TC-30 vs. TC-24DA ?

[dass]

Well, this won't be easy ! In $$$ they're about the same. The 30 won't fit in the garage, no folding ROPS. This could be fixed by changing the enterance overhead. Do-able ! Snowblower is adaptable. Again, do-able. But is it worth all that when the 24 would be sufficient. SOMEBODY HELP ME !...before I drive my wife CRAZY and the sales rep. hangs himself !!!!

 

[thcri]

The TC30 is a built to be competitive tractor. Gives you the HP without the bells and whistles. If you have the money for the 24 and it is what you want, then go for it. If you do any mowing the 24 would give you a nicer mowing job. The 24 would be more comfortable to sit on also.

It all boils down that you will have to make the final decision. No one here can make the final for you.


murph

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Ditto what Murph said.

The TC30 give you more power at the engine and the PTO so you should be able to use a slightly larger implement than the TC24D. That might come in handy if you are pulling a rear blade or a box blade.

If you are mowing, I'd opt for the TC24 simply because it turns a bit tighter so it will make mowing easier. I don't know about the quality of cut and if it would be better than using a TC30, but it would likely be quicker to mow around your trees, house, and shrubs with the TC24 because of the advantage of greater manuverability. I use a 60" Befco Rear Finish Mower for mowing my fields, if I was to use this tractor for mowing near the house I would probably opt for a mid-mount mower, but that is not what I use it for so the rear mount suits me well and does a fine job. The rear mount also lets me back down the bank near the creek to mow that without getting the tractor into the water and lets me back up to some of the landscaping. Each has their own advantages, overall a MMM is probably easier to use?

As for snowblowing, I use a rear mounted 3pt Buhler Farm King 60" snow blower on the back of my TC24D and never ran into an issue of needing more power to blow the driveway or road clear. I find a front mount blower easier to use, and have one for my Cub Cadet, but the rear mounted blower was slightly less than 1/2 the price of the front mount NH model, it pops on and off the tractor in a few seconds, and we don't get so much snow that it makes enough difference that I would switch to the front mount.

 

[dass]

I have a rider for mowing around buildings and trees. This tractor will be used for open field mowing. The dealer has a TC-30 I can try, and I'll see how it feels. Getting used to wider turns might not be that easy. Don't know till ya try !

 

[Golfgar4]

I honestly don't recall, but you might want to check to see if the TC24DA has a mid pto option. I'm not sure if it does, but the TC-30 does. That could be a useful option.

Since you mention that you've got a dedicated mowing machine for qround the house, I'll throw my vote towards the the TC-30.

Good luck, and keep us informed. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Bob_Skurka]

The TC24DA has a MID-PTO as standard. Not sure about the TC30 being standard or optional for the mid-pto.

Also, I question if these units are HYDRO transmissions or gear or one of each. But for mowing I strongly prefer the convenience of the Hydro. I know it is available on both models.

Also if opting for the TC30, it might be good to see if a folding ROPS is available, it would likely be cheaper to swap the ROPS than to alter the garage door.

 

[Inspector507]

TC30.........Mid PTO is standard on hydro, optional on gear. So yes gear and hydro both. Gear is a 9X3 mechanical trans.
2 or 4 WD.
TC24DA is 9x3 on gear as well. Hydro available. 4WD only it looks like

 

[dass]

Well I'll be ****** , the 30 fits through the door. I'd a thought it would be higher , 82.4 with ag tires. The R4's are shorter so I can alter the door(85") for a few extra inches if needed for chains. I can't find any info on a differ.lock on the 30. I think all the Boomers have 'em.

 

[Inspector507]

TC30 has diff lock

More differences......
TC30
Hydraulic pump 6.1 GPM
Lift on 3PT 1635
Weight approz 2200 lbs

TC24DA
Hydraulic pump 4.9 GPM
Lift in 3PT 1265
Weight approx 1700

Some differences, but I'm not sold on the 7308 loader for the TC30 /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[dass]

I agree with your view on the 7308. I use a loader very little, for snow mainly. But when you need one........! I'll go with the TC-30 and now I only have to set a price on the TC-18. Thanks to all for your opinions and data. dass