Can't believe the Boomer BASHERS

[Raiders]

I just started to read comments on your site regarding the Boomer series of tractors and the bashing they take about comfort and the small platform. This led me to register on the site to respond and provide people with accurate information in case people are looking to buy one. I'm 6'0" tall and weigh 220 pounds, and haven't found size or leg room to be an issue. The range lever initially seemed to be in the way but after several months of using the tractor I don't even notice it anymore. The Mitsubishi engine is Japanese, not Korean as some people have suggested, and it has plenty of power. I've received several complements on how smooth and quiet the engine runs. I have a front loader attached and have used it regularly, in some harsh conditions, without any problems and power to spare.
I previously owned a John Deere 750 for 15 years and never had a problem with the tractor. It was a hard decision between the Deere and the Boomer 30, but a difference of $6000 made the decision a little easier. I could have bought a stripped down Deere for around the same price but didn't want to sacrifice the options. I hope I get the same results from the Boomer in the long run. I would suggest purchasing this tractor to anyone in the market, and I think people who are bashing them do so because they own other brands. Besides, Boomer just sounds awesome.

 

[brin]

Good for you Raiders....I agree...I have a TC-29D , a Boomer, and I bought it new in 2000 and now have almost 400 hrs. on it...I love it and agree with all you posted. They are a fine tractor and it starts way better than my JD 3020 that is for sure , especially in cold weather...As far as comfort goes...I'm 6'1 & 170 lbs. wet and it has plenty of room for me...The engine is surprisingly quiet...I can't think of anything bad to say except maybe they should have painted them orange ...that would have really upset the Kubota fanatics....LOL

 

[murphy1244]

:welcome:

 

[MIKE R]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[EE_Bota]

Welcome. Write a review in the review section to give your point of view. That way, folks who are considering it can see your perspective.

Again, welcome to TBN.

I don't have a Boomer, but I'd sure like to have a chance to try one for a week.

 

[creekbend]

Welcome aboard.

 

[kensnelling]

Welcome from Oklahoma.

Ken

 

[Bob77064]

Welcome

 

[k0ua]

Welcome from Branson, Mo. I had a boomer TC33DA, it was an excellent tractor, very comfortable, and capable machine.

James K0UA

 

[mguitas]

:welcome:

 

[lhfarm]

Welcome to TBN. I think you will find that this forum is a lot more about finding uses for your Boomer than brand bashing. Please do a review as suggested and continue to tell us why you love your tractor and how you use it. You will also find that there are a whole lot of us who love our Boomers. There is also a wealth of technical knowledge and know-how to keep your Boomer running like new for years.

 

[Briana03]

Welcome to TBN

I moved your thread to the New Holland Owning/Operating forum.

 

[jinman]

The Mitsubishi engine is Japanese, not Korean as some people have suggested, and it has plenty of power. I've received several complements on how smooth and quiet the engine runs.

Raiders, I don't mean to bash your tractor, but there are several things in your post that made me believe you are not aware of the full story behind your Boomer 30. The "TC" versions of the Boomer tractor line of compacts were established using a Japanese supplier called Shibaura. Many people love those tractors and were disappointed a little over two years ago when New Holland changed OEM suppliers to LS tractor out of Korea. They are the same conglomerate that includes LG, makers of appliances, televisions, and cell phones. A website presentation PDF file is located here. So, while you are absolutely right that your engine is a Mitsubishi and very smooth (being a 4-cyl engine), the tractor is an OEM product of a Korean company.

Those of us who own the Shibaura models feel that the LS tractors are not up to the standards of the previous TC-Boomer models. For example, people loved the Shibaura models with a cab. The cab was one of the nicest on any compact. With LS there is no cabbed models.

If you feel like your tractor is being bashed, just consider how the owners of Shibaura based tractors feel. We see the price of spare parts skyrocket up in price and features we loved removed from the tractors. I've heard rumors that NH is also not happy with its relationship with LS and will soon go back to Shibaura for some models. If that happens on a full-scale basis, you may find yourself with an orphaned tractor that's both LS and NH. Let's just hope you get great service out of your tractor because you've spent good money to own it and expect support when needed from a major brand. If you are happy with your purchase 10 years from now, then what else matters?