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    Home Generator System ???

    Doing some research for my Grandmother, see is looking into buying a "Complete Home Generator" which will switch on when the utility companies feed is interrupted "GONE in an ICE STORM". Looking for feedback from any/everyone who has a system. Recommendations Good and Bad , Like I said just...
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    Another Homemade Root Grapple !!

    Finally got around to building a Grapple for the TC55. I looked around at many different types, before deciding on which design to go with. Decided to go with a "CLAM SHELL" design. Here are a Few pics of the project just getting started. The cross tube is 3.5 Diameter 1/4" wall...
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    SIDEWINDER 72" cutter Need parts???

    I have a neighbor who was given a Sidewinder 72" cutter, with no manual . The Input shaft Seal is in need of replacement ( Which shouldn't be a problem ) remove old seal gently and take to any parts store or farm supply store and they should be able to match it. But the input shaft...
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    Small Garden Irragation Help/Advice .

    Hello All, I have a couple of garden areas measuring approx. 100' x 150' , one has had Kandy Corn in it the past years. One year we got a bumper crop, the Water (RAIN) came at just the right time to make full juicy ears, every stalk had 2 - 8" or 9" ears, as big around as a wiffle ball bat (...
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    Planters  BURCH Plowworks Planter Question?

    Needing some help. I have a BURCH Planter from Evansville, Ind. Maybe late 60's mid 70's era. We are trying to get it to Plant Sweet Corn. ( Kandy Corn) to be exact. We are using a 984 Small planter plate, Which we believe has the correct width, depth, height of the "Cell" for the corn...
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    Width of Factory Toolbox TC 48/55??

    If anyone with a TC 48 / 55 is close to their tractor and could measure the width ( from Fender to Fender) of the factory toolbox, it would be greatly appreciated. Once I have this dimension I can shop for a ToolBox , so I can take the materials to the property during the Holiday time off. I...
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    Hyd. Pressure Relief ??

    Hello guys, TC55DA w/18LA loader, I have 3 cast wheel wieghts on each side, and a 1200# 55 gallon barrel filled with concrete on the 3PH for ballast. My question is. Is the 3Ph HYD. lifting the 1200# and the Loader trying to curl/dig a heavy bucket load of Moist Clay , poping the pressure...
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    True Hyd. Third Function kit

    Hey Guys, I am drawing up plans for a HomeMade Root / Brush Grapple. It will have alot of similarities of the WR LONG Root Rake Brush Grapple. I am needing a True Third function kit for a TC 55 . I am looking at the one that WR Long offers, "Electric Hyd. valve kit" this is a quote from...
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    Home made BrushGuard

    Had a chance over the Holiday Weekend to take some measurements and put together a BrushGuard for the TC-55. To protect those Nice Curves up Front :D . And Expensive Headlinghts from what I have been reading. I was busy cutting and fabricating and didn;t have a chance to snap pics during...
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    Potato Hiller

    Anyone know where to get and inexpensive one row potato hiller? Has anyone built one?
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    3pt Plow ????

    I have been reading numerous posts , trying to decide which would be the best plow for a NH TC 55 4wd, R1 Ags, Thinking about adding 4 wheel Weights. Most everyone says stay away from shear pin Bottoms. But a Ford Model 101 has alot of " Hard to find a much better plow than a Ford 101"...
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    K & N Filter ??

    Has any 48 or 55 owners made a PRE-FILTER using K & N to pre-filter air before it enters the Factory Air box and filters. I have a rocky garden area , and I plan on making a Dirt screen this fall to remove as many rocks as possible. I got one bucket load of dirt this weekend and I seen a...
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    Paint ????

    I am using a Husky spray gun , pic is attached. Van Sickle Premium Implement Enamel, using Van Sickle hardener, thinning it 5-7% with naptha. First coat went on great, recoated 5 hours later and got a slight Aligator skin to the surface. You have to be 2 feet or closer, I have seen some that...
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    What is the Secret ???

    Has anyone succesfully kept the same set of Hitch pins on the Drawbar for longer than say 1 day , or in my case this weekend 30 minutes!!!!!:mad: . I bought a set of these PIC 1 After Loosing no telling how many of these PIC 2. After just 30 minutes of Discing down this years Corn Stalks ...
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    Wheel weights on TC55

    I am thinking about buying 6 NH rear wheel weights. The Tractor has AG's. From looking at PineRidge's set up with R4's his rims are dished much deeper than the Ag Rims, and it seems that 3 weights stick out on his unit, and would STICK WAY WAY out of the AG Rim. This could cause a problem...
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    NH Wheel Weights .

    The manual States only use 2 weights per wheel , each weight weighing 107 lbs. I see that PineRidge has put 3 weights on each wheel. New Holland only wants 2 weights per wheel, to reduce Stress on the Wheel/Axle Bearings. Question to PineRidge, Are the 3 weights on each wheel ALL the...
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    Rear Remote Quick Coupling

    I am 100 miles north of the Tractor / Manual and wanted to stop by the Farm Supply Store on the way out this weekend to pick up the Male part of the Coupler and some Hyd. Hoses. Question is what type/Size is the Couplings on the Factory installed Remotes on the Boomers. ( TC 55 ). I have seen...
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    Toplink only CAT I ???

    New TC55 , which has CAT II on the lift arms of the 3PH, but the Draft Control area only excepts CAT I diameter Top Link Pin , and Dealer had a CAT I link with the Tractor. The Factory Top Link pin with the Tractor is Approx 8" long, with 4" being CAT I, and the other 4" CAT II. I would...
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    Ballast  TC55 Rear Ballast

    Thinking about a 55 Gallon Drum filled with Concrete for Ballast on the 3PH. Anyone have an Idea what a Drum of Concrete will way. If I knew anyone in the MOB , I'm sure they would know the exact weight of a Drum full of Concrete.:D :D :D
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    PAINT QUESTION

    We have a local Family operated chain of Farm Stores called Buchiets. They carry a line of Farm and Implement paint , VAN SICKLE super premium enamel with rust arrestor, it is mfg in Lincoln Nebraska. Anyone use it, does it hold up? It is $19.99 a gallon, $3.29 per spray bomb. I...
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    Building ToothBar need advice ..

    I have looked at the TB that JohnF_ASI built and going to use his idea. Question is would 1/4" x 3" x 72" bar be heavy enough for use in the Bucket to weld Bar Stock to , or should I use 3/8" x 3" x 72" . 72" wide HD bucket on a TC55 , which from what I have been reading and from looking...
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    Brush Gaurd ??

    Anyone build their own Brush Gaurd for a CUT or Utility Tractor? Pics would be great .
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    Batter Gassing on TC55

    Hello Gentlemen, I have been following all the posts about the smaller Boomers (Tc 45's and smaller ) having a problem of the Battery gassing and causing corrosion problems. I know the battery is mounted width ways and sitting right close to the Radiator on the 45's , but on the TC 55 it is...
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    New Holland ToothBar

    This part # (86599708DS ) ,came from Messicks web site, desicription states that it is a HD Toothbar 72" with 7 teeth , to be installed over the Factory Bolt on cutting edge. Question is, is it simliar to Markham's , Slips over the cutting edge's and a Bolt through each side of the Bucket...
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    Harbor Freight Ratcheting Chain Binders ???

    Anyone use Harbor Freight binders? Any problems , malfunctions , break ?? 5400# capacity for $21.99 , Or would you spend more $$$ for binders from a known shipping supply store, to secure the $25,000 Toy , oops , I meant TRACTOR .
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    Chains  Fire Hose over Binding Chains ??

    Any one use this method? How well does it protect painted areas? Or does the Chain just cut through the Hose, and scratch paint anyway?
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    Tires  Tire Sealant ???

    Has any one used "Multi-Seal" http://www.multi-seal.com/ as a preventitive against flat tires. Any other recommended products , I have 2- 16.9 x 28 and 2- 9.5-16 Ag's to treat so I would think approx. 5 Gallon pail should do the job. Also need a Delivery system to get it in the tires...
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    I think I stole a TC 55 ???

    Thanks for all the help guys, I knew if I waited long enough a GRRRRREAT deal would come along !! TC55DA MFD AG Tires 12x12 Mech Shuttle 18LA Loader w/ Quick Attach 72" QA Heavy Duty bucket w/ bolt on cutting edge. 3 Rear remotes It has 5 hours on it ( Used in a local Parade ) $24,600.00...
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    3rd Function Hydrualic Hose Kit ???

    Does anyone have the 3rd Function hose kit option installed from the NH dealer? How does it work??? I have asked the dealer , if the 3rd function is operated off the control levers that operates the Remote valve at the back of the tractor. ( he doesn't know , because he has never had someone...
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    TC 55 Is this a good Price?

    TC 55 12X12 SSS MFWD R4 IND TIRES 18LA LOADER w/ Quick-Attah HD 72" bucket w/bolt on cutting edge 3 Rear Remotes 3rd Hyd, function hose kit assembly for Loader Grill Guard Set up & Fluid for Tires. $26,700
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    New Holland 0% interest ????

    Any word if New Holland / Case will be extending the 0% past June 30th.
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    WR LONG GRAPPLE

    Curious if any one has recently purchased and if they don't mind sharing the ballpark price paid for http://www.wrlonginc.com/rbg.htm . RBG 72 or RBG 78 . Any feedback about how well they perform at ripping roots clean from the ground. Pics and Links to other MFG's that have a similiar...
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    Traction  TC55 / DX 55 Tire Traction ????

    Hey guys I am getting close to pulling the trigger and ordering either a TC 55 or DX 55 in the next couple of weeks. I have one question that I would like to get answered. TIRES / TRACTION I am torn between R1 (ags) or R4 (Ind) tires, There will be some significant FEL work the first 6...
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    Markham Welding Tooth Bar ?

    Does anyone have a Tooth bar on a HD Bucket , and the bolt on cutting edge installed also?
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    Oil & Fuel  TC 45 , 48 , 55 Fuel Consumption

    According to NH tech sheet all three models have 4 cylinder (135 cubic inch) blocks, So I assume that it is the same block, just tweaked a little different to get more power. I know there is going to be a difference in fuel consumption with more HP. Looking for the Average Hours between...
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    Price Check  JD 4120 PRICE QOUTE

    I Have been researching a few different MFG's mainly Blue (NH) and Green (JD) . I have been reading about some of the Loader Mounting brackets on the JD 400 Loader being cast in China, and being the weaker area of the Loader . That was steering more toward BLUE ( which use USA welded...
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    Price Check  TC 48 or TC 55 recent purchase Price ??

    Hello, I am researching and looking at purchasing either the TC48 or 55, Located in the St. Louis area. Tractor will be used at 2 properties, 1 property is 28 acres and breaks down like this ( 2 acres in garden, 12 acres Brush hogging, 10 acres woods, and 4 acres in finish mowing) , the...
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    Price Check  TC 48 or TC 55 recent purchase Price ??

    buynh-ML-764850-ML- Brand specific Post - Moved to New Holland Forum
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