Is TYM here to stay?

[CrashandBurn]

Been looking for a sub compact in the 20 to 25 HP range....
About settled on a Massey GC2600 with loader, then walked into a TYM dealer just for a looksee. He showed me a T233 for exactly the same money, but this tractor weighs 500 more pounds, is larger and has much larger tires and wheels....
I know little about this brand and wonder about it's future. I'm one of those guys who bought a Satoh, only to see the dealer and Corp. go down the tubes.

 

[myyaz33]

Nobody can say for sure if TYM is here to stay. Any speculation on the matter is just that. As a TYM 273 owner I certainly hope they stick around.

Maybe you can outline some details such as your planned usage for the tractor and the proximity of your dealers. Definitely check out both the Mfg. sections here on TBN as well as other forums for those specific models of tractors you are looking at. You should be able to find lots of info on them.

 

[Wacky]

I will say one thing.....they sure look like they are moving fast just sitting there!!

 

[Gittyup]

No guarantee on any mfr. staying around. But the T233/T273/T293 share the same platform and are bigger than the MF2600. I really like the size and abilities of the TYM. No one else quite has that kind of power in that wheelbase. I almost bought, but then I had the same concern as you about being around, and actually wanted a bit more capability. If I were buying used, I'd certainly consider a TYM. New.... I don't know. A less risky choice might be a BobCat CT225, which is a little more tractor than the T233/T273 and they are going for around 14K with a QA loader right now. Pretty good deal.

 

[Aaron_D]

No guarantee on any mfr. staying around.

That sums it up. Even if the company is still around, they may not support your machine, your rolling the dice regardless of mfg.

I went with a Bobcat as it was a great value for a excellent machine with no regrets and hopes that between them and Kioti, parts are available into the future. My fingers are crossed that in 20 years I still feel the same. My other tractor is a 35 year old JD lawn tractor that mows my lawn. I can still buy parts for it. Only time will tell if i have the same luck with Bobcat.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

I can still get parts for 10 year old TYM made Mahindra tractors.

 

[ChuckinNH]

The local Massey dealer just picked up Tym, so it will be interesting to see how they make out around here.

 

[Airedale]

I had similar concerns on whether TYM was going to be around for the long haul. I'd been looking to buy a new tractor for a couple of years and looked over everything that is available near me, I thought the TYM tractors represented a tremendous value.

I feel they are following the same successful marketing route as the Korean car companies Kia and Hyundai in that they offer decent quality, and a great warranty at a good price.

I may be wrong but I have a gut feeling about TYM being around for a good long time. I pulled the trigger and got me a T433.

Al

 

[CrashandBurn]

Thanks for the replys.
I know any company can go kaput....
The dealer is fairly close, will go for a test run this week. Also like the Mahindra's, but the dealer is 50 miles away.
One of the things I dislike in my HP range on the Kobota, JD, Massey, ect. is the small diameter of the rear tires, they look lawn tractor size. The TYM's have decent size rears......
jim

 

[mrpoppy58]

crashand burn,
My Mahindra 2810 was built by TYM. It is a good solid built machine. I really like It.
poppy