NH 1030 or T1530??? What to get?

[wny770]

Sorry for the title, I meant 1030 or T1510.... Anyway I'm having trouble deciding.... I mow about 3 acres of hill. Some of it steep. I also blow / plow about 300 foot of driveway in the winter (hill) and a neighbors driveway which is also about 300 feet , on a hill. I now own a TZ25da, which is good. I have a woods SS52 rear blower, and that works out OK....... but I'm looking at the 0 for 72 , and my dealer will treat me right on a trade in on either. I think I can get a little better "deal" on the T1510, but is it too big? Or should I shy away from the 1030 since they will not be made any more? Go big or go home??? can I get away with turf or R-4 tires on a bigger tractor? Oh, the choices.... :confused2: Any opinions..... Thanks!

 

[RickB]

If you own a TZ25DA, you already know a lot about a T1030. I'm just not a fan of subcompact tractors, unless they are equipped with and are used exclusively for mid-mount mowing.

 

[mjonesnh]

I purchased a TZ25 in 2005 for the purpose of doing light bushhogging on 5 acres, mostly hills. In 2007 I decided the TZ25 was just too small and traded for a TC34DA. This tractor has been almost perfect for my needs plus the advantage of using a larger bush hog, higher capacity loader and better handling on hills.
Not sure how much you would gain going from TZ25Da to a 1030. I believe the 1530 will offer many advantages the 1030 cannot. Just noticed in your title you state a T1530 which is a 45 hp tractor and in your post you state a T1510 which is a 30 hp tractor that replaced the TC30 which was a very respected model in the New Holland lineup