Despite
being loyal to another machinery brand for the past 18 years, Smytham Holiday
Park in Devon, has made the switch to TYM and purchased a new T353 tractor, to
ensure they have the best machine for the large park’s needs.
Set in an
idyllic valley and surrounded by 33 acres of parkland, the grounds require 10
acres of grass to be cut and collected up to twice a week in peak season. As a
result, reliability, durability and power are essential traits for the
machinery purchased for the park, says owner, Tony Harper.
“We
needed something simple and straightforward that meets the demands of a holiday
park. It’s important for us to have a reliable workhorse with a lot of power,
but small enough to manoeuvre between the caravans with cutting units
attached.”
He
continues: “We’ve been brand-loyal since we started the business, but the TYM T353 was a similar size to our previous machine, with the added bonus of a
higher lift capability. Plus, the way the hydraulics were put together was a
lot tidier. I’ve operated it myself, it’s simple to use, good for switching
from one task to another and handles all my attachments perfectly. I’m
confident it will improve the quality of the park.”
A demo,
organised by Devon Garden Machinery (DGM), saw Tony and his family try out the
T353 for themselves.
“We were
able to organise a free, onsite demonstration within a week of first discussing
the T353, as TYM’s distributor Reesink Turfcare delivered really quickly,”
comments DGM sales dealer, Robert Read. “Tony was impressed by the tractor as
soon as he saw it, it’s a great size for the holiday park environment. After
the demonstration, Tony decided there and then he would purchase it.”
Speaking
of the demonstration, Tony added: “Robert was very knowledgeable, he showed us
the safety measures and how it worked, but then stepped back and let us give it
a try. The tractor spoke for itself really, I knew once I’d seen it in action
it was the best product out there for the price. And it was a definite bonus
that he could leave the tractor with us and we could trade in our old machine
that day – it made buying an easy decision!”
The T353
is already being put to good use. Along with keeping the park in top order, the
tractor has been used to move a 12-foot-wide caravan, weighing five tonnes,
offsite. “It’s a bit of a funny sight, seeing a little tractor pull a big
caravan like that, but it just shows the power it has,” says Tony.
With a
high base specification, the T353 is suitable for a wide range of tasks such as
transportation, ground preparation and seeding and mowing, it’s clear to see
why the compact utility tractor is nicknamed a ‘multi-tasking marvel’. The
easy-to-use controls allow effortless switching from task to task, while an
excellent turning radius and powerful rear lift capacity of 1200kg, makes the
tractor more than capable of small and large jobs.
Considering
all that, it’s no wonder the T353 was found to be the best option for Smytham
Holiday Park.
