Fernland
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Agree, but can see both brands living on....maybe not in the US...
TYM to buy Kukje
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Agree, but can see both brands living on....maybe not in the US...
tb8100
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Exactly. TYM hasn't weathered the Tier IV transition well. They have super nice product, but haven't been able to compete with sub-65hp tractors, save for the 254. Here is my theory (as a dealer for both brands):
- TYM really needs an American sounding brand name. Something more attractive to American buyers than "TYM".
- TYM needs to be able to make their own engine. Going to a competitor (Yanmar) is not a long-term viable option as Yanmar is WAY overpriced anyway.
- TYM needs a good sub-65hp lineup to offer the rural lifestyle market and Branson was ripe for the picking
- This will make TYM the OEM behind TYM, Branson, Cabela's, Mahindra, McCormick (some), Zetor (some), and John Deere (some) tractors.
- TYM sees the writing on the wall on the Mahindra deal....Mahindra needs them less and less by the day, and is reportedly trying to buy the rest of Mitsubishi Machinery.
I see this playing out where the TYM brand goes away in America and the TYM/Branson lineup gets homogenized, mostly toward the Branson compact models with TYM models for utility platforms. All will likely be sold under the Branson name. We shall see!
TYM makes a lot of tractors for Mahindra, the E-max( popular), 2500 series ( which is very popular) and the M-Force. Does Mitsubishi make a 100+ hp tractor to replace the M-Force?
pete-mi
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He is wrong. TYM is buying Kukje -Branson. I bet he is wishing it was the other way. Here is a link for more info Tong Yang Moolsan to acquire Kukje Machinery in concert with UAMCO and Keystone PE - Pulse by Maeil Business News Korea
tb8100
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They make some utilities. I seriously doubt Mahindra sells very many 80-100hp tractors. Most production ag guys and gals still view Mahindra as a "tier 2" brand.
brasco426
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Mahindra seems to do fine and are constantly growing. The company isn't going anywhere and is popular throughout the world. Change is difficult and not taken easily.
I don't think they sell a lot, but they sell some. How do the larger TYM's sell down ther in Texas?
tb8100
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They do alright. They're a great value right now, compared to the other guys.