Got a TYM T224 coming..

CATRAT66 · Aug 29, 2025

Think of something you would like as an accessory for the tractor and ask for it as compensation for the delays.
Maybe an extended warranty??
I would.
If you don’t ask, then the answer is always no.

DynamicD · Aug 30, 2025

Evidently this is the only T224 they have in stock?
I'd make sure they don't register the warranty until day of delivery...That way you get your full coverage once it starts getting used.

JTKub · Aug 30, 2025

DynamicD said:
Evidently this is the only T224 they have in stock?
I'd make sure they don't register the warranty until day of delivery...That way you get your full coverage once it starts getting used.

Yes, it's a left over 2024 model year. Good call on the warranty. I will inquire about that.

The next closest TYM dealer, which TYM classifies as one of their "platinum" dealers is about 100 miles away from me. My dealer reached out to them about the loader situation and apparently they have had the same issue with them and are waiting on a resolution as well.

I'm not in dire need for the machine, so I'm willing to wait it out longer, but the thought of asking for my money back has been in my head. The problem is, the deal I got on this tractor, loader and mower is thousands less than buying a 2025 or any of the comparable make/models.

If you look up the boom p/n w/out the two letters on the end, it appears the smallest Bad Boy unit shares the same boom. Just different paint.

JTKub · Sep 3, 2025

I wrote TYM corporate this morning about my issue and actually got a call directly from the N.East area TYM rep just a few minutes ago (7pm). Apparently my new replacement loader is still in Rome GA and hasn't shipped yet. He was very apologetic about TYM dropping the ball on this. My dealer has been on him daily. Apparently this failure is an issue specific to the T224 loaders. I explained that I'm only giving them until next week. He understood.

tacticalturnip · Sep 3, 2025

JTKub said:
I wrote TYM corporate this morning about my issue and actually got a call directly from the N.East area TYM rep just a few minutes ago (7pm). Apparently my new replacement loader is still in Rome GA and hasn't shipped yet. He was very apologetic about TYM dropping the ball on this. My dealer has been on him daily. Apparently this failure is an issue specific to the T224 loaders. I explained that I'm only giving them until next week. He understood.

You know, props to the rep for reaching out to you, that doesn't seem too common these days.

That said, I understand your ultimatum to them, a tractor you can't use is no good deal.

JTKub · Sep 3, 2025

tacticalturnip said:
You know, props to the rep for reaching out to you, that doesn't seem too common these days.

That said, I understand your ultimatum to them, a tractor you can't use is no good deal.

I was very caught off-guard by this. He seemed like an excellent guy. Thanked me up/down for choosing TYM over all the rest. He even gave me his cell phone to contact him should the need arise. He said per protocol, I should try my dealer first, but reaching out to him directly is no problem.

From the sounds of it, if my dealer had more units in stock, they would have just given me a good one from the get-go and dealt with my dud from there. My T224 was the last one they had until the new model year units come in.

I checked with my "Platinum" TYM dealer that is about 100 miles away. They currently have 3 units in stock (over $3K more than what I paid). That dealer has also dealt with this T224 loader issue.

JTKub · Sep 5, 2025

I've been reaching out to dealers of other make models for pricing in the event my TYM doesn't work out.

The pricing is nuts now IMO. What some of the dealers I've talked to tell me is any dealer stock received beyond July 1st will cost about 10% more than older inventory. There's probably some dealer gouging built in. I know I see it in my line of work when it comes to us needing expensive industrial equipment. "Tariff surcharge".

Here's some all-in, out the door pricing I got from about july 29th to today. These prices include my 8.75% sales tax. The RK21 is 6%

Bobcat CT1025 w/ FEL and 60"mmm $20212
LS MT125 w/FEL and 54"mmm $20681
Mahindra 1120 w/FEL and 54"mmm $19850
Kioti CS2220 w/FEL and 54"mmm $18705
Rural King RK21 w/FEL and 54"mmm ~$16200 Only issue is I'd have to arrange my own pickup/delivery.

Torvy · Sep 5, 2025

The RK is also a TYM with RK badges.

JTKub · Sep 5, 2025

Torvy said:
The RK is also a TYM with RK badges.

Yessir. Just some cosmetic and lighting differences and the loader frames are different. Final assembly of them is in Ohio or some such.. Their parts network might be a lot better sorted as well, which is a great thing. My only issue is, should i need warranty work, I'm not sure how they work that. The manager I spoke with in charge of tractor sales was great though. I could call and ask him..

Things I don't like with the RK21 is per specs, the loader lift capacity is about 100lbs less than the TYM T224 and I don't think the RK21 has the skid steer quick release to swap out loader attachements.