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Read articles →A candid owner report after one year and roughly 120 hours on a TYM T474 HST with cab, loader, and backhoe. The owner walks through real issues he encountered, a failed battery, a water-damaged valve, a bent skid-steer quick-connect bar, alongside genuine praise for the telescoping three-point hitch, cold-weather starting down to negative 11, and loader lifting capacity. He also flags parts availability as a legitimate pre-purchase concern. Best for buyers weighing TYM value against dealer support risks.
Posted by the Life With The Parr's channel; the creator states outright he has no TYM affiliation and paid for the tractor himself.
The owner lifted about 1,800 to 2,000 pounds with loaded tires and no counterweight on the back, without breaking a sweat.
Yes, it started at negative 11 degrees with 48-50 mph windchill. It has a mechanical injection diesel engine, no electronics, which helps cold starting.
The battery failed at six months, a valve circuit board was water damaged, and a skid steer quick connect bar bent because it was not welded.
Yes, the owner has seen people on forums waiting up to 12 weeks for simple parts like a starter, and recommends checking parts support before buying.
