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Machinery Forum Re: Re: Compact Diesel [ Expand ] [ View Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Return to Forum ] Posted by Frank on August 19, 2000 at 19:24:02 from (24.4.252.192): In Reply to: Re: Compact Diesel posted by JerryG on July 22, 2000 at 09:40:48: I just bought a New Holland TC33D at Christmas last year. Got it with a belly mower and front end loader. Be carefuel of purchasing these two implements separately because the rear mounts for the loader are special to fit the mower lift points. I spent a lot of time on dealer lots looking at the Deere 4400 series and the NH TC's. I have 5 acres to mow, a small wood lot to work, a large truck garden to till and a wife that likes to landscape with lots of bushs and trees that require holes and tons of mulch. In my search I found that the Kubota's are almost industrial rated and cost 20% over the JD's around here in upstate South Carolina. The JD's are about 10% higher than the NH's. I looked long and hard at maintenance and dealer support also. The NH is just easier to work on and get parts locally. The local NH dealer did a better sales job and was able to get the equipment I wanted. Both the NH's and JD compact deisels are manufactured in Georgia if that makes any difference. If you haven't bought yet, I would check out the websites for Deere and New Holland. I think Kubota has one now also. If you are buying new NH had a financing special the end of last year which finally helped make my decision, 3.9% for 3 years. It made it cheaper than taking the money out of the bank. I have been buying the rest of my implements, tiller, 12" dia. post hoe digger as funds have allowed but the NH accepts all CAT 1 implements and deluxe 3 pt. hitch on the TC "D" models is worth it. Hope this helps. Frank Follow Ups: Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: Re: Compact Diesel Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.