Help w/ models please

[Wobblin-Goblin]

Slippy,

I am not critical of the TYM. Again, I think they are well-built for the most part. Besides the seat on mine (which was flimsy), most everything else was pretty stout and rugged. My dealer didn't go out of business, he simply dropped the TYM line a few months after I bought the tractor off him. He HAD to know that was in the pipeline, but still sold me the tractor anyway. Afterwards, when I wanted to order some parts, he kept stringing me along for weeks and then didn't even bother returning calls. I will not buy another tractor from them.

I sold the TYM outright on my own. A two year old tractor with 149 hours on it would only fetch 55% of the purchase price. That's not a misprint. My tractor only had 149 hours on it and it was in near-new condition yet the best I could get was 55% of what I paid for it.

If you purchase a TYM, be prepared to deal with a lousy dealer network and most likely terrible resale.

If you compare the MF 1500 series with TYMs compact line, I think you will see that MF is more refined. You will always be able to find parts for a MF, too, as there is a very good dealer network in this country.

Having said all this, you do what you think is best for you. Try out the tractors and buy which ever one makes the most sense to you.

Personally, I am very satisfied with my 1540 and if I was in the market for another tractor for our family farm, I'd love to buy a 1552 with a cab.

 

[Slippy]

That is unfortunate about your dealer. I would not hesitate to contact TYM. I have called them on several occasions with questions and they have been very nice and informative.

It is also unfortunate about the resale. However, in looking at the prices, you can buy TYM equipment right now at considerably less than say a MF, JD, etc. I remember when I bought my Mahindra and I had the same concerns. I was getting some quotes on trade in and was pleseantly suprised at what they offered me for my Mahindra. A year or two ago I got some quotes and they were lower. As Mahindra has established a place in the market, their resale seems to have gone up. MF, having been around a long time has certainly established their resale market. TYM, many are hoping, will also be successful in the US and as they establish themselves, I think you will see the price of their tractors increase, which will in turn increase the resale value. For me, it is a matter of who and what can get the job done at the best value. I have never been brand loyal. JD, IH, NH, Kubota, Mahindra, Case, I have owned them all.

I think that if a person is thinking of buying a TYM, they should be prepared to keep the tractor for at least 5 years to give the company a chance to establish themselves. It is about risk vs, reward/return. Tuff call, no real answer. Best of luck to you with your MF. I checked them out on MF web site, very nice machine. Can't go wrong.