Price Check TC18 price check, opinions

[Solo]

whatever
I have TC18 without power steering. It does not steer hard even when sitting still. I do not have a front loader on mine so that could make a difference. In my parts manual I do not see a kit for the power steering. It looks like there would be a lot of parts to change out.
Solo

 

[Anonymous Poster]

It is in fact a 4wd Hydro WITHOUT power steering. That is the only downfall I see with the tractor. I stopped at my local NH dealer just now to talk to him about it. He said no problem about getting attahments except for a NH loader (if it requires older style). He qouted me on a Woods loader for $3624 which I thought was a little high. When I told him that I could buy the tractor for $6500, his eyes just about popped out of his head and he suggested that I jump on it. This was just after he was trying to sell me an 18 year old bota B7200 for $6000. Ohh yeah almost forgot, I do not have a wife or kids, just a girlfriend that will use it for mowing.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Well, I struck a deal with the owner of the TC18. I drove it around in the snow today, that's right...SNOW, and shifted every lever, raised, lowered, 4wd, 2wd, high, low, pto, everything on it! The thing strated right up after sitting for weeks outdoors with it being 20 deg F outside right now. One little puff of black smoke and then purred like a kitten. I was worried about not having power steering.... no problem with the TC18. I could spin the wheel with one finger while moving slowly (no weight on the front end) and almost as easy with sitting still. Everything operated as smooth as could be, just like new I would imagine. I believe this tractor has been very well maintained. Now for the deal:

2001 NH TC18 4wd w/Hydro, cruise control and rear hydraulics
John Deere 60'' rear finish mower (good condition)
Howard 48'' tiller (good condition)
Rear tire chains

For a grand total of $7000. From what I have learned from you people, Muhammad's book, and local NH dealer I got a heck of a deal. I gave him $100 to hold it for a couple weeks while I gather the money. I haven't been this excited since I bought my brand new Triumph motorcycle a couple years ago. By the way, anyone want to buy a slightly used Trimph motorcycle...lol. A sincere thank you to all people involved with this web site. Now if I can only get that loader fitted before this snow melts.
Dave

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Congratulations! We have successfully sucked you into the conspiracy to pretend that the TC18 is a real tractor...

/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Gotcha! Seriously, it sounds like you got a great deal, and I'll be mighty surprised if you are not happy.

 

[hazmat]

Don't you dare tell my wife how much you paid. You got a phenomonal deal.

FYI Howard is a well respected tiller brand

<font color="blue"> I was worried about not having power steering.... no problem with the TC18. I could spin the wheel with one finger while moving slowly (no weight on the front end) and almost as easy with sitting still. </font>

Not that I don't believe you, but that sounds like how my tractor with power steering works. Either way, welcome to the fast growing TC18 owner's club.

Fill out your profile & keep us informed. I'd like to know how the tiller works for you.

Enjoy & be safe (read owners manual safety tips)

 

[Anonymous Poster]

It really did steer that easy. No joke! I have to order the operators manual as the guy bought it at public auction. The unit has no documentation. It still has the dealer sticker on it, I will call them with the serial # to see if any warrantee is left and to see if they have any history on the tractor. I was worried that the tiller size (48'') was too large, but according to the NH web page, it is perfect. Now... If I can just get a loader I should be all set up.

 

[thcri]

Whatever,

Congradulations on your new tractor. You got a great price, one the pretty much will make us all jealous. To make you feel good I looked at some used TC29D this weekend. They were beat all to h***. They had over 1000 hours on them and they still wanted $11,500 for them with a loader. So you got a good deal.

There is aftermarket loaders out there that you can get for that tractor, but if your dealer is sharp he may be able to find one of the 7106's out there yet. I am not sure if the new LA series will work on that tractor but if you can get the LA that is the one to go with. The after markets you will pay more for but you will better lift pounds and greater heights with them.

You have to be excited.

murph

 

[Solo]

whatever
When you order your owners manual I would suggest you also get the parts and service manuals. They are very helpful if you do any of your own maintenance.
Solo

 

[hazmat]

<font color="blue">It really did steer that easy. No joke! </font>

I'm glad. Regarding Murph's 12LA loader suggestion. It won't fit. The 2003 tractors are a couple inches longer. You need a 7106 or brush hog etc. aftermarket brand.

Solo, How much did you pay for the service & part's manual ? I remember them being pretty expensive when I researched it.

 

[Solo]

Hazmat
The parts manual was $30 something and the service manuals were around $170. I had ordered everything one manual at a time. That way it didn't seem so expensive.
I did see on ebay at one time the parts manual I can't remember how much it went for though. Do a search under New Holland you might be able to find another one sometime.
Solo