Recent content by alligatorob

I have a 2013 Boomer 40 with 140 hours, I purchased it used about 6 weeks ago. I have not been able to get grease into the steering arm grease zerks (see photo). Same problem on both sides. All other zerks work fine. Given that this is happening on both sides and no where else on the...

Any suggestions for ordering online filters and maintenance parts? And one question I have only had the tractor for a few weeks, when I went to fill it there was a kind of strainer filter in the tank fill opening. Kind of like a mesh sock. I don't see anything like it in the owner's manual or...

I just (picked up Wednesday) purchased a 2013 Boomer 40 with the shuttle transmission, it had 114 hrs on it when I got it. This is my first tractor, and it's been 40+ years since I last operated a tractor. I put my first 3 hrs on it this morning and am feeling a bit overwhelmed. I used the...

Bought a 2013 Boomer 40 with 114 hr yesterday! And I wanted to thank everyone here for their very good advice, it really helped. I was set on a new tractor and was focusing on the Boomers, negotiating with the dealer, and then this used one appeared and I was able to get it for substantially...

I went to my local New Holland dealer and test drove a few tractors, two caught my eye: 2015 Boomer 47 with 67 hrs, FEL, shuttle shift $25,500 2015 Boomer 33 with 8 hrs, FEL, HST, $20,800 Both have never left the lot and would be sold as new with warrantee, both have ROPS and fluid filled...

I posted a few weeks back on my need for a tractor and got some really good guidance, see http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/buying-pricing-comparisons/375504-need-lots-tractor-buying-advice.html Now I am hoping to get more specific. The second closest dealer to my home is John Deere. And I...

I posted a few weeks back on my need for a tractor and got some really good guidance, see http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/buying-pricing-comparisons/375504-need-lots-tractor-buying-advice.html Now I am hoping to get more specific. The only dealer in my town is a Case dealer, he has a good...

I need a tractor, but know about as little as is possible to know. Years ago when I was young I worked on farms a little and drove a few tractors, but that was over 40 years ago, I do not even remember what I drove back then. I recently purchased a 2 acre place, more than half in peaches. My...