Caterpillar engines

Bates · Feb 8, 2006

( Chipperman, The 30 through 40 hp gear drive TYM's are identical part for part with Iseki and Massy. )

What about a T330 HST?

Eaton/Iseki?

I test drove many tractors. The TYM sold me. These are solid machines.

Chipperman · Feb 8, 2006

EFC
I am still working on a response but I think you will find the current production (here in the states recently) although it may look identical it is not and will not fit to replace parts on an Iseki. In the past that may have been different but not now. Now before you respond to the above let me finish my homework so I am sure what I am saying is correct. As I think I mentioned before it may be after the Farm Machinery show be for I get back to you. I will also address your warranty questions as well. I believe you will be pleased with the response.
Happy Tractoring
Chipperman /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
PS: It looks like the K-6, 60hp Cat powered cab tractors have made it here in time and will be in Louisville and my guess TYM-USA will have one or more at Tulare.
Talk to you soon

EFC · Feb 8, 2006

We just had a brand new TYM T400 in the shop for a loader. Part for part it is the same tractor I sold 3 years ago. I checked the parts manual the customer brought in and the part #'s are the same also, drop some digits and they are the same as my TA Iseki manual. Actually in my case I wasn’t using TYM parts to fix Iseki's I was using Iseki parts to repair TYM's.

I really do appreciate you looking into the warranty. Sounds like TYM-America is on top of the game and some of my customers would drive for improved service.

Buck

EFC · Feb 8, 2006

Bates, The HST is a different machine. I apologize for my broad brush answer. TYM sent me a demo but I sent it back right away so I never looked at it in detail. I didn’t plan to ever sell one; it was 20% more expensive than the gear drive with 20% less power. Also I didn’t have a mechanic qualified to repair Eaton trannies (and didn’t want one, they are expensive). I also didn’t want to sell something I couldn’t service end-to-end.

Buck

Bates · Feb 8, 2006

( Bates, The HST is a different machine. I apologize for my broad brush answer. TYM sent me a demo but I sent it back right away so I never looked at it in detail. I didn’t plan to ever sell one; it was 20% more expensive than the gear drive with 20% less power. Also I didn’t have a mechanic qualified to repair Eaton trannies (and didn’t want one, they are expensive). I also didn’t want to sell something I couldn’t service end-to-end.

Buck )

So it is a Kubota/Eaton/Iseki then?
If so, thanks. That's the info I was looking for.

I do a fair amount of loader work and mowing. For me, the HST is perfect even if it's not as efficient as a gear drive.

EFC · Feb 9, 2006

Bates, I would guess that is the layout. I read my post, and my thoughts came out poorly. The HST is a good tractor and for some people the perfect option you should be happy with it long term. I just knew I couldn’t sell one.

Buck

Bates · Feb 9, 2006

( Bates, I would guess that is the layout. I read my post, and my thoughts came out poorly. The HST is a good tractor and for some people the perfect option you should be happy with it long term. I just knew I couldn’t sell one.

Buck
)

Thanks, Buck.
Like I said, for me the HST is perfect. I has enough power to spin all 4 tires. Any more power than that is wasted anyway! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

clarkie · Feb 14, 2006

Chipperman,

I bought a Century 3647 with a 50 HL FEL two years ago. Now that my local dealer in Ontario, Canada can no longer get the Century brand, he is considering TYM. How do these tractors compare price wise for equally equipped units. I have been very pleased with my Century's performance. Is TYM equal? My dealer does not have internet access and I am trying to help give guidance.

clarkie

linpat · Feb 14, 2006

hi clarkie

i maybe able 2 help, i have been researching tractors for the past year and 1/2, 2 bring a tractor line 2 my rental store. I have talk 2 many dealers and owners, the first thing they said was 2 make sure u took care of your customer, the next thing was 2 find a good and stable line. we were getting in with ALLMAND BROS brought there tractor in and they choose 2 get out right away.

i than went searching some more, looked at Montana,Kioti,branson. i almost went with kioti when i went out and looked at the tractor i had in rental and realized it was a TYM. They made tractors for the Mahindra 10 series Allmand Bros and scorpion. every 1 who rented the tractor luv it so i looked into TYM so that they were getting into the subcompact with the 23hp & 27hp they r very roomy and tuff. PM me i will give u my phone # and he can call me for info.