Shibaura engine

time2plow · Sep 13, 2013

I am looking at a 2003 New Holland TC 45.
It has a Shibaura engine in it.
I know in the past that parts availability in the 1700 and 1900 series tractors was a problem and I have always steered clear of them.
Is there parts availability any better on these newer machines or should I walk away from this one also ?
thanks for your advice

Will Gumbert · Sep 13, 2013

I have a 2002 TC-33 with a Shibaura engine and the local CNH dealer has always had the normal maintainence parts, etc. Parts for major engine overhaul and such should also not be a problem on a machine that new, especially since I think they still get engines and whole tractors from them. The main issue is price, the parts that you can only get from CNH are ridiculously expensive. I recently got an engine oil filter for mine that was over $20. I'm going to start looking for other sources for parts like that. BTW, they are generally pretty reliable machines. I have two cousins that have TC-45's and never heard them having a problem. Hope that helps. -Will

JESSWOH · Sep 14, 2013

I have a TC-40D and TC55D and have had no problems with either of them

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