TYM TYM233
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Model Year: 0
When I purchased a TYM model T234 HST(25 horsepower) with loader and backhoe, I thought I would be able to develop a three acre plot of land in the western North Carolina mountains. This bit of paradise was to be my retirement home and after much research I thought that this tractor was exactly what I needed. Over the course of the first three years, 2 under warranty, however, it proved to be a nightmare. The backhoe mounts tore off the tractor with 250 hours on it, right after the end of the warranty period. I fixed that by designing a bracket that restrained the backhoe utilizing the hitch. The front end loader broke both of the main attachment arms, in a catastrophic event that allowed the entire loader to crash lopsidedly to the ground, 150 hours on them. Replaced under warranty, the new attachment arms started to break again just after the warranty ran out, so I re-welded them and provided some much needed bar support. Since then, I have put 300 more hours with no change, and no damage. The loader is good. However, the backhoe, shortly after the attachment issue, had one after another (of the bushings that allows the main beams of the backhoe to pivot and extend and contract) just crack off. I have had to weld the bushings back on the beams and add more metal. The main pivot bearing that allows the backhoe to swivel actually started to break off and would have collapsed if I hadn't welded it back on and added additional steel to it. Another issue, the bolts that hold it together keep backing out, which threatens to have the machine just fall apart. I have had to remove all the bolts and locktight them. The company response is a joke. My dealer was only in business a year and then quit the tractor business. Other TYM dealers have had problems with the support from TYM and have actually quit representing TYM because of it. After the 2 year period was up, They were unwilling to even talk to me, which in my view is a poor response when their equipment is so poorly designed that it poses a risk to the operator. My estimate is that I spend an hour repairing the machine for 2 hours of use.
Pros: Cheap price
Cons: Broke all the time
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Model Year: 0
When I purchased a TYM model T234 HST(25 horsepower) with loader and backhoe, I thought I would be able to develop a three acre plot of land in the western North Carolina mountains. This bit of paradise was to be my retirement home and after much research I thought that this tractor was exactly what I needed. Over the course of the first three years, 2 under warranty, however, it proved to be a nightmare. The backhoe mounts tore off the tractor with 250 hours on it, right after the end of the warranty period. I fixed that by designing a bracket that restrained the backhoe utilizing the hitch. The front end loader broke both of the main attachment arms, in a catastrophic event that allowed the entire loader to crash lopsidedly to the ground, 150 hours on them. Replaced under warranty, the new attachment arms started to break again just after the warranty ran out, so I re-welded them and provided some much needed bar support. Since then, I have put 300 more hours with no change, and no damage. The loader is good. However, the backhoe, shortly after the attachment issue, had one after another (of the bushings that allows the main beams of the backhoe to pivot and extend and contract) just crack off. I have had to weld the bushings back on the beams and add more metal. The main pivot bearing that allows the backhoe to swivel actually started to break off and would have collapsed if I hadn't welded it back on and added additional steel to it. Another issue, the bolts that hold it together keep backing out, which threatens to have the machine just fall apart. I have had to remove all the bolts and locktight them. The company response is a joke. My dealer was only in business a year and then quit the tractor business. Other TYM dealers have had problems with the support from TYM and have actually quit representing TYM because of it. After the 2 year period was up, They were unwilling to even talk to me, which in my view is a poor response when their equipment is so poorly designed that it poses a risk to the operator. My estimate is that I spend an hour repairing the machine for 2 hours of use.
Pros: Cheap price
Cons: Broke all the time
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TYM 233
Model Year: 0
I bought this tractor for my 1 acre home. I added the backhoe shortly after purchase. The tractor came with the FEL. I have been extremely happy with all aspects of the tractor. I did purchase a small Gannon and wished I had gotten a larger one.
Pros: Quality, power, size and performance.
Cons: Light weight without backhoe.
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Model Year: 0
I bought this tractor for my 1 acre home. I added the backhoe shortly after purchase. The tractor came with the FEL. I have been extremely happy with all aspects of the tractor. I did purchase a small Gannon and wished I had gotten a larger one.
Pros: Quality, power, size and performance.
Cons: Light weight without backhoe.
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TYM 233
Model Year: 2010
Great tractor. I had the lower PTO seal go bad, fixed under warranty. I bought it primarily to mow. Since I use it for everything. I have cleared areas dug an area for a patio skid logs. The rear wheels on the deck break very easy. I started using metal law mower wheels for $10.00 and just replace them when they break. They last a lot longer than the factory ones. It needs some sort of stop for the deck to sit on instead on riding on the casters. I think it's heavier built than the JD 2320. I ended up buying a commercial zero turn and with the tractor and mower I spent the same as a JD.
Pros: Cost , features, and performance.
Cons: Tie rod end get torn easily. A better design of deck mounting system would good. Not bad enough to avoid.
Model Year: 2010
Great tractor. I had the lower PTO seal go bad, fixed under warranty. I bought it primarily to mow. Since I use it for everything. I have cleared areas dug an area for a patio skid logs. The rear wheels on the deck break very easy. I started using metal law mower wheels for $10.00 and just replace them when they break. They last a lot longer than the factory ones. It needs some sort of stop for the deck to sit on instead on riding on the casters. I think it's heavier built than the JD 2320. I ended up buying a commercial zero turn and with the tractor and mower I spent the same as a JD.
Pros: Cost , features, and performance.
Cons: Tie rod end get torn easily. A better design of deck mounting system would good. Not bad enough to avoid.
Great Little Tractor
Model Year: 2009
It's a great little tractor. I use it mainly for hauling logs and firewood. Occasionally put a finish mower behind it. Has not failed me yet.
Pros: Small and manueverable. Five foot bucket holds quit a bit for a small tractor.
Cons: Could use a little more horsepower.
Model Year: 2009
It's a great little tractor. I use it mainly for hauling logs and firewood. Occasionally put a finish mower behind it. Has not failed me yet.
Pros: Small and manueverable. Five foot bucket holds quit a bit for a small tractor.
Cons: Could use a little more horsepower.
TYM 233: My First Tractor
Model Year: 2009
We have 4.5 acres in central NY; the terrain is extremely hilly, with an ever-changing surface due to erosion. I use the tractor mostly for mowing (about 3 acres' worth), and snow removal (the driveway exceeds 250 feet with about 500 sq ft of parking area at the top). The TYM performs well most of the time; it tends to leak fluids, mostly from the rear wheel assemblies. The front loader and its hydraulics are excellent for snow removal, rock, soil, and/or gravel transport and placement.
Pros: Affordable, mostly reliable.
Cons: Mowing deck is a shore to disconnect and reconnect.
Model Year: 2009
We have 4.5 acres in central NY; the terrain is extremely hilly, with an ever-changing surface due to erosion. I use the tractor mostly for mowing (about 3 acres' worth), and snow removal (the driveway exceeds 250 feet with about 500 sq ft of parking area at the top). The TYM performs well most of the time; it tends to leak fluids, mostly from the rear wheel assemblies. The front loader and its hydraulics are excellent for snow removal, rock, soil, and/or gravel transport and placement.
Pros: Affordable, mostly reliable.
Cons: Mowing deck is a shore to disconnect and reconnect.
TYM 233
Model Year: 2009
Great little tractor does everything I have asked it to do. It was half the price of a John Deere! Managed to cut and lay 200 yards of recycled bitumen road with it using a rear grader blade and the front bucket. The only problem I had was the fuel pump fuse blew due to a wiring short at the fire wall. It had 50 hours and it was fixed under warranty. I also run a post hole digger, carry all and a 4 foot brush cutter.
Pros: Strong and reliable.
Cons: Too low, needs to be another 6 inches higher, dealer too far away.
Model Year: 2009
Great little tractor does everything I have asked it to do. It was half the price of a John Deere! Managed to cut and lay 200 yards of recycled bitumen road with it using a rear grader blade and the front bucket. The only problem I had was the fuel pump fuse blew due to a wiring short at the fire wall. It had 50 hours and it was fixed under warranty. I also run a post hole digger, carry all and a 4 foot brush cutter.
Pros: Strong and reliable.
Cons: Too low, needs to be another 6 inches higher, dealer too far away.
TYM 233
Model Year: 2012
I love this tractor. Price was fantastic, has all kinds of power, handles smooth, have bucket, 5ft belly mower that is awesome, a single blade plow for food plots and use it almost everyday. Oh great warranty and service from dealer so far.
Pros: Power, turning. Everything about the tractor is great for the money.
Cons: Hydro system drive has a whine.
Model Year: 2012
I love this tractor. Price was fantastic, has all kinds of power, handles smooth, have bucket, 5ft belly mower that is awesome, a single blade plow for food plots and use it almost everyday. Oh great warranty and service from dealer so far.
Pros: Power, turning. Everything about the tractor is great for the money.
Cons: Hydro system drive has a whine.
Little TYM
Model Year: 2009
I bought this tractor because my old 9N finally died. I use it for EVERYTHING. Hauling trees from the woods,brush cutting, mowing, digging, snow plowing, loading trucks, you name it this little thing does it. Would have loved a Kubota But got this new for half what they wanted for one of the name brands.
Pros: Good on fuel, great turning radius, starts every time.
Cons: Need more dealers closer to me.
Model Year: 2009
I bought this tractor because my old 9N finally died. I use it for EVERYTHING. Hauling trees from the woods,brush cutting, mowing, digging, snow plowing, loading trucks, you name it this little thing does it. Would have loved a Kubota But got this new for half what they wanted for one of the name brands.
Pros: Good on fuel, great turning radius, starts every time.
Cons: Need more dealers closer to me.
Good Tractor
Model Year: 2009
I purchased the tractor with a front loader, a gannon box and a 4 foot rotary mower. The only problems that I have had is that a couple of the hydraulic hoses leak and the transmission will often creep when there is no input to being moving. It runs very well and does the work that I have asked of it very well. I was motivated to buy it because of heavier, sturdier construction than comparable tractors and the Mitsubishi engine. Of course there are times that I wished that I had purchased a bigger tractor!
Pros: Engine, sturdy loader and tractor construction.
Cons: Leaking hydraulic hoses and creeping transmission.
Model Year: 2009
I purchased the tractor with a front loader, a gannon box and a 4 foot rotary mower. The only problems that I have had is that a couple of the hydraulic hoses leak and the transmission will often creep when there is no input to being moving. It runs very well and does the work that I have asked of it very well. I was motivated to buy it because of heavier, sturdier construction than comparable tractors and the Mitsubishi engine. Of course there are times that I wished that I had purchased a bigger tractor!
Pros: Engine, sturdy loader and tractor construction.
Cons: Leaking hydraulic hoses and creeping transmission.
TYM 233
Model Year: 2009
Awesome little tractor. Does what I want every time. I have a FEL with teeth on the bucket, I dig ditches, Dig and haul dirt, gravel, whatever. I have a 5 ft rear blade that levels and pushes snow. I recently bought an old 5ft finish mower and the tractor flies through grass. I also have an central boiler outdoor wood boiler that needs wood. That little tractor hauls trees i cut down from our property. And the bucket helps haul the cut and split wood. Only one time last winter it didnt start, got down to 5 deg. for a week, put a turbo heater next to it for a little bit then it cranked right over.
Pros: Best bet for the price.
Cons: Could use a little better design where the FEL joy stick is located. Makes entering and exiting a little tight.
Model Year: 2009
Awesome little tractor. Does what I want every time. I have a FEL with teeth on the bucket, I dig ditches, Dig and haul dirt, gravel, whatever. I have a 5 ft rear blade that levels and pushes snow. I recently bought an old 5ft finish mower and the tractor flies through grass. I also have an central boiler outdoor wood boiler that needs wood. That little tractor hauls trees i cut down from our property. And the bucket helps haul the cut and split wood. Only one time last winter it didnt start, got down to 5 deg. for a week, put a turbo heater next to it for a little bit then it cranked right over.
Pros: Best bet for the price.
Cons: Could use a little better design where the FEL joy stick is located. Makes entering and exiting a little tight.
Solid
Model Year: 2010
This is my first tractor with a FEL, so it's a new experience in that department. I was way behind on bush hogging a 3 acre property we own, so I disconnected the loader (real easy) and mowed the 5 ft. high weeds in 1/3 less time then my old tractor with the same brush cutter attachment. Took 2.1 gal of fuel. So far I've had no problems at all.
Pros: Power, power steering, & weight means traction.
Cons: The hydro system is louder that expected.
Model Year: 2010
This is my first tractor with a FEL, so it's a new experience in that department. I was way behind on bush hogging a 3 acre property we own, so I disconnected the loader (real easy) and mowed the 5 ft. high weeds in 1/3 less time then my old tractor with the same brush cutter attachment. Took 2.1 gal of fuel. So far I've had no problems at all.
Pros: Power, power steering, & weight means traction.
Cons: The hydro system is louder that expected.
TYM233
Model Year: 0
Like the tractor. Has been very reliable so far. I had some issues when first got it but were resolved. Have not had any other issues. I think its a great machine for the money. compared all the other brands before purchasing it and dollar for dollar seemed to be the best deal.
Pros: Good price, heavy duty, & good features.
Cons: Hard to find info like cross reference filter or belt numbers, not alot of following yet.
Model Year: 0
Like the tractor. Has been very reliable so far. I had some issues when first got it but were resolved. Have not had any other issues. I think its a great machine for the money. compared all the other brands before purchasing it and dollar for dollar seemed to be the best deal.
Pros: Good price, heavy duty, & good features.
Cons: Hard to find info like cross reference filter or belt numbers, not alot of following yet.
TYM 233
Model Year: 0
All in all this tractor has been a nightmare. My dealer has been fantastic and tried to resolve all issues, but the manufacture and the supplier have not come through. From day one the machine lacked power in the hydraulics, hydraulic fluid spewed out when using the backhoe attachment, and still does with no resolve as of yet. It has stained my garage floor from leaking fluid. In the first 6 months the tie-rod boots failed, the brake switch failed, the safety decals peeled off, the loader hose wore from rubbing against the body of the tractor and the drive train was ungreased right from the factory. The hydraulic pressure to the backhoe attachment was to low and had to be adjusted up. I do not recommend this brand of tractor.
Pros: price
Cons: Too many unresolved issues
Model Year: 0
All in all this tractor has been a nightmare. My dealer has been fantastic and tried to resolve all issues, but the manufacture and the supplier have not come through. From day one the machine lacked power in the hydraulics, hydraulic fluid spewed out when using the backhoe attachment, and still does with no resolve as of yet. It has stained my garage floor from leaking fluid. In the first 6 months the tie-rod boots failed, the brake switch failed, the safety decals peeled off, the loader hose wore from rubbing against the body of the tractor and the drive train was ungreased right from the factory. The hydraulic pressure to the backhoe attachment was to low and had to be adjusted up. I do not recommend this brand of tractor.
Pros: price
Cons: Too many unresolved issues
Good little tractor
Model Year: 2007
got 260 hours on my 233 already mostly from mowing my 11 acres. I run a 5-foot land pride rear finish mower on it and the 233 does a good job. also added a 6 blade for the snow which it handles good when its light and fluffy but if its deep or heavy i need to cut less with it. would have liked the cab for winter.
Pros: Good price and good features
Cons: None so fa
Model Year: 2007
got 260 hours on my 233 already mostly from mowing my 11 acres. I run a 5-foot land pride rear finish mower on it and the 233 does a good job. also added a 6 blade for the snow which it handles good when its light and fluffy but if its deep or heavy i need to cut less with it. would have liked the cab for winter.
Pros: Good price and good features
Cons: None so fa
Good For The Price
Model Year: 2008
Does lots of work for it's size. Warranty is pretty good. they allowed local repair shop [not dealer] to do warranty work. My local dealer passed away but gave me good service.
Pros: Lift capacity, quick detach on loader bucket
Cons: Hyd too slow on fel
Model Year: 2008
Does lots of work for it's size. Warranty is pretty good. they allowed local repair shop [not dealer] to do warranty work. My local dealer passed away but gave me good service.
Pros: Lift capacity, quick detach on loader bucket
Cons: Hyd too slow on fel
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