New Boomer 8N

[stlawrence]

Can't wait to get it. I would appreciate any safety tips, since my land is pretty hilly.

I know the FEL load should be kept at front axle level or less when traveling. Mow hills up and down? What other tips?

 

[Westcott2746]

NH has discontinued the Boomer 8N. They're now calling them collector tractors

 

[stlawrence]

Is that because the collector comes to get the monthly payment, and takes the tractor instead?

 

[jimmyj]

I love the look of those tractors. Congratulations on your buy!

As for tips, do some reading in the owning operating and safety forums, there's tons of stuff there. If you have hilly land, be VERY careful of driving with a load across a slope (or even without a load in the FEL). Use the rops and the seat belt.

Man I love the look of that tractor! :thumbsup:

 

[Paystar]

Smart move on New Holland's part.......discontinue them, now everyone will want one, and they sell off all the stock that is sitting on the lots right now.

 

[TMR]

NH has discontinued the Boomer 8N. They're now calling them collector tractors

Does NH have a comparable Blue version...ie; with same drive train and electronics? Not too many of the new 8Ns in the market to justify much part support for the long term if there are not other models using the same parts??

Your thoughts?

BTW...don't think the "collector" tag will work...prices will likely weaken a bit??

TMR

 

[Westcott2746]

NH has no current blue models with this power train and with New Holland's move from ISM as their compact tractor manufacturer to LS it's unlikely that they ever will.
I believe NH only built 500 Boomer 8Ns. It's an advanced tractor and I think you're going to see some very good prices to move them out this year.

 

[dynasim]

There are several on this site who have the CVT transmission(in blue and red(Case)), mostly with cabs. It is my understanding that it is the same underlying machine as the 8N.

Chris

 

[Fastcars63]

the Boomer 3040 and Boomer 3045 have the CVT transmission. Most of these units come with the super suite cab. Same drive line as the Boomer 8N

they have closed the Dublin GA assembly plant where these units where assembled. I look for this CVT technology to be found for sometime in the CNH system. Fiat already has this CVT tractor in Europe for some time under different name.

 

[GBSoren]

I've written before how much I like my Boomer 8N, especially the CVT! While blowing snow you can creep along very slow, but when driving on the road it will go over 21 mph.......handy when going from my place to the farm. I am happy with my purchase, I think I would have been disappointed with a smaller compact, with all the snow we've had this winter a 7' blower on a 50hp tractor has sure been useful!
Anyone know for sure how many Boomer 8N's were made? I've heard anywhere from 500 to 800, and at one time they planned on making 2000.