273 broken frame

[ZKF14837]

Part of any good service program is putting a wrench on all the frame bolts during a LOF. If we ever find one loosened up, we removed all of them, locktite and retorque them. Only takes a few minutes and saves a lot of hassle down the road. This goes for about any tractor, not just the TYM's.

 

[brooksto]

Since is so easy to take the loader off the 293 I'm making it a rule. We have about 3 acres of land here and is much easier to move around without the loader specially when I'm using the rotary cutter. My tractor is getting close to the 300 hour mark and is doing great.

you must have perfected a better method then I have to remove and attach the loader, my last time doing that I tore both front ball joint boots with the loader kick stands. Id love for someone to post a video of them dettaching and reattaching the FEL

 

[vabiker23518]

Your 5yr warranty is for powertrain and might not cover the frame ... I believe TYM does a 3yr bumper to bumper, plus 2 additional years for powertrain. Just FYI

Oh man, I'd forgotten that too! I just went over three years too!

 

[TSO]

Yeah, my Massey (like Kubota) only as a total 3 year warranty (2 + 1) ... just hope it doesn't bite me in the rear years 4 & 5. If happens in years 6, we are all screwed.... a 5-year warranty is definitely better than three.

 

[john agar]

hi...just wondering if any pics of the repairs to Buds tractor are out there yet,also keep checking those bolts mine was flexing where the front and back join and now the main gear to the box has snaped off and having trouble getting replacement....only have 240 hrs on it but has done alot of work

 

[Bud Soda]

hi...just wondering if any pics of the repairs to Buds tractor are out there yet,also keep checking those bolts mine was flexing where the front and back join and now the main gear to the box has snaped off and having trouble getting replacement....only have 240 hrs on it but has done alot of work

Sorry but I haven't taken any pic yet. I took the tractor back to the farm and forgot to take some pics. Next time I go I hope to remember the camera. My front frame broke on the right side where the loader bolts go through. I also cracked on the left side. I welded the frame back together but I knew that wouldn't last long. I tried to keep the bolts tight over the years but that alone will not solve the problem. The tractor is a bad design the way it is. I tied the front frame to rear axel with 2"X2" X 1/4" thick square tubing. One piece on each side with a piece of 1/2" steel plate across between the pieces to keep it from twisting. I welded this to a 1/2" plate that I bolted on each side of the support that goes under the oil pan. Now the tractor does not twist and the loader is solid.

 

[john agar]

thanks i think i will do the same

 

[TYM Tractors]

Our 5 year warranty covers frame damage for up to 3 years, after the first 3 years it's purely power train. I apologize for the issues you've been having, I would suggest to follow in the posters footsteps and weld a sub-frame connection if you plan on doing heavy lifting with your FEL. Also refer to the loader specifications sheet on our website in order to get information on loader lifting capacities etc.
Thank you for being a valued TYM customer!

 

[vabiker23518]

Our 5 year warranty covers frame damage for up to 3 years, after the first 3 years it's purely power train. I apologize for the issues you've been having, I would suggest to follow in the posters footsteps and weld a sub-frame connection if you plan on doing heavy lifting with your FEL. Also refer to the loader specifications sheet on our website in order to get information on loader lifting capacities etc.
Thank you for being a valued TYM customer!

Happy to see TYM management on the board! A good sign.

 

[TYM Tractors]

Happy to see TYM management on the board! A good sign.

There are big things to come from us. No need to worry about that.

 

[ALKY]

I don't think it has anything to do with capacity,as mine won't pick the back tires up when attempting to lift. it just twistsout of shape when moving a load.if it picks up it should carry the load.don't put hyds stronger than machine!

Our 5 year warranty covers frame damage for up to 3 years, after the first 3 years it's purely power train. I apologize for the issues you've been having, I would suggest to follow in the posters footsteps and weld a sub-frame connection if you plan on doing heavy lifting with your FEL. Also refer to the loader specifications sheet on our website in order to get information on loader lifting capacities etc.
Thank you for being a valued TYM customer!

 

[ALKY]

are u guys going to offer to buy back your junk!

There are big things to come from us. No need to worry about that.

 

[TYM Tractors]

I don't think it has anything to do with capacity,as mine won't pick the back tires up when attempting to lift. it just twistsout of shape when moving a load.if it picks up it should carry the load.don't put hyds stronger than machine!

I agree with you entirely and I apologize that you have been having these issues. However, as this is an older model we are speaking of, we have corrected several issues with the frame work in the tier 3 and tier 4 line-ups. Our quality of equipment and parts are two of our main priorities. As we grow as a company in the United States market, we also adapt to the needs and requirements of our users.

 

[ALKY]

i hope they get better but i'll never know.cause i now own a Gehl skidloader. hard on the turf but lifts n lifts

I agree with you entirely and I apologize that you have been having these issues. However, as this is an older model we are speaking of, we have corrected several issues with the frame work in the tier 3 and tier 4 line-ups. Our quality of equipment and parts are two of our main priorities. As we grow as a company in the United States market, we also adapt to the needs and requirements of our users.

 

[Bud Soda]

Picture of sub frame connector.

 

[ALKY]

how did u do the other end?

 

[Bud Soda]

The 2x2 makes a 90 and is welded between the four bolts that hold the ROPS bar to the bottom the axel. Same on both sides of the tractor. Also not pictured is 1/2" thick steel between both sides connecting them together. Still have room to get to the hydro filter.

 

[louiez]

I agree with you entirely and I apologize that you have been having these issues. However, as this is an older model we are speaking of, we have corrected several issues with the frame work in the tier 3 and tier 4 line-ups. Our quality of equipment and parts are two of our main priorities. As we grow as a company in the United States market, we also adapt to the needs and requirements of our users.

I have a new t293.. production date 8/2013 and my hood popped open when going slow over uneven ground.... adjusted the hood latch and it is better... but still pops open and clearly is the frame flexing. and that is without any load in the bucket. I have checked all mounting bolts and the tractor has only 29hrs on it.

Hard to believe the frame has had any significant change to still flex that much...
I sure hope I did not buy a toy.

 

[myyaz33]

There are various posts on the hood and frame flexing issue. I personally solved the hood issue by welding a washer on the hood side of the latch near the circle and it has worked flawless. The 293 is not a toy but it is a rather capable machine once you get past the minor annoyances. I would say though that for a machine with a production date of 8/2013 they should not still have the hood issue that has existed for YEARS now.

 

[a5t1]

There are various posts on the hood and frame flexing issue. I personally solved the hood issue by welding a washer on the hood side of the latch near the circle and it has worked flawless. The 293 is not a toy but it is a rather capable machine once you get past the minor annoyances. I would say though that for a machine with a production date of 8/2013 they should not still have the hood issue that has existed for YEARS now.

Can you post a picture of this?