Buying / Bought NH TC40DA

[chuck1975]

First let me say Thank You to all posters of TBN! This site is great.

Next let me say that I grew up on a small farm and have been using tractors all my life.

I decided on the Tc35 to 45 models. Started getting prices from local dealers, then using these resources started final dickering.

Now also let me tell you that I never even drove any of these models, but because of my 15 year relationship with this now salesman (prior service manager) bought this unit sight unseen. Now that's what a good relationship is! (no I'm not nuts and I usually price / demo all equipment first, no demo no sale!) He new me so well that he was able to take my questions / answers, all of his questions and make this deal.

They located it in 1 day 4 hours away. Delivered it yesterday, I'm 2 hours away from them. The most common thought is to find the correct dealer. I also agree but I'll go a step further and say the people make the dealership! Next stay with service 1st $ 2nd. So remember develope relationships and stay with them.
When we first started the quotes it was a TC35DA with no super steer, 16LA loader and 1 rear remote. I ended up with 40DA. I believe I got the best deal possible, total price 24675. Here's the specs. TC40DA, SS, 4X4, Hydro, R4, 2 RR, Grille Guard, 17LA loader QA, 48" forks. I made a man lift today. I can't believe how useful these forks are.
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[jinman]

Hi Chuck, welcome to TBN and the NH forums. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I think you made a great choice of tractors and got a very good deal, especially considering the SS option. Your FEL forks will work well as a manlift, but you will need two persons (one on the tractor) if you plan to spend much time "in the bucket." A few weeks ago when we were building a barn with wroughtn_harv, we were using a manlift cage on forks. Every few minutes we had to have someone touch-up the curl because it would bleed down and the bucket would droop. That was on a TC40DA, but my TC45D does the same thing. The rear 3PH is solid, but the FEL hydraulics will bleed down. You also need a good operator on the tractor because they can jerk you pretty good if they don't have the right touch on the FEL joystick. The first time I had my wife raise me up to put corn in my deer feeder, I got a couple of "thrills" /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif until she got used to the joystick. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Slippy]

Yes...welcome! Sounds like you got a real nice set up. Enjoy and be safe. You will really like the ss after you get used to it.

 

[chuck1975]

Jim thanks for the welcome. As far as the bleed down, I haven't had any yet. Also I hope I don't jinx myself. As far as a good person on the controls, everyone needs a few thrills in life-))! Next let me say that the dealer is selling my 1920 (12x12) so this (hydro) is a new machine for me and I like it a lot. Only had 2.5 hours of sleep the night before it arrived. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Just finished eating dinner (10pm now) headed back out to move a load of gravel that is in the wrong spot. 300' back and forth gotta love the hydro. also the speed control on the bucket control handle. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Chuck

 

[chuck1975]

Slippy also thanks this site is great. Now as far as getting used to the Hydo - you're absoutly right it is going to take a few -)) hours. On the SS no need to get used to it it seems natural just exagerated with it movement. Kinda like backing a hay wagon slow at first and then nothing to it.
Chuck /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[PineRidge]

<font color="blue"> The first time I had my wife raise me up to put corn in my deer feeder, I got a couple of "thrills" until she got used to the joystick. </font>

ROFLMAO /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Jim your first mistake was your getting in the bucket. Next time let your wife go for the ride, it will be a lot smoother for the both of you. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[aesanders]

Anyone have pictures of the manlifts they built. I would like to see that.

Thanks
Aaron

 

[TwinWillows]

Congratulations on the 40DA. We just bought one in the non-SS configuration & really like it.