Checklist for receiving new tractor

[thebmrust]

I bought a new 2025 TYM T25 TLB last week. Just waiting for the shop to button it up and deliver it Monday, OR I can get it myself when it’s ready this week.

That being said, does anyone have a checklist for NEW tractor delivery?

Something relatively thorough, but not NASA Pre-Flight level.

 

[ArlyA]

Grease gun and plan fun projects.

 

[ptsg]

Tractors, depending on the size, typically arrive to the country in a crate, just like the picture below. In some cases, the front axle is not even attached to the tractor.

The final assembly is done at either the importer or at the dealer and after read loads of threads over the years, it seems like when stuff comes loose, it's exactly the parts that the dealers/importer touched.

With this info in mind, check everything that the dealer and/or importer touched. All the bolts for the front axle pivot point, loader mounts, wheels, backhoe mounts, etc.

Check all the fluids. All of them. Grab the grease gun and give a couple of pumps on all the grease fittings. Spray some lube at the linkages as this is often overlooked. Check tire pressures.

Everything on a tractor will be metric, so get some metric wrenches ready. Up to 30 mm I would say.

This applies to any brand and I'm sure I'm missing some stuff but other posters will more likely mention it.

This is how these tractors arrived at the importer, which is about 10 or so miles from me.

 

[oldnslo]

PTSG covers the bases well. I would also suggest double checking all the fasteners after a few hours of use since occasionally things need to settle in.

 

[workinonit]

Wheels especially. They will loosen some after it's run a while.

 

[Roadworthy]

For the wheels and the loader you will probably need a larger torque wrench if you don't already have one - probably going to 200 pounds or more. Check the torque specs for your tractor.

 

[RjCorazza]

At the risk of repeating some areas to look at :
- wheel lug nuts, check again after 10 hours or so
- SAA for frontend loader and mount
- grease all points. Check the manual and get them ALL
- Check all fluids
- Check tire pressures
- Check all hydraulics hose connections for tightness / leaks

 

[DynamicD]

check loader frame bolts and wheel bolts every 25 hours.... Eyeball them every use just in case, you can usually tell if one has backed out.

 

[rumwrks]

Eyeball them every use just in case, you can usually tell if one has backed out.

I've taking to using paint on permanent bolts and torque seal on wheel bolts, and other "commonly removed for maintenance" bolts, and bolts in hard to see places (I use the uv glowing variety which makes it real easy to spot with a light) as a way to easily spot check if they've rotated or moved.