Comparison T394 vs. Kubota L3901

[diesel85]

In the coming year, or so, I am planning on upgrading from my BX to a much bigger machine.

I haven't been to any dealers (other than my local Kubota dealer network to get parts, where I occasionally sight see, but ask no questions).

I am very pleased with my current Kubota, and Kubota's parts and service... mostly their parts catalogue. I love sitting back and going through the catalogue on replacement parts. Very well organized.

However, I noticed that a local dealer is selling TYM tractors. The price point for power is pretty substantial. Comparing a T394 ROPS with a L3901 ROPS, with a 3 speed HST and loader is about a $10k difference.

One thing I noticed on TYM's website, is the lack of information about their machines after purchasing them. Especially an online interactive parts catalogue that you don't need to be a dealer to access to get part numbers.

I suppose I have a few questions...

1. Why is TYM so much cheaper than Kubota (and even other manufacturers)?
2. Is TYM a reputable company?
3. Does their dealer network offer competitive part pricing? Any online parts dealers?
4. Does TYM have an actual online parts catalogue system? (Big deal to me!)
5. Other than money, what incentive is there for me to buy a TYM compared to a more known brand such as Kubota, NH, etc?

Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

 

[Rock Crawler]

A google search of our beloved forum...

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/tym-tractors/324063-where-buy-tym-parts.html

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/buying-pricing-comparisons/385149-before-you-buy-tym-try.html

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/tym-tractors/193423-tym-parts-online.html

 

[diesel85]

Yeah, I saw those threads too, figuring they were older, thought it would've improved.

I guess with that being said -- I am staying away from TYM.

Good to know.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Yeah, I saw those threads too, figuring they were older, thought it would've improved.

I guess with that being said -- I am staying away from TYM.

Good to know.

I don't see the TYM brand as up and coming, gaining traction in America and getting great modernized parts distribution like orange, red and green tractors get.

 

[diesel85]

Unfortunately.

They seem like well organized and thought out machines.

I like their dash layout and just the look of it... again, all by pictures. Haven't sat in one yet.

I'm sure they are good machines, it's just the accessibility of parts are what scare me.

Like I said, I like the ease of Kubota's KPAD for parts lookup along with how competitive the market is for Orange (even blue and red) parts.

I've mentioned time and time before... I have a local Kubota dealer network that consists of 5 dealers within an easy drive. Along with the Internet for those "not-so-critical" parts. It's like a security blanket....