DO NOT BUY TC40/45

[dynasim]

Brian,

In your negotiations with them, you may want to consider the supersteer option. The wheelbase is 81 inches, vs 73.5 inches in the standard version. I don't have any direct experience with ride vs wheelbase, but wheelbase has been mentioned in you previous threads.

Chris

 

[JerryG]

Is there a "lemon law" on tractors in your state? Probably not...but this one sure sounds like a lemon to me.

Can't say I blame you for your anger...your experience would put me over the edge, too!!

You have to use the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act for tractors.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Dougster]

You have to use the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act for tractors.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Good info Jerry... and excellent references/links out of Wikipedia. One link makes it crystal clear that state "Lemon Laws" typically do not apply to tractors (just cars and trucks) and so a lawsuit under M-M is definitely the way to go for anyone with a "Lemon" tractor.

Dougster

 

[Cobra-R]

This is getting blown way out of context. He said he talked to NH customer service as well as the dealer and they are being helpful. Don't be so quick to condem the company and dealer. (and the tractor)

If you want to see the cooperation stop, start making threats......ecspecially legal threats. Remember, the major companies have thier own lawyers............do you?

Brian

 

[IH3444]

Brian, I was quoted the same price for the TC45DA with hydro trans, and also a TC48DA with SSS 12/12. It was a no brainer for me after reading some of the post about grenading hydros, tractor stopping while going up hill with a full bucket of material, engine having to be run at 2,000 rpm, hydro noise, filters blowing off at 20 degrees when there is snow to be plowed. I started mt tractor search 7 years ago wanting a hydro trans tractor, but after reading the down side to hydros I decided to go gear. I am extremely happy with my NH TC48DA with 18LA, and shifting it manually is a breeze. The TC48 has 40PTO hp also. Something to consider.......maybe your dealer will allow you full credit on your TC45DA towards a TC48, or TC55. Good Luck

 

[D7E]

EVERY brand throws a bad one , there but a few brand that are truly no good .
I had 1 new valtra that was terrible
1 new deutz that was terrible
2 new MF's that were terrible
Too many bad JD's to list , One in particular cost more in repairs in 5 years than it cost new ?
In my time we've had around 50 tractors so far and NO brand is exempt from an odd-ball , Any new holland product is far from junk , You got a bad one ?
Over 20 of our tractors have been ford or NH and 8-10 other brands over the years and still do run afew different colours but i will buy blue for my first choice anytime .

 

[MikePA]

I started mt tractor search 7 years ago wanting a hydro trans tractor, but after reading the down side to hydros I decided to go gear.

I'm glad you are happy with your gear tractor, but what kind of posts do you think you're going to find on a site that is for compact tractors when most compacts are hydro? Additionally, people who do not have problems are not likely to post their hydro is working fine. Nor are they likely to come on here and praise their dealer. They are out using their tractor. There are downsides to gear tractors, like having to split them to change the clutch.

This is a problem with any Internet forum, people are far more likely to post about problems and it's very easy to come to incorrect conclusions. There are dozens of people on this forum who have NH, as well as hydro tractors of all brands that have had ZERO problems. Kubotas, JD, Kioti, Mahindra, the list goes on. Hydros without problems.

This kind of logic, as well as someone in another of Brian's threads indicating they may switch from buying NH simply because of one persons experience half way across the country, just escapes me. Can someone help me understand why people would dismiss hydro and NH, or any other brand for that matter, because of posts on the Internet?

 

[IH3444]

Mike, I have a hydro tractor with a 54" deck, two pedal fwd-rev system, that I absolutely love for cutting grass. I agree, hydros are perfect for many people, I decided to swap the smaller hydro, for a larger frame tractor. Not knocking hydros, just decided not for me.

 

[Turbys_1700]

Well, it looks like your dealer and New Holland will try to rectify this problem. All brands do make the occasional lemon once in a while. Their is no way that a TC40 should have any trouble pulling a 6' bush hog. I pull a 6' woods RFM with a 28HP 1720 in 7th and 8th gear without any trouble although I will say that in heavy grass she will bog with a 5' bush hog. Keep in mind though that I've only got 23.5 PTO HP. (Notice that I put in that .5 but that's according to New Holland specs. LOL)

Keep us informed to your progress. I hope things work out for you.

 

[MikePA]

Mike, I have a hydro tractor with a 54" deck, two pedal fwd-rev system, that I absolutely love for cutting grass. I agree, hydros are perfect for many people, I decided to swap the smaller hydro, for a larger frame tractor. Not knocking hydros, just decided not for me.