Mistakes New Tractor Owner's Make: Avoid These Costly Errors!

[@donmoore502]

Excellent advice. One more for you. Don't run in 4wd when you don't need to. Only time to use 4wd is when you need additional traction. Running in 4wd will wear differential and if you have a larger tractor, will wear out bevel gears.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Great point!

[@AV8R_1]

Agree 100% with buying one size up. Big tractors can still do small jobs, but little tractors can't always do the bigger jobs.

[@Tapthatsugershack]

Awesome stuff, as always, guys. Great info for any new tractor owners out there who dont have any equipment experience

[@Shookmeister]

Great video Tony. Even "knowing" most of the mistakes you pointed out, it always help to hear again and from someone with your knowledge. Thanks for sharing.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You comment is humbling. Thank you.

[@jameswatson4110]

You went over the most common mistakes and did a very good job thank you

[@cogentdynamics]

Excellent advice. Many things I haven’t thought about enough.

[@crazycoyote1738]

Tony, you are using the same terminologies as my father used to use. Thanks for helping others, and reminding me of him, god bless!!

[@berthongo8531]

All true. I wished I would have gone two sizes bigger but I didn't know then what I know now. I can always trade up. Gizmo is such a good boy.

[@SteveSnowman]

Very good and simple advice, thanks. It's all about Physics and Attitude. - N Idaho -

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Right on!

[@Bruce-v4x]

Awesome video Tony.one thing I remember my dealer telling me when I bought my Tym474 was to get to know how to use your implements right.I also bought implements that would allow the tractor to work easier and never try to max it out.Again thanks for all the videos and the tips it was because of you that I bought the 474 with the cab,I have 300 hrs on it... No leaks,no regen yet I'm very impressed with this tractor.

[@jackvanbourgondien7349]

Good information! I like how you explain that weight and speed can work against the tractor in a bad way. Thanks!

[@m9ovich785]

Breakout is the Curl Cylinders, They are stronger in the mechanical linkage than the Lift Cylinders... Thanks Tony...

[@earlyriser8998]

Inflating your tires especially when winter occurs. I am used to my TPCMs system in cars/trucks. But don't have in tractor. So need to regularly check.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

You didn't mention the #1 mistake!!!!! Every new tractor owner should subscribe to Tony's tractor channel!!! 👍👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That's Right!

[@daveboyt6810]

Amen.

[@carlsanders4680]

Great points !!!!!! Started out on a Mass Ferguson 1958 model 135 when I was 14. Not a full time farming operation, pine tree farmer. We still are. 35 years between clear cuts. Still a lot of work but just a couple times a year. Just cut and replanted about 500 acres. To take care of it now we needed a new tractor. Bought a used 28 hp John Deere few years back. Now we needed something bigger to hand the sprayer for herbicide . Though we could get by with a 55 hp. But like you said. We did not want to always be maxing out the equipment. So we went to a 75 hp 4x4. Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Good tips! Enjoyed the video, Tony.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks 👍

[@davida.p.9911]

Awesome advice Tony! One thing I'd add is, and it may seem minor, but very important especially to the beginner, is always make sure your loader is raised high enough when you're transporting or doing other chores. I once had my front bucket snag some roots and I ruptured a hydraulic hose because I didn't have my loader raised high enough off the ground. Very easy to overlook something as minor as that. Thanks for sharing!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

A similar story. I was moving a small palette with a gas powered forklift through a shop. I had the pallet about an inch and a half off the ground. There was a small piece of metal bolted to the concrete that I had missed. The forklift came to an immediate stop and my rib cage went into the steering wheel. I was only doing two or three miles an hour. However 3 mph to stop, nstantly, hurts.

[@hiddenacresoutdoors]

Excellent video and one well worth reviewing even for old tractor drivers that buy new tractors. The basics are always worth reviewing. One more is how to handle steeper hills. Make sure they're dry so that you don't slip and slide and most importantly, back down them vs trying to drive down frontwards.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Great points

[@TimeAfterTym]

Very useful video. Thank you! And, of course gizmo dog didn’t hurt.

[@RealJeep]

One more comment for the YT algorithm. Mine: Stock T25 and yes, a full stock bucket full of 1" gravel will be all that tractor can handle. Even with ballasted tires, it wants to bounce. Go slow and take your time.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Well said!

[@deanbarr5740]

Good sound advice Tony.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks 👍

[@peterm6128]

Great advise. Thank you.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You bet!

[@oldskoold22]

Great video and advise. Gizmo needs nothing other than what you obviously have provided since he/she arrived! Rather obvious, watching the loyalty and behavior on camera! Thanks.

[@tonymccuiston9039]

Good common sense advice. 👏

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Appreciate that

[@tractortyme]

Great points Tony, I'm grateful I did lots of research before choosing the T474. I really haven't wanted a larger tractor yet, I'm now at 440h and it keeps on tractoring without issues. Now I just need snow, it's sitting here in full snow weapons mode........but no white stuff.

[@joeberry4179]

good information to think about, thank you..

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

My pleasure

[@mikegraziano1562]

I can think of a few more... 1. Wear your seat belt if the ROPS is up. 2. When pulling something pull from the lowest point. 3. Don't ever carry kids on your lap or have them stand to the side or in back. 4. Don't use the bucket or forks as a scaffold.. 5. Keep the load as low as possible when transporting it. Thanks for your tips!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Good rules for sure, even though I break some of them quite often.

[@handsupbud]

I just purchased a TYM3515 with a Backhoe, brush Hog and box blade so please pray for me. It should be delivered Wednesday.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Prayers sent! That is a nice tractor with good power. I would recommend modifying the backhoe seat. It needs to be moved up 4" and back 4".

[@daveboyt6810]

Couple of other notes... take time to look at your front tires with a full load in the loader. They'll look fine with no load, but can be squashed nearly flat with a heavy load. Keep the bucket or loader as low as possible when transporting, especially on slopes. It is safer to back down a steep hill with a heavy load-- I learned this going downhill with a heavy load, tractor balanced on the front wheels at the mercy of the laws of physics. There is an attachment for a grease gun that locks onto the zerk, making it possible to apply more force-- especially helpful for forcing out dried-out grease. My tractor: a 1986 Case-IH 495 4WD. 3-cylinder Perkins starts fine down to 20 degrees F. Below that, it needs a shot of ether. No DEF, no computer, no regen cycle.

[@melaniekeen3611]

Basic maintenance and some will go a long ways in maintaining its longevity

[@northernhumidor5615]

Very good advice!

[@joerodrigues3816]

Well you would not be human if we all didn’t make mistakes this has we learned as we were growing up no one is perfect are WE??? Ha! Ha! Great video as always thanks again and all the best to you all mate god bless you and your family and your friends in the future.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Mistakes will be made my friend, and I make my fair share. LOL! Have a great one

[@dustysnow2502]

Huh? I've seen a ton of your videos and never noticed the finger. Thanks for the vid.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

No worries! It doesn't even slow me down. I do drop coins out of my hand. 😁

[@chuckg3325]

Ok dumb question. But when you say 8 hours of time to use grease on the bucket and surrounding hydraulics. What if you don’t use them I.e. running the PTO with occasional to rare bucket use?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Not a dumb question. I keep up with time in my Head. I use real clock hours of use.

[@chuckg3325]

Thank you! :)

[@lathandeyoung8886]

Great advice

[@tk9048]

Hi Tony, I just purchased a T474HC, was just wondering if it’s normal for the PTO to hit really hard when you press the button to engage it? And also have you figured out somewhere to mount a toolbox?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I engage the PTO at low RPM and then throttle up. ITC quick attach makes a cool tool box system.

[@76to96]

Tony, What size flail did you run on your 2515h. Thinking of buying a 2021 Branson and will need a flail. I think the rpm is 510 on it and Titan couldnt tell me if that was ok. Specs say 540 on flail.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I would go with nothing more than a 60" they run at 540 PTO RPM.

[@76to96]

@@TonysTractorAdventure will it work if specs on tractor say 510? Thats what the book is saying on the Branson 2515h.

[@bigpapapump8418]

Tony for president 2024! Service intervals are not a recommendation! If the manual says change that oil/fluid/filter at XXhrs, then by golly Miss Molly, you'd better change that oil/fluid/filter. #keepyourwarranty #followthebook #lifetimemachine

[@weeweed86]

Looking at a TYM T25...Going to use it to clear an old cattle farm or at least maintain it after getting some forestry mulcher work done. Which tires R3 or R4...? Any recommendations on a brush hog and grapple....?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The main tire choices are r1 for agricultural , r3 for yard work , R4 are a compromise for own and off road, and the new r14s. They are a hybrid for a mix of on and off-road. I have never had any experience with the r14 but I have r4s on everything.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Look at Ironcraft for grapples. I have precision manufacturing grapples but they were sold out. I don't know anything about a new company. When biography it needs to be no more than 250 lb. Many people will buy a extremely heavy grapple under the realize that they can't lift anything. Do the grapple weight.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I prefer a flail mower over the bush hog. Either way, iron craft sales, heavy built l bush hogs and flail mowers.

[@weeweed86]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I'm now looking at a T394 or RK37.....I really like the reviews of the new R14 tires but my local TYM dealer say I can't get them on a T394 but I can get them on RK37. Seems strange to me. Are all the TYM dealers that same when it comes to tires....? I would go with a T394 if I could get it with the R14's.

[@fredrickclarke1186]

Can you explained a lot of good things thank you and I was wanting to know what would be a good size tractor for a small property but I do want to take out small trees stumps and should I use a grinder or use a backhoe what size tractor

[@projectswithjw]

Backhoe or excavator if you want to build stuff in the area. Grinder if you don't mind sinkholes when the stumps rot away under the surface.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I would need a little more detail before I can give a good answer

[@Cullins-at.thebarn]

Hi Tony, we’ve watched you do some fairly impressive work with your 2515H. I’m looking to purchase my 2nd tractor for a new piece of property (5 acres 3 of which are woods on a hillside) I am wondering what your thoughts are on steep hills with so few horses? Since it’s main function will be running a 6’ finish mower, light gravel driveway work and some grapple work. I am thinking that the 2515 would be a good fit. My closest dealer (any brand) is a TYM/Bad Boy dealer about 8 miles away and I feel I can work with them based on past relations. I would appreciate your input and enjoy your videos. Thanks Mark.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The hills would be a detriment for sure. I would jump up to the T474.

[@Cullins-at.thebarn]

Thanks for the advice. After some additional research I’ve decided to go with the T474. Picking it up in the next couple of weeks in Pleasant View.

[@javiertorres7460]

How big of a grapple should I put on a t y m t25

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Something in the 250 pound range, no more than 60".

[@Narleyman]

Be safe, and wear the seat belt.. and leave the Rops up, not fold down.

[@murphslife6481]

Tractors are weak😅

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for your comment.

[@daveboyt6810]

Not weak, just versatile. Find me another machine that will brush hog your pasture, pick up a load of brush, winch & skid logs out of the woods, move stacks of lumber, power a generator or wood chipper, AND move round bales of hay as easily as picking up a toothpick.

[@neintoten6155]

GREAT advice! Thank you, Tony! At 30 hours on my new RK-25, It seems I've already potentially neglected my loader pins. This, I shall address, forthwith!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Right on

[@diamondharp]

All good advice! I am going to show this to my grandson. He is turning into quite a good equipment operator, but needs to hear stuff just like this. He is only 12, but loves tractors, mowers, anything that has a motor. I’m just trying to be sure he learns all the things about safe operation, and how to take care of your equipment. I have not turned him loose with my tractor yet, but it will not be long. I’m 75 and I need him as backup as I become unable to do the things I have always done. It provides some really good grandson/granddad time for us both. I’m so blessed to have him close by! Thanks for sharing this information! Merry Christmas!

[@MikeCarew-u2x]

Thanks Tony for your advice every little bit helps as you know these things aren’t cheap.

[@SScogin]

Fantastic advice.

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Good advice all around. Glad you reminded everyone that tractors dong have suspension. Especially glad you talked about speed. Slow is smooth & smooth is fast (& cheaper that axles & hubs)

[@JerrelBaker-vo8xv]

Think about getting a 2515 I well be pulling logs one at a time. Trees are about 18ft in length and are pine. What are your thoughts. All my attach will be sized to fit 21hp for pto try to keep front to correct weight

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It sounds like a well thought-out plan. The 2515 is a great puller for its HP.

[@JosephTroncale]

Appreciate you sharing this valuable advice to some of us newbies….

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JosephTroncale]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I learned a lot. Lots more to learn! Thanks!