Buying Advice Powerstar T4.75

[inane2]

Thanks for the review, its nice to hear from someone that has put some hours on one of these machines already.

X2 ............ Definitely great to hear from some one who has had some seat time in one of these machines.

 

[jdbnh]

Purchased a T4.75 with the works back in June 2011. It arrived approx 1 month ago. Agree with another posting. Supposedly NH was working out the kinks before it was shipped to the states. While the tractor seems fine so far, it's too early to tell. I have discovered several issues with it.

1. No parking brake with the 12x12 tranny. Not sure about the other transmission. It has a parking position similar to the JD quad range. Problem is with hooking up a wagon, etc. It works like an auto transmission. You can't position the tractor exactly where you need it. It can move a inch or two in either direction. Sometimes it is difficult to get into the park position as well. It just won't go without moving the tractoro a little (forward/reverse) for it to find the correct position. Could be something with being new, but suspect an issue. Why can't engineers leave things alone that work! The good ole parking brake is very effective on my TN and T6000s.

2. Do not purchase the self-leveling loader if you are going to use it for anything except loading pallets on trucks and the load is level when you start. The bucket cylinders are too short and you have no movement of the bucket. At ground level, you can only tilt it approx 30 degrees. They say they are working on a fix. Response is fine for European consumer, but not US consumer???? Do not know the difference in the consumer. Maybe they don't move ground, wood, brush, round bales, etc over there.

3. Am told one must purchase the loader with tractor, so if it doesn't have one, it will be another brand of loader for you if you need a loader. Another issue with the loader is greasing the rear loader pins. The zerks are on the inside where they can be gotten without taking the loader off (to tight to the tractor hood).

4. The radio speakers appear to be of very poor quality. Not a surprise, but the tractor manufacturers need to understand that with the decibal levels of this equipment, there is a need for quality clear speakers. It not having bluetooth capability is a little surprise given this tractor is to be new from ground up.

5. Do like the hydraulic shuttle. Smooth and easy to use .

read my other post i replied on about the other little issues you mentioned. i just went outside and looked at one of the Powerstars we have and the loader has the grease zerks on the outside, so it is making me wonder what yours has??

 

[inane2]

read my other post i replied on about the other little issues you mentioned. i just went outside and looked at one of the Powerstars we have and the loader has the grease zerks on the outside, so it is making me wonder what yours has??

Thanks for checking. I was wondering why the zerks would be on the inside......especially coming from a company that specializes in making loaders.

How many do you guys have in stock right now?

 

[jdbnh]

Thanks for checking. I was wondering why the zerks would be on the inside......especially coming from a company that specializes in making loaders.

How many do you guys have in stock right now?

5 at the moment, got a few more on the way.....

 

[inane2]

:drool:

Wow! There's not that many in KY right now.

 

[jdbnh]

:drool:

Wow! There's not that many in KY right now.

we have always sold a lot of TD/TD5000 series tractors in the area, so the Powerstars should be the same.......New Holland actually sent us 2 right after the first of the year because of that....they were some of the first in the USA. kinda neat.....we were able to have them for a big farm show we put on in Texas here, and they got a LOT of attention and comments.....the were a big hit.....

 

[ohio farmer04]

Make & Model New Holland T4.75
New Holland Discount
Trade Summary
Make

Description
List Price $43,679.00
$0.00
Trade Amt Summary
Sale Price $36,295.00
($995.00)
Equipment Trade Allowance Trucking Sales Tax Lien Payoff Down Payment Total $35,300.00
Unit Is Priced With The Cash Option.␣␣ Tractor Priced Picked Up @ Messicks␣␣ Warranty Does Not Cover Travel Time.␣␣ ␣␣
Thank You.
X
$35,300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
signature
Sales quotes are valid for 30-days or through the end of the program period. Not responsible for typographical errors. Offer only valid when purchased as a package. No warranty offered on used equipment unless stated. Finance Rates do not include document or UCC charges.
Cab Tractor, 4wd, 12X12 Trans 30KPH, Power Shuttle, 74Hp Engine, 64Hp Pto, 1 Rear Remote, 540 Pto, Mech Susp Seat, Budy Seat, Tilt Steering Wheel, Radio, 11.2R24R1W Front Ag Tires, 16.9R30R1W Rear Tires.
May 2012 Cash Discount. is this good deal?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Make & Model New Holland T4.75
New Holland Discount
Trade Summary
Make

Description
List Price $43,679.00
$0.00
Trade Amt Summary
Sale Price $36,295.00
($995.00)
Equipment Trade Allowance Trucking Sales Tax Lien Payoff Down Payment Total $35,300.00
Unit Is Priced With The Cash Option.␣␣ Tractor Priced Picked Up @ Messicks␣␣ Warranty Does Not Cover Travel Time.␣␣ ␣␣
Thank You.
X
$35,300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
signature
Sales quotes are valid for 30-days or through the end of the program period. Not responsible for typographical errors. Offer only valid when purchased as a package. No warranty offered on used equipment unless stated. Finance Rates do not include document or UCC charges.
Cab Tractor, 4wd, 12X12 Trans 30KPH, Power Shuttle, 74Hp Engine, 64Hp Pto, 1 Rear Remote, 540 Pto, Mech Susp Seat, Budy Seat, Tilt Steering Wheel, Radio, 11.2R24R1W Front Ag Tires, 16.9R30R1W Rear Tires.
May 2012 Cash Discount. is this good deal?

It sounds like a good deal, I have found not too many dealers can beat or even willingly match Messicks price. I know you have been looking for a while so I would pull the trigger and get it done. Put it to work and start posting some pics :thumbsup:

 

[EKUgrad]

Wait -- I was almost certain these had Bluetooth available? And the no parking brake does suck...

 

[jdbnh]

blue tooth is avaiable and while it doesnt have a seperate parkign break handle and cable, it does have a park in the range selector.....just like tractor from the past have had, old Fords, Deere, Internationals.....etc......so it does have a park and works like a park on hills and such...