 2002

Loose capacity? Naaa... I use my truck to haul my bumper pull trailer, and I have the gooseneck ball in the bed. They are spring loaded... just pull the handle, and up they pop. Flush otherwise.
Chris

"Thanks Steve. I've thought about a gooseneck, but I've tended to shy away from them because of having to have the ball in the truck bed. I don't like the idea of losing that hauling capacity. And yes, they are pricier"

Anonymous Poster · Mar 26, 2002

Sounds like their momma had triplets...

"Our wives must be sisters! "

Golfgar4 · Mar 26, 2002

<font color=blue>They are spring loaded... just pull the handle, and up they pop.</font color=blue>

Hey Chris, no one had told me that before /w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif. Thanks. That may just make the whole decison making process easier /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif!

Robert_in_NY · Mar 26, 2002

What about a tag along with removable ramps or slide in ramps. Then you just let the tail end of the chopper hang over with a red flag on the wheel. I hauled my TN with loader and 6' chopper on a 16' tag along that had fold up ramps. I chained the tractor down and chained the ramps to the chopper. I do not recommend this for long trips but I had a short 6 mile trip to make and don't like driving on the road anymore with the way most drivers are nowadays. But a 20' with removable ramps and your machine would just let basicly the tailwheel assembly stick off the back of the trailer which isn't too bad and you can chain the chopper to the deck just to be extra safe.

Golfgar4 · Mar 26, 2002

Robert -

That's a good idea. The majority of my towing will be local, say within a 25 mile radius. But I will need to go +200 miles a few times each year, so I definitely will want something that will provide good security.

Robert_in_NY · Mar 26, 2002

With your rig on a 20' deck I would not hesitate to go across country. Just chain the tractor and chopper down good and hang a red flag on the tailwheel. If you can swing it though get the gooseneck as it is easier to tow and a lot easier on the truck and more fun as well. Only problem is the loss of box space when towing.