Recent content by havenlane

The nice thing about it is, you can't go wrong either way, yellow or red! I have the MT265B (about 80 hrs) and have to say that it has been able to handle everything that I have been able to throw at it. The only thing I would wish for is the 12 speed synchro instead of the 8 speed that I...

I understand the qualms about rental equipment, however, since a new MT265B (or MF 1533 similarly equipped) would be in the $18K neighborhood, the savings, and any professional service done by the rental company, not to mention any "bugs" being worked out of either brand, then it comes down to...

I have just stumbled on what I think is a great deal on a Befco 5ft tiller ($300). My question is, in comparison to the gear-drive tillers that I have seen, is the chain drive a "weak-link", or is the maintenance higher, or what? What should I be looking out for? Thanks, Havenlane

Hey all, How serious a problem is a minor leak coming from the bottom of the forward pump on my new Challenger(Iseki) MT265, I think this is the FEL circuit pump. Obviously this is a warrantee issue, but I thought I would ask what others experiences are. Anybody had similar...

I actually went ahead and purchased the MT265 about a week & a half ago, after much investigating of local dealers and brands. I began to realize that the price "ballpark" was about the same for this size tractor, all similarly appointed(box blade, quick-attach forks). So, I started to compare...

I guess I didn't know Mahindra ever was using Iseki components, though I shouldn't be suprised I guess. Yes, I have heard that TYM is building a warehouse in Redmond,OR, and I agree that they are using great stuff, but my nearest dealer is over an hour away from where I live, and the Cat dealer...

Thanks for replying back. Mostly, I just want to get an idea about any weaknesses or trouble points to this line. I just don't know much about the reputation of the Iseki tractors. I mean, it looks like this thing is about as tough a BadBoy as I have been seeing. The dealer has offered about...

Does anyone have any experience with this model/manufacturer. I know that it is really a Caterpillar/Massey/Agco/Iseki..... fer cryin' out loud...how many hands are in the pot these days... But, does anyone have any input as to quality of this machine? It sure looks good, and seems to have...

Hi everyone, I am looking at a T330HST w/ TL200 FEL. Dealer is asking 16k, and tractor is SWEET! Problem is, why is TYM so hard to find in the pacific northwest, and what if the local dealer goes out of business? I know that they have been making tractors for other names i.e. Mahindra...