Hi Mustmach
Here in New Brunswick we might reach 85 degrees F 4 or 5 days in the summer, the norm is in the 70's in the summer, rain is normally not a concern we seem to always have some just when we need it.
I also have been disappointed with the service, I purchased my tractor from a Tytan International dealer, he was selling for Mark Leonard out of Washington State. This local dealer was a super guy and his heart was in the right place, however he is retired and only sells tractors as a hobby and does not seem to be interested in service. I am quite mechanically inclined and am capable of doing whatever my tractor may need, so far my only major work has been at the time of original purchase, the dealer gave me a good price and warned me to go over the tractor very carefully and check everything, after a week of evenings spent tightning bolts and checking wiring,replacing lubricants and multiple other small issues which for me were just a minor annoyance because I was anxious to use the tractor, I now feel I have a reliable tractor. The tractor is well designed but quality control and inspection at the factory seems very poor.
With the price I paid this was worth the effort and it familiarized me with the tractor, I have been in contact with Mark Leonard at Tytan who still does business with YTO , he says he will supply anything I need , so far I have not needed anything from him.
When I needed manuals I contacted YTO directly through their website, they immediately put the 2 manuals on a DHL courier, exactly 7 days later they arrived from China to my door in New Brunswick, it did not cost me one penny.
For filters I cross referenced everything from the chinese filters to Baldwin which I get just up the road from my house, the local dealer also has all the original chinese filters, however for example the oil filter chinese version is $30.00, baldwin filter is $8.00 .
For fuel I use the regular ultra low sulfur diesel from the local service station, I also add some conditioner only because my tractors fuel tank holds 35 gallons and I am concerned about diesel bugs as the fuel sometimes sits for long periods of time.
I use the 15W40 supreme diesel engine oil and the Multigrade TDH oil in my combined transmission hydraulic and differential system.
when it comes time that I may need parts, I may need to wait a week, but I have confidence I will be able to get what I need, Chinese seem to use the same parts on a lot of different tractors, all you need to know is what tractors use what parts, I already know that a lot of the regular maintenance type of parts such as alternators,starters,etc I can get from the Jinma dealers.
I have a bush hog, potato digger, backhoe, snow blade(gets a lot of use) , tiller , multiple other farm attachments. I maintain an old family homestead, currently have 3/4 of an acre of potatoes planted. This is just a hobby, I do not get any income from my farming interests.
When I purchased I received the standard 1 year and max hours (can't remember #) , I did not make any claims so I cannot comment on how that service would have been, I am happy with tractor understanding that I paid for what I got and I feel I got a good value for my dollar.
Troy
