The tractor does have the hydraulic under the cab for the loader. I checked it out again today after paying a visit to one last dealership (Kubota). After looking things over in this area of Tennessee it became clear that I couldn't beat the deal on the TN70DA so I went ahead and bought it! Test drive went well except for one hiccup- the A/C didn't work. I have confidence that they will fix that problem this week as they are getting the tractor ready for delivery. It made me wonder if they are shipped uncharged, or something. (seems weird, but possible). I expect they will deliver it later this week or early next week. They have to fix the A/C, install the loader, and generally clean it up and check it out. First NEW tractor for me- I'm pretty excited.
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Air conditioners are shipped from the factory fully functional. Find out what they do to fix it. Be sure that if the system needs charging, they do a proper leak detection, find and fix the cause of any leak. The number of tractors shipped undercharged without any system leaks is considerably smaller than those shipped with a leaking o-ring or such. That said, the A/C systems have improved markedly since TN's were introduced almost 10 years ago.
Had a phone call from the dealership today to update me on the progress with the TN70DA I bought from them. They are hoping to deliver the tractor tomorrow, having finished putting the loader on today. The dealer told me that they replaced the A/C condenser to fix the air conditioning. It's nice to know they didn't just charge the system and go. I think they are a little ambitious to plan to deliver it tomorrow, even though they said this week. I expected next week, because that's how things so often go. It's always a little more complex in implementation rather than planning, no matter what it is! But if they do I'll post back this weekend, maybe with pictures..
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Remember that the last thing a dealer wants to do is postpone a delivery to a customer that may not be as understanding as you are about the possibility of a delay. Attempting to explain an unfulfilled expectation is never pleasant.
The tractor was delivered Friday evening, all set except for one minor problem they let me know about before delivery- the fuel level sender seems to have an intermittent fault and does not show any fuel is in the tank. They let me know they had already ordered parts and would set up a pick-up date to fix this problem in the weeks to come. That was fine with me.
The is a great tractor! I've been using it every day putting it through it's paces. Spent a lot of time bush-hogging, which is a novel experience for me in an air conditioned cab. Used the loader some, and did some finish mowing. I've been trying to chase down the right point to hit with silicone spray on the clutch pedal, since it squeaks really loud when pressed down. I'm also going to ask if there's a way to decrease the speed hat the loader lowers, which seems too fast to me. Minor issues.
I'm trying to attach an image of the tractor, taken after bush-hogging. If it comes through, you'll notice the brown material sucked up against the air intake screens- it's pollen and seeds. Not a speck on me, however.
By the way, does anyone know why the manual tells me to idle the engine at 1000 rpm for three minutes prior to shutdown? I think it has something to do with the turbo, but I don't understand it.
The is a great tractor! I've been using it every day putting it through it's paces. Spent a lot of time bush-hogging, which is a novel experience for me in an air conditioned cab. Used the loader some, and did some finish mowing. I've been trying to chase down the right point to hit with silicone spray on the clutch pedal, since it squeaks really loud when pressed down. I'm also going to ask if there's a way to decrease the speed hat the loader lowers, which seems too fast to me. Minor issues.
I'm trying to attach an image of the tractor, taken after bush-hogging. If it comes through, you'll notice the brown material sucked up against the air intake screens- it's pollen and seeds. Not a speck on me, however.
By the way, does anyone know why the manual tells me to idle the engine at 1000 rpm for three minutes prior to shutdown? I think it has something to do with the turbo, but I don't understand it.
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turbo would be a good choice.. same with allowing to warm up for hyd components.. my nh7610s has a sticker on the dash telling you to warm at idle, and cool at idle before/after work for hydro and turbo health.. etc.
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Mind if I ask how much that thing set you back? Even ball park would be nice?
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Wedge- about 35K. Seemed high to me until I started checking around the local dealers. Supposedly since the TN series has been replaced by the 4000 series, the TN was 'cheaper'. Certainly seemed to be compared to ordering a new 4000 series comparably equipped. That price is as pictured, cab A/C, loader with quick release bucket, 4wd, manual 16x16 trans. And a Panasonic stereo, AM/FM cd/mp3 disk player, with weather band, and sat radio ready (a better unit than I have in my car!)
