summerize difference between TC30 and Boomers ?

dirtwhisperer · Aug 25, 2004

I keep seeing the TC30 as the economical or entry point tractor from NH posted here - I looked through the specs - you can get most of the goodies - Hydro tranny, live independent PTO, all tire options, MMM, 4WD. I see it doesn't have the nice slanted hood - so what are the tradeoffs of the TC30 over either the TC29 or TC33 other than HP and hood ? And how much $$$ will you save over - say the TC29 ?

Bob_Skurka · Aug 25, 2004

summerize: PLAIN VANILLA versus ROCKY ROAD with whip cream, pecans & cherries.

dirtwhisperer · Aug 25, 2004

Bob: Does that mean on the TC30 - you can only eat plain Vanilla Ice Cream ? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bob_Skurka · Aug 25, 2004

Does that mean on the TC30 - you can only eat plain Vanilla Ice Cream ? 

Yup, and it is the low fat no sugar added kind!

The TC30 is the tried and true old school tractor, cheaper to produce with no frills. You are correct that it can be had in a few configuration like 2wd or 4wd, gear or HST. But the TC29 is a fully loaded whistles and bells machine with all the deluxe features included in each version (gear or HST) and available with even more stuff like SuperSteer. Also the loaders on the TC29 are the new style which really offer a superior advantage in seeing what you are doing with the FEL, the curved loaders I believe also have greater capacity.

MessickFarmEqu · Aug 25, 2004

IMO, the only reason they continue to make the TC30 is to have somthing to compare to the Zetor, Centry, Agco, etc,etc. Its based on 20 year old technology. Thats not a bad thing to everyone and they continue to sell a fair amount of them so it remains in production. Its not nearly as nice as the Boomers but its a good heavy value tractor.

dirtwhisperer · Aug 25, 2004

( Its not nearly as nice as the Boomers but its a good heavy value tractor.
)
Thats what I am trying to get answered. "not nearly as nice"- SO far - no Slanted hood, NO supersteer. Where does the "OLD" technology come into play here ? Thanks.

goatman · Aug 25, 2004

I Have a TC30 with great bend loader.. Power steering, non-adjustable rops, gear drive , I have a lot of hills and fear free wheeling with HST.. I did not look at the TC 29,33 as the price was prohibitive for me.. I have used a 5ft bush hog, cleaned out stalls and used a scaper blade and have no compaints other than it came with 1 piece rims on rear and I can't widen them much.. But I think all of the NH tractors under 35hp come with 1 peice rims.. Good luck on your decision.... /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

jwstewar · Aug 25, 2004

( , I have a lot of hills and fear free wheeling with HST )

Funny, I've never freewheeled with my HST. That was one of the first things I would do when test driving tractors. Get them on a hill and let off the HST pedal. All came to a stop pretty quick - w/o locking the rear tires up which is usually what happens when I hit the brakes on my tractor and I'm moving at a fairly quick (at least for a tractor /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif) speed.

PineRidge · Aug 25, 2004

Jim funny you should say that as I was thinking the same thing. I would be more concerned with pushing in a clutch on sloped ground myself. I never had any problems mowing the backside of my steep dam with the HST.

AndyM · Aug 25, 2004

And how much $$$ will you save over - say the TC29 ? 

The savings on a TC30 over a TC29 is substantial-- A TC30 compares in cost with a smaller TC24 (within a couple hundred dollars).

Even though it was more tractor than I need, the TC30 was one of my top choices because of its value. Even though it has a non-folding ROPS, non-sloping hood, non-curved loader arms, and simpler gauges and dash lights, it performs the same functions as a TC29 for a couple thousand dollars less. Since price was an important factor for me, the TC30 got great consideration, before I ended up with my TC18.