tn60a

[Chuck_Lind]

It is not absolutely necessary to have 4WD; but in my case - on a hilly farm - I load round bales using the FEL. When on a hill - and especially backing up - the rear wheels will spin, even with the differential locked up. I also have filled tires.

Here again...I'm backing up on a hill or some similar terrain and I need the 4WD.

I guess it all boils down to terrain, soil conditions, what you're using the loader for, etc.

My TN65 is a year 2000; rated at 57 hp at the drawbar.

 

[RedDog]

<font color="blue">Why do you say different model nh? Because not 4x4? </font>

Yes because of not being 4x4.

<font color="blue"> Have used other fel (4x4 and 2wd) and for occasional dirt work and loading I don't feel it is worth the extra $$. </font>

I always seem to be doing dirt work, and works a whole lot better in 4x4.

I agree with what Osconda has been saying.

Good luck, RedDog

 

[AndyMA]

I agree with chuck. Backing up a hill with a heavy loader weight is definately a problem for a 2WD machine. That just slipped my mind as all of my modern machines are 4wd.

Andy

 

[jinman]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Have access to larger tractor for more serious work, so not looking for fwd on this tractor. Would have a hard time justifying cost for fwd at this time. Do you think it is really needed if only occasional dirt digging?
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I don't understand why you need a loader on this tractor at all. If you have access to other tractors, why not save yourself some big money and skip the loader? You can use a 3PH bale spear and borrow another tractor for FEL dirt work. I would not buy a tractor without FWA if getting a loader. Heck, the loader is more expensive than the FWA. Over the life of the tractor, the cost of FWA is a bargain. I just think you are being "penny wise and pound foolish" about the loader without FWA. I'd skip it altogether or get the tractor properly equipped for it. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I don't know if it is still the same (been a while since I priced a TN) but the loader for the TN did cost about the same as the FWA option. If one was more then the other it was only by a few dollars.

As for my two cents, get the TN-A with FWA. Just make sure you order it loader ready so when you decide to spend more money for the loader your machine would be ready for it. It is cheaper though to buy it all at once and your dealer might be more willing to deal if you buy everything at once also.

 

[dapper]

Thanks Everyone. Seems everyone agrees 4x4 is must with loader. How about bucket size? I believe I was quoted 78” bucket, with 84” next size. 84” seems to large, especially if 4x4 not included, but 78 just barley covers wheel tracks. Opinions?

Also opinion on box blade? Make and size? Looked at Woods, and Bush Hog? Also looked at Woods “roll back”. Nice… but $$$.

42”fork set or 48”? One more useful than the other, and why?

How about the tires? 16.9x24 rears. Too low do you think? I am concerned that 16.9x28’s will rise to high to fit space in barn (old tobacco barn) without removing beams.

One last question. Was looking over option brochure, (always a bad thing to do) and noted that they offer a “hydraulic filter protection kit”. This seams like it should be standard equip. What Ya think? Worth the $s?

Thanks Again for the thoughts.

 

[dapper]

Thanks Robert,

Still looking, and was given a quote on same basic tractor of 28,700. Not in stock. They did have a 2004 new tn60a 4wd. Quoted 30k even for tractor and 32lc fel. Did not have second rear remote, horz exhaust, grill guard, nor loaded tires. Didn’t think much of the deal myself. This would make the 4wd aprox 5k more. Loader when added up would be approx. 5800. Again, didn’t think much of this deal.

The search goes on!

 

[Trail_Time]

4wd is a must. Keep looking, you can get a better price than what you have been quoted.

 

[AndyMA]

I run a 84" HD bucket and a 72"HD bucket on my TN. The 72" digs a lot better, but for moving snow and loading trucks if the material is "soft" the 84 is fine. I run the same Land Pride 8' Box Blade on both my 2120 and TN. I think anything less than a 8 footer on a TN would seem like a toy.

Andy