Hello, I am purchasing a TYM T254 in the next week or so, I am considering adding a backhoe, my question is will the RK backhoe fit this tractor. The reason I am asking is the dealer backhoe is 8k, the RK24 is 5k, and the RK25 is 5.5k. The specs for the RK24 are closer to the T25 but I cannot get verification from anyone local, the dealer is price matching the RK25 tractor ($1500 difference). It would be better for me to add the RK at a later date and save $2500, rather than a package deal now. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
TYM and Rural King backhoe question
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jigs_n_fixtures
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TYM makes Rural King Tractors, but they don’t say who makes the backhoe attachment. Since the Backhoe has a full subframe the issue I would be most worried about is having the sockets to attach it to the frame. I am guessing that if you buy the TYM unit, through the dealer, they will install the correct brackets, the holes will already be in the frame and it is a bolt together proposition.
The RuralKing, may not have the same brackets to get you hooked to the frame, and it may require either modifying your frame ( I wouldn’t), or fabricating custom brackets, if you have the skill set, or can pay someone to do it.
Personally, I don’t anticipate enough backhoe work to make a backhoe pay for itself, when compared to the cost of renting a mini excavator, which locally comes with a thumb to grab the big rocks out of the trench. And, if I pick it up after 1600 on Friday for a Saturday Rental, and Return it Monday between 0700, and 0800, I only get charged for one day of rental fees.
The RuralKing, may not have the same brackets to get you hooked to the frame, and it may require either modifying your frame ( I wouldn’t), or fabricating custom brackets, if you have the skill set, or can pay someone to do it.
Personally, I don’t anticipate enough backhoe work to make a backhoe pay for itself, when compared to the cost of renting a mini excavator, which locally comes with a thumb to grab the big rocks out of the trench. And, if I pick it up after 1600 on Friday for a Saturday Rental, and Return it Monday between 0700, and 0800, I only get charged for one day of rental fees.
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If you have a lot of backhoe needs then add 10K that 5 to 8 K towards a used dedicated backhoe.
Thank you for your reply, I kind of came up with the same decision, the backhoe is handy but not something I would use on a regular basis, so renting does make sense, again thank you.
I believe that they are both the same. Here is a couple of pics. The new TYM website is not user friendly right. Now. Hopefully when the load everything in a few months it will be easier.View attachment 709218View attachment 709219