The pandemic changed everything. Like most people, we suddenly became remote employees. But instead of seeing it as a setback, it inspired us to pursue our dream of homesteading.

See, I’m originally from Louisiana, and one of my goals is to prepare Louisiana gumbo using produce grown on our land. We want to be self-sufficient. That’s the lifestyle I want for my family. So, we took the leap and purchased a beautiful 20-acre property in Tyler, Texas.

To do this right, we knew we needed a reliable tractor to help us manage our land effectively. Initially, I looked at John Deere and Kubota, but the prices were way out of reach. Given the expenses associated with managing our land, it didn't seem practical to invest such a large sum. Luckily, I stumbled upon TYM through a series of YouTube videos. YouTube channels like “Country View Acres” with Evan Dolson and "Tony’s Tractor Adventure" with Tony Lay convinced me of TYM's value and versatility. I was really impressed with both the price point and the lift capacity! I was sold!

After tons of research, I decided to go for the TYM T654 with a Power Shuttle. We nicknamed it T-Pain—because of how much it can handle! Besides being affordable, the T654 is powerful and highly reliable, capable of handling tasks like hay baling, digging, and landscaping with ease.

My experience so far with TYM has been incredible. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give my T654 tractor a solid 10! It's affordable, powerful, and offers exceptional performance. More importantly, it's helping us turn our homesteading and sustainable living dreams into reality. Our T654 is an invaluable asset to our family!

Wade Brunty