Got a TYM T224 coming..

[JTKub]

in CA I've been watching these
how much does the MMM add to the price?

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About $2300 for the TYM 54".

If you shop any similar SCUT, you'll find the 54" mid mount mowers to run from ~$2200-2600.

 

[Torvy]

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.

Warranty is through RK. Same with any companies who sell rebadged versions of another mfg.

They get parts directly from TYM, too.

I lean toward wanting stuff from the mfg direct. Of course we don't have RK out here. I also prefer the TYM engine over the Yanmar.

 

[JTKub]

Warranty is through RK. Same with any companies who sell rebadged versions of another mfg.

They get parts directly from TYM, too.

I lean toward wanting stuff from the mfg direct. Of course we don't have RK out here. I also prefer the TYM engine over the Yanmar.

So RK actually services their units right at the store? I did some poking around the RK forum and it appears so, although the threads are quite old over there.

The fella I spoke with from the RK store claimed RK has their own RK specific parts warehouse and parts distribution network. Not sure if that's true or not. The guy seemed fairly knowledgeable. Not TBN knowledgeable, but who is. LOL

I've never stepped foot in a RK store, but they sure were decent over the phone. They do have the best deal I could find (lowest cost) on RK/TYM tractors.

What's your take on Yanmar engines? I don't think I've ever heard anyone say a bad word about them.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Never a bad word about Yanmar engines, they're everywhere and these small simple ones- under 26 horsepower- are as simple as anything else on that horsepower range.

The one in my Deere 1025R was fairly quiet, easy to work on, and never gave me a hiccup. I just wanted a larger tractor.

 

[Torvy]

Nothing wrong with the Yanmar engines that isn't wrong with most of them in the Tier 4 market. They are so tied with electronics related to the emissions that more problems can arise.

The TYM engine is old-school and while it has a DPF, it will not go into limp mode if you have a regen issue. Easier to repair, too.

RK has its own warehouses, but they get the stock from TYM. You're adding another layer.

It sounded to me like RK service was a dice roll. Many of them don't have experienced mechanics. It's probably not unlike finding the right dealer on any brand.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Nothing wrong with the Yanmar engines that isn't wrong with most of them in the Tier 4 market. They are so tied with electronics related to the emissions that more problems can arise.

The TYM engine is old-school and while it has a DPF, it will not go into limp mode if you have a regen issue. Easier to repair, too.

RK has its own warehouses, but they get the stock from TYM. You're adding another layer.

It sounded to me like RK service was a dice roll. Many of them don't have experienced mechanics. It's probably not unlike finding the right dealer on any brand.

This size tractor, fortunately, does not have a DPF.

 

[JTKub]

This size tractor, fortunately, does not have a DPF.

I think the only computerized thing on the T224 is the silly bluetooth speakers built in with the light pods on the ROPS.

 

[Torvy]

I think the only computerized thing on the T224 is the silly bluetooth speakers built in with the light pods on the ROPS.

I have that on my T574, too. I use it more than I expected. Not much use while mowing, but it was an upgrade they threw in at no additional charge.

 

[JTKub]

My area rep messaged me that a loader shipped from Rome GA yesterday. I would have much rather he put his hands on one, but here we are.. I was hoping he was going to drive to the dealer ~100 miles away from me to grab one off one of their machines. I have been chatting with that dealer and he mentioned TYM has a large parts warehouse in Bloomsburg PA. That's the first I've heard of that. This particular "platinum" dealer I've been chatting with has been more helpful than where I bought mine. I am not happy with where I purchased from. They couldn't have been better through the purchase process. Beyond that, I feel like they dropped the ball big time and should have had this resolved in a week or two. We're on week 6. Anyway.. Here's the N.East TYM hub I didn't know about..

Designed for your world - TYM

TYM creates tractors that bring together alluring form, advanced function and accessible value. Through Korean expertise in design, engineering and manufacturing, the company helps owners overcome every obstacle as they shape the world around them.

group.tym.world

 

[DynamicD]

For some reason I was thinking Bloomsburg location is just for assembling tractors, I did not realize parts had made it there yet.
If so that would be great!