Samberg
New member
My name is Sascha, I live in Cardup, Western Australia, 5 acre block and had the TYM T273 hydrostatic with semi-turf tyres from new, did all earthworks for; 275000 litre rainwater tank, 7 x 14 metre shed and also earthworks for 2 storey house, all on crusher dust (dust from granite or blue metal). Amazing stuff to work with, very compact, solid and the TYM has been working hard with no fail, until last week when I decided to play in the muddy creek on a rainy day so some connectors were earthing and blowing a fuse.
I am very happy with the performance & capabilities of this little TYM, front end loader has been used the most, followed by rotary hoe for firebreaks and then slasher. I have never fitted anything to, or used the mid PTO, due to clearance. I service the TYM myself with ease, the accessibility of the oil filter could be better but I understand the compactness may have been a major reason for this. I used to use cheap coolant but soon found it was overheating on 45 degree Celsius so now I only use premium coolant, lasting over a year at a time. Position of the radiator is one issue when slashing as it gets easily clogged by seeds and dust and is not easily accessible due to the proximity of the battery. Still, I modified a blower by fitting 5 or 6 mm rubber pipe to the end under a 45 degree angle to be able to get between the rad and the battery. Parts and fluids are readily available here, love the engine & FEL. Seat is low quality/cheap and will soon need replacing as one side carrier has broken. Maybe time to spend a couple of $100 on a quality seat.
Even though it is a dinky small tractor, my neighbour frequently borrows it for grading of his driveway and such, even though he owns heavy excavators, compactors and trucks. The TYM does what I need it for and beyond. Built quality is good, except for minor faults like hydraulic pipes degrading due to touching some components & vibration. Hydraulic fluid leaking due to poorly glued inspection eye, fixed myself.
Great forum!
Thanks,
Sascha
I am very happy with the performance & capabilities of this little TYM, front end loader has been used the most, followed by rotary hoe for firebreaks and then slasher. I have never fitted anything to, or used the mid PTO, due to clearance. I service the TYM myself with ease, the accessibility of the oil filter could be better but I understand the compactness may have been a major reason for this. I used to use cheap coolant but soon found it was overheating on 45 degree Celsius so now I only use premium coolant, lasting over a year at a time. Position of the radiator is one issue when slashing as it gets easily clogged by seeds and dust and is not easily accessible due to the proximity of the battery. Still, I modified a blower by fitting 5 or 6 mm rubber pipe to the end under a 45 degree angle to be able to get between the rad and the battery. Parts and fluids are readily available here, love the engine & FEL. Seat is low quality/cheap and will soon need replacing as one side carrier has broken. Maybe time to spend a couple of $100 on a quality seat.
Even though it is a dinky small tractor, my neighbour frequently borrows it for grading of his driveway and such, even though he owns heavy excavators, compactors and trucks. The TYM does what I need it for and beyond. Built quality is good, except for minor faults like hydraulic pipes degrading due to touching some components & vibration. Hydraulic fluid leaking due to poorly glued inspection eye, fixed myself.
Great forum!
Thanks,
Sascha
