wotalota said:I don't know. I have no knowledge not having been within yards of a tractor until a week or so ago and still haven't sat on one. But I fancied (and still do) a Kubota 7610 and was quoted $14.5K with FEL compared to $15K for the T233. Just from having a brief look at the two the Kubota looked longer in the tooth, I read its quarter inching valve and mower removal are not the easiest to deal with. The TYM looks like a solid machine with a fine looking operator console, somewhat better PTO HP. The TYM was in a showroom which might have exagerated its size but it looked no less substantial. I was also quoted $15K for a Mahindra 2415 w/ FEL so I don't see where the TYM price is all that out of whack. Other than it is somewhat pretty, and doesnt' have a chimney like a proper tractor should it looks promising to me. I thought buying a car was tough but the tractor world with its semi-secret pricing and quotes all over the map from the same dealer to different people is a piece of work.
Late to the party but:
Can I ask what you bought? I too am in this dealer quandry of pricing and was quoted 21,400.00 for the T273 TLB. (in state 21,200.00)
I just drove the thing its just about perfect for my needs size-hp-handling-ergonomics are super. The price is hard to swallow though. Mahindra 2415 I've looked at twice now it just looks skimpy as far as fit and finish. Kioti ck20 just seems underpowered for implements I need to own.
I just love this TYM as far as all around.....the extra 2k-2500.00 is a deal breaker unless I find that PA. pricing. 19,5 - 20k....
If you haven't bought one yet maybe we can work a package deal together buy one get one.