Who builds Cabela's brand tractors?

Piston · Aug 24, 2013

I never heard of Cabela's selling tractors, but it looks like they do. Who builds these for Cabelas?

Tractors : Cabela's

FatSlob · Aug 24, 2013

Tym tractors

Bird · Aug 24, 2013

I forgot that I intended to go by Cabela's today on I-35W on the north side of Ft. Worth.. They had a bunch of those new tractors in their storage lot last weekend, said they would go on sale the 21st and they had asked for volunteers among their employees to do some demonstrating this weekend. Maybe I'll get by there tomorrow.

Piston · Aug 24, 2013

Thanks, A friend told me about them and I was curious.

NICKB304 · Aug 27, 2013

I didn't see the name anywhere but it looks to be all Woods built attachments.

NICKB304 · Aug 27, 2013

ok the demo video says Cabela's by Woods on all the attachments.

Bird · Aug 30, 2013

I got by Cabela's in Fort Worth this afternoon, and yes, the tractors are made by TYM, and all the implements I saw, finish mower, rotary cutters, tillers, box blades, front end loaders, were clearly labeled "Cabela's by Woods". Cabela's has tractors on display, both inside and outside, at least 15 and maybe 20 of them. I don't know anything about TYM's quality, durability, etc., but they really are some very good looking tractors.

Depmandog · Aug 30, 2013

A couple of years ago, I seriously considered the TYM tractor. They add all the bells and whistles to their tractors instead of calling them add-on options. They appeared to be hella stout, with IIRC, Perkins diesels as the power plant. I was looking at a 603 model.

I had three concerns. The operator station wasn't "comfortable", as the seat was too far forward. I would have had to modify and move the seat towards the rear. My major concern was the lack of dealers and availability of parts. And of course, resale value.

Price wise, I thought it was a good buy for the actual tractor. I wonder how much Cabela is adding to the price compared to TYM? Also wonder if they will stock parts.....

Bird · Aug 30, 2013

The operator station wasn't "comfortable"

I did not get in or on one, so I don't know about that, but way back in 1995 I briefly considered a Cub Cadet tractor and quickly eliminated it from consideration for the same reason. I got on one, didn't even start the engine, and knew it was not what I wanted.

I don't know about all the TYM tractors, but I think the two smallest Cabela's have Mitsubishi engines and the others have Perkins.

pete-mi · Aug 30, 2013

TYM tractors under 40 hp are Mitsubuishi and over 40 hp are Perkins engines. From what I have seen this will be the same for Cabellas. I stoped in my local Cabellas this week and they said they would have them at a few stores this fall and adding more locations over the next 6 months. The salesman said they would be stocking some parts and may do service.

94BULLITT · Aug 30, 2013

Who builds the Kirkland Signature brand tractors at Costco?:laughing:

Bob77064 · Feb 3, 2014

Seems I have heard this same thing about my 07 Tundra that was built in Princeton IN, now the Tundra is built in San Antonio TX.

kneedeep · Feb 3, 2014

If you only bought American Tractors, you might not have one!

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GManBart · Feb 17, 2014

I saw the 43hp version at Cabela's in Dundee, MI today. I looked at it for only 2-3min....had a Woods FEL, no rear remotes, and a few nice features like a shield around the hydraulic fluid filter, and very beefy steps. I didn't sit on it, but the operator's station looked like it had plenty of room. There were a few things I didn't like (smallish hardware, that wasn't Grade 8 in a few places), but it generally seemed like a solid machine (it did have a TYM tag).....no idea on pricing.

TSO · Feb 18, 2014

My concern about buying a tractor from Cabelas, would be service work.

TYM looks to build a very good tractor, and I almost bought one instead of my new Massey ... but my concern is the dealer was over 2.5 hours away. So, if TYM is lacking in dealer support, what can I expect from a rebranded green TYM?

Mattc8832 · Feb 19, 2014

I want to go to Cabelas and check them out - definitely looks like a TYM or could possibly be a LS.

TSO · Feb 19, 2014

Mattc8832 said:
I want to go to Cabelas and check them out - definitely looks like a TYM or could possibly be a LS.

It's not a mystery ... they are TYM tractors.

cwrighttractors · Mar 8, 2014

I am a TYM dealer if you are interested in one of these tractor I would definitely look to a TYM dealer. I just looked at the prices Cabela's has listed and they are WAY high. You can get the same tractor from a TYM dealer much, much cheaper.

Chris Wright
Wright Tractors, LLC
Oklahoma City

TomSeller · Mar 8, 2014

cwrighttractors said:
I am a TYM dealer if you are interested in one of these tractor I would definitely look to a TYM dealer. I just looked at the prices Cabela's has listed and they are WAY high. You can get the same tractor from a TYM dealer much, much cheaper.

Chris Wright
Wright Tractors, LLC
Oklahoma City

Interesting. I hope it stays that way, I am always wanting the local dealer who knows their merchandise to stay in business. I was in Home Depot today and had to ask three people where their clear visqueen was. The first two did not know what visqueen was. Cabelas won't be any different and the turnover is so high if they did get someone that knew about tractors.