Question for TC33DA owners

topshop · Jun 16, 2005

If you own a TC33DA, would you buy the same tractor again?
Is there anything you don't like about it? Has it been reliable?
I have 80 acres, but I am considering the TC33DA because I have some tight spaces I need to work in and am reluctant to go bigger because of that. Your perspective as an owner would be helpful. I need to decide very soom between the TC33DA and Kubota L3130, and I appreciate your thoughts as a TC33DA owner.

thcri · Jun 16, 2005

I don't know if this will help you or not but I have the TC29D. Basically the same version but a predicessor. Same frame size just 4 horsepower less. I mow, I brush hog, I move docks, I till, I do snow removal and lots of things with the FEL. And it is not too big to finish mow with my 72" MMM. Yes I do wish I would have gotten the 33 at the time but my funds were short. I have the R4 tires along with Super-Steer. If I was to do it all over, Yep the TC33DA even though most people hate the new style head lights, but I think they are ok and I would get the super-steer back again unless the Case comes out with Super-Steer, I like the lights a bit nicer on the Case and I like the red.

murph

tc33brad · Jun 17, 2005

I own a 2003 33D that I bought new and if'n I had it to do over again I'd buy it a heart beat. It's done everything I have asked of it from tilling,backhoeing, to maintaining over a quarter mile long drive. I have had no problems so reliability has been perfect. I too wanted a very maneuverable tractor with a good amount of power for it's size and weight plus I wanted to be able to tow it easily 160 miles round trip occasionally. It's been a good fit for me and it's been one of those purchases I wish I had made much sooner than I did. When looking for tractors I dove the Kubota 3130 and it's a nice tractor but it's physical size was just a tad to big for some of my needs. Hope this helps and enjoy your new purchase.

Hardwoodsgreen · Jun 17, 2005

I have a 2005 TC33DA HST, I have about 23 hours on it now. Absolutely, I would buy it again in a second! I have finished mowed my yard with it, about 4 acers, bush hogged my 8+ acer field that was waste high and very thick and moved 23 tons of crush run gravel with the front end loader and spead it with the rear blade, plus serveral other task around the house and this machine has made short work of all of it! It is more manuverable than my garden tractors, it's size is perfect for me and it has lots of power. I love the HST. The filled R4 tires leave no marks on my lawn and has gone every where I wanted. The telescoping arms on the 3 pt hitch make implement changes a breeze. Great little machine! I have drink the NH TC33DA cool-aid!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I also have the quick release bucket, get this feature for your FEL, you will be glad you did, best money I have spent in a long time! Good Luck and let us know! Post pictures!

Tim

LarryD · Jun 17, 2005

I've got an 03 TC33D with about 130 hours and it's been a very dependable machine. I had a PTO safety switch wire get disconnected by a branch once and the cruise control switch for the break needed to get realigned but that's the only "repairs" I've made in more than a year of operation. Starts every time and runs like a champ. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one again, but I don't think I'll need to. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

topshop · Jun 17, 2005

What did you pay for your 2005 TC33DA if I may ask? And what was included?

Hardwoodsgreen · Jun 18, 2005

2005 TC33DA HST, R4 filled tires, 14LA FEL with quick detatch bucket, 5' bush hog rotary mower, 6' Buhler finish mower and a 5' rear blade, delivered for $21,950.

MikeBurr · Jun 18, 2005

I'm on my second 33, had a 2001 that I really liked except for the fel power. Then the new design came out with a little more lift and I traded. I really like the 33da. Will always think that more lift would be nice, but it wouldn't work too well with the rear wheels off the ground /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif When I was looking the second time, I looked at the different brands and bigger sizes, but in the end decided that even if the 33da couldn't do every thing I wanted, it would do 99% of the things I need to do. Go for the 33.