TC34DA decision made

[6sunset6]

I am off to leave a deposit on a new TC34DA this morning.
I hope it did not get made on the same day in the same factory as Brian's 45.
I posted this once before but here it is again.
HST, R4's loaded, QA, 60" bucket, will add 2 rear remotes and 3rd electronic up front. It's on the floor except for the Hydraulic adds. Thanks to someone on TBN who pointed out the 3rd function front remote.
Now I have to sell my 1320. When I get back from vacation.

 

[twabscs]

Congrats on the new tractor! Hey, I was looking at the TC34D and didn't like the hydro pedals compared to my TC40D. The dealer said the 34 had the same motor as the 35 and I was interested until I saw the pedals. Just wondering what everyone thinks of the hydro pedals on the Class II boomers.

 

[6sunset6]

The pedals are the same as on my 1320 which I have had for 13 years . So my feet know where to go. I also have a MF 30E full size TLB and it shuttle shift pedals are side by side. Depending on which one I run more I have to relearn the other. It's ok. quick what was not ok was the curl direction on the joy sticks. One curled up with a joystick move to the left and and the other with a stick move to the right. That drove me nuts . Since I has the MF first and the 1320 was easier to change I swaped the lines at the front disconnect so both work the same.
ok onto the new TC34DA.
I called them and told them what I wanted. when I got up there they had it all figuired out. usual DA HST, 4x4, then R4, loaded, block heater, 240TL FEL , QA, 60 inch bucket,grill guard, 2 sets rear remotes , the front 3rd function I think they got wrong(said something about using one of the rear remotes, have to straighten it out tomorrow, probably cost more BUT
$23,538 So then I said throw in 10 male couplers for the QD and you got a deal. oh yeah $600 off for all $$
If the 3rd function kit does not fit the boomer I will get it anyway and adapt as required. I am excited. My wife even came with me. Said she wanted to know what these things really cost.

 

[6sunset6]

follow up
They forgot to subtract the $600 for $$ up front and that front diverter kit is for a really big tractor and the kit is $900. Took it away and substituting a Fasse valve with local fit up I will do myself.

 

[jbrumberg]

6sunset6:

What about the wife ? Jay

 

[6sunset6]

She was happy I caught the 600 and she says since the 1320 would sell better with the finish mower I should also get a rotary cutter from the tractor guy now. She is also really happy she does not have to hear about a new tractor anymore. I have no finish lawn so have been thinking about a brush hog for a while. I only mow my septic and the sides of the driveway once or twice a season.
Attached the info on the Fasse kit

 

[jbrumberg]

6sunset6:

Good for you- it appears that you were able to "convince" wifey through the persistent and chronic presentation of "factoids" and I am assuming a fair amount of whining . At least you did not have to regress to kowtowing and grovelling (like I have to do ). Good work- Jay

PS: You can correctly assume from my signature that my nose, knees and elbows are a bit raw

 

[6sunset6]

Just got back from vacation in Canada. They got some really big fields up there. Called the NH guy to see where he was with my new machine and LOL NH upped the ante for cash. In the middle of the month they went from $600 to $1200 off for cash and he passed it on. Counts as a good dealer for me. Going to see it tomorrow , maybe they can bring it down Friday . If not then I am going on vac again so it will have to wait a week. When I retire I can go on vac when ever I want and I won't have all these problems.
Oh yeah I gave them back the $1200 and got a 60" Bush Hog SQ 600.
Now I got to change the profile. When I get it

 

[6sunset6]

oh boy oh boy oh boy Just got the new TC34DA this morning. 200% the right thing to do. The old one and the new one look about the same size. NOT SO. I can feel the loaded tires , the R4's and the 60% more HP . Moved over the PAT CONN worked fine. The delivery guy said he had never seen them before. THe QA forks and Plow I got 10 years ago attach 100% perfect. It was hard for me to decide about keeping the LP 60 Finish mower or get a rotary cutter. I asked here and got some help. I got a 60" Bushhog SQ600. Scary piece of equipment. Keeps turning after everything is shut down. Maybe the finish mower did that also but I never noticed. I looked under it really scary, that thing can do some serious damage but I find I am not worried about load noises coming from it. It Turns out that it cuts fine and I have much more brush business than lawn business. It does scalp and I think if I lower the rear wheel to keep the back higher it will work better. per the posts. What a machine both. BTW the dealer called me and said delivery would be about an hour late , was that ok? Can't ask for better. If you don't set the parking brake when dismounting it starts yelling at you.
If I can sell my old one for a good price the new one only cost's 1/2 as much.
Maybe tomorrow I can get the grandkids to wash and wax it.

 

[johnnylight]

Congrats -way to go.