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Read articles →A hobby homesteader's early ownership take after 48 hours on the TYM 4820, focused on defending the brand against skeptics and explaining the value-per-dollar argument over Kubota alternatives. He shares real specs (48 hp, 3,300 lb 3-point lift), lists actual tasks performed, gravel spreading, brush mulching, hauling large logs, and notes minor gripes like switch quality and diff-lock placement. Best for budget-conscious shoppers wondering if TYM is worth considering.
An owner-operator on a hobby homestead channel sharing early impressions from his own purchase, though he discloses a marketing-for-discount arrangement with the selling dealership, which is worth factoring in.
To match the 4820's lift capacity, the owner found he would need a Kubota MX5400, which would cost about twice what he spent on the TYM.
Brush mulching with a 60-inch mulcher, chipping brush with a PTO wood chipper, spreading 40 tons of gravel, and hauling 34-inch oak logs to a sawmill.
A few switches feel cheap and the diff lock pedal location is not ideal, but the owner says he has not noticed other issues.
The owner says it fit his budget, performs beyond expectations, and is a fantastic tractor for the money after 48 hours of use.
