Check out the standard features in the models and the shear size and capacity of the tractors. The only way the Kubota gets close is their Grand L. I'm talking about extendable link arms, and pin adjustable rather than turnbuckles. It also has the lever to adjust the 3pt up and down right there in the back. It is 20% heavier than the 4701. The only areas where the 4701 is superior to the T494 is ground clearance and hydraulic flow. The 4701 just under $40k will their 'discounts'. So the Orange paint tax is about $10K and for my purposes, I would have a less comfortable, harder to operate machine with significantly less ability to lift timber and such. The T494 has 10+ inches of FEL max height on the 4701 and can lift 1000 lbs more to that height. Even if you take into account some marketing hype, the TYM, if it only lifts to the lower height that is the Kubota's max, will lift even more. In my view, if the TYM can only do 75% of what they claim, it is still capable of lifting 400 lbs more to a higher height. The 3pt capacity is 1500 lbs more, even if inflated, it has at least 500 lbs more capacity. While many people may not approach capacity on their machines, I am much happier knowing I am well within the comfort zone and not putting as much long term wear on my tractor because I fell for the marketing of the more expensive brand.
My real risk is like Hay Dude says. TYM has been in the US market on their own for less time (even though they have been building tractors for a long time). The dealerships I have to choose from are an hour or so away from me. Kubota and Deere have the closest ones (less than 20 miles each). When I went to those dealerships (multiple times) I walked away thinking they had no interest in my business. It was almost like they assumed I would buy from them and they were doing me a favor. Deere didn't even bother to talk to me. My take on TYM is that they have invested heavily and have decided they are in it for the long haul. They purchased Kukje and with that, Branson. They are building a new facility in Georgia and I am willing to take that risk. The dealers would worry me more, but there are 3 and one is very big. At all 3 of those dealers, I was treated well every time.