Yes kudos to them for covering it but I'm in the camp of why is this happening? If you said it broke while you were ramming a rock in the ground at full speed ok I understand it.
TYM Warranty Experience
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Chipperman
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What dealer is doing the work?
ALKY
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Since mine was fixed I'm about afraid to use it for muscle.:confused2:
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gooseman80
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Not sure but like I stated in my theories, the frame is not as thick as I would like it to be and with heavy loads on the front end loader, I would make sure your not on high ground on one of your front wheels which could induce more stress on the frame than it is capable of handling. These small sub compacts aren't exactly built as tough at skit steers you know.
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gooseman80
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Well, the shaft leading from the trans to the 4 wheel drive gear box was found to be broke on mine. I'm still waiting for parts. You just have to be patient man. When we bought our tractors, we knew about the possibility of parts coming from a long way in order to reach us.
Gregster613
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Amen Brother! Parts availability from/for TYM seem to be a scarcity unless you live right next door to the main distributors! That's a bummer. I sure hope that I never have a need to acquire any "specific" TYM part. Most things can usually (after much, much searching) be cross-referenced or self-repaired at home. Yours appears not to be the case though. Sorry for your pains. Mahrindra, Montana, Bobcat are several other sources for parts that should be in the same family catagory as ours as they were also made by TYM. Just food for thought. Hope you get her fixed soon. Greg
DK35vince
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Mahindra had a few models by TYM.
Montana was made by LS.
Bobcat were made by Daedong.
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gooseman80
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If someone in N. Carolina actually said they had your part in house, I would think that 2 weeks should be plenty. I my case with my frame, I got lucky in that N. Carolina has a same year model they were currently parting out at the time. In the case of my broken shaft drive, I have no ideal were the part is coming from but considering it's been 4 weeks already, I can only assume that the part off of there scraped model was already picked off. I sure miss my tractor but what can you do. If I was using my tractor for a living, I more than likely would have went with a brand with more readily available parts. I'm still perfectly happy with my TYM for personal once in a while use, but am getting a little anxious. I hope you get your part in soon man.
ALKY
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I ordered a spring for my injector pump 3 weeks ago,still waiting. Went to local hardware and matched it up. At least it runs that way!
JerryG
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The frame maybe taking longer to get in because it is coming in with the monthly stock order. Or if it is coming as Whole Goods, it will be here when new tractors come in. Either one of those two ways would be less expensive that sending it by its self.
DJFireUSA
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Sounds like a trade in for a bigger unit is in order for you.
I am in a similar boat. For what I want to do I really need to look at the 353 HST.
I also have the 233 HST W/FEL
I am in a similar boat. For what I want to do I really need to look at the 353 HST.
I also have the 233 HST W/FEL
DJFireUSA
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Closest dealer is over 100.. miles away and not very helpful.
ALKY
Silver Member
Kubota dealer 1/4 mile away and I bought a TYM. What was I think'in. Sheeesse!!!
DJFireUSA
Bronze Member
Same story - cept my neighbor has a bigger 'bota and LOATHES it. But it's cheaper for them to keep and run it than replace it. Money is tight. Sucks for many of us.
Kudos to TYM for doing the right thing, but it sounds like there is a design issue, they are aware of it, and they are eating it. Even if it is good business, they can't cover repairs 3 years out of warranty and stay in business- unless they have a serious issue to deal with. Like Toyota and frame rot. There is a design issue with the tractor, and if they are replacing your frame with a used one, you had better check it over REAL well- it could have stress cracks or breaks like your original frame. At the least, before it is installed, that would be a good time to reinforce it. But, they may not be willing to do that, or any alteration to the frame may void any warranty. Which brings up the next question- if they are installing a used frame, do they warranty it?
A tractor is designed to work. The front axle pivots- even when the loader is full and heavy, one wheel higher than the other doesn't add (it definitely shouldn't add undue stress, or it is poorly designed) to the frame unless the axle is pivoted so steeply that it is resting on the stops, and you are putting more stress on one side than the other. Even then, the frame should be able to take that. If it doesn't, then it shouldn't be sold. If the loader will lift it, the frame and other components should be able to more than handle it.
If the frame is 3/8" at a strategic point, and this is happening to multiple tractors, it is pretty obvious that there is a design flaw. Replacing it with the same frame will only buy some time.
A tractor is designed to work. The front axle pivots- even when the loader is full and heavy, one wheel higher than the other doesn't add (it definitely shouldn't add undue stress, or it is poorly designed) to the frame unless the axle is pivoted so steeply that it is resting on the stops, and you are putting more stress on one side than the other. Even then, the frame should be able to take that. If it doesn't, then it shouldn't be sold. If the loader will lift it, the frame and other components should be able to more than handle it.
If the frame is 3/8" at a strategic point, and this is happening to multiple tractors, it is pretty obvious that there is a design flaw. Replacing it with the same frame will only buy some time.
ALKY
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If i lift something ,when tractor isn't close to level,my fan rubs the shroud.I've considered welding a full roll bar complete with front downbars(like a sprintcar)but then it wouldn't fit in low sheds.I sure don't want my frame to break AGAIN!
