Buying Advice Help me find a tractor to manage my 40 wooded acres

[varmint]

Ah, still interesting... I tend to agree with motownbrowne's assesment, although having two remotes on the TYM is good, and you should be able to ad SSQA without spending too much extra. Maybe the seller could give you a price on that work? It isn't all that complicated for most tractors, if you can cut and weld.
The Kubota weighs almost as much as the TYM, 3395 lbs vs. 3741 lbs, and I think the heavier Kubota loader would make up some of the difference. The power difference isn't as much of an issue as would be the HST vs shuttle shift drive in terms of operation.
Couldn't find loader specs for the TYM, but the Kubota's LA714 is rated at 3767 lbs break-out, and full lift at the pins at 1792 lbs., with a 72" bucket. That's good for a CUT of that size.
If and when you resell either tractor, most likely the Kubota will win in that aspect. And 700 hours isn't a lot, but 236 is less.
Oh, and if you shop around a bit, and do the work yourself (you should, just to familiarize yourself with your tractor) Kubota filters and fluids will be less than $400, but you should probably all that for any used tractor you buy, so you know for sure, unless you have TOTAL trust in what the seller tells you. Super UDT 2 is good stuff, by the way! Speaking of good stuff, forget Armorall, and try Aerospace 303 Protectant- I discovered it thanks to the collector car guys who swear by it for plastic and rubber preservation. Seems to really work!

 

[foreman Etexas]

I didn't drive the TYM T430 since I was still really wanting an HST and SSQA. Most of the tractors on his lot didn't have the SSQA. But his offer of allowing a trade-up to a more expensive tractor got me thinking that I could go for a smaller (24-30hp), more basic tractor first and then trade up next year if it doesn't fit the bill.

I believe there is an adaptor to SSQA that just pins into loader you would just have to cut/weld the QA plate to the attachments it comes with. Machine shops local can easly do it,you can order the plates on net.

Your plan sounds pretty good on just trading up later and getting something bigger if needed. I know very little about TYM,just know some the Mahindra tractors are made by them. By the sounds of it he(RobertTractor) will work with you and it's always good to hear one talking good about another and not just trying throw them under the table like most dealers.

 

[TSO]

Just came across this... wonder what shopping would cost?

LS G3033H W/ Loader Tier 3! LAST ONE! - $16999

LS G3033H W/ Loader Tier 3! LAST ONE!

 

[newbury]

I didn't drive the TYM T430 since I was still really wanting an HST and SSQA. Most of the tractors on his lot didn't have the SSQA. But his offer of allowing a trade-up to a more expensive tractor got me thinking that I could go for a smaller (24-30hp), more basic tractor first and then trade up next year if it doesn't fit the bill.

SSQA is simple. If you can't get a pin on adapter they seem to be easy to make economically (<$800) if you can find a welder. HST you can't fix easy. It's either got it or not.

That TYM may do all you need. Unless you realize you LIKE tractors, then you need one for EACH implement

I started with a B7610 (23hp) and added an M4700 (50hp) and appreciate having both.

 

[airbiscuit]

That TYM may do all you need. Unless you realize you LIKE tractors, then you need one for EACH implement

I started with a B7610 (23hp) and added an M4700 (50hp) and appreciate having both.

That multiple tractor plan is a disease. OP may not be aware of it yet, but it's possible he's already infected :laughing:

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

That multiple tractor plan is a disease. OP may not be aware of it yet, but it's possible he's already infected :laughing:

Then my wife must be a freaking public health expert! :thumbdown:

 

[foreman Etexas]

That multiple tractor plan is a disease. OP may not be aware of it yet, but it's possible he's already infected :laughing:

I don't know of any disease:laughing:

 

[varmint]

Jeez, Foreman, you need an intervention! Or an open station tractor, at least...

 

[foreman Etexas]

Jeez, Foreman, you need an intervention! Or an open station tractor, at least...

I had a 5040 open station got traded in on the latest 7040. I also had an Ford 2000 restored that my uncle bought from me. I also had a cab Belarus 805 that the a/c didn't work lol,sold it to one the neighbors. I'm sure I'm not done yet

 

[2ndhalf]

I didn't drive the TYM T430 since I was still really wanting an HST and SSQA. Most of the tractors on his lot didn't have the SSQA. But his offer of allowing a trade-up to a more expensive tractor got me thinking that I could go for a smaller (24-30hp), more basic tractor first and then trade up next year if it doesn't fit the bill.

Keep in mind, this "trade up option" is always an option with every dealer everywhere. Most usually if you buy it right you get all if not more than what you bought if for... just the nature of compact tractors. So don't base too much of your decision with this dealer on that.