Welcome to TBN!
I didn't know that New Holland was making a TC27D. Did NH really feel a need to fill in the 5hp gap betweem the TC24D and the TC29D? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
I am glad you are enthusiastic about the products you sell. I think you will find as you look about this site that many feel the Kubota and Deere products (along with a few makers like Kioti, Mahindra, Massey, etc.) are on par with reliability, features, etc.
Yes, some of us are blindly loyal to a particular color, but most of us have found that the DEALER is the biggest deciding factor in our purchase regardless of brand. A good dealer to most of us is one who knows his products well, can listen to/understand our needs, and present a solution to our needs at a fair price. In addition, he must have a quality service department, parts inventory, and trained staff to handle the inevitable failures that occur. Finally, he must be an advocate for the customer, going to bat when the corporate service people insist something is not the manufacturer's fault.
Nose around the different forums. I think you will find that New Holland is just one of several quality brands that are worthy competitors.
Again, welcome!
Mark - TC40D