Got a TYM T224 coming..

[JTKub]

Against my better judgement, I signed the papers for a new leftover 2024 model year TYM T224 with FEL and 54" MMM today.

I shopped the Kioti CS 2220, and the Mahindra 1120 as well, but the store I got the TYM from came down to a price I couldn't resist as they were very motivated to get this last unit out of their floor space. It's one of the bigger shops in my area and decent to deal with. They're an authorized TYM dealer as well.

I like the features of the TYM. It's got a Yanmar 3TNV74F engine and is configured the same way as the Kubota BX's, where the flywheel is to the front of the machine and the shaft to the hydrostat is coupled to the crank pulley. The radiator is between the dashboard and engine like the BXs because of the configuration. I wish I knew what model hydrostat and rear end were in it, just for x-referencing.

They had to order the MMM for me, so it will be a few weeks before the whole thing gets delivered. I'll post updates for the forum's amusement as really that's all I have to offer! lol

 

[DynamicD]

Congrats! That engine is very peppy in that little tractor, and with the size its very versatile.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Congratulations on the new little multi-tool; they seem like nice little machines, post photos when it arrives!

 

[tacticalturnip]

When you start mowing with the TYM I'd love to see some shots of how it does.

 

[JTKub]

When you start mowing with the TYM I'd love to see some shots of how it does.

I sure will. Still waiting on the delivery. The TYM dealer I bought the tractor from had to order my 54" MMM.

 

[JTKub]

I'm still waiting on her. Before I cut them a check for the unit I gave her a good DIY PDI. The unit has been out in the parking lot for months, like all their bigger stuff. The rubber floor mat was dry rotted and cracked from baking in the sun. They had to order a new one. Also, even though I'll never use it, the seatbelt was so rusted and faded the way they had it stowed, it looked like it came out of a junk yard. They're going to replace that as well.

Then, as they were getting it ready for delivery, they didn't like something on the loader. Something was binding.. More parts to order. We'll see..

 

[tacticalturnip]

Best to get it out of the way now.

 

[JTKub]

Best to get it out of the way now.

It's frustrating. No real updates in a bit over 2 weeks. I just got off the phone with my dealer. My sales guy is on vacation this week. The fella that's handling the parts situation for my TYM was gone for the day and they asked that I call back to speak with him in the AM.

This is one of the "good" dealers too. Two stores, lots of inventory, mostly commercial stuff, but a mix of residential and commercial OPE.

I know the situation is likely not their fault and in their defense, they did offer to deliver the tractor to me, w/out the loader (and what ever else it needs) and then come back for it later on. Given I don't have a dire need for the unit, I asked them to bring it to me when it's 100%.

 

[tacticalturnip]

You have every right to be frustrated, and I would be too. All I mean is that had it been delivered, and then problems found that required it's return, it would likely be all the more annoying.

But yes, these delays are something that should be unacceptable, but are so normal these days no matter the brand.

It'll be worth the irritation when your new tractor arrives.

 

[JTKub]

My T224 saga continues.. Still haven't taken delivery of the machine.

I got a call from the owner of my dealership chain. He wanted to keep me in the loop of what is happening with my machine. Apparently rain water can pool in the loader boom assembly due to lack of drain holes. This water froze at some point and deformed some area of a "loader arm" on my machine. This deformed area causes binding, etc.

My dealer has escalated it up the TYM chain, initially it started with the area rep. Now it's gone right up to TYM corporate and per my dealer owner, corporate is working to make it right. I was told today they were able to secure replacement loader arms earlier this week, but the unit arrived somewhat beat up, scratched and with some rust on it, so they aren't going to use it. They keep using the term loader arms, but the best I can tell, TYM calls it a boom assembly and per the parts diagram, the loader boom is all one piece. The loader on my 2024 model year T224 is a TX22P. The boom shows as part number 81612002000SR.