How many of these are out in the wild and some general questions.

[Catalyst]

Messicks has a pretty large platform of viewers and while Summit is a rebrand of a reliable platform, it isn't a huge US market. Had Good Works not reviewed his TX25 heavily, I probably wouldn't have considered buying one.

Mine has been going good so far.

I did manage to get it stuck in the mud (in 4wd) but switching to low gear crawled it right out.

I noticed that there is a rear bracket on the top link holder that gets in the way of a hydraulic top link that wasnt on some of the earlier tractors. I wonder why that was changed over.

 

[Catalyst]

Respectfully, I dislike posts like this.

Summit chose a great platform to build its brand on and the company cares about their product and its customers. I know this because I own a TX25.

If you dig into the TX25, you’ll see it’s a rebranded tractor made by one of the largest tractor manufacturers in the world.

The engine is also made by a proven multi-national business.

Therefore, if Summit goes under TX25 owners will receive parts the same way as they are today.

Admittedly, parts with Summit green paint might become hard to find rather quickly, but there will be parts for the TX25 for decades to come with or without Summit.

In the meantime, there are no TX25 horror stories here or elsewhere on the web. The platform is reliable and Summit continues to act in a customer-friendly manner.

In other words, for shoppers looking for an alternative to JD, et al, there’s no reason not to look at a TX25.

Shop around, compare the features and price of the TX25 and put your choice to work.

As for my situation, I’ve got 70+ wooded acres and remain fully satisfied with my TX25 and Summit’s customer service.

Sure, issues pop up, but as I’ve said in previous posts, Summit’s always eager to make things right.

As for the Summit app and website, I agree with the criticisms. E-commerce is my field and this stuff bothers me, especially knowing that it’s not only important, but Summit’s options and fixes are relatively easy and inexpensive (this includes killing the app).

You have around 260 hours on yours. I would love to read more about some of the issues you ran into with it and how Summit support helped to resolve them. Summit was also very responsive with my initial issues.

This sub forum seems to have little traffic, which is also why I was asking how many of these are out in the wild.

 

[isleview]

You have around 260 hours on yours. I would love to read more about some of the issues you ran into with it and how Summit support helped to resolve them. Summit was also very responsive with my initial issues.

See my previous posts. I’ve shared some details on most if not all of the issues in periodic updates. Nothing serious and Summit addressed all of my inquiries promptly.

Importantly, I don’t have to push Summit in any way. I relay the issue, they might ask for a photo or more info, they get me the parts.

Here are some example that come to mind:

Defect on seat cushion on delivery: replacement sent same day.

Faulty cruise control unit: part shipped, 10 minute part swap.

Missing/lost draw bar: replacement sent same day.

Footwell u joint guard plate (not the proper part name): known issue, I received instructions on “fixes” with one call.

Currently, I’m working with Summit on a couple of issues.

Yesterday, I sent a summary and photographs via email and requested a phone call from someone at Summit as soon as possible.

I got a call a few hours later and I have a direct phone number for the person I’m working with.

The steering unit hose fitting has developed a drip (steering-wheel-side). The hose fitting either needs to be tightened a turn or the hose replaced.

My fuel cap isn’t sealing reliably. Summit already ordered a replacement.

The wiring connector on the e-brake buzzer failed. The replacement has been ordered.

I’ll work on the steering unit today…I have apple trees to plant and a long list of other jobs in progress that require the TX25.

 

[KennyG]

Our local Farm and Family Home had a Summit sitting in front for about a year. I don't know if it was always the same one but it's not there anymore. (Sold or sent back?) I thought it was a pretty good looking tractor but looking at Isleview's list of issues, that's a lot more than I've had on my John Deere and it's 15 years old with 1400 hours on it. It's encouraging that they are addressing the issues, but it sounds troubling for when it's off warranty.

 

[Catalyst]

Our local Farm and Family Home had a Summit sitting in front for about a year. I don't know if it was always the same one but it's not there anymore. (Sold or sent back?) I thought it was a pretty good looking tractor but looking at Isleview's list of issues, that's a lot more than I've had on my John Deere and it's 15 years old with 1400 hours on it. It's encouraging that they are addressing the issues, but it sounds troubling for when it's off warranty.

The Summit is a rebranded Solis. You can hit up the Solis forum and get an idea of issues - they are pretty reliable for the most part. I wouldn't knowingly sell off a Kubota to replace it with a Summit if I had read otherwise. I know McClure Made Outdoors has a bunch of TX25 videos on Youtube. He sold his JD 2025 to buy the TX25.

Piney Grove is currently sponsored by Summit and has a bunch of videos featuring his TX25 and the various attachments.

Courtney at Good Works is no longer Sponsored by Summit and still has good things to say about the TX25 - which says a lot. He moves a variety of various tractors/brands in the sub-compact and compact market. He had a lot of good things to say about the Summit.

The list of issues isleview posted isn't too bad. I had a lot of initial issues with my Kubota BX they fixed over the years, but they were more substantial than gas caps and whatnot. The Summit comes with a nice warranty period and once you get the initial bugs worked out, these things are generally pretty reliable.

I made this thread, because like you - I also saw them sitting on the lots for a while. Once mine dropped to $2k off, it just made more sense to go this route and get rid of my BX. I think they are slower moving because who goes to Family Farm & Home, TSC, Rural King, or Home Depot to buy heavy equipment? I am sure that stings a bit, but I know it is true, because there are mocking comments in some of the social media posts saying such things. It is different and a lot of people are very brand loyal, which is currently coming back to bite some of those John Deere owners that can no longer even maintain personal equipment.

I think the sales model might have done better if these would have went to smaller tractor dealers, zero turn dealers, etc. However, I could also be wrong - they might be selling great at big box stores. I just know the store manager for FF&H that sold me mine did not know the machine anywhere near as well as the dealer who sold me my Kubota BX.

I was hoping @Summit Tractors Support might chime in.

 

[isleview]

looking at Isleview's list of issues, that's a lot more than I've had on my John Deere

It’s great that your JD has been dead nuts reliable, but the issues I’ve experienced are trivial in relative terms.

The point is, Summit’s backed up their product 100pc with no pushback, no arguments. Just excellent customer service.