Price Check TN75D price check

[Anonymous Poster]

Looking for price check on a TN75D, 4x4, shuttle 16x16, wheel and FE weights? FEL 32LA has been quoted at $4500, NH Backhoe 759C at $8677..

 

[motorjock]

I just purchased a TN75 FWD w/3rd remote,larger tires,canopy, grill guard and remotes for loader moved to midmount and bale spear for $23,411

The 32 LA loader w/quick attach 6ft bucket was $4,750
It also had the 16x16 trans
The price that I was given for the 75D was about $3,000 more

This was in the North Texas area and it was the best deal I found.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I don't know what will you do with loader, but I strongly recommend you: buy a self-leveling loader. When you buy new, it will be small difference in total $$$ amount, but you will never regret. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[RickB]

All TN's have shuttle transmissions. Did you spec out the mechanical shuttle or the power shuttle. There is about a grand difference in price. The powershuttle is the one to have.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

The power shuttle is not worth the extra grand. I use a loader more then most on my 65 and the standard shuttle is so quick and smooth you do not even realize you use the clutch. Also, my dealer is having problems with the TN's with power shuttle acting up. I am not sure the exact problems people are having but like most things, anything electronic can act up. Best thing to do is try both out and see if you really need or want the power shuttle as I don't think it is worth the extra K.

Later.

 

[RickB]

To Powershuttle or not to powershuttle

The TN 65 with Powershuttle will also come with a 16GPM hyd pump and hyd cooler included in the P/S package. You either pay extra for these or do without on Synchro Command tractors. Expect the wet clutch packs used on P/S tractors to outlast the dry clutch on S/C tractors by about 2 or 3 to one with normal usage. Expect the option cost to be half or less the cost of your first dry clutch job. Except the first year's production, we have had more catastrophic failure with the dry clutch pressure plate than all major Powershuttle failures combined. My preference would be to skip the self leveling loader and buy the P/S. As Robert says, try both and decide.

 

[MODiesel]

Re: To Powershuttle or not to powershuttle

I can see what both Rick and Robert are saying. The electro-hydraulic power shuttle is very handy and includes the higher volume pump and cooler. It also seems to be reliable, according to my dealer. However, the dry clutch shuttle is also simple to use, and quick once you've gotten used to it.

I tested both and ultimately decided the TN series was too large to fit on large portions of my property. It's no a terribly huge tractor, but I have some steep hills, some wooded, sandy creek bottom, and some open field. The TN really only fit comfortably in the open field, not that I wouldn't have liked it nonetheless.

However, on my varied ground, I found the electro-hydraulic shuttle had a bit too much "drift" when shuttling to make me comfortable. This was especially apparent in tight areas, or near steep drop offs. Yes, you can and will brake to compensate, but I found myself worrying too much as to when the shuttle would reverse directions. I understand there has to be some play and smoothness in the transition, but I was told it was also non-adjustable. In that sense, being able to clutch, brake, shuttle and then clutch was more secure in my applications, even if I did like the hydraulic shuttle better.

The other thing I noticed about the hydraulic shuttle was in low RPM operation in my sandy areas. I don't know what most operators like, but probably due to my tighter quarters I choose to run the engine RPM low and then use the foot throttle to speed up. This allows me to slow down/speed up without having to worry about manually moving the throttle while steering and operating the loader. However, I was running a TN75S cab, which has SuperSteer, which has an electro-hydraulic front diff lock. If the front end locked in, and I was running low RPM, I could not turn the front end with any hydraulic assist against the sand I was cutting ruts in. I had to stop to raise the RPM to get enough hydraulic flow for the various functions operating off the hydraulic systems. To me, that seemed to emphasize that either the SS front end lock, or the hydraulic shuttle capacity was draining some needed capacity from other systems. It could have been just a "bum" tractor as the other tractor I ran had no loader or SS, so I'm not sure. Rick can probably address this further. It was just a concern for me.

With all that said, I still really like the TN series. I wish they had a flatter floor, and a quieter motor [the JD 5000 series is much quieter in the cab], but it's hard to beat the price and performance. They also have a lower cab clearance than the green tractors. My dealer sells alot of them and gets very few back but for minor issues. In fact, they just had a newer used TN75D with 32LA MSL loader come in. Low hours, looks pretty new. I'd guess it was a DOT mowing rig lease return. I can get you details if dealer trading/shipping from mid-MO is not a huge concern.

Later,
Jay

 

[AndyMA]

Re: To Powershuttle or not to powershuttle

I have a 75D with PowerShuttle and would recommend it. I do not notice the "delay" in shifting probably because when I'm in tite quarters, I tend to use the clutch as if I'm using a conventional tranny. You'll be happy geting the higher GPM and oil cooler. I have the Quick Attach MSL loader and find it great most of the time. Having grown up with purely manual loaders sometimes I wish the loader didn't play with the bucket angle. I have 2 rear remotes on mine and one has the factory quick connects that allow it to be plumbed to a pair of connectors located just behind the bucket to allow the use of Skid Steer type attachments requiring hydraulic power.

Andy

 

[AndyMA]

Re: To Powershuttle or not to powershuttle

You may also want to take a look at the Woods 1050 backhoe that I selected for my TN. I really like its strenght and smoothness.

Search on this site to find my earlier posts on it. Also drop me a note if you have any questions.

Andy

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Okay this is what I ended up with TN75D, 4x4, hydroshuttle, 16x16 Synchro transmission, wheel weights, front weights, 3rd remote and Cab.
32LA Self Leveling Loader, 759C NH Backhoe.. LandPride 84" brush cutter. Dealer gave me an open cab TN75 with 8x8 mechanical to use over the weekend with a 60" brush cutter which worked really well, hope the extras are worth it.

Thanks