TC48DA: 2WD vs. 4WD

[NHeuro]

I agree a tc 48 is very big buy something lower
like a tc 30 or if you want the hp a tc 35-40-45 d with the manual 12*12 transmission it is easy to use it for mowing
but if you will you it for finish mowing and you will have a reasonable result please buy turf tires.
if you've more money take the hydro but it is no need

 

[AndyMA]

I have a 2120, same frame as TC48/55. I've had it since 1987 and even though it has a loader, I would find it difficult to use much of the time without 4wd. As far as a TC48 on 3 acres, I don't see any problems as long as you need that size machine for the tasks you need to do. To me it is the tasks, not the lot size than matters. I have used my 2120 and Tn on many 1 acre lots over the years.

Andy

 

[CBox]

Cullison,
I think I have to agree with everyone else, you might want to rethink the TC48. Especially with the R1 tires if you are going to mow with it. I don't want to burst your bubble, and I am sure no one else on TBN wants to either. It sounds like you are excited about your new house and the prospects of a new tractor, as any of us would be, but the 48 might be a little much for three acres.

I just built a new house on 20 acres in northern Indiana last year. I would imagine that our weather (snow fall)is somewhat the same unless you live up by the lake. I purchased a DX33 (same as a blue one, just red)to help in the construction of the house, and to maintain the property. My father is a bricklayer and I used the 33 to move 14,000 brick around to different areas of the house during construction. It has also spread over 500 tons of stone on the drive. Last winter I used the loader and box blade to clear the snow from my 1300' gravel drive. During the summer I brush hogged the side ditch, grass along the fence row, and along the woods. I'm in the process of purchasing a 72"MMM to mow 4~5 acres next summer after the pond is finished. It will amaze you what these "little" tractors can do, especially when in 4WD.

If you haven't already, you may want to try the Product Counselor on the New Holland website. I used it on the Case site and it worked for me. I think the best advice any of us can give is, if you are going to spend $15,000+++ on a tractor, test drive it first in the manner you plan to use it, then it should never disappoint you. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

CBox

 

[Trail_Time]

Go smaller. Get 4wd and hydrostatic, you will not regret it. I use my 1320 for snow all the time its 4wd. with a 6' blade I did all the neighbors driveways too. It works great even in a blizzard a few years back with 36" of snow. Smaller will mow your lot with less damage to the turf. I have always been a huge fan of 4wd. I used a big Massey 80-85 hp 2wd ag tractor last weekend to move some round bales... worked great, until I went down the slightest incline, delivered a bale and with the slick soil... I could not back up. I could not believe such a big machine was stuck so easily. What good is all that power if you cant use it? Luckily... I was able to move the bale by hand, drive down further, turn around and come up in forward!!! Personally I would never buy a 2wd tractor...but that's just me. It may work well for you.

 

[zipp669]

4wd