I can help with that! My T25 was delivered a week ago, and I've been loving it so far. I've encountered a couple of small hiccups (mower deck out of level, loader valve banjo bolt leaking), but it's been a workhorse for me in the last week. I haven't seen many pics with the mower deck on, so here's mine, with a bonus shot of it next to the tiny JD it's replacing:
TYM T25 this thing is amazing!!!
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tacticalturnip
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Someone looks both really excited, and super serious, about that huge (next to him) red tractor.
You ought to, at least for a bit, hold on to that little Deere. For one, it's always good to have a backup; second, it may not be long before your little guy is big enough that you could remove the mowing deck, and let him get some seat time- running around the driveway or in the yard. An old riding mower is about as much fun as a small ATV for a child.
The downside? You probably used that mowing deck as justification for the T25 purchase; well, when it's off and you've been running that loader, it's easier to hop on a separate machine than to mount the deck again.
Maybe you want to be a two tractor household.
You ought to, at least for a bit, hold on to that little Deere. For one, it's always good to have a backup; second, it may not be long before your little guy is big enough that you could remove the mowing deck, and let him get some seat time- running around the driveway or in the yard. An old riding mower is about as much fun as a small ATV for a child.
The downside? You probably used that mowing deck as justification for the T25 purchase; well, when it's off and you've been running that loader, it's easier to hop on a separate machine than to mount the deck again.
Maybe you want to be a two tractor household.
If the Deere was mine, I would definitely be keeping it! It's my father-in-law's, on loan until I picked up something of my own. There will very likely be something like it in my future for the exact reasons you stated. Gotta teach the kids early!
tacticalturnip
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My oldest has a Husqvarna, sans the mowing deck, that was purchased by his great-grandfather new in 1994. My father-in-law owned it eventually, and passed it down to my kiddo as a toy. It's been an absolute champ up until this year. They're a lot of fun for a responsible child; which is why my youngest still has a little power-wheels-esque machine lol. He'll get there, he's just got a lot going on.
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Can you tell me how to connect the speakers? I have had my tractor fir about 2 months and love everything about it. But I have not been able to figure out how to pair the speakers, and the manual does not provide any information.
When you turn on the ignition on the tractor, bluetooth should start automatically. Then all you have to do is open your bluetooth pairing on your phone, and look for the device "TRACTOR". Should just have to connect to that from your phone, and that's it. At least that's how it worked for me. Now every time I turn on the tractor I hear the "ding DING" of bt connecting.
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Tomas4fifty8
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They seem to work very well winter is coming around the corner so we will be able to try them out soon enough
Torvy
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Just tried that out yesterday. Couldn't be easier. Don't think I'll use it much, but there something zen about the purr of my diesel with Beethoven in the background.
I'll update my reply now that I've got 35 hours on it. I'm not impressed with the speakers. With increased volume in able to hear but the sound is mainly coming more from the right speaker and less to the left. The dealer claims to have replaced the speakers but it's still pour quality. I might have it inquire with the gentleman who posted about replacing his speakers and did the same.
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Actually, mine was ordered direct from the warehouse in Georgia with R14s, they were not a dealer installed option. The R14s are not Goodyear, but Korean Tirons. Very pleased with them so far.
Like many things TYM (owner's manual--cough, cough), the provided information is either missing or outdated.
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CloverKnollFarms
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I don't know. Trying to listen to music over a tractor seems like a recipe for hearing loss at best. I'd invest in $40 ANC earbuds and listen comfortably
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Well mine don't really work. Only a quiet, tinny sound from the right speaker and nothing from the left side. Evidently, something in the ROPS wiring harness is messed up. The work lights just blink on either side and there is a whine from the Bluetooth speakers. If the fuse for the Bluetooth system is removed, then the lights work normally. Not that I really have a pressing need for either the speakers or lights right now, it's frustrating on a machine with only 18 hours on it. My dealer and TYM have been notified and will be looking into it.
I love the T25. I had looked at the 2515...which is a 25 horsepower beast...but I wanted the physically smaller size of the T25 for maneuverability out here in the woods...plus the lower hood on the T25 made it easier for me to see when changing out loader attachments. Never having operated a backhoe before, my first efforts were--should we say--comical. It will get plenty of use here though. I'm really impressed how well the loader bucket digs in without a tooth bar.
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tacticalturnip
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Thank you for sharing your experience! Electrical gremlin aside, it seems like you're really loving the T25.
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Absolutely! It’s been a game changer here and enabled me to easily tackle tasks that I would have way more trouble completing—if I even could do without it.
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I figured I would give a update about winter operation here in Nebraska. Middle of January gave a us good size dump on short notice (not that we were surprised as we usually get one like this every 10-15 years). The first batch of snow was 14+ inches two days later we got another 7-8inches and 25mph winds. Temps were single digits. Both above and below zero.
Start up: Absolutely zero issues none temperature didn't give it any problems at all. Turn the key waited for the glow plugs and away it went. Fuel was winter grade and I started treating the tractor fuel with Howes in October
Hydraulics: they were a bit cold and slow but after they warmed up usually after 10 minutes or so it was business as normal.
Traction: I was in 4 low the whole time and it ran without any issues at all I didn't feel I needed chains (also we didn't have any) but the hybrid tires worked awesome. Again zero issues. Most of our snow piles were as high as I could pile them. Usually about 6-7ft high and 30-60ft long in review it did everything we expected it could do and then some.
Start up: Absolutely zero issues none temperature didn't give it any problems at all. Turn the key waited for the glow plugs and away it went. Fuel was winter grade and I started treating the tractor fuel with Howes in October
Hydraulics: they were a bit cold and slow but after they warmed up usually after 10 minutes or so it was business as normal.
Traction: I was in 4 low the whole time and it ran without any issues at all I didn't feel I needed chains (also we didn't have any) but the hybrid tires worked awesome. Again zero issues. Most of our snow piles were as high as I could pile them. Usually about 6-7ft high and 30-60ft long in review it did everything we expected it could do and then some.
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Nuth'in better than dealing with snow with an open station tractor...lol
Torvy
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Like dealing with it without an open station tractor?
Not everyone is willing to toss money around for a 2nd tractor or the cab cost just for convenience.
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For a long time I only had one tractor and it was a cabin unit. Only reason why I bought a second one was, I got a heck of a deal on it, that and it eliminated me switching heavy implements all the time. My OS usually has the rake attached to it or the shredder. The cabin unit also has the computer interface for the new bailer in it, which is a PITA to change out. I'd buy a 3rd one but my wife is against that.
CloverKnollFarms
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I actually don’t mind the cold and snow on my face. Too much comfort weakens one’s soul.
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I would never round bale hay without a cab tractor. The chaff is always miserable and being in a controlled environment eliminates any allergic reaction.
SOP for me and everyone else I know.
Besides, they are both pre 4 so they hold their value quite well.
